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 Exeter Airport - European Airport UK
Exeter Airport was first opened in 1937 and operated from a "tented terminal" before the permanent buildings were completed.
On 1st January 1947, control of Exeter Airport was transferred to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the management and operation of the airport returned to Exeter Airport Ltd under lease from the Ministry of Defence.
The popularity of Exeter Airport was due to the high level of personal interest in the airline's development and the constant endeavours of the staff in ensuring that passengers received every help and assistance.
cheap-airline-ticket.co.uk /Airports/uk-airports/Exeter-airport.shtml   (1040 words)

  
 Flybe - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Flybe is an airline based at Exeter Airport, England.
It is the largest independent regional airline in Europe operating on 99 routes to 40 airports.
The airline's main base is Exeter International Airport, with further bases at Southampton International Airport, Birmingham International Airport, Belfast City Airport, Norwich Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow International Airport.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Flybe   (718 words)

  
 Holidays from Exeter Airport. Exeter Airport Holidays
Exeter International Airport is at the heart of the South West and easily accessible from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Exeter International Airport is situated five miles from the City of Exeter.
Exeter International Airport is situated off the A30, five miles from the City of Exeter.
www.directline-holidays.co.uk /airport/11   (247 words)

  
 Exeter International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Exeter International Airport (IATA: EXT, ICAO: EGTE) is an international airport close to the city of Exeter in the county of Devon, England.
Exeter International has a CAA Public Use Aerodrome Licence (Number P759) that allows flights for the public transport of passengers or for flying instruction.
The main airline using the Airport is the low-fares airline Flybe, which is based at Exeter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Exeter_Airport   (295 words)

  
 Airport Charity
At the ceremony, Geoff Myers, airport's airport’s Managing Director, officially placed a number of life size model collection dogs and counter boxes in prominent positions with Geraldine Tracey, fund raising fundraising coordinator for Devon and Somerset.
What makes this extra special is airport's airport’s sponsorship of a puppy who in the future will make a huge difference to a person's person’s life.
The sum, which was reached in the first six months of the airport's association with the charity, and was enough to cover the expenses in the early stages of the dog's life through to training.
www.exeter-airport.co.uk /site/1/airport_charity.html   (1132 words)

  
 Exeter Airport Parking - Airport History
The Airport during the war years was to take on a major new role with the R.A.F sector station headquarters being situated there.
Exeter Airport remained until 1947 under R.A.F control before it changed hands and was transferred to the ministry of civil aviation.
On the 15th July 2000 Exeter International Airport was officially renamed this was commemorated by a VIP flight of passengers arriving on board Concorde which had set off from Heathrow.
www.parkandgo.co.uk /exeter-airport-history.html   (534 words)

  
 Exeter International Airport Parking | World Parking
Exeter International Airport is an important gateway to southwest England and offers numerous European flights, trans-Atlantic connections and holiday charter flights.
Exeter St Davids Station lies on the London (Paddington) to Plymouth and Cornwall line, while Exeter Central Station lies on the London (Waterloo) to Exmouth line (ph: 08457 48 49 50).
The airport is well signposted along the A30, which joins the M5 motorway at Junction 29.
www.worldparking.co.uk /uk-airports/exeter-international.php   (259 words)

  
 rnsitem   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The airport has a strong recent growth record and traffic and passenger growth is forecast to continue, helped by its status as an important base for Flybe.
Exeter International Airport enjoys a strong local economy, a high propensity to fly and has significant opportunity to increase both its regional market share and its local penetration.
The airport will be substantially redeveloped with new terminal facilities, new aircraft stands and in the longer term, further terminal capacity, stand and taxiway development.
www.balfourbeatty.com /bbeatty/ir/news/lse/rnsitem?id=1161151249nRNSR6207K   (653 words)

