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Lufthansa have just announced FRA from NCL so maybe BRS too ?
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Bristol Airport designated as a coordinated airport - HM Government
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Bristol Airport: designation as a 'coordinated' airport
Proposal to designate Bristol Airport as a 'coordinated' airport and appointment of Airport Coordination Limited as the coordinator.
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Bristol Airport designated as a coordinated airport - HM Government
Bristol Airport: designation as a 'coordinated' airport
Proposal to designate Bristol Airport as a 'coordinated' airport and appointment of Airport Coordination Limited as the coordinator.
It seems that BRS has withdrawn its request to become a year-round 24/7 coordinated airport.
Due to the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had on the aviation industry since the original application, Bristol Airport has informed Department for Transport (DfT) that it has withdrawn its request and will resubmit as traffic levels recover.
It was already coordinated in summer (BST) between 2300 and 0659 to help it manage its night movement and noise restrictions and that designation appears to be remaining in place.
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This is for summer 21 I take it. Obviously remains to be seen if all or any of these go ahead but Corfu would have a number of competitors and Bordeaux would be up against easyJet.
Bratislava was axed prior to summer 2013 and would be a near competitor with Ryanair's own Vienna.
Bologna (has been moved from the drop-down since it last operated) and Brest would appear to be surprises if Malta and Chania are not to be operated this summer.
Anyway, it remains to be seen if the slot applications morph into actual services.
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BRS press release.
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“We know there is a pent-up demand for air travel and customers are wanting to travel as soon as possible. Results of a recent customer survey (9,800 responses), 86% customers confirmed they are planning to fly within the next twelve months the reasons for flying vary and include business purposes, visiting family and friends and the well-deserved family holiday. We look forward to the Global Travel Taskforce findings this week and their commitment in developing a plan for the return of safe international air travel ahead of summer 2021. Aviation and the travel industry needs urgent Government clarity of the next steps to take to resume air travel. We will continue to work with Government on all the measures required including whether its vaccination certification, affordable testing and working across international borders to provide customers the reassurance necessary which will help restart flight operations when the time is right.”
Bristol Airport responds to the PM's speech on Monday 5 April
Bristol Airport responds to the PM's speech on Monday 5 April
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Bristol Airport responds to the PM's speech on Monday 5 April
Created: 8th Apr 2021Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“We know there is a pent-up demand for air travel and customers are wanting to travel as soon as possible. Results of a recent customer survey (9,800 responses), 86% customers confirmed they are planning to fly within the next twelve months the reasons for flying vary and include business purposes, visiting family and friends and the well-deserved family holiday. We look forward to the Global Travel Taskforce findings this week and their commitment in developing a plan for the return of safe international air travel ahead of summer 2021. Aviation and the travel industry needs urgent Government clarity of the next steps to take to resume air travel. We will continue to work with Government on all the measures required including whether its vaccination certification, affordable testing and working across international borders to provide customers the reassurance necessary which will help restart flight operations when the time is right.”
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South West aviation and aerospace industry figures pledge towards net zero
Today, a number of aviation and aerospace industry leaders from across the South West met to discuss how they would work together to support the sector’s transition to net zero and set out joint commitments for the coming years.
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There were 20x movements today at BRS.
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Week of 3rd May 2021
easyJet has been operating around 14x departures each week during April.
This coming week it will increase to 28x departures. EDI and BFS will operate 8x weekly, GLA 6x weekly, NCL 4x weekly and INV 2x weekly.
Ryanair will operate 4x flights - 1x each to AGP, ACE, PMI, TFS
KLM will operate to 4x weekly to AMS on Mo, Th, Fr & Su using E190
Blue Islands will operate to 11x weekly to JER (daily, with 2x daily flights on Mo, We, Fr, Su)
There were 20x movements today at BRS.
Commercial
- easyJet operated flights to BFS, NCL, EDI, GLA & INV.
- Blue Islands operated to JER
Business Aviation
- CityJet CRJ900 departed back to MPL with the Montpellier Rugby Team.
