newcastle airport news stories
Below we have collated all of the latest newcastle airport news. Click on any of the links to find out more:
June 2016
12.06.16 Drone footage captures installation of high-tech radar at Newcastle Airport
May 2016
28.05.16 Newcastle International Airport - a day's worth of flights in less than two minutes
28.05.16 Newcastle to New York flights not just popular with Geordies - Americans made up quarter of flyers
28.05.16 US flights from Newcastle restart
21.05.16 Newcastle Airport grows training academy services - and passenger services
14.05.16 Airport expansion an issue for UK, not just South-East, warns North East Chamber of Commerce
14.05.16 Newcastle Airport launch investigation after handling staff blunder
14.05.16 Jet landing at Newcastle evacuated on runway after 'heating glitch'
14.05.16 Plan for 800 homes near Newcastle Airport set to be given the thumbs up
14.05.16 Easyjet vow to strengthen Newcastle Airport links
07.05.16 Newcastle Airport boss Dave Laws follows Shearer's lead to 'go out at the top'
07.05.16 Jet2 reveals ‘biggest and best programme yet at Newcastle Airport’
07.05.16 bmi regional launches new Newcastle – Stavanger route
07.05.16 Three new flights from Newcastle Airport announced by budget airline
April 2016
23.04.16 Middle-East fishermen help push Newcastle Airport exports beyond £300m
23.04.16 Newcastle Airport reveals new Florida flights
16.04.16 Newcastle Airport boss announces decision to stand down after 37 years of service
16.04.16 Newcastle Airport most expensive for short haul flights
16.04.16 Newcastle airport drama as plane suffers suspected landing gear failure
16.04.16 Watch RAF 'Hercules' jet circle the skies before touching down at Newcastle airport
16.04.16 easyJet launches 1400 flights from Newcastle Airport for Winter 2016
16.04.16 Durham Cricket Club scores Newcastle Airport sponsorship
16.04.16 Drug dealer caught in plot to import M-cat by courier through Newcastle Airport
09.04.16 Autism Charter signed by Newcastle Airport after specialist staff training
09.04.16 Thomas Cook expands Summer 2017 offering from Newcastle Airport
02.04.16 Newcastle Airport drama as flight to Fuerteventura is delayed by 'drunk' passenger
March 2016
25.03.16 Watch new flight get traditional salute at Newcastle Airport
19.03.16 George Osborne 'must act now' to protect Newcastle Airport after Scotland confirms tax cut
19.03.16 Flybe axes Belfast City Airport link with Newcastle
19.03.16 Jet2 'disruptive' passenger faces legal action after Tenerife to Newcastle flight was diverted
11.03.16 Newcastle Airport security breach sees easyJet passengers pass into UK without border checks
10.03.16 Newcastle Airport promises affordable new routes as it "walks before runs" with New York service
03.03.16 Watch footage of enormous plane from the Kuwait Air Force taking off from Newcastle Airport
03.03.16 Ryanair adds new Lanzarote, Tenerife, Malaga, Alicante and Dublin services from Newcastle
03.03.16 Jet2 adds more flights to Balearic island for summer
February 2016
29.02.16 Newcastle Airport bosses lose legal challenge
26.02.16 Ministers hint at action to protect Newcastle Airport in George Osborne's Budget
25.02.16 Retiring Newcastle Airport worker recalls life and times on the runway after 51 years of service
22.02.16 Owen Pugh group wins Newcastle Airport car park contract
20.02.16 Newcastle airport to expand car park by 1,600 spaces
19.02.16 Jet2 brings back New York flights from Newcastle
15.02.16 Monday interview: David Laws, chief executive of Newcastle International Airport
13.02.16 Take a video tour around the new-look Newcastle Airport bars and restaurants
10.02.16 Durham man caught with firearm at Newcastle Airport jailed for five years
08.02.16 Newcastle Airport summer flights: Get in the mood for summer with 25 glorious getaways
January 2016
31.01.16 Air France-KLM makes Newcastle Airport vow after passenger success
26.01.16 Newcastle Airport targets Cumbrian flyers
23.01.16 Newcastle Airport to be League Two side sponsor
