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Upcoming Flights at Durham Tees Valley

Posted on November 3, 2018November 3, 2018 by admin

There are some special flights coming up at Durham Tees Valley which FoDTVA members will be called upon to help support. These are great opportunities to help passengers using the airport to get checked-in and process through security screening. Our presence is not to replace the roles of airport staff, but to support them and help passengers have a great experience. ...

Two Interesting Events at Preston Park

Posted on May 16, 2018January 24, 2019 by admin

There are two interesting events coming up at Preston Park near Stockton which are relevant to Durham Tees Valley's history. Goosepool: The History of RAF and RCAF Middleton St George Tue 29 May 2018 11:00 - 12:00 Stanley D. Howes will talk about the fascinating history of the military airfield that is now Durham Tees Valley Airport. Copies of his book 'Goosepo...

Airport Statement on Mayor’s Proposal to Block Airport’s Growth

Posted on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by admin

We were disappointed to hear that the newly elected Tees Valley Mayor intended to block plans to fund the development of new routes from Durham Tees Valley Airport. With the announcement yesterday that Loganair would be pulling out of their route to Aberdeen, this is a critical thing and could determine any future airline growth at the airport. Thankfully we still have a rou...

Goodbye Fokker 70 FoDTVA Trip

Posted on October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 by admin

KLM Cityhopper have been flying the Fokker 70 regional jet into Durham Tees Valley and other UK destinations for many years. It has become a familiar sight over the skies of Teesside as it comes and goes three times a day on our link to Amsterdam Schiphol. However, on the 28th October 2017 the aircraft type will be retired from KLM's fleet, and we'll see brand new Embraer 17...

Scotland’s Airline Loganair Launches Flights From Durham Tees Valley Airport

Posted on August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 by admin

07/08/2017 Scotland’s Airline Loganair is to launch new services linking Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley Airport and Norwich, commencing on October 15. The regional airline will provide up to three weekday non-stop flights between the Granite City and DTVA with one flight on Sunday and will restore air links between the North-East and East Anglia after two decades by intro...

Scenic Air Tours North East at DTVA

Posted on June 10, 2017June 10, 2017 by admin

A new company has started services at Durham Tees Valley Airport offering scenic flights over our region. Scenic Air Tours North East is using its based light aircraft to take you and your friends on a variety routes over local landmarks, from the North York Moors to the Riverside Stadium. Their website gives all of the information on what to expect with your flight, ...

Has Royalty Been Flying Out of Durham Tees Valley?

Posted on May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 by admin

A secret revealed by Dutch national airline KLM this week has shed light on an important crew member who may have been carrying passengers from our airport without us even knowing it. King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has been uncovered as a pilot for KLM Cityhopper, flying their Fokker 70 aircraft a couple of times per month on routes out of Amsterdam Schiphol ai...

FoDTVA AGM Report

Posted on January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 by admin

Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport (FoDTVA) held its annual general meeting at the St George Hotel on Friday 6th January. As is expected at all AGMs, FoDTVA's Committee positions were all resigned and elected again, including the Chairman position. The new Committee for 2017 is as follows: Chairman: Brian Robinson Vice Chairman: Stuart Reid Treasurer: Richard ...

Learn to Fly at Durham Tees Valley

Posted on November 24, 2016June 3, 2017 by admin

Durham Tees Valley Airport, with its long runway, full air traffic control services, and long-standing general aviation community is a great place to learn to fly. Have you ever considered it? It's a great time to buy a trial lesson to have a go and see if flying is for you. Or maybe you just want to enjoy the scenery over our region by taking a scenic flight in a light airc...

FoDTVA Assists With 2016 Lourdes Charters

Posted on June 3, 2016 by admin

Last weekend members of Friends of Durham Tees Valley Airport assisted with the annual pilgrimage flights to Lourdes by members of the Catholic Church. Around 350 people were booked to travel to Tarbes-Lourdes Airport from Durham Tees Valley on the morning of Friday 27th May, with two AlbaStar Boeing 737s chartered to fly them. Members of FoDTVA attended t...