- Biz Jets movements were based operator Centreline (Embraer Legacy 500s), NetJets (Embraer Phenom 300) and LuxAviation UK (Embraer Legacy 600)
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Week of 3rd May 2021
easyJet has been operating around 14x departures each week during April.
This coming week it will increase to 28x departures. EDI and BFS will operate 8x weekly, GLA 6x weekly, NCL 4x weekly and INV 2x weekly.
Ryanair will operate 4x flights - 1x each to AGP, ACE, PMI, TFS
KLM will operate to 4x weekly to AMS on Mo, Th, Fr & Su using E190
Blue Islands will operate to 11x weekly to JER (daily, with 2x daily flights on Mo, We, Fr, Su)
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Press release:
www.bristolairport.co.uk
“Today’s government announcement confirming the list green countries is another very small step forward to safely resuming international travel from 17 May onward. The initial list is disappointing offering a limited number of destinations being placed on the green list. With the world-wide vaccination programme we expect more countries to be added to the green list in the coming months. This will provide surety and confidence to customers in arranging the long-awaited family visit, a well-deserved holiday or business trip.
“Safety and security of our customers and colleagues remains our key priority and is at the forefront of all planning and preparations we have in place in readiness for Monday 17 May. We will continue to work closely with airlines, the government, Department for Transport and Public Health England on the latest information as it becomes available.
“The aviation sector has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Bristol Airport, along with airports across the UK, has never had the opportunity to recover during what continues to be the most challenging period in our history. Providing the safe return of international travel plays a vital role in the region’s economic recovery and protects jobs now and in the future from the impact of this devastating pandemic.”
Dave Lee’s CEO, Bristol Airport response to government announcement on green list of countries from 17 May
Dave Lee’s CEO, Bristol Airport response to government announcement on green list of countries from 17 May
www.bristolairport.co.uk
“Today’s government announcement confirming the list green countries is another very small step forward to safely resuming international travel from 17 May onward. The initial list is disappointing offering a limited number of destinations being placed on the green list. With the world-wide vaccination programme we expect more countries to be added to the green list in the coming months. This will provide surety and confidence to customers in arranging the long-awaited family visit, a well-deserved holiday or business trip.
“Safety and security of our customers and colleagues remains our key priority and is at the forefront of all planning and preparations we have in place in readiness for Monday 17 May. We will continue to work closely with airlines, the government, Department for Transport and Public Health England on the latest information as it becomes available.
“The aviation sector has been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Bristol Airport, along with airports across the UK, has never had the opportunity to recover during what continues to be the most challenging period in our history. Providing the safe return of international travel plays a vital role in the region’s economic recovery and protects jobs now and in the future from the impact of this devastating pandemic.”
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BRS Press release:
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Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West focusing on emissions from flight and transport activity at Bristol Airport.
The Aviation Carbon Transition (ACT) Programme will support initiatives and projects reducing direct and indirect emissions from Airport infrastructure to enable lower/zero emissions; research and development of decarbonisation or alternative fuels for use by airlines; design and develop processes and procedures to eliminate emissions with Bristol Airport being a potential test bed location.
The ACT Programme with a starting fund of £250k will be open to businesses and organisations to bid and apply for funding with the projects being considered through an application and interview process. Applications will be welcomed from the 1st July 2021.
Simon Earles, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Director, Bristol Airport said:
“The launch of the ACT Programme will enable us to develop initiatives and projects to contribute towards decarbonising aviation and the creation of green jobs.
“We are making great progress towards our target to be carbon neutral for emissions under our direct control by 2025, the ACT Programme demonstrates our commitment to working with others to support innovation in relation to decarbonising transport and flight emissions outside of our direct control. We look forward to reviewing applications in due course.”
More information on the ACT Programme will be available in the coming weeks on Bristol Airport’s website.
Bristol Airport leads the way with a new innovation fund supporting decarbonisation and race to net zero initiatives
Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West focusing on emissions from flight and transport activity at Bristol Airport.
