Author: Abi Blundell

Blackpool Airport is delighted to announce that three members of our Air Traffic Engineering team—John, Stu, and Ben—have successfully completed the Thales Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) course in Crawley. This specialised training program enhances their ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with the Thales DME system, a critical component in air navigation that ensures […]

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Blackpool Airport is pleased to announce that SBL Ltd has been appointed as the contractor for our upcoming passenger handling and administration facilities building. This important step, announced earlier this week by Blackpool Council, marks significant progress in our efforts to expand and modernise our infrastructure. The new building will provide additional space to support […]

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Blackpool Airport is proud to celebrate the achievements of two exceptional members of our Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighter Lee Bioletti has recently returned from two weeks of intensive training at the International Fire Training Centre in the North East. After successfully passing both his practical and physical assessments, he has officially completed his probationary […]

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Blackpool Airport is delighted to announce that our Air Traffic Services Manager, Natalia, and Senior Air Traffic Control Officer, Laura, were presented with the esteemed 2023 President’s Award at the Guild of Air Traffic Controllers (GATCO) 70th Anniversary Dinner this past weekend. This prestigious accolade recognises the entire Air Traffic Services team’s dedication and outstanding […]

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At Blackpool Airport, collaboration lies at the heart of our operations, and we were delighted to welcome our colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to our training ground for joint drills. Using our full-size aircraft fuselage, the sessions provided an invaluable opportunity to share best practices, knowledge, and insights into the latest advancements in […]

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Blackpool Airport Director Steve Peters recently sat down with Shelagh Parkinson from The Gazette to reflect on the progress made at the airport over the last three years and discuss plans for the future. The resulting article provides an insightful overview of the airport’s development, including the challenges and opportunities within the regional airport landscape. […]

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Blackpool Airport is proud to announce another significant milestone in its ongoing growth and development. Fylde Council has approved plans for a new building that will include administration offices, enhanced security measures, and upgraded passenger handling facilities. This additional space will enable the airport to manage larger charter flights more efficiently, supporting our growing customer […]

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Blackpool Airport is proud to congratulate Terrianne Manning on her successful sign-off as an Air Traffic Control Assistant (ATSA) earlier this month. Joining the team in March from a non-aviation background, Terrianne has demonstrated exceptional dedication and determination in her role. In addition to achieving her ATSA qualification, she has also earned her Meteorological Observer’s […]

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Blackpool Airport is excited to announce our collaboration with Skyverse in the development of Skytower, an innovative, cloud-based electronic flight progress strip system. Currently, our air traffic controllers use paper-based flight progress strips to manage airfield and airspace activities. These strips provide vital information for each aircraft or vehicle, with coloured holders used to signify […]

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Earlier this month, Blackpool Airport attended the New Civil Engineer Airport Conference in London, joining leading voices in aviation to discuss key topics such as sustainable expansion, connectivity, and opportunities within the sector. Our Director, Steve Peters, contributed to a dynamic panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of regional airport expansion and development. The panel […]

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