Laura Page

A £1.2 million fund has been established to support tourism recovery and address the "reputational damage" caused by a cryptosporidium outbreak in South Devon. Chris Hart, Wollens Chief Executive and Chair of the English Riviera BID Company Ltd, played a pivotal role in securing this essential Destination Marketing Recovery Fund following the water parasite outbreak in May 2024. See the full story on BBC News Spotlight this evening. #DestinationMarketing #RecoveryFund #SouthWestWater

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Delighted to share that Leading Edge Aviation has partnered with TUI to launch a groundbreaking tagging programme for aspiring pilots. This unique collaboration provides student pilots with a direct pathway to employment, offering conditional job offers and a clear route into a career with one of the world’s leading airlines. Super proud to be part of an amazing team, driving innovation and shaping the future of aviation careers!

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We are delighted to announce this partnership with TUI to provide the airline with first-class student pilots and graduates. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain conditional job offers from one of the world’s leading airlines whilst still in training at Leading Edge Aviation. For the last 20 months we have worked closely with the TUI team, initially providing graduate pilots, and now current students for this innovative tagging programme. We look forward to many more years working together.

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TUI Airways have done a great job at bringing down average time to pay their suppliers from 86 days four years ago to 17 days in their latest report. Source data here: https://lnkd.in/e2BvkezS #LetsTUIit #aviation #engineering #hospitality #travel #airlines #smallbusiness #payments #latepayments #paydontdelay #cashflow The BTA

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Airline capacity grew 6.4% this year - but could it have been better? It’s been a frustrating year for the aviation industry, so in this headline review of 2024 - the first in a two-part series - we look at how the industry has shaped up this year and highlight some of the biggest issues it faces going into 2025: https://hubs.li/Q02YKW1b0

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Virgin Atlantic is making big changes to its Flying Club loyalty program starting on 30th of October. These changes will allow members to book any seat on Virgin-operated flights using points, and there will be more seats available. Members will also earn more points on certain tickets, and a new type of saver reward seat will be introduced at lower prices. However, Virgin is also moving to dynamic pricing, which means the number of points needed for a seat will vary depending on demand. During busy travel times, the prices might go up, and at quieter times, they might be lower. Virgin says that over half of the economy and many Upper-Class seats will cost the same or less than now, but it’s still unclear how much prices will change at peak times. Another change affects how members can use Companion and Upgrade vouchers. The value of these vouchers will now depend on the member’s status in the Flying Club. While these updates give members more ways to use their points and vouchers, the new dynamic pricing could make it harder to find affordable reward seats during busy periods. This shows that while flexibility can attract customers, introducing dynamic pricing needs careful handling to avoid frustration. It is important to balance flexibility with clear, fair pricing to keep customers happy. #pricingnews #taylorwellspricing #dynamicpricing Source: https://lnkd.in/gp678zzz Blogs: https://lnkd.in/gaiZTq-6

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There is nothing more rewarding in business than a really satisfied customer, is there?    We’ve been working with US-based Frontier Airlines for some time and have developed a really good working relationship with them.    In fact, they’re so pleased with the Aviramps they’ve been using to date that they have ordered another £1.2million of stock.    That means we’ll have supplied them with 14 Aviramps in total when all the orders are processed – bringing their investment with us to close to £2million.    What’s particularly pleasing is that Frontier has been using our ramps for some time and can see the advantages that safe, step-free and solar-powered ramps bring over traditional steps.    It’s a massive vote of confidence and another sign that the aviation industry is starting to really see the benefits of our ramps for both passengers and operators.    Here’s to us exploring lots more new frontiers in the months and years to come. Aviramp Airports International