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Bristol Airport leads the way with a new innovation fund supporting decarbonisation and race to net zero initiatives
Created: 1st Jun 2021Bristol Airport has launched a new Fund to kick start and fast track decarbonisation initiatives in the South West focusing on emissions from flight and transport activity at Bristol Airport.
The Aviation Carbon Transition (ACT) Programme will support initiatives and projects reducing direct and indirect emissions from Airport infrastructure to enable lower/zero emissions; research and development of decarbonisation or alternative fuels for use by airlines; design and develop processes and procedures to eliminate emissions with Bristol Airport being a potential test bed location.
The ACT Programme with a starting fund of £250k will be open to businesses and organisations to bid and apply for funding with the projects being considered through an application and interview process. Applications will be welcomed from the 1st July 2021.
Simon Earles, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Director, Bristol Airport said:
“The launch of the ACT Programme will enable us to develop initiatives and projects to contribute towards decarbonising aviation and the creation of green jobs.
“We are making great progress towards our target to be carbon neutral for emissions under our direct control by 2025, the ACT Programme demonstrates our commitment to working with others to support innovation in relation to decarbonising transport and flight emissions outside of our direct control. We look forward to reviewing applications in due course.”
More information on the ACT Programme will be available in the coming weeks on Bristol Airport’s website.
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Bristol Airport urge government to allow summer travel
The plea was part of an open letter on Bristol Airport's website
30% of airport workforce cut.
There was a large demonstration on the airport apron yesterday (shown on the local tv news) involving people from all aspects of the aviation and travel industries, including some pilots in uniform, urging the government to help.
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Airport Press Release
Interesting to see who was invited to this breakfast, or more importantly who was not, or perhaps was invited but declined.
Probably it would have been inappropriate to have invited the North Somerset Council leader given the airport's current planning appeal, but the leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council, another authority wholeheartedly against the airport's expansion, was not there and neither was the new Labour leader of the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) who unequivocally opposes the expansion. North Somerset opted out of Weca, but now wants to join, so strictly the airport is not in the Weca's mayor's patch, but neither is Bristol nor South Gloucestershire whose leaders were at the breakfast.
Conservative-led South Gloucestershire Council supports the expansion and whilst Bristol City Council now opposes the expansion, having previously supported it, the city's Labour mayor might be reluctant in his opposition especially as the key route in his proposed underground system is to the airport, although no doubt much of that route would be above ground.
Cynics and doubtless opponents will view this announcement as having more to do with the planning appeal than with the environment but that would be to ignore the positive environmental aspects.
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Bristol Airport will be the first net zero Airport in 2030
On Friday 25 June 2021, a number of business, aviation and aerospace industry leaders from across the region attended a Future of Flight, Business Breakfast. Panel discussions included the future of aviation using innovation and strategic leadership in the region and how business collaborating together will support the sector’s transition to net zero.
The event was hosted at Bristol Airport and attended by Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees; Leader South Gloucestershire Council Toby Savage; Michael Cervenka, President, Vertical Aerospace and James Richmond, Advanced Air Mobility Lead, Atkins.
During the event Bristol Airport announced it will achieve being a carbon neutral Airport four years ahead of schedule. Reducing the time scale from 2025 to 2021 becoming carbon neutral before the end of the year. Bristol Airport is taking a leadership position in the industry and confirmed it will be the first net zero airport in the UK by 2030, 20 years ahead of the Government target date. Bristol Airport made three key commitments to be a net zero airfield, with net zero buildings and operate a net zero fleet of vehicles.
A consortium led by Atkins (of which Bristol Airport is a participant) is exploring the feasibility of air taxi services in the South West using eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft. The project aims to create a blueprint for the supporting complex physical and digital infrastructure and one that with successful demonstration can be used by many to revolutionise transportation in a sustainable way.
