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BBC News
15-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Aurigny sets up pilot development partnership
A Guernsey airline has launched a partnership with another firm to help develop its said it had teamed up with Norse Atlantic UK to create a Pilot Career Pathway Partnership as part of plans to build a "sustainable pipeline" of talent for both at the airlines said first officers who gain enough experience flying Aurigny's ATR72-600 planes at the start of their career would have the chance to fly Norse Atlantic's larger Boeing 787 Dreamliners in the said the scheme presented a "rare and valuable opportunity to accelerate their career progression" for pilots. Philip Smallwood, chief operating officer at Aurigny, said: "As first officers continue to build their flying skills and gain the necessary experience, they will have the opportunity to progress to flying one of the world's newest and most iconic jet aircraft."Ultimately, this makes Aurigny a more appealing long-term career choice for aspiring aviators."
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aircraft review under way for inter-island route
A review is under way to determine the best aircraft to service an inter-island route between Guernsey and Alderney, a flight operator says. Guernsey airline Aurigny said it was looking into a range of practical options due to the escalating costs and no improvement to Alderney's runway. Chief operations officer Philip Smallwood said, while the airline was actively exploring options, no decisions had been made at this stage. He said the current service used a Dornier aircraft and the company said it was evaluating several aircraft of a similar type, size and capability. He said: "This is a lifeline route we are proud to operate. "Our priority is delivering a high-quality dependable service to our customers across Guernsey, Alderney and the UK – this commitment will remain unchanged, regardless of the aircraft type we operate." He said the airline would ensure all stakeholders – including employees, customers, and the Alderney community – would be kept fully informed as soon as a decision was reached. Follow BBC Guernsey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Aurigny to fly to Corsica in summer after vote Aurigny launches flights to Italy after feedback Aurigny
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Aircraft review under way for inter-Channel Islands route
A review is under way to determine the best aircraft to service an inter-island route between Guernsey and Alderney, a flight operator says. Guernsey airline Aurigny said it was looking into a range of practical options due to the escalating costs and no improvement to Alderney's runway. Chief operations officer Philip Smallwood said, while the airline was actively exploring options, no decisions had been made at this said the current service used a Dornier aircraft and the company said it was evaluating several aircraft of a similar type, size and capability. He said: "This is a lifeline route we are proud to operate."Our priority is delivering a high-quality dependable service to our customers across Guernsey, Alderney and the UK – this commitment will remain unchanged, regardless of the aircraft type we operate."He said the airline would ensure all stakeholders – including employees, customers, and the Alderney community – would be kept fully informed as soon as a decision was reached.
