FoDTVA – Page 2 – Friends of Teesside International Airport

RAF Leeming Base Visit

Posted on December 10, 2015December 10, 2015 by admin

On 19th March 2015, FoDTVA visited RAF Leeming for a base tour. The tour began with a visit to the Historic Training Facility where a video presentation was enjoyed by all followed by a look around the room itself, from here we went on to the sad, but very interesting Tornado "reduce to produce" facility operated by BAe Systems, then ending the visit with 100 Squadron where ...

FoDTVA at Preston Park Fire Engine Rally

Posted on July 1, 2015 by admin

Friends of Durham Tees Valley put out their stall at the Fire Engine Rally at Preston Park near Stockton last weekend. It was great to meet lots of people and talk about the airport. Here are some pictures.

FoDTVA at Leeming Families Day

Posted on June 8, 2015June 8, 2015 by admin

Friends of Durham Tees Valley were honoured to attend the RAF Leeming Families Day last weekend. We set up a tent to provide information, leaflets and promotional items about Durham Tees Valley Airport. Lots of people came to see us and we had a great time talking to you all, and the feedback we got was fantastic. Here are some pictures from the day, including when our...

FoDTVA assists 2015 Lourdes flights

Posted on May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 by admin

Durham Tees Valley Airport handled two chartered flights to Lourdes in France as part of an annual pilgrimage organised by the local Catholic diocese on Friday 22nd May. As with previous years, FoDTVA provided volunteers to assist airport staff in processing the passengers booked on these flights, from welcoming at the door, to helping move through airport security and board...

What We Do

Posted on March 23, 2015August 3, 2019 by admin

Friends of Teesside International Airport is 100% independent and we are not employed by the airport in any way. However, we were set up with support from airport management and work closely with them to help the airport. We seek to serve in a variety of ways, both in promoting and physically supporting operations. The ways we help include: Promoting the airport and its ope...

Meetings & Events

Posted on March 23, 2015August 3, 2019 by admin

Friends of Teesside International Airport holds monthly meetings at the airport, and arranges regular events. These are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm. Meetings are a good place to catch up with the latest news from the airport, and our events range from talks to visits at the airport and even trips further afield. Meetings are only available to pa...