James Richmond, Advanced Air Mobility Lead at Atkins said:
“De-carbonising aviation is an enormous challenge that requires multi-disciplinary global action from across the entire ecosystem, working together towards common goals and with robust policies in place. Embracing technological innovation will be key and as the industry develop solutions, working early with ambitious partners to test and validate these will be fundamental to their implementation and success. The work we’re doing today with Bristol Airport is a great example of this and we look forward to jointly shaping the future of flight.”
Michael Cervenka, President of Vertical Aerospace said:
“eVTOLs represent by far the largest near-term commercial opportunity to revolutionise urban air mobility and electrify air travel. When compared to helicopters, eVTOLs offer significant improvements in safety, noise and operating costs whilst also, and crucially, making air travel carbon free. They represent a huge global market opportunity and will change the way people think about flying through the skies. Vertical strongly believes in a collaborative approach to capitalise on this opportunity and the amazing partners we are working with in the Future Flight project are a perfect demonstration of the world-leading capabilities we have in the UK.”
Councillor Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council said:
‘I am delighted to be working closely with Bristol Airport and with so many global leaders in the aviation industry to support innovation and decarbonisation in the future of flight. South Gloucestershire has a proud and internationally significant history in aerospace and we continue to host the R&D which is critical to retain our status on the World stage at an important time for the industry and for the climate’.
Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees commented:
“I welcome Bristol Airport’s ambition to drive carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability into the heart of its future, and to show leadership on how the sector can green its impact and deliver on testing carbon goals. In an increasingly interconnected world we must harness technology and innovation to reach our goal of carbon neutrality. Bristol’s aerospace sector is well placed to continue to lead on solutions to this challenge.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“Today is another milestone in looking towards the future showcasing how businesses in the region collaborating together using the latest technology and innovative solutions will meet decarbonisation targets. The aviation industry is taking its responsibilities seriously in addressing climate change challenges, working together to create the solutions now and in the future.”
The event is part of series being organised by Bristol Airport which aims to showcase the region’s role in driving clean aviation growth and set out proposals on how the aviation sector can decarbonise.
Further collaborations and proposals are expected in the coming months as the region turns towards recovery from Covid-19 and in the lead up to COP26 later this year. This will include working with the Western Gateway to promote and maximise economic growth across the West of England and South Wales.
Interesting to see who was invited to this breakfast, or more importantly who was not, or perhaps was invited but declined.
Probably it would have been inappropriate to have invited the North Somerset Council leader given the airport's current planning appeal, but the leader of Bath and North East Somerset Council, another authority wholeheartedly against the airport's expansion, was not there and neither was the new Labour leader of the West of England Combined Authority (Weca) who unequivocally opposes the expansion. North Somerset opted out of Weca, but now wants to join, so strictly the airport is not in the Weca's mayor's patch, but neither is Bristol nor South Gloucestershire whose leaders were at the breakfast.
Conservative-led South Gloucestershire Council supports the expansion and whilst Bristol City Council now opposes the expansion, having previously supported it, the city's Labour mayor might be reluctant in his opposition especially as the key route in his proposed underground system is to the airport, although no doubt much of that route would be above ground.
Cynics and doubtless opponents will view this announcement as having more to do with the planning appeal than with the environment but that would be to ignore the positive environmental aspects.
Future of Flight – Bristol Airport announces it will be the first net zero UK airport
Bristol Airport will be the first net zero Airport in 2030
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Future of Flight – Bristol Airport announces it will be the first net zero UK airport
Created: 25th Jun 2021Bristol Airport will be the first net zero Airport in 2030
On Friday 25 June 2021, a number of business, aviation and aerospace industry leaders from across the region attended a Future of Flight, Business Breakfast. Panel discussions included the future of aviation using innovation and strategic leadership in the region and how business collaborating together will support the sector’s transition to net zero.
The event was hosted at Bristol Airport and attended by Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees; Leader South Gloucestershire Council Toby Savage; Michael Cervenka, President, Vertical Aerospace and James Richmond, Advanced Air Mobility Lead, Atkins.
