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XLR Executive Jet Centre is due to open in early March.
A new private jet base at Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been opened by a division of Stratford-upon-Avon-headquartered Rigby Group.
The group's XLR Executive Jet Centres opened the new corporate aviation base on Monday 5 March.
XLR Liverpool will handle flights to Merseyside with new facilities as part of an investment with Liverpool Airport to significantly upgrade its private travel experience.
The ten-year deal has seen the company invest a six-figure sum in building a dedicated passenger lounge, crew rest facilities, and a conference centre, together with a private parking area for business jets.
Managed by Regional & City Airports (RCA) – part of the Rigby Group’s aviation division – XLR operates at Birmingham and Exeter airports and oversees corporate aviation centres at its managed airports.
Chris Beer, XLR director, said: "Liverpool represents a key location in our strategy to provide top rank executive aviation centres across the UK.
"The city has a thriving cultural economy, two huge football clubs in Everton and Liverpool FC, and provides fast access to some of the UK’s most prosperous high-value residential areas.
"Our aim is to make the XLR Executive Jet Centre at Liverpool the natural choice for high net worth individuals travelling across the UK and Europe via the North West for business or pleasure, and we intend to do that by offering an efficient, state-of-the-art terminal that meets the expectations and needs of the most sophisticated private passenger.
"XLR has a proven track record in rejuvenating and maximising corporate aviation markets with a blend of operational efficiency and exemplary customer service, and with the Liverpool deal in place, we are already either running or building seven centres across the UK.
"It will not end there. We see multiple opportunities for the growth across the UK sector and are proactively targeting continued expansion over the months to come."
The group's XLR Executive Jet Centres opened the new corporate aviation base on Monday 5 March.
XLR Liverpool will handle flights to Merseyside with new facilities as part of an investment with Liverpool Airport to significantly upgrade its private travel experience.
The ten-year deal has seen the company invest a six-figure sum in building a dedicated passenger lounge, crew rest facilities, and a conference centre, together with a private parking area for business jets.
Managed by Regional & City Airports (RCA) – part of the Rigby Group’s aviation division – XLR operates at Birmingham and Exeter airports and oversees corporate aviation centres at its managed airports.
Chris Beer, XLR director, said: "Liverpool represents a key location in our strategy to provide top rank executive aviation centres across the UK.
"The city has a thriving cultural economy, two huge football clubs in Everton and Liverpool FC, and provides fast access to some of the UK’s most prosperous high-value residential areas.
"Our aim is to make the XLR Executive Jet Centre at Liverpool the natural choice for high net worth individuals travelling across the UK and Europe via the North West for business or pleasure, and we intend to do that by offering an efficient, state-of-the-art terminal that meets the expectations and needs of the most sophisticated private passenger.
"XLR has a proven track record in rejuvenating and maximising corporate aviation markets with a blend of operational efficiency and exemplary customer service, and with the Liverpool deal in place, we are already either running or building seven centres across the UK.
"It will not end there. We see multiple opportunities for the growth across the UK sector and are proactively targeting continued expansion over the months to come."
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https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/thomas-cook-fly-liverpool-first-14390328
So does this mean TCX will be flying from here or are the routes operated by Easyjet?
So does this mean TCX will be flying from here or are the routes operated by Easyjet?
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There is nothing on their website yet, both the flights and holidays one.
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Looks as though the flights are with easyJet. Nothing mentioned in the article about TCX using their own aircraft. This seems the relevant bit.
Aviation Development Manager at Liverpool’s airport Declan Maguire said: “We are delighted that Thomas Cook and their flying partner, easyJet, will be offering passengers in the North West the opportunity to purchase quality package holidays to a selection of the 65+ leading destinations served from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the faster, easier and friendlier airport in the North West.”
Aviation Development Manager at Liverpool’s airport Declan Maguire said: “We are delighted that Thomas Cook and their flying partner, easyJet, will be offering passengers in the North West the opportunity to purchase quality package holidays to a selection of the 65+ leading destinations served from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, the faster, easier and friendlier airport in the North West.”
There using Easyjets aircraft, between May and Oct next year. Hopefully might lead to TCX using their own aircraft in the future. Considering Easyjets load factors are already high, and if Thomas Cook do well, it would be the only way to go.
The XLR Jet centre is to built right of the terminal building westward. Not near GA area as I expected.
