Ecojet begins hiring and confirms ATR 72 fleet
Upcoming UK regional carrier Ecojet, a carrier which Fresh Aviation has been closely following as part of a wider focus on sustainable aviation, has today edged closer to launch with …
Ecojet confirms powerplant order and future strategy
Ecotricity-backed regional carrier Ecojet, has today announced an order for 70 hydrogen-electric engines from Cotswold Airport-based firm ZeroAvia, which successfully conducted its first hydrogen-powered test flight in January 2023. Ecojet, …
JetMagic Boeing 757 arrives at Cotswold Airport
On Monday 9th October 2023 Cotswold Airport welcomed the arrival of JetMagic Boeing 757-200 9H-AVM for ongoing storage, the 34 year old twin engine jet arrived after a short flight …
Sentra Airways launch comes to a full-stop
In January, Fresh Aviation covered the upcoming launch of Manchester-based carrier Sentra Airways, whose first Airbus A330-200 had been delivered to Cotswold Airport late last year. The firm, which was …
Cotswold Airport reopens bookings for hugely popular “Flight Before Christmas” experience
In an announcement that has come a little out-of-season, Cotswold Airport has opened bookings for what it describes as “the world’s-first grotto experience onboard a jumbo jet.” The experience, which …
Sentra Airways takes delivery of first aircraft at Cotswold Airport
Manchester-based startup Sentra Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A330-200. The firm, which was established in March 2019, intends to launch services from Manchester to Accra, …
ZeroAvia conducts first flight of hydrogen-powered Dornier 228
On the 19th of January, ZeroAvia successfully conducted the first test flight of its 19-seat Dornier 228 twin-engine aircraft from Cotswold Airport as part of its government-backed HyFlyer II project …
Feature: ZeroAvia – the future of commercial aviation
In the rolling Gloucestershire countryside, amid farms and quaint dry-stone villages, lies an unassuming airfield in whose hangars the future of commercial aviation is being created. ZeroAvia, which was founded …
MK Airlines Boeing 747 to be scrapped at Cotswold Airport
It was announced on Monday 24th October 2022 by Cotswold Airport that the resident MK Airlines Boeing 747-200 is to be scrapped, this marks the end of a 10 year …
Boeing 747 Negus at Cotswold Airport opens to the public
On Wednesday 2nd March 2022 Boeing 747-400 “Negus” preserved at Cotswold Airport opened to the public for the first time, despite the inclement conditions some keen aviation enthusiasts and visitors …
British Airways Boeing 747-400 “Negus” at Cotswold Airport to open 1st March 2022
Cotswold Airport have announced that British Airways Boeing 747-400 “Negus” now in position at Cotswold Airport is to open to the public from 1st March 2022. Following a recent launch …
Cotswold Airport takes steps to become carbon neutral
Cotswold Airport is planning to use new low carbon solar panel technology for its aim to become carbon neutral. The organic thin film solar panels will be installed on the …
Cotswold Airport moves British Airways Boeing 747 Negus into final position
Cotswold Airport has announced that they have moved the retired British Airways Boeing 747-400 G-CIVB “Negus” into its new final position on a purpose built apron pad located behind the …
Cotswold Airport reopens to visitors
Cotswold Airport has announced it is reopening to visitors from 25th June 2021, the AV8 cafe will also be re-opening serving takeaway food and drinks on tables both inside and …
Norwegian sends multiple Boeing 737 aircraft to Cotswold Airport for storage
Low cost airline, Norwegian has so far sent 9 Boeing 737-800 aircraft for storage at Cotswold Airport due to the downturn in flights caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. We understand …
Aircraft design company ZeroAvia opening facility at Cotswold Airport
Aircraft company ZeroAvia who are developing an aircraft designed to be carbon neutral is opening a facility at Cotswold Airport in Kemble as a base for developing the HyFlyer II, …
Reopening of Cotswold Airport to the public delayed until June
It has been announced by Cotswold Airport that the planned reopening of the airport to the public has been delayed until the first week of June, this is due to …
Bristol entrepreneur purchases Boeing 727 from Cotswold Airport for office expansion
A Bristol based entrepreneur has purchased a long term resident Boeing 727 from Air Salvage at Cotswold Airport to expand his company’s office space in Brislington, Bristol. A lot of …
TAP Air Portugal sends 6 Airbus aircraft to Cotswold Airport for storage
Spotters at Cotswold Airport have noticed that Portuguese airline, TAP Air Portugal has so far sent 6 Airbus aircraft for storage, their future currently unknown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Cotswold Airport review of 2020 and the look forward to a successful 2021
Last week Cotswold Airport released their end of year news update reviewing the past year, plus a look at what to expect and look forward to in 2021. This past …