  
 Passenger Opinions about Exeter International Airport
Having used the airport a few times this year, I am impressed by the number of destinations that can be flown to from Exeter but the terminal is desperately small now for the number of passengers it handles.
Passed through EXT this past weekend for a flight to Belfast - given the amount of flights the airport is now handling, especially during the summer season, the passenger terminal is now too small & crowded for the number of passengers it's having to cope with.
Exeter is right on the A30 dual carriageway and the new departure lounge has made a real difference.
www.airlinequality.com /Airports/Airport_forum/ext.htm   (780 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Devon | New blow for city airport
Plymouth airport is already under threat of closure unless it increases runway safety zones in line with new Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements.
Exeter International Airport's managing director, Geoff Myers, said the report was a vote of confidence in Exeter.
Sutton Harbour Holdings, which owns Plymouth airport, issued a statement saying it was pleased the report recognised the significant contribution the airport made to the local economy.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/devon/2970048.stm   (505 words)

  
 Exeter International Airport (EIA) - UK Airports
Passenger numbers are rising at such a rate that a new terminal is needed to meet future demand and since the funding of the multi-million pound project is beyond the means of the local authority, private sector investment is needed.
The Airport is working closely with a Consultative Committee, which includes users and representatives of local parish councils, to ensure that the development goes ahead in a way that is in everyone's best interests.
The Exeter Corporation was one of the first Municipal authorities, in January 1932, to identify a suitable site for the location of a Municipal Airport.
www.airports-worldwide.com /uk/uk_exeter.html   (993 words)

  
 EXETER - PPRuNe Forums
Exeter International Airport passenger figures for the first six months of this financial year (2005/06) show a 31% increase compared with the same period last year.
Exeter is one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK and the greater number of scheduled routes is the main reason for the increase in passengers.
Exeter is the highest ranked airport in the UK for inbound diversions from other airports with Plymouth and Newquay-bound aircraft regularly using the airport.
www.pprune.org /forums/showthread.php?t=194546   (2495 words)

  
 ALT-C 2004 Travelling to Exeter
International delegates can fly to Bristol International Airport, one hour from Exeter.
An increasing range of economical flights are available directly to Exeter International Airport, for example from Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
Exeter Airport is 10 miles from the Streatham Campus.
www.alt.ac.uk /altc2004/travel.html   (240 words)

  
 BBC - Devon - News - Exeter International Airport celebrates fifty years of flights to Channel Islands
Exeter Airport is reporting a big increase in passengers travelling to the Channel Islands, as it celebrates 50 years of commercial flights to Jersey and Guernsey this weekend.
Exeter International Airport, which has recently been named the best regional airport in the country, is encouraged by the expansion.
Business Development Manager Sue Crossland says they are constantly developing new routes, so Exeter Airport is increasingly being seen as a hub for flight connections.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/news/042002/06/exeter_airport.shtml   (205 words)

  
 Exeter City Council - Air Travel
Exeter International Airport is situated six miles from the city centre and operates regular scheduled flights to:
Exeter International Airport is the largest commercial airport in the south west, with more than 950,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport using the chartered and scheduled services in this financial year.
Situated in the heart of the West Country, at the focus of an excellent communications network, Exeter International Airport is easily accessible to Devon, Cornwall, West Dorset and Somerset.
www.exeter.gov.uk /index.aspx?articleid=1384   (130 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | Devon | Airline announces new routes
The airline, which already employs 700 people in Exeter, says the move underlines its commitment to the South West and its base at Exeter Airport.
Exeter International Airport's managing director, Geoff Myers, said: "A number of other airlines who may have not taken us seriously will now look on the basis of the success I think Flybe will have and come in behind, saying: 'We'd like a piece of that'."
The announcement comes after a recent report to the government which recommended that Exeter rather than Plymouth should be the main airport for the region alongside Bristol.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/devon/3051791.stm   (330 words)

  
 Exeter Airport (EXT) Information: Airport in Exeter Area, England, UK
Exeter International Airport is around 8 km / 5 miles to the east of the city centre and features a fully equipped conference centre, together with wireless Internet availability throughout the terminal.
The airport has a conference room with a 40-person capacity that is available for booking and can be fitted out with the latest multimedia equipment.
Exeter has been a historically important town for hundreds of years, a fact reflected in the wealth of architectural heritage that is visible on a short walking tour of the city.
www.exeter-ext.airports-guides.com   (362 words)

