Cambridge Air Cadets scoop prizes
A glittering array of prizes was scooped by young Cambridge boys and girls, all members of the 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron Air Training Corps at their recent Trophy Presentation Evening, where the prizes were presented by Mrs Penelope Walkinshaw, the High Sheriff for Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Airport is home to new flight simulator
Marshall of Cambridge is delighted to welcome Virtual Aviation, a new tenant, to Cambridge Airport, located in new purpose-built premises on the Newmarket Road. Virtual Aviation is operating its new multi-million pound Boeing 737 Next Generation Flight Simulator, being used to train airline pilots, and this is the first professional flight simulator to be based in the region.
Strong growth for Marshall in Movember!
Over 100 Marshall employees from across the Group of Companies, including Canada and the Netherlands, took part in this year’s Movember event, raising over £10,000 for this important charity, which supports men’s health and prostate cancer.
UKTI and Cambridge Airport team up on European export mission
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has enlisted the support of Cambridge Airport to offer an Export Insight Visit early next year, departing directly from the East of England’s flagship business city of Cambridge, to Brussels, home to NATO and the European Union.
Marshall plans major new development
Marshall of Cambridge owns 125 acres of land in Cambridge, which is not part of the Airport, between the north of Newmarket Road and High Ditch Road. The Company will shortly be submitting a planning application for commercial and residential development on this land. This could include 1,500 homes, a school, a commercial hub, a new petrol filling station, playing fields and open space amenity…
TOWIE star takes to the skies over Cambridge
Mark Wright, star of ITV’s The Only Way is Essex and I’m a Celebrity, took to the skies in Cambridge last week after winning a flying lesson at a charity auction. Accompanying him in the plane was Gemma Manchett from Burwell, who won her place on the flight after Mark auctioned off the passenger seat.
Marshall of Cambridge presents loyalty awards
Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd has presented long service awards for loyalty to 14 employees.
Marshall employees sign up for Movember
More than 80 Marshall employees have signed up for Movember to grow moustaches to help raise funds for men’s health, which particularly includes prostate cancer. These employees are from across the Group of Companies, including some in Canada and The Netherlands.
Jersey holidays set to return to Cambridge Airport in 2013
Cambridge Airport has announced the return of direct holidays to Jersey from May 2013, in conjunction with independent tour operator CI Travel. The holidays have been introduced for next year due to popular demand, following the sell-out success of the operator’s first season of packages from Cambridge Airport to Jersey earlier this year.
Marshall Aerospace and Marshall Land Systems combine forces
Marshall Aerospace and Marshall Land Systems are to combine forces to create a single entity: Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group. This new combined company will be created on 1st January 2013 and will see the formation of Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group as an exciting new force in the aerospace and defence sector; providing customers with the services they require in the air, on the…
Royal Aeronautical Society names the Marshall of Cambridge Room
The former Council Room at the Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters at 4 Hamilton Place in London has been renamed the Marshall of Cambridge Room in recognition of the tremendous contribution the Marshall of Cambridge family company has made to the field of aviation since 1929.
Marshall teams compete for race trophy
Six teams from Marshall of Cambridge took part in the recent Chariots of Fire Race in Cambridge with each team competing for the Marshall Trophy, awarded to the fastest Company Team to complete the race.
Cambridge Airport celebrates BGAD success
UK business and general aviation day sees 10% growth
Historic plane returns to the UK after 66 years
Cambridge Airport last week welcomed a historic American bi-plane to its airfield as part of its four year ‘round the world’ trip to raise money for the Wings of Hope, a charitable foundation set up to provide education for children from developing nations.
Neapolitan Riviera holidays launch from Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport has announced it will be launching direct holidays to the Neapolitan Riviera in October 2013, in conjunction with independent tour operator Newmarket Holidays. The holidays have been introduced for next year due to popular demand, following the success of the operator’s sell-out packages from Cambridge Airport to the Italian Lakes this year.
Rare achievement by Cambridge pilots
Cambridge is a seat of learning not only in education but also in aviation. It has been since the 1930s, when Tiger Moths first operated at Cambridge and future Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster pilots were trained. The Cambridge Flying Group (CFG) is still going strong.
Cambridge Airport welcomes business and general aviation leaders to BGAD12
18 September 2012 – The UK Business and Aviation Day 2012 (BGAD12) is today being held at Cambridge Airport and is already being hailed a success by organisers and delegates alike. Over 400 delegates have attended today’s event in order to network with 46 exhibitors from the aviation and motor industry, sealing its position as one of the most important events in the business aviation calendar.
Mayor takes flight at Cambridge
Councillor Sheila Stuart, Mayor of the City of Cambridge, accompanied by her husband, Bruce, and Councillor Tim Bick, the new Leader of Cambridge City Council, visited Marshall of Cambridge last week for meetings and discussions with the senior manager team, including Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd.
East Anglian Air Ambulance to commence night operations
Cambridge Airport has announced that, from 18th September 2012, the East Anglian Air Ambulance will be capable of night flying operations to and from Cambridge Airport in order to provide a rapid response to casualties from incidents within the region.
‘Beauty with a Purpose’ meets at Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport has hosted the launch of the East Anglia fundraiser for the Miss England and Miss World “Beauty with a Purpose” charity.
Largest ever BGAD event comes to Cambridge Airport
Cambridge Airport is preparing to host the UK Business and Aviation Day 2012 on 18 September, which is set to be the biggest yet, with a new, larger exhibition area and more delegates than ever before. The event will also stage the launch of the East Anglian Air Ambulance’s new night-capable helicopter, the first of its kind in England and Wales.
High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire visits Marshall
The High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, Mrs Penelope Walkinshaw, visited Marshall of Cambridge to learn about the work of the Company and the major contribution it makes to the regional economy, particularly that of Cambridge.
Airport busy with Olympics traffic
Cambridge Airport announced this morning that a total of 17 aircraft movements would take place at the airfield today – Friday 27 July – in support of the UK Olympics. A total of 211 further movements are booked for the Olympic period which ends following the Paralympic Games in August.
A rare ‘Eagle’ visits Cambridge on the eve of the Olympics
The world’s oldest in-service passenger aircraft, a 1936 de Havilland Dragon, which is owned and operated by Aer Lingus, visited Cambridge Airport on the eve of the Olympic Games.
Cambridge Airport lands a double first
This week, Cambridge Airport lands a double first with Danube Wings’ first UK scheduled services to France, and the first ever flights to the Franche-Comté region, launching tomorrow (Friday 27 July 2012).