A bit more information about the recently opened XLR Jet Centre
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-airport-owner-expands-xlr-1330068
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/exeter-airport-owner-expands-xlr-1330068
Travel Lodge have recently taken over the Holiday Inn Express and refurbished the site.
Airport hotel pays homage to Cilla Black and Ken Dodd
Travelodge has paid homage to Cilla Black, Ken Dodd and all four members of the Beatles at its newest hotel.
The budget chain has named floors and meeting rooms at the Liverpool John Lennon Airport Travelodge after famous Scousers.
Other local celebrities lucky enough to get a name check are Paul O'Grady and Steven Gerrard.
Formerly a Holiday Inn Express, the hotel has undergone a £2 million refurbishment to bring it to Travelodge's new contemporary brand design.
It is the group's 26th airport hotel and its eight Travelodge in Liverpool and features 100-rooms, a Bar Cafe, three meeting rooms and on-site car-parking.
Rooms are available from £29.
Stacey Coleclough, hotel manager, said: "Customers love our new look contemporary hotel design and the homage we have paid to Britain's most popular Scousers. It's such a talking point at check-in."
Airport hotel pays homage to Cilla Black and Ken Dodd
The budget chain has named floors and meeting rooms at the Liverpool John Lennon Airport Travelodge after famous Scousers.
Other local celebrities lucky enough to get a name check are Paul O'Grady and Steven Gerrard.
Formerly a Holiday Inn Express, the hotel has undergone a £2 million refurbishment to bring it to Travelodge's new contemporary brand design.
It is the group's 26th airport hotel and its eight Travelodge in Liverpool and features 100-rooms, a Bar Cafe, three meeting rooms and on-site car-parking.
Rooms are available from £29.
Stacey Coleclough, hotel manager, said: "Customers love our new look contemporary hotel design and the homage we have paid to Britain's most popular Scousers. It's such a talking point at check-in."
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LJLA sets out plans for growth through to 2030
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has today launched its Strategic Vision to 2030 setting out how it intends to take the business forward, bringing further benefits for the Liverpool City Region, the North West and North Wales.
This strategy incorporates the Airport Master Plan to 2050 which in turn sets out the potential future infrastructure developments required to deliver the forecast expansion of the business and follows last year’s public consultation of the draft Airport Master Plan.
Liverpool is one of the UK’s major regional airports and plays an important role both as an international gateway and as a major driver of the local economy. It is already a large local employer in its own right and through its supply chain, and enhances the competitiveness of business across the region by providing access to international markets and supporting inbound travel.
The Airport has seen growth in passenger numbers of over 25% since 2014 with 5 million passengers per year now choosing to use Liverpool and has the potential to further enhance its economic and social impact across the region.
The Strategic Vision and Master Plan launched today sets out Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s offer to collaborate with key stakeholders across the region to help realise the Airport’s potential and maximise its benefits. With a focus on the passenger experience, industry leading performance and a continued investment in its employees, Liverpool intends to be the Airport the region loves.
Building upon its recent success, the Airport has ambitious plans to serve more destinations including long haul, with passenger forecasts indicating the potential to grow passenger numbers to 7.8 million by 2030. These increases will require a planned investment of around £100m over the next 10 years, in a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services and a potential extension of the runway.
There is also significant potential to grow cargo operations at LJLA, to attract specialist aviation businesses and to develop a cluster of related high quality employment opportunities.
The increase in passenger throughput and investments in the Airport’s physical infrastructure has a potential to increase total annual GVA impact to £625 million, and will enable it to support over 12,000 jobs across the City Region by 2030, benefitting the wider Northern Powerhouse too.
Increased employment both on site and within the Liverpool City Region also has the potential to generate around £270m every year in additional GVA through non-aviation development.
Robert Hough, Airport Chairman commented, “Since investing in the business over 20 years ago, the Peel Group have always believed in this Airport’s tremendous potential and today sees the launch of the latest chapter in what has been a tremendous success story for the Airport and the region.
Liverpool is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region, millions of whom now choose to take advantage of flying from an Airport with a relaxed, hassle free environment and best in class operational performance. However we cannot afford to stand still in what remains a very challenging economic and competitive environment, which is why we have set out our strategic vision for the Airport going forward in order to deliver continued success.”
New Airport CEO John Irving commented, “Prior to joining the Airport Company I was well aware of Liverpool’s recent success story and the excellent reputation it has within the aviation industry.
