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Grasslands encompassing 80 hectares at Guernsey Airport are estimated to absorb and store around 800 tonnes of CO2 every year. Grassland restoration and habitat works have recently been carried out at Guernsey Airport. This involved using three tractors with specialist equipment to remove thatch and dead grass. The Airport’s grasslands play an important environmental role, as a healthy sward…

Direct flights between Guernsey and Newcastle launched on 6th May 2025, marking the start of increased connectivity with the northeast of England. The Blue Islands operated service took flight this week and was greeted at Guernsey Airport with a water cannon salute. Upon arrival, passengers aboard the inaugural flight were presented with goodie bags prepared by VisitGuernsey, which contained…

Guernsey Ports has appointed current Chief Operating Officer Ross Coppolo as its new Managing Director. Mr Coppolo first joined Guernsey Ports in 2010 as a Safety Manager, before becoming Head of Safety and Compliance in May 2018 and being promoted to Chief Operating Officer in March 2020. Prior to his appointment as Chief Operating Officer, Mr Coppolo also acted as an advisor to a number of…

Guernsey Ports is welcoming expressions of interest from any individuals or businesses who would be able to operate a food and beverage service in the ‘Spotters Car Park’. Ideally, this would suit a stand-alone unit, such as a trailer or food van. Guernsey Ports is also open to alternative proposals for the car park, which offers views across the airport. Guernsey Ports commercial development…

A new retail outlet specialising in local produce has opened at Guernsey Airport. Guernsey Ports has signed an 18-month lease with the Guernsey Hamper Company for the vacant landside retail outlet. It follows a successful call for expressions of interest in the retail premises. Guernsey Ports commercial development project manager David Buddery said: “When we invited expressions of interest in…

Guernsey Ports is recruiting for a new Managing Director to drive the business forward when current MD Colin Le Ray retires later this year. Mr Le Ray will retire having accumulated more than 40 years’ experience with the States of Guernsey. In a public service career spanning four decades, he has held several senior roles, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director of Guernsey Ports…

Expressions of interest are being sought for a new retail opportunity at Guernsey Airport this summer.    Guernsey Ports is opening up the landside store previously occupied by WHSmith on a four-month lease over the summer months. Guernsey Ports commercial development project manager David Buddery said: “This is an exciting opportunity for local businesses and entrepreneurs in a prime…

Guernsey Airport recently marked the 20th anniversary of the new terminal building, with a lookback through our photo archives showing how much the airport has changed over the years. Around 16 million passengers have passed through the airport terminal building since it was opened on 19 April 2024. The development began in 1999, when the then Board of Administration invited a shortlist of…

Guernsey Ports has made improvements to the Guernsey Airport Terminal Building to increase accessibility for passengers with visual impairments. The recent changes are part of a suite of adjustments to landside and airside facilities, with the aim of continually improving the passenger experience for people with reduced mobility, visual impairment and those passengers requiring additional…

Susanna is a ground breaker in her field, being one of the first female chartered members of the Institution of Civil Engineers in Guernsey. She recently joined Guernsey Ports as a Client Programme Manager for major projects.  Susanna completed her Master’s Degree in civil engineering at the University of Surrey and has since worked on a wide range of projects locally involving important…