Wing website goes live to detail development plans
A website (wingcambridge.co.uk) for the exciting development of Marshall-owned land north of the Newmarket Road in Cambridge is now live.
Cambridge Flying Group celebrates 60th anniversary
The Cambridge Flying Group recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of their founding at Cambridge Airport in 1953. This happened when No 22 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, which had been operated by Marshall of Cambridge since 1938, disbanded.
Leading European regional carrier announces new airline base in Cambridge
Cambridge Airport has today announced the opening of a new European airline base as award-winning European regional carrier, Darwin Airline, unveils brand new scheduled services linking Amsterdam, Paris, Milan and Geneva with Cambridge, the UK’s fastest growing economic city.
Minister for Skills visits Marshall of Cambridge
Matthew Hancock MP, Member of Parliament for West Suffolk and Minister for Skills, recently visited Marshall of Cambridge to be updated on the work the company is undertaking and to be briefed particularly on its many and varied training initiatives. During his visit the Minister met a number of apprentices, graduate trainees and students at the Marshall AeroAcademy.
Marshall tops up money raised by marathon runners
Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd presented four Marshall employees with cheques to top up the funds they had raised through running in the London Marathon.
Cambridge Airport sees Jersey bookings rocket by 75%
Bookings for new summer direct flights and holiday packages to Jersey departing from Cambridge Airport are exceeding all expectations, according to tour operator CI Travel. As the second year of direct flights starts this Saturday, the independent Channel Islands specialist has confirmed that forward-bookings are up by 75% year on year.
Marshall's AeroAcademy continues to address skills shortages
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is pleased to announce that three of its AeroAcademy Foundation Degree students have attained BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering at Kingston University.
Inghams launches winter ski and summer programme from Cambridge Airport
Leading UK tour operator, Inghams, has confirmed the launch of its first ever winter ski and summer programme departing from Cambridge Airport, with new weekly flights to Geneva commencing from December 2013. In addition, weekly flights to Milan and Geneva will appear in Inghams’ Lakes & Mountains programme for summer 2014.
Catherine completes first solo flight
The Cambridge Aero Club teaches numbers of young people to fly each year and their latest student to have flown solo is Catherine Stewart, who had gained an enthusiasm for flying having met Terry Holloway of Marshall of Cambridge on a radio chat show in Cambridge.
Fifty years fly by for reunited pilots
Two retired RAF Group Captains held a reunion at Cambridge Airport after an interval of 50 years by taking a flight in a Cessna 172 of the Cambridge Aero Club.
FlairJet and Marshall Executive Aviation draw on each other’s strengths
FlairJet, the London Oxford Airport-based business jet charter company, has been quick to reap the benefits of having a dual UK base, following its acquisition by Cambridge-based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group in March.
Marshall wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 in innovation
Deployable CT Scanners in service with three international Armed Forces including the UK have led to Land Systems, part of Cambridge based Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, being awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 in the Innovation category, the company announces today.
Marshall of Cambridge visited by HRH The Duke of Kent
His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, paid a private visit to Marshall of Cambridge on Wednesday 10 April to be updated on the work of the Group of Companies.
Marshall hosts 'The Great Bake-Off' for Red Nose Day
Marshall of Cambridge entered, once again, wholeheartedly into Comic Relief and at Head Office all of the staff energetically rolled up their sleeves in a baking competition, to bake cakes, which were then subsequently sold in aid of Comic Relief. In total £325 was raised for Comic Relief as a result of some very delicious cakes.
Marshall celebrates success of apprentices
Marshall of Cambridge is celebrating the success of its own apprentices over 93 years of continuous apprentice training, at an event being held during National Apprentice Week.
Steve Jones expands role as managing director at Cambridge Airport
The Marshall Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Jones as the new managing director of its aviation services business unit, which now includes responsibility for Cambridge Airport and its operations.
Memorandum forges strong bond between airport and Fire Service
Partnership work between Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) and Cambridge Airport is stronger than ever following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement was signed this week to renew their loyalty to one another - both in operations and training.
Cambridge Airport’s new membership scheme takes off
Cambridge Airport has launched a brand new initiative, the Cambridge Airport Flying Community (CAFC), which offers visiting pilots, student pilots and aviation enthusiasts discounted landing fees, to encourage more visitors to Cambridge Airport. The membership scheme, which is the first of its kind in the country, has proved so successful that over 550 pilots from Cambridge and the surrounding…
Marshall apprentice achieves silver at national awards
David Firth, a Marshall Aerospace Defence Group Apprentice, has just been awarded the Silver Award as the runner-up at the recent National Engineering Employers Federation Manufacturing Awards for 2012 held in London. David, who lives in Cambridge, was selected as a finalist, having won the Regional Award for the South East last November.
Discounts on summer holidays to Jersey from Cambridge Airport
Independent tour operator Jerseytravel.com is offering early bookings savings of up to £50 per person across package holidays in Jersey departing from Cambridge Airport this summer.
Cambridge Aero Maintenance receives Lycoming accolade
Cambridge Aero Maintenance, the light aircraft maintenance division of Cambridge Airport, has been awarded official ‘approved service centre’ status by the engine manufacturer, Lycoming.
New manager appointed at Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport is delighted to announce the appointment of David Cran as the new Airport Manager.
Public invited to discuss Marshall 'Wing' development
Marshall of Cambridge will be holding a Master Planning Workshop this evening Wednesday (January 16) for the development of its land to the north of Newmarket Road, which was recently named ‘Wing’. This will be held at Cambridge Airport.
Cambridge airport presents an alternative Christmas card
Cambridge Airport presented an alternative Christmas card this year. Instead of distributing the usual client cards, the airport chose to donate a cheque for £200 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) unit which is based at the airport.
New Marshall development to be named 'Wing'
Marshall of Cambridge is developing 125 acres of land to the north of the Newmarket Road for commercial and residential use. Following an internal company competition, Marshall has announced that the new development, which could include up to 1,500 homes, a school, a commercial hub, a new petrol filling station, playing fields and open space amenity land, will have a distinctly aviation flavour…