During the event Bristol Airport announced it will achieve being a carbon neutral Airport four years ahead of schedule. Reducing the time scale from 2025 to 2021 becoming carbon neutral before the end of the year. Bristol Airport is taking a leadership position in the industry and confirmed it will be the first net zero airport in the UK by 2030, 20 years ahead of the Government target date. Bristol Airport made three key commitments to be a net zero airfield, with net zero buildings and operate a net zero fleet of vehicles.
A consortium led by Atkins (of which Bristol Airport is a participant) is exploring the feasibility of air taxi services in the South West using eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft. The project aims to create a blueprint for the supporting complex physical and digital infrastructure and one that with successful demonstration can be used by many to revolutionise transportation in a sustainable way.
James Richmond, Advanced Air Mobility Lead at Atkins said:
“De-carbonising aviation is an enormous challenge that requires multi-disciplinary global action from across the entire ecosystem, working together towards common goals and with robust policies in place. Embracing technological innovation will be key and as the industry develop solutions, working early with ambitious partners to test and validate these will be fundamental to their implementation and success. The work we’re doing today with Bristol Airport is a great example of this and we look forward to jointly shaping the future of flight.”
Michael Cervenka, President of Vertical Aerospace said:
“eVTOLs represent by far the largest near-term commercial opportunity to revolutionise urban air mobility and electrify air travel. When compared to helicopters, eVTOLs offer significant improvements in safety, noise and operating costs whilst also, and crucially, making air travel carbon free. They represent a huge global market opportunity and will change the way people think about flying through the skies. Vertical strongly believes in a collaborative approach to capitalise on this opportunity and the amazing partners we are working with in the Future Flight project are a perfect demonstration of the world-leading capabilities we have in the UK.”
Councillor Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council said:
‘I am delighted to be working closely with Bristol Airport and with so many global leaders in the aviation industry to support innovation and decarbonisation in the future of flight. South Gloucestershire has a proud and internationally significant history in aerospace and we continue to host the R&D which is critical to retain our status on the World stage at an important time for the industry and for the climate’.
Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees commented:
“I welcome Bristol Airport’s ambition to drive carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability into the heart of its future, and to show leadership on how the sector can green its impact and deliver on testing carbon goals. In an increasingly interconnected world we must harness technology and innovation to reach our goal of carbon neutrality. Bristol’s aerospace sector is well placed to continue to lead on solutions to this challenge.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“Today is another milestone in looking towards the future showcasing how businesses in the region collaborating together using the latest technology and innovative solutions will meet decarbonisation targets. The aviation industry is taking its responsibilities seriously in addressing climate change challenges, working together to create the solutions now and in the future.”
The event is part of series being organised by Bristol Airport which aims to showcase the region’s role in driving clean aviation growth and set out proposals on how the aviation sector can decarbonise.
Further collaborations and proposals are expected in the coming months as the region turns towards recovery from Covid-19 and in the lead up to COP26 later this year. This will include working with the Western Gateway to promote and maximise economic growth across the West of England and South Wales.
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Bristol Airport plunges to near £30m loss amid the pandemic
The transport hub's latest accounts show passenger numbers fell 75.6% in 2020 to just 2.2 million
I meant to post this at the beginning of the month when the above press report was published but then forgot to do so. It shows how much the pandemic is affecting a previously profitable airport.
In 2020 the airport suffered a £29.4 million loss. Its most recent annual profits after tax were £28.6 million in 2019, £36.0 million in 2018 and £32.2 million in 2017.
The airport had projected 9.3 million passengers in 2020 but the pandemic slashed passenger numbers by 75.6% to 2.2 million. This severe decline in passengers numbers led to a revenue reduction of 75.8% below the 2019 level.
Redundancies and other measures saved the airport £18 million in the year.
Perhaps unsurprisingly the airport is bullish about its future - cynics might say they have to be, publicly - but the fact that the owners are continuing with their planning appeal and looking to purchase property to dual the A38 in the vicinity of the airport, as well as pressing on with the pubic transport interchange when most capital expenditure had been halted perhaps shows that they do have confidence in the future.
