Latest News 
2010
Varsity Express launches scheduled flights from London Oxford Airport to Edinburgh on 1 March
January 2010 - Varsity Express www.flyvarsity.com will make its commercial debut as a new, full service regional airline operator on 1 March, 2010, offering Monday to Friday flights between London Oxford and Edinburgh Airports. Services will be operated by 18-seat British Aerospace Jetstream 31 aircraft and promotional fares on every seat go on sale today at £49 one way, including taxes and charges, through to 12 March. Thereafter, lead in fares are available from £49 and flexible fares from £149. ....more
Oxford to Rome – a new flight connection now on sale from Baboo
January 2010 - London Oxford Airport is pleased to announce that it can now offer weekly flights to Rome via Geneva thanks to a newly struck codeshare and interline agreement between Swiss regional carrier Baboo and Alitalia. ....more
2009
Baboo launches Oxford-Geneva flights
December 2009 - London Oxford Airport welcomed its first international scheduled service in 72 years when full-frills Swiss regional carrier Baboo commenced weekly flights to Geneva on Saturday. ....more
Christmas cheer at FlairJet - Europe’s first Phenom 100 operator gets its UK AOC
December 2009 - FlairJet, the UK’s newest business aviation operator, has been issued with its Air Operator’s Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. It can now commence public flights with its two newly delivered Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft. ....more
Oxford Airport back on the map to serve the UK F1 industry
December 2009 - London Oxford Airport is delighted with the news that the local Silverstone race circuit has been awarded a deal to keep Formula One for up to seventeen years. This week, former World Champion Damon Hill, chairman of the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC), and chief executive of Silverstone Circuits, Richard Phillips, confirmed Silverstone would once again host the British Grand Prix. It will also be a significant boost to the local economy, especially as the MotoGP, the motorbike equivalent to F1, will also be held at the track next year. ....more
Oxford Airport win Award for Best Business Aviation Airport
December 2009 - London Oxford Airport scooped the accolade of Best Business Aviation Airport 2009 from the Airport Operators Association (AOA) at their annual conference. The AOA praised the airport management’s vision and commitment for successfully building an attractive business aviation facility within just 18 months and its owners for their ongoing commitment to investment in the facility. ....more
Oxford-based operator Icejet at International Luxury Travel Market, Cannes
November 2009 - Oxford-based operator Icejet, the private jet operator, returns to the annual International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes (7-10 December) to highlight the hassle-free experience, affordability and bespoke travel itineraries that can be achieved through chartering aircraft. ....more
FlairJet’s first Phenom 100 touches down at London Oxford Airport
November 2009 - The first UK ‘G’ registered Embraer Phenom 100 (G-SRBN) has arrived safely at its new home at London Oxford Airport, touching down at 1528 local time on Thursday, 29 October. At the controls were FlairJet CEO and Captain David Fletcher and Captain Graham Rose. They were met by the FlairJet team, friends and family at the Oxfordjet FBO with champagne at the ready. ....more
London Oxford Airport welcomes first international scheduled flights as Baboo introduces Geneva service this winter
October 2009 - London Oxford Airport will get its first international scheduled flights with the introduction of Baboo services this December to Geneva in Switzerland. Flights will operate weekly on Saturdays from 19 December using ultra-modern and highly fuel-efficient Bombardier Q400 aircraft ....more
Gulf Aviation fuels growth at Oxford Airport
October 2009 - London Oxford Airport has recently signed a supply agreement with Gulf Aviation for both Jet A1 and Avgas fuels. The new agreement is being well received by operators, especially among the increasing number of transatlantic private jets that are flying into the airport. ....more
VLJ conference anticipates positive future for Europes light jets
October 2009 - The mood was positive at the third annual European VLJ conference, arranged by MIU events, held during 24-25th September. ....more
London Oxford Airport approved for Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
Setember 2009 - London Oxford Airport has gained DEFRA approval as only the second General Aviation/Business Aviation Airport in the UK to be approved for the importation of domestic pets. Owners of dogs, cats and ferrets can now, for the first time, transport their pets on flights into the Airport from overseas under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). ....more
New arrivals, New fuel supplier and increased business jet movements make July a stand out month for Oxford Airport
July 2009 - Oxford Airport, UK has welcomed three new tenant companies and more aircraft, adding to the strong business aviation fraternity that has come to be established there....more
VLJ-Europe Event 2009 moves to Oxford Airport, UK Third annual conference set for 24-25 September, 2009
July 2009 - Oxford Airport, UK will be the new venue for the forthcoming VLJ-Europe 2009 event, the only dedicated conference focused on operations in the entry level and light jet arena. Organised by MIU Events, this year’s event will combine an opportunity to see some of the latest entry level jets available and provide an important forum to discuss the issues facing this industry – from the operator, OEM, airport, legal, insurance, broker, financier and regulator’s perspective. The event will be supported by the Air Taxi Association – Europe....more
First Commercial Flights from Oxford
in 20 Years
July 2009 – Oxford Airport successfully sent off to Jersey the first 50 passengers to fly commercially out of the airport on a scheduled charter service for 20 years....more
Four Weddings and an Airport
July 2009 – Oxford Airport’s smart Oxfordjet Business Aviation terminal was transformed into a wedding showcase as Living TV moved in last week to film its new series ‘Four Weddings’....more
Latest Hangar Completed at Oxford Airport
June 2009 – The latest and largest addition to Oxford Airport’s hangar line-up has just been completed. Built by Italian firm Costruct, the facility is large enough for the Boeing 737-800 series so will accommodate aircraft such as the BBJ, A318/319/320 family and the new Embraer Lineage (EMB-190 series)....more
2008
December 2008 – Direct Flights From Oxford to Jersey, New Route Announced....more
October 2008 – Low cost air taxi Direct Fly debuts Twin Star at Oxford Airport...more
September 2008 – New ‘FlairJet’ Service Planned From Oxford...more
July 2008 – Oxfordjet Terminal Now Operational...more
June 2008 – PremiAir Recruitment Drive for new Oxford Base....more
June 2008 – Oxford selected as base for new Phenom VLJ Operation....more
May 2008 – PremiAir Confirms Oxford as it’s New Fixed Wing Base....more
April 2008 – Oxford Airport Commences Work on New Business Aviation Centre....more
5th February 2008 - Oxford Aviation Training rebrands to become Oxford Aviation Academy....more
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