The Peel Group’s continued investment in the Airport has seen Liverpool become one of the UK’s stand-out regional airports. By working with stakeholders from across the region to implement our latest strategic vision, there is every reason to believe that by building on our success, this growth can continue, bringing tremendous economic benefits for the City Region, the North West and beyond.”
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- LJLA sets out plans for growth through to 2030
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has today launched its Strategic Vision to 2030 setting out how it intends to take the business forward, bringing further benefits for the Liverpool City Region, the North West and North Wales.
This strategy incorporates the Airport Master Plan to 2050 which in turn sets out the potential future infrastructure developments required to deliver the forecast expansion of the business and follows last year’s public consultation of the draft Airport Master Plan.
Liverpool is one of the UK’s major regional airports and plays an important role both as an international gateway and as a major driver of the local economy. It is already a large local employer in its own right and through its supply chain, and enhances the competitiveness of business across the region by providing access to international markets and supporting inbound travel.
The Airport has seen growth in passenger numbers of over 25% since 2014 with 5 million passengers per year now choosing to use Liverpool and has the potential to further enhance its economic and social impact across the region.
The Strategic Vision and Master Plan launched today sets out Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s offer to collaborate with key stakeholders across the region to help realise the Airport’s potential and maximise its benefits. With a focus on the passenger experience, industry leading performance and a continued investment in its employees, Liverpool intends to be the Airport the region loves.
Building upon its recent success, the Airport has ambitious plans to serve more destinations including long haul, with passenger forecasts indicating the potential to grow passenger numbers to 7.8 million by 2030. These increases will require a planned investment of around £100m over the next 10 years, in a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services and a potential extension of the runway.
There is also significant potential to grow cargo operations at LJLA, to attract specialist aviation businesses and to develop a cluster of related high quality employment opportunities.
The increase in passenger throughput and investments in the Airport’s physical infrastructure has a potential to increase total annual GVA impact to £625 million, and will enable it to support over 12,000 jobs across the City Region by 2030, benefitting the wider Northern Powerhouse too.
Increased employment both on site and within the Liverpool City Region also has the potential to generate around £270m every year in additional GVA through non-aviation development.
Robert Hough, Airport Chairman commented, “Since investing in the business over 20 years ago, the Peel Group have always believed in this Airport’s tremendous potential and today sees the launch of the latest chapter in what has been a tremendous success story for the Airport and the region.
Liverpool is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region, millions of whom now choose to take advantage of flying from an Airport with a relaxed, hassle free environment and best in class operational performance. However we cannot afford to stand still in what remains a very challenging economic and competitive environment, which is why we have set out our strategic vision for the Airport going forward in order to deliver continued success.”
New Airport CEO John Irving commented, “Prior to joining the Airport Company I was well aware of Liverpool’s recent success story and the excellent reputation it has within the aviation industry.
The Peel Group’s continued investment in the Airport has seen Liverpool become one of the UK’s stand-out regional airports. By working with stakeholders from across the region to implement our latest strategic vision, there is every reason to believe that by building on our success, this growth can continue, bringing tremendous economic benefits for the City Region, the North West and beyond.”
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LJLA sets out plans for growth through to 2030
- LJLA sets out plans for growth through to 2030
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has today launched its Strategic Vision to 2030 setting out how it intends to take the business forward, bringing further benefits for the Liverpool City Region, the North West and North Wales.
This strategy incorporates the Airport Master Plan to 2050 which in turn sets out the potential future infrastructure developments required to deliver the forecast expansion of the business and follows last year’s public consultation of the draft Airport Master Plan.
Liverpool is one of the UK’s major regional airports and plays an important role both as an international gateway and as a major driver of the local economy. It is already a large local employer in its own right and through its supply chain, and enhances the competitiveness of business across the region by providing access to international markets and supporting inbound travel.
The Airport has seen growth in passenger numbers of over 25% since 2014 with 5 million passengers per year now choosing to use Liverpool and has the potential to further enhance its economic and social impact across the region.
The Strategic Vision and Master Plan launched today sets out Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s offer to collaborate with key stakeholders across the region to help realise the Airport’s potential and maximise its benefits. With a focus on the passenger experience, industry leading performance and a continued investment in its employees, Liverpool intends to be the Airport the region loves.
Building upon its recent success, the Airport has ambitious plans to serve more destinations including long haul, with passenger forecasts indicating the potential to grow passenger numbers to 7.8 million by 2030. These increases will require a planned investment of around £100m over the next 10 years, in a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services and a potential extension of the runway.