The 2021 financial report will be interesting and will give a good idea how or if the airport is beginning to turn things around although, given the uncertainty of the industry over the next few months with passenger numbers still well down on 2019, the best that might be expected in the 2021 financial report is a significant reduction in the annual loss.
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BRS press release today.
www.bristolairport.co.uk
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“We welcome the government’s announcement removing the need to quarantine for fully vaccinated customers returning from amber list countries from Monday 19 July. This is a positive step forward in opening up International travel providing much needed reassurance to customers including those with children when making their travel arrangements. We look forward to further steps being taken by Government in the coming weeks as we expect more countries to be added to the Green list as well as the urgent need to simplify the checking of travel documents making it less stressful for customers to visit family and friends, arrange a foreign business or taking a well-deserved leisure trip.”
Vaccination quarantine exemption significant step forward
Commenting on the announcement that fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from quarantine when returning from amber-list countries, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said:
“This is a significant step forward that will be a boost to airports and the local economies that rely on them. Many airports’ staff will be able to get back to what they do best: supporting businesses to reach customers abroad, enabling people to visit friends and relatives and help people take a well-deserved holiday abroad after a difficult period.”
“We are not out of the woods yet: the road to recovery will be long for our sector. It is vital for our industry that this policy is taken across the four UK nations, and we urge the devolved governments to follow the UK Government’s approach.
“We will also work with the UK and devolved governments on extending this to inbound travellers as well, so that people abroad can come to visit relatives and friends in the UK, business leaders can come to invest in our economy and the inbound tourism industry can start its recovery.”
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Bristol Airport's and AOA response to the Government's announcement that fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from quarantine when returning from amber-list countries
Created: 8th Jul 2021Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said:
“We welcome the government’s announcement removing the need to quarantine for fully vaccinated customers returning from amber list countries from Monday 19 July. This is a positive step forward in opening up International travel providing much needed reassurance to customers including those with children when making their travel arrangements. We look forward to further steps being taken by Government in the coming weeks as we expect more countries to be added to the Green list as well as the urgent need to simplify the checking of travel documents making it less stressful for customers to visit family and friends, arrange a foreign business or taking a well-deserved leisure trip.”
Vaccination quarantine exemption significant step forward
Commenting on the announcement that fully vaccinated passengers will be exempt from quarantine when returning from amber-list countries, Airport Operators Association Chief Executive Karen Dee said:
“This is a significant step forward that will be a boost to airports and the local economies that rely on them. Many airports’ staff will be able to get back to what they do best: supporting businesses to reach customers abroad, enabling people to visit friends and relatives and help people take a well-deserved holiday abroad after a difficult period.”
“We are not out of the woods yet: the road to recovery will be long for our sector. It is vital for our industry that this policy is taken across the four UK nations, and we urge the devolved governments to follow the UK Government’s approach.
“We will also work with the UK and devolved governments on extending this to inbound travellers as well, so that people abroad can come to visit relatives and friends in the UK, business leaders can come to invest in our economy and the inbound tourism industry can start its recovery.”
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BRS press release:
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More than 30 balloons were launched from Bristol Airport today in a historic, record breaking, mass ballooning competition.
The mass balloon event, run by Exclusive Ballooning, saw hot air balloons take off by special permission from Bristol Airport runway as they competed in a hare and hounds race, which is the first balloon to land closest to the lead balloon.
Don Davies, Leader of North Somerset Council, said: “What an incredible site to launch from as North Somerset hosts this year’s Exclusive Cup. It’s a joy to see so many balloons of different shapes and sizes across North Somerset skies.”
Andrew Holly, Operations Director of Exclusive Ballooning said: “What a fabulous morning for breaking a record! I’ve always wanted to fly the Exclusive Cup competition from Bristol International Airport.”