22.01.16 Newcastle International Airport unveils plans for observation deck
21.01.16 New York flights just the beginning, vows Newcastle Airport chief
12.01.16 Flight disruption at Newcastle Airport as thick fog causes planes to divert
09.01.16 Abusive Jet2 passenger billed £6800 after flight to Newcastle was forced to divert
04.01.16 Flight to Newcastle Airport forced to land in Ireland after passenger abused staff
December 2015
25.12.15 Police in hospital after officers and staff assaulted at Newcastle Airport
24.12.15 Vueling Airlines launches from Newcastle
22.12.15 North East holidaymakers flock to Newcastle Airport for Christmas getaway
19.12.15 Newcastle's Christmas holidaymakers facing busiest weekend of travel
17.12.15 Newcastle Airport aims for all-year round New York flights
15.12.15 Minister hails £14million redevelopment of Newcastle Airport departure lounge
11.12.15 Heathrow third runway essential to North East say Newcastle Airport officials
04.12.15 Newcastle Airport reveals new flights
04.12.15 Newcastle Airport remembers wartime fighter aces and air crews
November 2015
14.11.15 Dave Laws of Newcastle Airport named North East Business Executive of the Year
05.11.15 Newcastle Airport urges Heathrow expansion announcement before Christmas
05.11.15 M&S; Food store to open at Newcastle Airport
03.11.15 Newcastle to Alicante flight delayed by 'unruly' man
October 2015
31.10.15 Newcastle International welcomes SSP-operated coffee and hot food concept
23.10.15 Electronic flight strips introduced at Newcastle Airport
23.10.15 easyJet puts on sale more than 240,000 summer 2016 seats from Newcastle Airport
19.10.15 Ryanair unveils summer 2016 schedule from Newcastle Airport
16.10.15 Ryanair to triple routes from Newcastle Airport, supporting hundreds of jobs
16.10.15 Newcastle to Barcelona flights will start over Christmas, Vueling announce
13.10.15 Newcastle Airport had 10 laser pen attacks in first quarter of 2015
07.10.15 Ex flight attendant jailed after trying to open plane door as it approached Newcastle airport
September 2015
27.09.15 Non-stop Newcastle to New York flights will return in 2016
24.09.15 Newcastle Airport chief’s big American Dream
23.09.15 Newcastle named 'best large UK airport' for third year in a row
19.09.15 Newcastle to New York route has attracted more US travellers to the region, says United boss
19.09.15 First look at planned Newcastle International Business Park
18.09.15 Newcastle Airport confirm non-stop services to Newark will return next year
18.09.15 Footballer Gabriel Obertan helps Newcastle Airport Border Force officials
18.09.15 Newcastle to Barcelona service to launch next year
17.09.15 Vueling launches Newcastle to Barcelona flights for 2016
12.09.15 easyJet launches new routes from Newcastle for Spring 2016
09.09.15 Newcastle Airport chiefs call for Government to match Scotland's air levy cut
06.09.15 Jet2 couple help airline celebrate its 10th birthday at Newcastle Airport
03.09.15 Newcastle air passenger calls for investigation after 'fire' on flight to New York
01.09.15 Newcastle to Turkey flight forced to divert to Bulgaria due to 'disruptive passenger'
01.09.15 Air France flight to Paris makes emergency landing after turning back to Newcastle
August 2015
29.08.15 Flybe unveils winter schedule at Newcastle Airport
29.08.15 Newcastle Airport staff's Great North Run quest backed by Paul Dummett and Kevin Ball
20.08.15 Tourists use plane as toilet and other bad behavior
19.08.15 Passenger has half his ear bitten off on flight from Newcastle to Ibiza
18.08.15 Newcastle Airport: Flybe stag do passenger describes being kicked off jet 'for going to the toilet'
17.08.15 Passengers escorted off plane at Newcastle airport
14.08.15 Flybe extend Newcastle to Stansted service
09.08.15 Headache for holidaymakers as Metro cancels trains to Newcastle Airport
05.08.15 British Airways offers free Newcastle Airport to Heathrow flights for children
July 2015
29.07.15 Disruption on Jet2 flight from Newcastle to Cyprus to be investigated by police
