Coventry Airport
said it will now “focus on business aviation and freight only”.
Coventry Airport may eventually re-open. New owner – Sir Peter Rigby Airport bought in late April 2010. Coventry Airport closed by owners – 8th December 2009 Coventry Airport has been closed indefinitely because of financial difficulties. West Midlands International Airport, which owns it, had been due to appear in the High Court on Wednesday to respond to a winding-up petition, but decided to close it. Thomsonfly stopped flights out of the airport in November 2008 and a year earlier the airport saw plans for a new terminal rejected. (BBC) Click here to view full story… Around 70 jobs have been lost after struggling Coventry Airport closed down ahead of a winding-up petition due in court. More ….. |
Commercial passenger flights to and from the airport ceased in November 2008.
and business flights. UK Airport News
Coventry Airport abandon terminal appeal 1.2.2009 UK Airport News Coventry Airport have abandoned plans to appeal against a High Court decision which blocked plans to build a new passenger terminal. The decision brings to an end the airport’s five year battle to build a new terminal, and appears to signal the end of passenger flights for the forseeable future. The airport took its fight for a new terminal to the High Court after the plans Now the airport’s management have confirmed that they have abandoned plans to appeal against the High Court decision, and instead intend to concentrate on the executive travel market. Work has started on transforming the airport’s Rapide House into a luxury lounge for business travellers. The airport hopes to cash in on its close location to the likes of the Ricoh Arena and Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, and its proximity to the heart of the country’s motorway network. Airport director Brian Cox said: ‘We are extremely excited about the prospect of this dedicated executive aviation centre. Coventry Airport has always been popular with the business traveller due to its location at the heart of the Midlands, giving accessibility with a speedy and quietly efficient service.’ The new look Rapide House looks set to open in April. Article |
Coventry Airport South
Siskin Parkway West
Coventry CV3 4PB
Tel: Coventry Airport Information: 024 7630 8600
Airport Owner:
Holdings plc and Convergence-AFCO Holdings Limited (CAFCOHL)
Airport website: http://www.coventryairport.co.uk/
Terminal Passengers: thousands – CAA – Terminal Passengers
2008 331,022 (down 44.7% – no passengers in December 2008)
2005 719,000
2000 2,000
1996 1,000
Air Traffic Movements (approx – thousands): CAA ATM statistics
2008 4.4 (down 41.1%)
2005 10
2000 3
1996 5
Air Freight (tonnes): CAA Air Freight statistics
2007 7,469 (down 4%)
2005 6,142
2000 3,270
1996 21,532
Some recent news about Coventry airport:
Rigby Group (owns Coventry airport) having bought Exeter airport also buys a large aviation management company
July 6, 2013
Sir Peter Rigby’s Patriot Aerospace Group bought the controlling interest in Exeter Airport from Balfour Beatty very recently. They have now concluded another deal buy RCAM (Regional and City Airport Management Ltd) which is a specialist airport management company responsible for the overall operation of Blackpool and City of Derry Airports. RCAM deals with up to 3m passengers a year and also a range of cargo, freight, corporate and general aviation services. Sir Peter has owned Coventry Airport since 2010 and has always made it clear that he intends to resume passenger flights when he can. Patriot Aerospace says it will be possible now to “leverage synergies” between Exeter and Coventry, making a return of passenger flights from Coventry Airport more likely. Patriot Aerospace also owns British International Helicopters (BIH) which is the UK’s largest British helicopter operating business. Sir Peter wants to capitalise on the opportunity to grow regional airports, due to the alleged airport capacity shortage in the south east. Click here to view full story…
signed a £4 million contract with Serco for air traffic services. Less than five weeks after buying the airport, the tycoon’s aviation group Patriot Aerospace has secured the deal in a bid to get the airport operational again as quickly as possible. Sir Peter said: “We are confident we have selected the best
option in Serco for the future air traffic service for the airport, and with the
co-operation of the Civil Aviation Authority and the new provider we will have
full air traffic services operational shortly. This underpins our strategy to
resume full operations including attracting business jet traffic, freight and
potentially future airline operations.” Full article ….
New owners agree deal to save Coventry Airport
28th April 2010
A deal has been signed for Sir Peter Rigby to become the airport’s new owner.
Negotiations between the airport landowners Coventry City Council and Sir Peter’s
aviation group Patriot Aerospace, have been ongoing for several months. He says
his plans include resurrecting commercial flights from the airport and creating
more jobs. He hopes for low cost flights to Europe, including scheduled flights.
(Coventry Telegraph) Click here to view full story…
Deal for takeover of Coventry Airport close
23.02.10 Tycoon Sir Peter Rigby is closing in on a deal to take over Coventry
Airport, the Birmingham Post reports. He could conclude a deal for the airport
in a matter of weeks, it suggests. The Patriot Aviation Group-owner has been holding
talks with tenants and users of the airport and has reportedly gained a support
in his quest to reopen the site – which has been closed since December last year.
Click here to view full story …..