We saw a unique opportunity for a mass ascent from the airfield and, with the full support of North Somerset Council, we me took off this morning from the end of runway 27. The whole experience was amazing, surreal and one of the most memorable flights we’ve done.”
We’re delighted we’ve been able to break the record for the largest mass ascent from an international airport runway and we cannot thank the teams at the council and Bristol International Airport enough for their help and support.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said: “It has been an exciting challenge, to plan and arrange an event of this scale whilst keeping the event confidential to remain within the Covid restrictions. The region has a long and strong relationship with the hot air ballooning community, from award winning events to hot air balloon design and manufacture and we were delighted to play our part in today’s mass ascent.”
The launch sites had to be kept under wraps, even from the pilots, to remain within the Covid guidelines and ensure the events can safely proceed.
Interesting to note the enthusiasm for this event at the airport from the North Somerset Council leader, which is in direct contrast to his and the council's attitude to the airport itself.
Incidentally, the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court will, like last year, not be taking place this year. Instead there will be a series of launches across the city and its region in the first two weeks in August which the public can view from a distance.
It's hoped that the fiesta will return in August 2022 but a year ago it was hoped that it would return in August 2021. One would like to think that there will be more certainty around the 2022 event.
Mass balloon launch takes to North Somerset skies from Bristol Airport
More than 30 balloons were launched from Bristol Airport today in a historic, record breaking, mass ballooning competition.
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Mass balloon launch takes to North Somerset skies from Bristol Airport
Created: 9th Jul 2021More than 30 balloons were launched from Bristol Airport today in a historic, record breaking, mass ballooning competition.
The mass balloon event, run by Exclusive Ballooning, saw hot air balloons take off by special permission from Bristol Airport runway as they competed in a hare and hounds race, which is the first balloon to land closest to the lead balloon.
Don Davies, Leader of North Somerset Council, said: “What an incredible site to launch from as North Somerset hosts this year’s Exclusive Cup. It’s a joy to see so many balloons of different shapes and sizes across North Somerset skies.”
Andrew Holly, Operations Director of Exclusive Ballooning said: “What a fabulous morning for breaking a record! I’ve always wanted to fly the Exclusive Cup competition from Bristol International Airport.”
We saw a unique opportunity for a mass ascent from the airfield and, with the full support of North Somerset Council, we me took off this morning from the end of runway 27. The whole experience was amazing, surreal and one of the most memorable flights we’ve done.”
We’re delighted we’ve been able to break the record for the largest mass ascent from an international airport runway and we cannot thank the teams at the council and Bristol International Airport enough for their help and support.”
Dave Lees, CEO, Bristol Airport said: “It has been an exciting challenge, to plan and arrange an event of this scale whilst keeping the event confidential to remain within the Covid restrictions. The region has a long and strong relationship with the hot air ballooning community, from award winning events to hot air balloon design and manufacture and we were delighted to play our part in today’s mass ascent.”
The launch sites had to be kept under wraps, even from the pilots, to remain within the Covid guidelines and ensure the events can safely proceed.
Interesting to note the enthusiasm for this event at the airport from the North Somerset Council leader, which is in direct contrast to his and the council's attitude to the airport itself.
Incidentally, the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court will, like last year, not be taking place this year. Instead there will be a series of launches across the city and its region in the first two weeks in August which the public can view from a distance.
It's hoped that the fiesta will return in August 2022 but a year ago it was hoped that it would return in August 2021. One would like to think that there will be more certainty around the 2022 event.
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BRS press release. The airport's £250,000 Aviation Carbon Transition (ACT) Programme is open to any organisation or business in the South West, or businesses with innovative projects applicable at Bristol Airport.
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Just read in airports of the world Bristol due to get some holiday charters to the Seychelles next Easter? A partnership with the airline, air charters and the airport. Flights via Dubai. Aircraft is Air Seychelles A320 CEO. Anybody know anymore on this? I’m not sure I would like that flight on that aircraft…
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It was mentioned in the BRS Route Development thread on 14 July - see post #586 in that thread which contains a link to a press release about it (see below).
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