There is also significant potential to grow cargo operations at LJLA, to attract specialist aviation businesses and to develop a cluster of related high quality employment opportunities.
The increase in passenger throughput and investments in the Airport’s physical infrastructure has a potential to increase total annual GVA impact to £625 million, and will enable it to support over 12,000 jobs across the City Region by 2030, benefitting the wider Northern Powerhouse too.
Increased employment both on site and within the Liverpool City Region also has the potential to generate around £270m every year in additional GVA through non-aviation development.
Robert Hough, Airport Chairman commented, “Since investing in the business over 20 years ago, the Peel Group have always believed in this Airport’s tremendous potential and today sees the launch of the latest chapter in what has been a tremendous success story for the Airport and the region.
Liverpool is the Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the region, millions of whom now choose to take advantage of flying from an Airport with a relaxed, hassle free environment and best in class operational performance. However we cannot afford to stand still in what remains a very challenging economic and competitive environment, which is why we have set out our strategic vision for the Airport going forward in order to deliver continued success.”
New Airport CEO John Irving commented, “Prior to joining the Airport Company I was well aware of Liverpool’s recent success story and the excellent reputation it has within the aviation industry.
The Peel Group’s continued investment in the Airport has seen Liverpool become one of the UK’s stand-out regional airports. By working with stakeholders from across the region to implement our latest strategic vision, there is every reason to believe that by building on our success, this growth can continue, bringing tremendous economic benefits for the City Region, the North West and beyond.”
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Good to see Northern Powerhouse mentioned here.
Interesting article following on the previous one, particularly with mentioning a hub beyond LHR.
LJLA’s strategic plan, which it presented to business leaders on Friday morning, aims to grow passenger numbers to 8m by 2030, pushing up GVA contribution to £625m and support 12,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s new chief executive John Irving
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is to invest £100m between now and 2030, almost trebling it economic contribution to the city region and doubling the number of jobs it supports.
Currently, the airport handles just under 5m passengers a year, contributes around £250m to the city region GVA and supports 6,000 jobs across Merseyside.
Its new strategic plan, which it presented to business leaders on Friday morning, aims to grow passenger numbers to 8m by 2030, pushing up GVA contribution to £625m and support 12,000 jobs.
Projects in the pipeline include a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services and a potential extension of the runway to accommodate long-haul routes.
New CEO
LJLA also unveiled its new chief executive – John Irving – who takes the helm following the resignation of Andrew Cornish last year.
Airport chairman Robert Hough also spoke at the event and both men told the audience that one of the key objectives was to establish a hub link with a major airport. In recent years there were two attempts at a hub link via Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport with KLM and Flybe, but both were eventually stopped.
Irish carrier Are Lingus also offered connecting flights to North American destinations, such as New York and San Francisco via Dublin, but this too didn’t survive.
If London Heathrow gets the go-ahead for a third runway it has promised a £10m development fund to establish regional air links. However, with that project still in the balance both Mr Hough and Mr Irvine stressed LJLA was not putting all its eggs into one basket.
“We need to look elsewhere for a hub link with a big flag carrier,” said Mr Hough. “And we need to push on with that independently of what might happen with Heathrow.”
And Mr Irvine, a Geordie who took up his post two weeks ago, added: “Our focus is certainly not just on Heathrow. The connectivity we are looking for can come from anywhere.”
Senior roles
A qualified management accountant, Mr Irvine joins LJLA from Newcastle Airport where he was chief commercial officer. He also also held senior roles at Newcastle United FC and Procter and Gamble.
He said: “One of the things I have discovered since I have arrived is how proud everyone here is of this airport everyone is aware of the role it plays in regional development. I have only been here for two weeks but I have visited a few times prior to starting and what I have noticed is the friendliness.
“Liverpool is operating in a very competitive market and connectivity is the key to our growth and success. We want to help businesses here connect with different parts of Europe and the world.
“We will attract people who have never used the airport before and people who may have used it in the past but haven’t been here for a few years. When they come through they will see that this is an absolutely brilliant place – and they will keep coming back.”
From left, LJLA strategy director Mark Povall, chairman Robert Hough and chief executive John Irving
Customer experience
In 2017 LJLA completed the latest phase of development work aimed at further improving the customer experience for departing passengers with the introduction of a number of new retail brands.
These included Dixons and Accessorize, new shops, bars and restaurants and more than £4.5m invested in the refurbishment and upgrade of approximately 20,000 sq ft of the upper floor of the departure lounge.