17.07.15 Firefighter at Newcastle Airport tells us about a day in his working life
12.07.15 easyJet plane forced to make urgent landing - after running out of water
09.07.15 easyJet celebrates flying one million passengers between Newcastle and Barcelona
06.07.15 Newcastle recruits two new key directors
04.07.15 SNP claims cutting air tax in Scotland will be good for the North East, despite job fears
02.07.15 Newcastle Airport bosses welcome Heathrow expansion recommendation
02.07.15 Newcastle Airport chief executive refuses to bow to 'get rid of the quid' parking fee pressure
01.07.15 Call for Newcastle Airport to 'get rid of the quid' drop off parking charge
June 2015
26.06.15 Newcastle Airport air traffic controller: 'I can handle the pressure of this rewarding job'
20.06.15 Newcastle Airport boss David Laws tells us why he loves his job
16.06.15 Two new directors for Newcastle Airport
16.06.15 Holidaymaker found with knuckleduster in luggage at Newcastle
06.06.15 Jet2 launches new Newcastle to Costa Brava flights
03.06.15 easyJet launches new routes from Newcastle
May 2015
28.05.15 Profit, revenue and passenger numbers up at Newcastle Airport
28.05.15 Newcastle Airport aims for more North-East services as passenger numbers rise
24.05.15 First direct flight to New York leaves Newcastle
23.05.15 Jet2 announces more Newcastle Airport flights, new aircraft and more seats
21.05.15 Leader says Newcastle Airport has had a very good year
19.05.15 Newcastle to New York flights: United Airlines route opens up gateway to the US
17.05.15 Newcastle to Newquay route set to recommence
01.05.15 New Jet2 city break brand to boost North East business travellers from Newcastle Airport
April 2015
24.04.15 Business travellers to benefit from Newcastle Airport’s US transatlantic take off
21.04.15 Thomson and First Choice introduce new flights from Newcastle International Airport
14.04.15 SSP opens Bar 11 amid redevelopment of Newcastle Airport
09.04.15 Airport chiefs welcome moves to cut air fares from Heathrow to Newcastle
09.04.15 Newcastle Airport road works warning
08.04.15 Holidaymaker caught sneaking in CS gas spray at Newcastle Airport
07.04.15 Passenger stopped at Newcastle Airport because Pease Pudding may have been Semtex
02.04.15 Flybe launches new Newcastle routes
01.04.15 easyJet launches record number of flights from Newcastle for winter 2015
March 2015
25.03.15 Newcastle United and Sunderland stars put rivalries aside to thank Newcastle airport fundraisers
23.03.15 Heathrow to support new flight routes between Newcastle and London
21.03.15 Newcastle Airport won't suffer from cuts in Scottish air tax, pledges David Cameron
20.03.15 Newcastle Airport impact on Chancellor's new interest in regional policy hasn't got beyond Manchester
20.03.15 Tottenham charter plane for supporters traveling to Newcastle for just £2.51 return
17.03.15 RAF base near Heathrow could connect Newcastle Airport to long haul network
14.03.15 Proposal to help North-East airports is rejected by MPs
06.03.15 Local heroes required for Newcastle airport bar
03.03.15 easyJet axes Newcastle to Gatwick service despite strong interest from northerners
02.03.15 APD devolution threatens 'massive complexity' warn airlines
February 2015
28.02.15 North East airports could benefit from local cut in APD, Ministers suggest
27.02.15 New York taxi travels to Newcastle Airport as more flights to the Big Apple announced
26.02.15 Newcastle Airport future under threat if Scottish taxes are slashed, transport minister admits
17.02.15 Cut in APD confined to Scotland ‘unfair’ say voters
17.02.15 Newcastle airport named best performer for Thomas Cook Airlines
14.02.15 New York taxi and United Airlines land at Newcastle Airport
12.02.15 'Government will act on APD - but not yet'
09.02.15 North East airport bosses say Chancellor needs to act now over English air tax uncertainty
06.02.15 Newcastle Airport film captures day in the life for 80th anniversary celebrations
02.02.15 English airports cry foul over Scottish air tax competition
