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Farnborough Airport Continues Award Winning Streak for the 19th Consecutive Year in AIN International FBO Survey 2025

Farnborough Airport, the Birthplace of British Aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced that it has once again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2025. For the 19th consecutive year, the Airport has been recognised as the highest-ranked Fixed Based Operator (FBO) within Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, a title it has held since the Survey was first introduced nearly two decades ago.

Farnborough Airport Signs Landmark 12.5 Million Litre Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal in a Pioneering Step to Help Kick-Start the UK Domestic Refining Sector

Farnborough Airport, the Birthplace of British Aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million litres or 10,000 tonnes per annum of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced locally from waste.

Farnborough Airport builds on pioneering legacy with launch of new Airport Operations training course, developed in partnership with Farnborough College of TechnologY.

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced the launch of its inaugural training course in Airport Operations, developed in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology.

Farnborough Airport enters the New Year with two exclusive brand partnerships to enhance the passenger experience

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, has today announced the return of world-renowned yacht brokerage company Edmiston as its brand partner, alongside the continuation of its collaboration with esteemed jeweller Lugano, marking another milestone in its commitment to delivering an unparalleled passenger experience.

Farnborough Airport completes one of the largest solar installations in the South East

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced it has completed one of the largest light-weight solar installations in the South East, enabling the Airport to generate 25% of its own power.

BUSINESS AVIATION FLIGHTS FROM FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT GENERATE £1.9 BILLION FOR THE UK ECONOMY – A NEW STUDY SHOWS

A new study published today reveals that business aviation flights from Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, contribute £1.9 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy every year.

FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT WELCOMES BOMBARDIER LINE MAINTENANCE STATION, ENHANCING ITS ROLE AS THE UK’S LEADING BUSINESS AVIATION GATEWAY

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has announced the opening of a new Bombardier line maintenance station at the Airport.

Farnborough Airport Announces New Chair Of The Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced the appointment of Colin Flack as the new Chair of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC), bringing with him a wealth of industry and sectorial expertise.

Farnborough Airport unveils Domus III having completed its £55 million investment in one of the most technically advanced and sustainable hangar facilities of its kind

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has announced the grand opening of Domus III. The state-of-the-art 175,000 sq. ft hangar facility sets a new benchmark in aviation hangar infrastructure, with sustainability at the very heart of its modern and progressive design.

Farnborough Airport completes £3 million state-of-the-art security upgrade, further enhancing its unrivalled premium air travel service

Following the amendment to the UK Government’s Aviation Security Regulations on 1st June Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced the completion of its £3 million security screening upgrade. This significant investment includes the installation of two state-of-the-art cabin baggage screening lanes equipped with the latest C3 screening technology along with advanced security scanners.

Farnborough Airport and Lugano launch exclusive brand partnership with largest ever airside advertisement

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, has today announced that it has partnered with one of the world’s finest jewellers, Lugano, to enhance the Airport’s unrivalled guest offering.

Farnborough Airport Celebrates the Success of its Hotel, the Aviator Hampshire, Named one of the Top Two Leading Hotels in the UK.

Aviator Hampshire, the strikingly-designed 169-room luxury hotel owned and operated by Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has achieved a truly remarkable accolade in being named as the second-best UK hotel in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards.

Farnborough Airport Voted Number One FBO in Europe in 2024 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation, has today announced that it has been voted as Europe’s number one FBO (Fixed Base Operator) in the 2024 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey, securing the position for an impressive 17 years.

Farnborough Airport Secures Top Spot for 18th Consecutive Year in AIN International FBO Survey 2024

Farnborough Airport has again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2024, winning the category for the best Fixed Based Operator (FBO) within Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. This is the 18th year in a row it has won this award since the Survey launched two decades ago.

Farnborough Airport and BMW UK launch unique brand partnership

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced that it has partnered with BMW UK, to elevate the Airport’s unrivalled guest experience during a four week period.