The airport’s strategy director Mark Povall also spoke at the event and outlined the strategic plan to those assembled. He talked about how 38% of LJLA passengers were flying into the airport – higher than the average for regional airports.
He said much of the future investment would continue to focus on improving the customer experience. He said the airport was keen to see an increase in the number of business passengers and a growth in freight volumes, which had fallen significantly in recent years.
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LJLA’s strategic plan, which it presented to business leaders on Friday morning, aims to grow passenger numbers to 8m by 2030, pushing up GVA contribution to £625m and support 12,000 jobs. Tony McDonough reports
Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s new chief executive John Irving
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) is to invest £100m between now and 2030, almost trebling it economic contribution to the city region and doubling the number of jobs it supports.
Currently, the airport handles just under 5m passengers a year, contributes around £250m to the city region GVA and supports 6,000 jobs across Merseyside.
Its new strategic plan, which it presented to business leaders on Friday morning, aims to grow passenger numbers to 8m by 2030, pushing up GVA contribution to £625m and support 12,000 jobs.
Projects in the pipeline include a proposed expansion of the terminal building, additional car parking, passenger facilities including hotels, retail, food and drink services and a potential extension of the runway to accommodate long-haul routes.
New CEO
LJLA also unveiled its new chief executive – John Irving – who takes the helm following the resignation of Andrew Cornish last year.
Airport chairman Robert Hough also spoke at the event and both men told the audience that one of the key objectives was to establish a hub link with a major airport. In recent years there were two attempts at a hub link via Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport with KLM and Flybe, but both were eventually stopped.
Irish carrier Are Lingus also offered connecting flights to North American destinations, such as New York and San Francisco via Dublin, but this too didn’t survive.
If London Heathrow gets the go-ahead for a third runway it has promised a £10m development fund to establish regional air links. However, with that project still in the balance both Mr Hough and Mr Irvine stressed LJLA was not putting all its eggs into one basket.
“We need to look elsewhere for a hub link with a big flag carrier,” said Mr Hough. “And we need to push on with that independently of what might happen with Heathrow.”
And Mr Irvine, a Geordie who took up his post two weeks ago, added: “Our focus is certainly not just on Heathrow. The connectivity we are looking for can come from anywhere.”
Senior roles
A qualified management accountant, Mr Irvine joins LJLA from Newcastle Airport where he was chief commercial officer. He also also held senior roles at Newcastle United FC and Procter and Gamble.
He said: “One of the things I have discovered since I have arrived is how proud everyone here is of this airport everyone is aware of the role it plays in regional development. I have only been here for two weeks but I have visited a few times prior to starting and what I have noticed is the friendliness.
“Liverpool is operating in a very competitive market and connectivity is the key to our growth and success. We want to help businesses here connect with different parts of Europe and the world.
“We will attract people who have never used the airport before and people who may have used it in the past but haven’t been here for a few years. When they come through they will see that this is an absolutely brilliant place – and they will keep coming back.”
From left, LJLA strategy director Mark Povall, chairman Robert Hough and chief executive John Irving
Customer experience
In 2017 LJLA completed the latest phase of development work aimed at further improving the customer experience for departing passengers with the introduction of a number of new retail brands.
These included Dixons and Accessorize, new shops, bars and restaurants and more than £4.5m invested in the refurbishment and upgrade of approximately 20,000 sq ft of the upper floor of the departure lounge.
The airport’s strategy director Mark Povall also spoke at the event and outlined the strategic plan to those assembled. He talked about how 38% of LJLA passengers were flying into the airport – higher than the average for regional airports.
He said much of the future investment would continue to focus on improving the customer experience. He said the airport was keen to see an increase in the number of business passengers and a growth in freight volumes, which had fallen significantly in recent years.
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A little more realistic than the DSA plan.
I'm glad they are thinking beyond Heathrow as a hub link
The Halton Curve railway line which will massively improve access for Chester and Wales passengers to reach the airport by rail has now been having new track laid and new signalling. Services to begin end of year.
There is an arrival today from Perpignan at 14.10 by SI AVIA, not heard of this company but seems to deal with the luxury jet market, so I imagine it might be handled by the new XLR Jet centre.
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They usually have E145s as it's from Perpignan I'd say it was a French rugby team probably Perpignan probably playing Sale in the Rugby European Challenge Cup quarter finals.
Apparently it ws a F100 of Carpatair that came in from Perpignan YR FKB It's th Catalan Dragons Rugby Team playing the Salford Red Devils .
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