  
 Exeter Airport Information
Exeter International Airport is the largest commercial airport in the south west, with a total of 336,520 passengers having travelled through the airport using the chartered and scheduled services over the last year.
The airport is owned by Devon County Council and is managed and operated by Exeter and Devon Airport Limited which is a limited company wholly owned by Devon County Council.
Exeter’s international airport is situated six miles from the city centre and operates regular flights to:
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 Exeter International Airport (EXT)
Exeter International Airport is located 8kms east of Exeter city centre.
Airport TaxiBus also operates between the airport and Exeter’s St. David’s Railway Station for about €7.50 (£5) per person (minimum three people).
The airport’s authorized taxi company provides transport via taxi and minibus to Exeter and other area destinations; the taxi rank is located outside the arrivals hall.
parking.essentialtravel.co.uk /worldairport/uk/exeter.htm   (490 words)

  
 Exeter Airport Hotels, Exeter Airport B&Bs and Exeter Airport Self-catering Accommodation from Milford
Exeter Airport is located 5 miles east of Exeter - airport taxibus operates from Exeter Airport to Exeter St Davids station.
Set in 500 acres of stunning Devonshire countryside, Woodbury Park is the perfect venue to enjoy a championship standard golf course, 10 miles from the centre of Exeter and 5 miles from Exeter Airport.
Just off the M5 motorway, the Travelodge Exeter is 3 miles east of Exeter city centre and just over 3 miles south west of Exeter Airport.
www.milford.co.uk /england/exeter-airport.html   (166 words)

  
 Isles of Scilly Travel
EXETER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT : Exeter has 7 flights a week, one a day Monday to Friday, with 2 flights on Saturday.
DIRECTIONS : Exeter International Airport is easy to reach and is straight off the A30, follow the M5 southbound and follow the signs for the airport.
Or from Exeter City Centre the Airport is only 5 miles away, 2 miles from the M5, 2 miles from the A38 and 1 mile from Clyst Honiton on A30.
www.ios-travel.co.uk /how_ext.htm   (188 words)

  
 Edinburgh Airport
This pressure group has been formed to highlight BAA's mishandling of Edinburgh Airport, BAA are showing more enthusiasm for their Glasow flagship despite the fact that Edinburgh Airport is the convenient choice of passengers from all over Scotland.
International passenger traffic has doubled during the last three years and is expected that this growth will be maintained.
Edinburgh Airport is the second best performing airport in the British Airports Authority UK portfolio and far and away the best performing of their 3 Scottish airports.
www.users.zetnet.co.uk /jcurry   (3175 words)

  
 UK Direct Airways - EGTE Exeter
The heaviest aircraft ever to land at Exeter International Airport was the C17 Globemaster on lease from Boeing to the RAF.
Exeter Airport is included in the UK2000 Part 2 scenery package.
Exeter airport handles around 350,000 passengers with an average of 45000 aircraft movements annually.
www.ukdirectva.co.uk /hubs/egte.php   (148 words)

  
 Exeter International Airport | UK AIRPORTS
Exeter International airport is currently owned by Devon County Council and is managed and run by Devon Airport Limited, a company owned by the County Council.
The majority of flights from Exeter Airport are domestic flights to the Northern England Airports, there are a few flights to Europe and very limited range of long haul flights.
After deciding to sell 75% of their shares to South West Airport Consortium (SWAC) they announced plans to try to increase between flights between Exeter and Bristol Internationl Airport in an attempt to stem the flow of migrants to the South West to other airports out side the region.
www.airport-maps.co.uk /South/Exeter   (648 words)

  
 OffSite Construction.ie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Balfour Beatty has said that its joint venture, Regional and City Airports (RCA), has been chosen as preferred bidder for Exeter and Devon Airport Ltd, owner of Exeter International airport, for £60 m.
The acquisition by RCA, a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Capital, the group's investment arm, and London City Airport, will be paid for through equity of £30 m with Balfour Beatty as the leading investor.
Exeter International Airport has a strong recent growth record and traffic and passenger growth is forecast to continue.
www.offsiteconstruction.ie /show_news.php?id=2544   (147 words)

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