Farnborough Airport named FBO of the Year for the third year in a row at the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2023

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation, today announces that it has won the prestigious title of FBO of the Year at the Air Charter Association (ACA) Excellence Awards 2023. The highly anticipated awards event, recognising leaders across the aviation industry, was held in Brighton on 23rd November 2023. This year marks the ninth occasion that Farnborough Airport has been awarded this coveted title and its third year in a row.

Farnborough Airport sells its millionth litre of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced the sale of its millionth litre of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), further highlighting its aim to be a sustainability showcase for airports around the world.

Farnborough Airport and Maddox Gallery unveil exclusive art collaboration by renowned photographer David Yarrow

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, has today launched a unique collaboration with Maddox Gallery, alongside its brand partnership with Edmiston, to bring the captivating work of world-renowned fine art photographer David Yarrow to its unrivalled passenger terminal and radar tower.

Farnborough Airport embarks on one of the largest solar installations in the South East

Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, has today announced plans to embark on one of the largest light-weight solar installations in the South East, enabling the Airport to generate 25% of its own power.

Farnborough Airport Becomes The UK’S First Business Aviation Airport To Achieve The Highest Level Of Carbon Accreditation

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, and the home of British aviation, has today announced that it has been awarded Level 4+, the highest level of carbon accreditation, by the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) scheme.

Farnborough Airport launches the Nexus, an inspiring space for community visits, events and learning

Farnborough Airport, the UK’s largest business aviation airport in the heart of Rushmoor, today opens its doors to its new learning and development facility, the Nexus.

Farnborough Airport named No 1 for the 17th year in a row in AIN International FBO Survey 2023

Farnborough Airport has again retained its number one position in the Aviation International News (AIN) FBO Survey 2023, winning the category for the best Fixed Based Operator (FBO) within Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. This is the 17th year in a row it has won this award.

Farnborough Airport’s £55m Hangar Facility on track to open in early 2024 securing its position as the UK’s leading business aviation airport

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, announces the completion of the first phase of its 175,000 sq. ft state of the art, sustainably designed hangar facility.

Farnborough Airport launches unique brand collaboration with Aston Martin

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, announces the enhancement of its unrivalled guest offering through a unique collaboration with ultra-luxury British automotive manufacturer Aston Martin.

New study highlights how Farnborough Airport is boosting regional prosperity

A new study published this week has found that the economic impact of Farnborough Airport has surpassed all previous expectations.

Farnborough Airport holds careers day to inspire next generation of aviation professionals

Farnborough Airport is set to hold a careers day on Monday 23rd January to attract and inspire a new and diverse workforce of aviation professionals, supporting the Department for Transport’s ambitions to raise the profile of the aviation industry and champion the sector as a sustainable future career pathway.

Farnborough Airport Named FBO of The Year in The Air Charter Excellence Awards 2022

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation, has won the title of FBO of the Year in The Air Charter Association (ACA) Excellence Awards 2022.

Farnborough Airport and Edmiston launch the largest ever air-side advertisement on the airports radar tower

Europe’s leading private aviation airport, Farnborough Airport announces the completion of the largest ever air-side advertisement.

Farnborough Airport begins construction on iconic new £55m hangar

Construction work began today on Domus III, Farnborough Airport’s new £55m 175,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, sustainably designed, hangar facility.

Farnborough Airport Company celebrates launch of its Net Zero Roadmap with industry leading sustainable fuel initiative

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation, today launches its Net Zero Roadmap, establishing one of the most ambitious Net Zero targets in the aviation sector.

Farnborough Airport appoints design & build contractors for new £55m hangar

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation has appointed contractors McLaughlin & Harvey and Gebler Tooth for the design and construction of its new £55m 175,000 sq. ft state of the art and sustainably designed hangar development, Domus III.

Farnborough Airport welcomes Flexjet team, driving economic and sustainability performance

Farnborough Airport’s mission to become a global showcase for airport sustainability and driver of regional economic growth continues to gather pace as it welcomes premium fleet operator Flexjet in setting up its European Tactical Control Centre at Europe’s leading business aviation airport.

Farnborough Airport reinvents the customer travel experience through exclusive partnership with EI8HT Oxygen

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel experiences, has this week set a new standard for travel wellbeing.

