Category Archives: Business News

MoD deal for Newquay Airport

Posted on 11, February 2011 by Nick Eyriey

Newquay Cornwall Airport has agreed a first in the country deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a two and a half month flight training scheme. Continue reading →

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Airport in development trial

Posted on 11, February 2011 by Nick Eyriey

Newquay Cornwall Airport has been chosen to join a national trial looking at how the planning process can be made more efficient. Cornwall Development Company (CDC), working with airport operator Cornwall Airport Limited and Cornwall Council, has secured £10k of Government funding to progress what is called a Local Development Order (LDO) for aviation-related development at the airport, which is owned by the council.

It is part of a pilot scheme set up by the Government’s Planning Advisory Service to look at potential uses for LDOs, and the airport is just one of ten schemes in the country taking part. Continue reading →

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MoD Commences Flight Training at Newquay Airport

Posted on 11, February 2011 by newquayt

Newquay Cornwall Airport has reached agreement with the Ministry of Defence for a 2½ month flight training scheme to go ahead. Starting next Tuesday, 15 February, Newquay Airport will be receiving military fixed wing aircraft to its runways.

Newquay Airport’s exceptionally long runway, combined with the relatively uncongested airspace in the area have both helped the decision to be reached. Continue reading →

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When the Shit Hits the Van, Flocking Starlings!

Posted on 9, February 2011 by newquayt

An expensive clean up operation is likely to cost over £10,000 as local Holiday Park, Trevelgue, near Newquay find that when the shit hits the van you can’t just ignore it!

It’s not just the caravans/holiday homes, but the whole site has been covered with bird poo from those flocking starlings. The bird poo has landed on roads, trees and the grassy areas where tents are pitched by holidaymakers. Continue reading →

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