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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


Global Airlines Brand Begins to Emerge at Prestwick
Article by Doug Maclean – Ayrshire Daily News Aviation Editor Forming a new airline is not an easy or quick task. Forming a new airline...

Ayrshire Daily News
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Prestwick Plus Global Airlines Plus Airbus Means Optimism?
Prestwick + Global Airlines + Airbus = optimism? By Doug Maclean Aviation editor Great excitement yesterday when the first ever Airbus...

Ayrshire Daily News
May 2, 20245 min read


Air Canada Freight Flight Into Prestwick Settles a 30 Year Old Bet
Air Canada freight flight into Prestwick settles a 30 year old bet. A lifetime dedicated to serving Prestwick airport inspires the next...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 27, 20244 min read


Small Aircraft Crash Near Monkton Leaves Two Seriously Injured
A serious incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a small aircraft crashed in a field adjacent to the A719 near Monkton, prompting an...

Ayrshire Daily News
Apr 23, 20241 min read


825 Squadron Wildcats Impress with Dynamic Drills at Prestwick
Everyone around Ayrshire is familiar with Royal Navy helicopters. They have been based at, or using, Prestwick Airport for decades. This...

Ayrshire Daily News
Mar 23, 20242 min read
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