Marshall wins multi-million pound Hercules contract
A £369 million contract to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence. The deal will see Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce, who jointly deliver the Hercules Integrated Operational Support (HIOS), provide continued support for the C-130J fleet until 2022.
Cambridge International Airport expands Scandinavian reach
Continuing the success of the Gothenburg service introduced in March this year by British Airways franchise partner SUN-AIR of Scandinavia, the airline is expanding its range of Nordic destinations from Cambridge to offer connecting services to both the Swedish capital, Stockholm as well as Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Winter wonderland: the magic of Christmas, direct from Cambridge
Celebrate the very essence of winter and magic of Christmas this year; wrap up warm and head off for festive frivolity direct from Cambridge on a trip to winter wonderland Sweden.
Cambridge Airport hosts UK’s biggest sleep-out
Around 150 experts from 26 businesses across Cambridge and East Anglia will take part in Byte Night, the UK’s largest sleep-out, at Cambridge Airport this Friday (October 2) to raise money for youth services run by Action for Children.
French Alps debut as new destination from Cambridge for Winter 15/16
Leading tour operator Inghams adds the French Alps to its range of expanding holiday options from Cambridge International Airport.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group affirms commitment to youth employment in industry
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has joined The 5% Club, an industry-led initiative focused on driving momentum into the recruitment of apprentices, graduates and sponsored students.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group wins top UK Manufacturing Award
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has won the coveted Aerospace and Defence Award at the prestigious Insider Made in England Awards 2015.
Neapolitan Riviera and Italian tours available from Cambridge Airport
Cambridge International Airport has welcomed the announcement by award-winning specialist travel company Newmarket Holidays that it will be offering direct holidays to the Neapolitan Riviera in summer 2016.
Marshall receives two ‘Made in England’ awards
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has received two prestigious Insider ‘Made in England’ awards, which were established in partnership with South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) and are part of a wider national campaign to recognise excellence in manufacturing.
Honda Aircraft take off with Marshall Aviation Services
Marshall Aviation Services, the expanding business aviation services company of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, this week announced at EBACE in Geneva, it is to team with Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, NC, USA to be the company’s Northern European provider of sales and service for the HondaJet, the world’s most advanced and light jet.
Late availability: flights to Verona from Cambridge International Airport
Fred. Olsen Travel is offering return flights to Verona from just £99 return this spring, departing from Cambridge Airport with Eastern Airways on 23 May or 30 May 2015. This is just a third of the normal price (£299 return), saving travellers a huge £200!
Conquer your fear and take to the skies with Cambridge Aero Club!
Are you a nervous flyer? Do you get anxious at the very thought of stepping onto an aeroplane? Do you dream of effortlessly and without worry stepping onto your business or holiday flight, being able to relax whilst the preflight checks are being carried out and the aircraft is pushed back to taxi to the runway? This can be a reality!
Marshall confirms flotation of Marshall Motor Holdings plc
Marshall Motor Holdings has today confirmed its flotation. The London Stock Exchange this morning announced the group had completed its initial public offering, which values the business at £115.1 million.
Alex flies solo at age 16
Schoolboy Alex Manders, 16, has made his first solo flight in a Cessna 172 of the Cambridge Aero Club from Cambridge Airport! Still not old enough to drive a car, Alex, who lives at Sawston, took his first major step into a future career in aviation by flying solo at the earliest age the Civil Aviation Authority will allow.
New Swedish flights take-off from Cambridge
Cambridge International Airport today welcomed the inaugural departure of new SUN-AIR flights to Sweden’s second biggest city – Gothenburg. Anglo-Swedish company AstraZeneca has prominent facilities in both locations and has been instrumental in launching the new flights.
Cambridge adds flights to Chambery - new for winter 15/16
Leading tour operator Inghams adds Chambery in the French Alps to its list of departures from Cambridge International Airport.
Cambridge International Airport welcomes new route to Gothenburg
Cambridge International Airport today welcomed the announcement that SUN-AIR will be launching scheduled services from Cambridge to Gothenburg, Sweden, set up in conjunction with AstraZeneca to connect its staff in the two cities.
Marshall LaunchPad Scholarship opening event a huge success
The Marshall LaunchPad Scholarship Team would like to thank everybody who attended the programme's launch event last week.
Marshall announces its first Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Birmingham Airport
Marshall Aviation Services, the business aviation-focused arm of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, announced today it is widening its expertise into the FBO arena. It has secured the executive aviation handling facility (FBO) at Birmingham Airport and will formally open for business under the Marshall Aviation Services name within the next few months.
The finishing touch
Marshall complements its engineering, MRO and cabin upgrade capabilities with the creation of one of Europe’s largest and most advanced aircraft refinishing facilities
Children enjoy the Marshall big ‘switch-on'
Each Christmas, residents, commuters and visitors travelling down Newmarket Road in Cambridge are greeted by the bright lights of the Marshall Christmas Tree.
Marshall Aviation Services wins multi-year support contract from Blink
Marshall Aviation Services at Cambridge announced today the signing of an agreement with Blink, the six-year-old Blackbushe, UK-based air taxi and jet charter operator, to provide multi-year MRO and technical support for its six Cessna Citation Mustang VLJs.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group wins prestigious business award
Cambridge-based aircraft maintenance, modification and design company Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has won a coveted award at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2014.
Pudsey Bear takes to the air
BBC Children in Need's Pudsey Bear is a very accomplished flyer! This particular Pudsey is a very distinguished bear, having flown the Atlantic in the Canadian World War II Avro Lancaster Aircraft “Vera”. Now he's staying with the Cambridge Aero Club and is determined to do as much flying as he possibly can and in as many aeroplane types as possible!
Fred. Olsen Travel’s new outlet launches at Cambridge International Airport
Specialist travel and cruise agency, Fred. Olsen Travel has launched its brand new travel outlet at Cambridge International Airport.