January 2015
31.01.15 Budget airline easyJet backs Heathrow expansion
31.01.15 Chancellor urged to cut air tax in Budget
31.01.15 easyJet axes Newcastle Gatwick route
30.01.15 Restaurant Review: Newcastle Airport
28.01.15 Government's vow to "protect" Newcastle Airport from Scottish tax risk
22.01.15 Chancellor's warning over future of Newcastle Airport
21.01.15 Newcastle’s £14 million investment in becoming the UK’s most welcoming airport
20.01.15 New York flights are a vote of confidence in North-East economy, says airline boss
20.01.15 Newcastle Airport opens new bar with runway views
17.01.15 Newcastle Airport showcases local produce as departure lounge development continues
16.01.15 Newcastle trains Lisbon Airport's fire crews
09.01.15 Newcastle Airport in Portuguese partnership win
06.01.15 Newcastle Airport poised for new routes and investments for 2015
05.01.15 Newcastle Airport shows support for football charities
December 2014
24.12.14 Newcastle Airport hails 'fantastic year'
20.12.14 easyJet set to welcome more than 3,000 passengers at Newcastle Airport this weekend
20.12.14 Newcastle Airport brings together Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United
20.12.14 Eye adds digital advertising screens at Newcastle Airport
16.12.14 Lord Shipley to chair task force shining light on regional airport connectivity
11.12.14 easyJet to launch Fearless Flyer course in Newcastle
11.12.14 easyJet announce three new routes from Newcastle Airport
04.12.14 Ed Balls urges Chancellor to protect UK airports against Scottish threat
November 2014
28.11.14 Northern airports urge chancellor to scrap APD
28.11.14 Newcastle Airport lobbies over Scottish air tax fears
28.11.14 Don't undermine our success - Newcastle Airport boss
26.11.14 Newcastle Airport chief says Scottish tax cuts threaten North-East jobs
26.11.14 New runway technology at Newcastle Airport
13.11.14 Newcastle Airport: A bigger Heathrow would be better for the North East
13.11.14 Flybe restores Newcastle Airport's direct flights to Stansted
07.11.14 easyJet announces year-round flights to Geneva from Newcastle Airport
04.11.14 Lift-off for new flights from Newcastle to Hurghada, Egypt
October 2014
28.10.14 United to operate Newcastle - New York flights next summer
28.10.14 Newcastle Airport welcome back Flybe Exeter link
23.10.14 Watch: Planes coming into land at Newcastle Airport in high winds
20.10.14 Packed holiday jet's emergency landing because ''pilot was worried about being demoted''
14.10.14 Durham MP calls for Ebola screening at Newcastle Airport
10.10.14 Newcastle Airport workers call for greater protection as Ebola fears rise
09.10.14 Newcastle Airport has 'robust plans' to deal with any Ebola outbreak
September 2014
25.09.14 BA pilots visit Newcastle to learn how to fly new Dreamliner aircraft
22.09.14 Newcastle RAF Association service marks the days when Newcastle Airport was home to Spitfires
20.09.14 Newcastle Airport to campaign against Scotland being given power over Air Passenger Duty
03.09.14 Newcastle Airport pushes for Heathrow expansion after Boris Island plans rejected
02.09.14 Newcastle Airport offers unique opportunity for emerging markets, says airline executive
August 2014
29.08.14 Kuwait Air Force disaster relief plane makes mysterious landing at Newcastle Airport
22.08.14 Newcastle Airport tops Which? magazine poll
18.08.14 Judge brands County Durham dad 'not the sharpest flick knife in the box' for holiday weapons haul
08.08.14 Newcastle Airport denies claims it will be damaged by third runway at Heathrow
02.08.14 Jet2.com launches four new routes from Newcastle Airport for summer 2015
July 2014
26.07.14 Sunderland Airshow takes off at Newcastle Airport
23.07.14 New flights, facilities and larger aircraft boost passenger numbers at Newcastle Airport
23.07.14 Flybe brings back Exeter to Newcastle flights
22.07.14 Thomson celebrates first 787 Dreamliner flight from Newcastle Airport
17.07.14 Jet2 launch Madeira route from Newcastle Airport
