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TEESSIDE AIRPORT CONTINUES RISE WITH PASSENGER FIGURES UP MORE THAN 14% IN 2025

Posted on January 21, 2026 by admin

The numbers are in and passenger figures have continued to rise at Teesside Airport – with 2025 recording the highest number of people through its doors for 16 years. No fewer than 260,762 passengers chose Teesside last year – a rise of 14.5% on 2024. A new Ryanair route to Malaga, launched in the spring and operating year-round, proved popular – while Alicante smash...

TEESSIDE AIRPORT FORGES NEW LINK TO GUERNSEY FOR SUMMER 2026

Posted on October 30, 2025 by admin

Teesside Airport will expand its Channel Islands connections next summer with a new link to Guernsey. Operated by Premier Holidays, the service will run from May until September, giving Teesside passengers even more choice for their summer getaways. The new route builds on the ongoing success of Teesside’s popular Jersey service. Flights to Guernsey will...

EXTRA FLIGHTS TO ALICANTE NOW ON SALE FROM TEESSIDE FOR LATE 2025 GETAWAYS

Posted on October 3, 2025October 10, 2025 by admin

Even more flights to the sun-drenched Spanish coast have been unveiled for Teesside this year. Those seeking a sunny trip to the Spanish Mediterranean as the nights close in have even more reason to smile – with five extra Alicante flights on Tuesday, 28th October, Tuesday, 4th November, Wednesday, 5th November, Tuesday, 23rd December and Tuesday, 30th December all avai...

Friends New Committee and Update

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by admin

The Friends of Teesside International Airport held their 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 26th March. This was an opportunity to come and look at the previous year and make plans for the year ahead. It was also a chance to elect our Committee for the coming year. 2025-26 Committee The Committee for 2025 is as follows: Chairman: Brian RobinsonVi...

“DREAMS COME TRUE” FOR RISING TEESSIDE STAR JOSH AS HE BECOMES UK’S YOUNGEST CIVIL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

Posted on February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 by admin

A rising star in Teesside Airport’s tower has become the youngest qualified Air Traffic Controller in the country. Josh Brown joined the tower team as an Air Traffic Control Assistant aged 18, in 2022. Now the Ingleby Barwick 20-year-old has chalked up the required experience and completed courses to become the youngest licensed civil ATCO in the UK. He said: “I’m...

TEESSIDE LAYS DOWN MARKER FOR AVIATION INDUSTRY WITH TUI MAINTENANCE DEAL

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by admin

Teesside’s reputation as a growing centre for aircraft maintenance has received another big boost after aviation firm Willis secured a second deal with a major airline. TUI, one of the UK’s largest operators, has signed a long-term agreement with Willis Aviation to see maintenance services carried out on its narrow-body aircraft at Teesside. The deal comes hot on the...

BOOST FOR TEESSIDE AS JET2 AND WILLIS SIGN MAINTENANCE DEAL FOR 737s AT AIRPORT

Posted on January 10, 2025 by admin

A major UK airline has signed a maintenance deal which will see Boeing 737s receive vital checks at Teesside Airport. Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has entered a long-term agreement with leading leisure airline Jet2.com to carry out in-depth “C-Checks” on 737s at its Teesside base. It comes following a busy period for the Teesside Airport Business Park – wi...

TWO RAF VETERANS JOIN GROWING TEESSIDE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TEAM

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by admin

Two former Royal Air Force controllers with more than 40 years of military experience between them have joined Teesside Airport’s tower team. Matt Westmorland and Chris Plumb have joined Teesside as Trainee Air Traffic Controllers after making the transition from military to civil aviation. Now the pair have settled into the tower – bringing with them no fewer than 4...

AIRPORT BOSS SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL AVIATION AWARD

Posted on October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by admin

Airbourne Colours opening event at Teesside Airport A leader who has overseen rising passenger numbers and a raft of new developments at Teesside Airport has been shortlisted for a top global award. Managing Director Phil Forster has reached the final shortlist of the 2024 Airport Leader for the Future Award at The Airport Honour Awards. Run by the International Airp...

Friends Visit Newcastle Aviation Academy

Posted on June 6, 2024 by admin

Members of Friends of Teesside International Airport enjoyed a visit to the Aviation Academy at Newcastle Airport this week where they learned of the work that is done there, the courses they teach, and got to see some of the interesting aircraft and simulators they have. The Academy is based on the south side of Newcastle Airport with its own hangar. Inside are a number of...