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Attending Air Charter Expo - ACE25 was such an amazing experience, not just for the insights into the aviation industry but for the joy of bumping into so many candidates I’ve helped place in their dream roles. One of the best parts of this industry is the genuine relationships we build—and nothing beats catching up in person! I’m excited to be heading to MRO Europe soon. If anyone I know is attending or if you’d like to grab a coffee, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, let's make it happen. It's always a pleasure to reconnect, share stories, and discuss new opportunities that will align great candidates with the right roles. In a world where phone calls and Zoom have become the norm post-COVID, I truly believe face-to-face meetings are far superior. Let’s not become lazy and let that fade—we need to keep that personal touch alive! It’s these connections that help fill positions with well-aligned candidates, like my good friend Juri Giampaolo, an outstanding guy! Looking forward to seeing you all soon, and let's keep driving the industry forward together. MRO Europe - [email protected] Oaklands Global Aviation Recruitment & Executive Search #AviationRecruitment #MROEurope #AviationIndustry #FaceToFace #BuildingRelationships #NewOpportunities #CareerConnections

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Start of a busy week representing The BTA and our members, first stop is the at QE 2 Conference Centre for the #Airlines2024 conference. A great line up of speakers including Secretary of State Louise Haigh. Business Travel and Aviation are intrinsically connected so todays topics from SAF to accessibility, from regulation to economic growth are all so important to BTA members and their customers. #businesstravel #yourBTA #corporatetravel #travelmanagement

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✈️ Exciting News for Devon's Aviation Sector! ✈️ The team at CourierForce are thrilled to see the announcement of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' new route from Exeter Airport! This development marks a significant boost for connectivity, convenience, and economic growth within the region. This new connection will provide various opportunities for local businesses, tourism, and trade. We look forward to working closely with our Exeter based clients as they support this exciting new development. #AviationUK #ExeterAirport #KLM #CourierForce #SameDaySpecialist

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Leading Edge Aviation has formed a partnership with TUI #Airline to launch a new tagging scheme designed to provide student #pilots with a clear, structured pathway to employment through conditional job offers.

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Discover Airlines to Launch Frankfurt–Larnaca Route - Discover Airlines (Germany) has revealed plans to launch a new Frankfurt–Larnaca route, with operations set to commence on 26 October 2025. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, further enhancing its network across Europe. - https://lnkd.in/enRC9xCa

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There’s a massive resurgence of air travel. But our new research has found passengers won’t just fly from any airport... Download your FREE copy and discover: * Why passengers are choosing to fly from your neighbouring airport * How you can deliver the experience passengers crave * How you can boost their spending once there! Read it here and send me a message if you would like to discuss any of the findings: https://lnkd.in/ehMFg45q And for more passenger insights, follow the #AeroCloud page today. #AirportTransformation #PassengerExperience #DestinationAirport #PassengerInsights #AirportInnovation

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Well done Mohammad Taher whilist &Willie Walsh was spot on with his answer in looking at countries like India in how they are investing in grass roots training and infrastructure to have a stable workforce for the future. The Uk/ Europe have had these warnings for 25 + years and few have reacted. Whilst UK and Europe are just starting to realise they need to act. I believe the next 15 years is about moving the skills to where the work is being performed. Airmen Technical Services have partnered with recruitment agencies and MROs across the globe to help manage the seasonality of base maintenance which allows teams to move to other MROs this in turn helps them experience other MROs/ New cultures whilst allowing MROs to reduce their operating overheads in their quieter periods. Mohammad Taher / Willie Walsh can you speak to your friends in Government about aligning Uk CAA / EASA regs and getting easier visa and immigration processes to allow aerospace engineers to recover / maintain their fleets? We need to address the near and long term, if current legislation remains then I fear the maintenance costs in Europe will becoming uneconomical for many airlines, further eroding skills and our industry! It’s a global issue for our small but vital industry/community! Keep pushing Mohammad Taher ! #theairportguy #airmentechnicalservices

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Diagnostics, contracting and goal-getting are some of the ways FCM Consulting helps not just our customers, but supports our account managers too as Laura Saville explains. Learn more about the team at https://okt.to/ahMpTb

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