Business still growing at Cambridge Airport
Business aviation movements have grown 15% year on year
Cambridge Airport has reported a
significant growth in business since the beginning of 2011 when it implemented
its new commercial strategy. The new dedicated
airport management team, led by airport director Archie
Garden has grown its
business aviation movements year on year by 15%, fuel sales are up by 37% and
it has seen a jump in parking fee revenue of 90%. Instrument approach training flights have also
grown – now currently showing a 5% rise year on year.
Currently operators and private owners
are driving the new business movements and many charters are originating in France and Germany. There has also been
a growth in Air Ambulance flights with patients being transferred to local
hospitals.