18th February 2010 Midlands tycoon Sir Peter Rigby is lining up a dramatic swoop to buy Coventry
Airport. One of the richest men in Britain – with an estimated fortune of £300m
– he has financial muscle and a passion for aviation. Sir Peter has begun detailed
talks with Coventry City Council about taking over the business. Sir Peter has
been given “exclusive due diligence”. (B’ham Post)
Click here to view full story…
Local firm interested in Coventry Airport takeover ?
15th February 2010 A Midlands-based company is reported to be looking at buying and taking over
the running of Coventry Airport, the council has said. The news comes after Switzerland-based
business support firm ADP pulled out of a proposed deal to take it over.
Click here to view full story…
27.1.2020 Switzerland-based firm looks at buying Coventry Airport
Coventry Airport closed by owners
the High Court on Wednesday to respond to a winding-up petition, but decided to
close it. Thomsonfly stopped flights out of the airport in November 2008 and a
year earlier the airport saw plans for a new terminal rejected. (BBC) Click here to view full story…
Around 70 jobs have been lost after struggling Coventry Airport closed down ahead
of a winding-up petition due in court. More …..
2nd December 2009 Coventry Airport is facing an uncertain future after the company which owns it
– West Midlands International Airport Ltd – it was served a petition to ‘wind
up’ its business amid rumours of spiralling debt. The airport has been up for sale since May of this year. A hearing is due to take place
at London’s Royal Courts of Justice on Wednesday, Dec 9. If the court grants
the petition and makes the winding-up order, the airport will be placed into compulsory
liquidation. (Birmingham Post)
Click here to view full story…
Coventry confident of business aviation future
23rd June 2009 Coventry Airport is confident in its ability to transform itself into a business
aviation centre as its new fixed-base operation nears completion. Last year, owner
Howard Holdings failed to get the green light to develop a new 2 million passenger
terminal and lost scheduled services from low-cost airlines Thomsonfly and Wizz
Air. The airport is now up for sale, and wants to develop as a UK cargo, ad hoc
charter and executive jet hub. (Flight Global) Click here to view full story…
Coventry Airport put up for sale
plans for a new terminal rejected, has been put up for sale. Thomsonfly left in
November. Plans for a new terminal were dropped in February. A public inquiry
had found they would have an adverse impact on noise in the area. The airport
director said they are concentrating on developing the airport as a ‘Midland hub’
for cargo, executive jets and ad hoc charter operations. (BBC) Click here to view full story…
Coventry Airport operator ‘could be dissolved’
07.04.09 The company that operates Coventry Airport will be wound up unless it files its accounts, the Courier reports. Companies
House has threatened to strike West Midlands International Airport Ltd from its
register and dissolve the business, as its accounts are 5 months overdue.
A statement issued on Monday said: ‘The Registrar of Companies gives notice that,
unless cause is shown to the contrary, at the expiration of three months from
[April 7 2009] the name of West Midlands International Airport Ltd will be struck
off the register and the company will be dissolved.’
However, Coventry Airport director Brian Cox told the newspaper: ‘The late registration
of our 2007 accounts with Companies House is being addressed by both our finance
department and external accountants. I would personally like to apologise for
any inconvenience this delay has caused and to assure all concerned that this
oversight will be rectified immediately.’
16.08.09 Art exhibition at Coventry Airport
21.06.09 Coventry Airport sale update
22.05.09 Coventry Airport outsource air traffic control
08.05.09 Coventry Airport for sale
09.11.08 Last passenger flight from Coventry Airport
08.11.08 Coventry Airport terminal appeal
29.10.08 Job losses at Coventry Airport
19.10.08 Coventry Airport to target business and cargo
16.10.08 Thomsonfly pulls out of Coventry Airport
07.10.08 Coventry Airport loses planning appeal
03.10.08 Thomsonfly ‘reviewing’ Coventry operation
22.08.08 Speed record from Coventry Airport
18.08.08 Five killed as small planes crash near Coventry Airport
13.08.08 Wizz Air axes Poland flights from Coventry Airport
06.08.08 Coventry Airport to offer aircraft parking
29.07.08 Coventry airport decision reserved
23.07.08 Four new routes for Coventry Airport
20.07.08 Coventry Airport terminal bid goes to High Court
12.07.08 Coventry Airport launch ‘take off’ magazine
04.07.08 Coventry Airport blackout
24.05.08 Coventry Airport outsource security
08.05.08 Wizz axe Coventry – Poland flights
04.05.08 Coventry Airport enjoys busy weekend
19.03.08 Coventry Airport freight growth
17.03.08 BAE supply air traffic control simulator to Coventry Airport
15.03.08 Wizz launch Coventry – Gdansk flights
09.03.08 Coventry Airport plans private jet expansion
02.03.08 Small businesses back Coventry Airport plans
30.01.08 October court date for Coventry Airport terminal appeal
24.01.08 Staff fears over Coventry Airport restructuring
28.10.07 Thomsonfly scrap Coventry – Barcelona flights
25.10.07 Passengers say Coventry Airport the best for queue free travel
28.09.07 Coventry Airport ‘winning battle’ with unruly passengers
24.09.07 Coventry Airport owners to battle on for a new terminal
22.09.07 Coventry and Bournemouth Airports gain new Polish route