Farnborough Airport supports Government-backed campaign to promote careers in aviation

Farnborough Airport is supporting Generation Aviation, a new recruitment, awareness, and engagement campaign initiated by the Department for Transport (DfT), by hosting a Careers Day on Monday 19 September 2022.

Farnborough Airport and Edmiston launch the largest ever air-side advertisement with a fully immersive guest experience

Europe’s leading private aviation airport, Farnborough Airport, and esteemed yacht brokerage company, Edmiston, have created a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the largest ever air-side advertisement on the airport’s radar tower as part of a new fully immersive guest experience.

Farnborough Airport Wins First Place for 16th Consecutive Year in AIN International FBO Survey

Farnborough Airport has retained its number one ranking in the Aviation International News (AIN) International FBO Survey 2022, winning the top title in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific category for the 16th year running.

Farnborough Airport Introduces Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Reduce On-Site Vehicle Emissions

Europe’s leading business aviation airport, Farnborough Airport is pleased to announce all diesel powered cars on site will now start changing over to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil.

Farnborough Airport's Community Focus in December

Throughout December Farnborough Airport held a number of community initiatives from assisting a local charity with gardening, to litter picking and tree planting in Southwood Park.

Farnborough Airport Named FBO of The Year in The Air Charter Excellence Awards 2021

Farnborough Airport won the title of FBO of the year in The Air Charter Association (ACA) Excellence Awards 2021.

Farnborough Airport Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Lower Emission Flights

Europe’s leading business aviation airport, Farnborough Airport, is delighted to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all aircraft using the airport from today.

Farnborough Airport Leads Aviation Recovery Under Leadership of New CEO, Simon Geere

Managed Quarantine Package

Farnborough Airport operates in compliance with U.K. government regulations. 

MMGY GRIFCO to Handle PR for Farnborough Airport

Farnborough Airport has engaged the services of Grifco PR, a London based, lifestyle PR agency who also specialise in travel & hospitality.

Farnborough Airport Named Europe’s Best FBO in 2021 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey

Farnborough Airport has been named Europe’s top FBO (Fixed Base Operator) for the 16th time in the 2021 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey.

Prepare for landing…Farnborough Airport Opens New On Air Café

Luxury private jet airport launches creative café with leading inflight F&B providers, On Air Dining.

Signature TECHNICAir at Farnborough Airport

Signature TECHNICAir, an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has expanded its maintenance support network in Europe with the addition of a new line station and Mobile Service Unit (MSU) here at Farnborough Airport.

Gulfstream have announced its new Customer Support Service Centre at Farnborough Airport is now open for business

The all-new 225,000-square-foot/20,903-square-meter facility can easily accommodate up to 13 large-cabin aircraft, including the Gulfstream G650™, G650ER™ and the new industry flagship Gulfstream G700™.

Farnborough Airport voted No.1 FBO in AIN Survey for the 14th consecutive year

Farnborough Airport, the business aviation gateway to London, has earned top honours in the annual Aviation International News (AIN) International FBO Survey for 2020, ranking first in the 'Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific' category for the 14th consecutive year.

Farnborough Airport launches Flying Scholarship for 2020

Farnborough Airport has today launched The Farnborough Airport Flying Scholarship 2020.

Farnborough Airport announce Flying Scholar for 2019

Farnborough Airport has announced that 18-year-old Farnborough local, Tom Ferguson, has been selected from a wide range of candidates to be awarded the Farnborough Airport Flying Scholarship 2019 which provides training towards a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).

Farnborough Airport voted No. 1 FBO in 2020 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey

Farnborough Airport has been named Europe’s number one FBO (Fixed Base Operator) in the 2020 Professional Pilot PRASE Survey.

Farnborough Airport Press Briefing and Brunch

Farnborough Airport has announced record air traffic movements for a third consecutive year, surpassing the previous record from 2018 for the highest ever number of total annual movements.

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets acquires Farnborough Airport

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets ("MIRA"), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 6 ("MEIF6"), has acquired Farnborough Airport from a consortium of private investors.