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A mega weekend for our airport and FoDTVA

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by admin

Last weekend was a reminder of how great our local airport is, and what a joy it is to be part of a group which works together with the operators, staff and passengers whenever the need arises. We had a triple whammy of big events come our way at the same time which saw Durham Tees Valley Airport busier than usual, but all those involved rose to the challenge and saw ev...

Durham Tees Valley Airport Sold

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 by admin

Following a vote today by the members of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, it has been agreed that Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen's plan to purchase Durham Tees Valley Airport will go ahead. This will see the airport brought back into public ownership, with 25% being owned by a new operator who will be announced soon. The Mayor's plan is to develop the airport and in...

FoDTVA AGM 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 by admin

FoDTVA's Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 11th January at 7.30pm (one week later than our usual date to distance from New Year) and is open to all members & non-members. Following the closure of the St. George Hotel, the meeting will take place in the terminal building (meet in the foyer) then anyone who wishes to join us for social drinks at the Oak ...

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...