17.07.14 Jet2 launches Christmas flights from Newcastle to the markets of Munich and Vienna
16.07.14 Newcastle Airport could get government aid after all - if EU agrees
15.07.14 Passengers travelling to Newcastle endure 17 hour delay as pilot catches up on his sleep
10.07.14 Jet2 makes Madeira destination #30 from Newcastle
08.07.14 Boris Island holds no treasures for North East says Newcastle airport boss
08.07.14 Anger as Newcastle bound Jet2 passengers kicked off because of 'technical fault'
07.07.14 Man rages over jail sentence for importing weapons via Newcastle Airport
05.07.14 Holiday flight forced to turn back to Newcastle after 'loss of cabin pressure'
June 2014
16.06.14 Fire engines met Newcastle plane after it was diverted to Manchester
11.06.14 Newcastle airport chiefs concerned over Scottish independence fallout
06.06.14 Family dinner Flying Hippo lands at Newcastle Airport
06.06.14 Jet2 Paphos to Newcastle flight makes emergency landing
05.06.14 Ex-pub boss inspired to become a pilot by war hero grandad
May 2014
27.05.14 New restaurant opened at Newcastle Airport
16.05.14 Newcastle Airport provides new home for air ambulance
15.05.14 BA announce more flights from Newcastle Airport to London
08.05.14 Newcastle Airport unveils Agadir and Dubrovnik flights
07.05.14 New Thomas Cook aircraft arrives at Newcastle Airport
03.05.14 Thomas Cook announces new routes to Egypt and Greece from Newcastle
April 2014
29.04.14 Newcastle airport flies high in fire training
18.04.14 Newcastle Airport keen to put North East producers on international stage
11.04.14 Newcastle Airport announces departure lounge development
03.04.14 New Verona flights to launch from Newcastle Airport
02.04.14 Labour MP joins Newcastle Airport staff to launch English Tourism Week
March 2014
28.03.14 Aer Lingus Regional launches new route to Newcastle
26.03.14 Brussels Airlines adds Newcastle to its Network via Codeshare with bmi regional
25.03.14 Newcastle Airport likely to miss out on Chancellor's Budget fund cash
21.03.14 Arrest after warehouse staff locked in cage by cigarette thieves at Newcastle Airport
20.03.14 Budget’s key aviation concessions applauded by North East airports
19.03.14 More New York shopping trips from Newcastle Airport
14.03.14 Disabled man criticises Metro system after being stranded at Newcastle Airport
14.03.14 Newcastle Airport has unexpected invasion of Manchester City fans
11.03.14 Metro rail link to Newcastle Airport hailed as one of country's best
11.03.14 Police appeal over robbery at Newcastle Airport
04.03.14 bmi regional launches Newcastle to Brussels service
February 2014
28.02.14 Minister praises future vision for Newcastle Airport growth
26.02.14 Police warn of dangers of shining laser pens at aircraft
25.02.14 Aviation Minister launches Newcastle Airport Business Park that could deliver 7,000 jobs
19.02.14 Nervous flier causes two-hour delay for Newcastle flight
16.02.14 Anna Wintour, Kendal Jenner, and other fashion A-listers blown to Newcastle Airport
15.02.14 Bad weather forces three planes to divert to Newcastle Airport
02.02.14 Newcastle Airport backs MP's call for air passenger duty reform
01.02.14 bmi regional to launch new Newcastle-Brussels flight
January 2014
12.01.14 Newcastle Airport cleaner stole passenger's lost items
December 2013
22.12.13 Families enjoy emotional Christmas reunion at Newcastle Airport
19.12.13 Newcastle Airport bosses say Heathrow work will help region's services
17.12.13 Government pressure builds to safeguard Newcastle airport connections
13.12.13 Emirates celebrates one million passengers on Newcastle flight
08.12.13 Newcastle Airport and North-East Chamber of Commerce say expansion will benefit region
07.12.13 Drugs trafficker who organised for cocaine smugglers to travel through Newcastle Airport is jailed
05.12.13 Jet2 launches new flights from Newcastle Airport
04.12.13 Newcastle Airport to pay Eversheds legal dispute costs
03.12.13 Newcastle Airport says taxpayers will not have to meet hefty legal bill
November 2013
