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Prestwick scores a golden hat trick as 3rd Chinese airline starts new freight service today
Analysis of market trends and smart investment at Prestwick pays off in spectacular fashion. Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Image - Wikipedia A couple of years ago Prestwick airport management did a deep dive into market trends. Prestwick has always faced stiff competition in its business and it has survived by adapting to airline trends and providing the best service it can to all of its wide customer base. Business Development Director Nico Le Roux and the Board identified th

Ayrshire Daily News
Oct 163 min read


Red Arrows bring cheer to Ayrshire and the new Prestwick built Red Arrows replacement came a step closer on Saturday
Prestwick airport and AERALIS sign an agreement pointing to hundreds of jobs coming to Ayrshire. Doug Maclean Aviation Editor The Ayrshow...

Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 91 min read


Prestwick’s rapid growth in China freight flights now attracting UK exporters.
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean The arrival of e commerce flights at Prestwick was part of a carefully worked out plan. Having seen the...

Ayrshire Daily News
Sep 35 min read


When does 1+1 = One? Prestwick’s variety of aeroplanes often throws up the usual and the unusual
By Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Before I get scolded for my arithmetic, I will just explain yesterday 1 Boeing 777 freighter and 1 Boeing...

Ayrshire Daily News
Aug 302 min read


Amazing Local Aviation Photographic Skills showcased
Here at Ayrshire Daily News we are very lucky. We are a small team of individuals, all with our own interests and experience. We all live...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 222 min read


Prestwick Airport and AERALIS confirm that Prestwick is their chosen site for the Red Arrows replacement Jet
Prestwick airport and AERALIS confirm the Ayrshire Daily News story that Prestwick is their chosen site for the Red Arrows replacement...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 43 min read


Air China adds more flights from Beijing, Freight investment and airport strategy brings hundreds of jobs to Ayrshire
Doug Maclean – Aviation Editor Air China Cargo started services direct from Beijing to Prestwick on 2nd June. Image - Eddie Wallace The...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jul 23 min read


Concerns and Considerations as Prestwick Airport sees rise in military traffic
Aviation Editor Doug Maclean Prestwick Airport is becoming increasingly busy with military air traffic and it sometimes plays a role in...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 272 min read


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
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