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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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

Saturday 28th May saw the return of an airshow to Teesside after more than 26 years, with the Skylive Airshow held at Durham Tees Valley Airport. An estimated 18,000 people attended the event, with many purchasing tickets in advance, and plenty buying on the door on the day. The gates opened at 9am and the Friends of Durham Tees Valley were there to represent the ...