29.11.13 Newcastle Airport awarded £2 in payoff court appeal
19.11.13 easyJet adds Newcastle Airport to Tenerife Sur connections
October 2013
26.10.13 Airline launches two daily return flights from Newcastle to Dublin
24.10.13 Airline chiefs in talks over more new routes from Newcastle
24.10.13 easyJet to launch Newcastle - Gatwick flights
23.10.13 bmi regional announces Newcastle to Brussels service
10.10.13 Calls for direct Newcastle-New York flight
04.10.13 Newcastle Airport invests in air traffic control tech
September 2013
28.09.13 Jet2 and Jet2holidays expand destinations at Newcastle Airport
26.09.13 University Dean says Newcastle Airport 'can help region soar'
03.09.13 Newcastle Airport Metro link disrupted by car-on-crossing crash
01.09.13 Newcastle Airport considers replicating Manchester Airport City model
August 2013
20.08.13 Aer Lingus Regional launches Newcastle route
17.08.13 Newcastle rated best large airport in the country
10.08.13 Video: Dreamliner lands at Newcastle Airport
08.08.13 BA Dreamliner makes flying visit to Newcastle
08.08.13 Newcastle Airport hotel flying high in new rankings
03.08.13 Newcastle Airport baggage-handler arrested over cigarette theft
03.08.13 More Newcastle holiday flights from Thomas Cook
02.08.13 Map: Newcastle Airport unveils its vision for growth and expansion
01.08.13 Investing in airports "will aid economic recovery"
01.08.13 History: When the skies were the limit for Newcastle Airport
July 2013
29.07.13 Tyne and Wear Metro upgrade to close Newcastle Airport section
27.07.13 Newcastle Airport asks for its neighbours' views on expansion
26.07.13 Newcastle Airport expansion plans welcomed
25.07.13 Newcastle Airport expansion bid could create over 2000 new jobs
25.07.13 Newcastle aiming to be "UK's most welcoming airport"
25.07.13 Tour operator launches first flight from Newcastle Airport
23.07.13 How [Newcastle Airport boss] Dave’s career went sky high
19.07.13 Bomb threat sees Jet2 Newcastle bound flight cancelled
18.07.13 Newcastle Airport and North East businesses back Heathrow third runway proposals
17.07.13 Bdaily interview with Newcastle Airport boss, David Laws
14.07.13 Dip in flight punctuality at Newcastle Airport
13.07.13 Lift off: Sunderland International Airshow is officially launched ... in Newcastle
11.07.13 Newcastle Airport revenue flying high
06.07.13 easyJet expands winter 2013 schedule at Newcastle Airport
03.07.13 Fumes alert forces RAF jet to land at Newcastle Airport
June 2013
24.06.13 Newcastle flight to Malaga diverted by passenger illness
23.06.13 Disability Rights: Newcastle and Stansted Airports puzzling comments backfire
21.06.13 Semi-pro footballer caught smuggling weapons into Newcastle Airport
20.06.13 Newcastle Airport bonus deal 'unfair' hears Court of Appeal judge
20.06.13 Newcastle Airport boss to head up business group
19.06.13 Newcastle Airport continues bonuses court fight
12.06.13 Tour operators add 20,000 holidays from Newcastle Airport
09.06.13 Emirates delight as Newcastle Airport passenger numbers rise
06.06.13 Scandinavian retailer celebrates sales success at Newcastle Airport
May 2013
31.05.13 Helicopter crashes and oil rig fires: offshore training at Newcastle Airport
10.05.13 MPs back Newcastle Airport argument to scrap Air Passenger Duty
08.05.13 Newcastle Airport annual review released
April 2013
22.04.13 Flights to Newcastle Airport from Germany to be affected by one-day strike
12.04.13 Eastern Airways celebrates 10 years on its Birmingham - Newcastle route
04.04.13 Emirates takes over Newcastle Tyne and Wear Metro
March 2013
27.03.13 easyJet celebrates tenth anniversary at Newcastle Airport with inaugural Jersey flight
04.03.13 easyJet passenger fined over life jacket theft
January 2013
30.01.13 Newcastle Airport takes Eversheds negligence claim to Court of Appeal
30.01.13 Third attempt at Newcastle - Copenhagen flights set for takeoff
30.01.13 Children’s designer lines launched at Newcastle Airport
01.01.13 Newcastle Airport to look to the US to grow
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