Tag: FIGAS

• Friday, February 22nd 2019 - 10:40 UTC

  Islanders' manufacturer Britten Norman, expanding its new aircraft final assembly plant

  

  Omani-owned UK aircraft manufacturer Britten Norman has signed leases on two additional hangars at its Solent Airport base, on the south coast of England. Airport owner Fareham Borough Council has recently built several new hangars at the site to expand its business park.

• Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 09:59 UTC

  Falklands approves funding for a new aircraft to meet local demand

  

  The Falkland Islands Government Air Service has received funding approval from the Executive Council and the Standing Finance Committee for a new aircraft to replace Islander VP-FBM which incurred substantial structural damage while landing at Beaver Island in June.

• Thursday, June 14th 2018 - 06:59 UTC

  Falklands commercial aircraft out of service for six months

  

  Following the landing incident on Beaver Island on Monday 11 June 2018, Falkland Islands Government Air Service has reported that the aircraft is currently secured on Beaver Island.

• Friday, May 25th 2018 - 08:30 UTC

  Falkland Islands has enjoyed one of its best tourist and visitors season

  

  The Falkland Islands has had its best season for land-based tourism for 10 years, and the second best ever, with leisure tourist arrivals increasing by 14.9% compared to the previous season.

• Friday, April 27th 2018 - 09:15 UTC

  Falklands' contracts consultant to decide on Stanley Airport’s upgrading

  

  Runway codes are determined according to runway length; Code 1 being at least 800 meters long and Code 3 , 1200 to 1799 meters in length. Ramboll’s aviation division has been involved in airport developments in a number of countries around the world, including the UK (Heathrow), Russia, Rwanda and Gibraltar.