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British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has posted record losses totalling £4.6bn. Rolls-Royce, who make jet engines for aircraft including the Trent series used on Boeing 777, 787 and A380, blamed the weak pound and the settlement following the bribery and corruption case brought against them by the US and the UK. [read more]

The owner of Leicester City football club arrived into Cardiff Airport this afternoon ahead of their premiership clash with Swansea City. The Thai born billionaire businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha arrived from Luton into Cardiff Airport at 14:39 onboard one of his private jets, Gulfstream G650 HS-VSK. He then boarded his private [read more]

Debra Barber has today been promoted to CEO (Chief Executive Officer) at Cardiff Airport. The announcement comes on the back of another month of growth at Wales’ National Airport with January’s figures up 10% on the previous year. Speaking about Ms Barbers promotion Roger Lewis, Chairman of Cardiff Airport, said: [read more]

Following strong growth in 2016, January 2017 saw yet more passenger numbers growth at Cardiff Airport. The figures for the first month of the year showed a 10% increase compared to January 2016. The figures have been boosted by additional winter routes such as Geneva and Chambéry with Flybe, with [read more]

Concorde G-BOAF has been moved to her new home at Airbus UK site at Filton. Alpha Foxtrot carried out the last ever Concorde landing when it arrived at Filton on the 26th November 2003 and was displayed outside at the airfield leading to damage to the wings. She is now [read more]

UK Transport secretary and Conservative MP Chris Grayling recently hailed Cardiff Airport as “a great success story and I pay tribute to all of those involved in it” yet his westminster colleague Alun Cairns, who is not only the Welsh Secretary but also the MP responsible for Vale of Glamorgan [read more]

The RBS 6 Nations has officially begun for Welsh fans as special charter flights get underway from Cardiff Airport. Wales take on Italy in Rome on Sunday 5th February 2017 and many fans are taking the opportunity to make a weekend of it in the Italian capital. Friday sees charter [read more]

Exeter based UK airline Flybe (BE/BEE) has announced an extension to its winter ski route from Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) to Geneva (GVA/LSGG). The airline will continue to operate the route from its Cardiff hub until the 15th April 2017 allowing Welsh travellers the chance to experience Geneva, and the Swiss [read more]