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Prestwick has become the preferred site to build the UK’s new Red Arrows jet
Doug Maclean - Aviation News Editor Ayrshire Daily News broke the story on 16th May that a British company had included Prestwick in 5...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 134 min read


Heartwarming tale of Benji and Balu the Baku Brown Bears
The world of 2 miserable bears, a world class airline and wonderful animal charities came together at Prestwick airport last night. Image...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 43 min read


China’s national airline, Air China, arrives at Prestwick to complete an incredible hat-trick of new freight carriers serving Scotland through Ayrshire
Air China Cargo will base an operational and commercial team at Prestwick to develop their UK freighter operations and support...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 23 min read


Prestwick Airport finds ways to diversify and help increase profits at the same time
Doug Maclean – Aviation News Editor. The airport terminal in the depth of winter can be a quiet place. Although the airport can be...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 213 min read


Shanghai, Mexico City, Dubai, Amsterdam, Budapest... then Prestwick ?
Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor I have had a chance to consider the likely impact of the 4th largest airline in the world starting...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 185 min read


New Red Arrows aircraft to be built at Prestwick ?
Doug Maclean – Ayrshire Daily News Aviation News Editor The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 165 min read


World class fashion retailer lands in Scotland through Prestwick airport
Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor. In the last 20 years fashion retailing has been revolutionised. Clever development of a system of low...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 303 min read


Prestwick hosts most experienced serving astronaut on his return to Earth
Aviation Editor Doug Maclean. One of the multiple different users of Prestwick airport is NASA - America’s National Aeronautics and Space...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 202 min read


Prestwick Airport, Prosperity From The East - Hong Kong Air Cargo Set to Arrive at Prestwick
Aviation Editor Doug Maclean We have kept you up to date with exciting developments from Prestwick airport and now their policies of...

Ayrshire Daily News
Feb 32 min read


Prestwick Airport Hosts Unique Sight as Ryanair Flight and C-5 Super Galaxy Share the Runway
Prestwick Airport recently provided a striking scene for aviation enthusiasts, as a Ryanair flight prepared for departure with the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jan 131 min read


£150,000 Raised for Charity: Official Cheque Presentation Marks Run the Runway2024’s Success
The incredible efforts of the Run the Runway 2024 community were celebrated with the official cheque presentation. A remarkable £150,000...

Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 23, 20241 min read


More Unusual Aircraft Visit Prestwick Airport
What the heck was that ? (part 2) By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Pictures with thanks to – Kai Brown, Eddie Wallace, NATO, Flight Radar...
Ayrshire Daily News
Dec 14, 20245 min read


Massive Ryanair investment brings more good news for Prestwick airport
Doug Maclean - Aviation Editor Ryanair have today, 31st October, celebrated the opening of a huge £5 million investment in an...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 31, 20242 min read


And she is off! Global Airlines Airbus 380 has departed Prestwick
Global Airlines Airbus 380 has departed Prestwick. She is on her way to Dresden for the next maintenance work and then into passenger...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 4, 20241 min read


West End Girl Storms into Prestwick Airport
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean 40 years ago this year Virgin Atlantic Airlines was a brand new name in the sky. Now Virgin is a...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Aircraft Accident Report Published on The Piper Cherokee Crash at Prestwick Airport
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean The Air Accident Investigation Branch have today published the outcome of their investigation into the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Who says grey military or old aeroplanes are boring?
By Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor We regularly update readers with some interesting activity from Ayrshire’s airport at Prestwick. We...

Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Spirit Prestwick outlook positive despite being left out from $8.3 billion merger of Boeing and Spirit Aerosystems
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean The aerospace industry is a very significant part of modern engineering in Scotland. It is estimated that...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Breaking News: Spirit Aerosystems at Prestwick to Change Ownership in $8.3 Billion Deal
Local MSP Siobhian Brown has told Ayrshire Daily News that the Boeing aircraft company are merging with Spirit Aerosystems but the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Shrewd investment has early payoff for Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is to be Royal Mail’s newest international e-commerce hub in the United Kingdom. By Aviation Editor Doug...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 29, 20244 min read
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