Farnborough Airport (IATA Name: FAB) hosts the prestigious and widely popular Farnborough International Airshow every two years. Located in Farnborough in Rushmoor in Hampshire in England in the United Kingdom, Farnborough Airport has been serving as a business aviation center since the year 2003.
History
The history of Farnborough Airport goes back to 16th October 1908, when it operated its first powered flight.
During its initial years, the airport served as a military and aviation research base.
Also, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) was the owner of the airport through the two World Wars and the Cold War.
The year 1948 saw Farnborough Airport holds its first Farnborough International Airshow, which takes place every two years.
Farnborough Airport first began civil aviation operations in the year 1989.
Later, in the year 1994, the Government decided to redevelop the airfield as a business aviation center.
Thereafter, in the year 1997, TAG Aviation won the bid to gain control of the airfield; the British Government governed the entire bidding process.
Subsequently, TAG Farnborough Airport Limited, as part of a 99-year lease, took control of the airport in the year 2003. The airport became a CAA-compliant airport for business aviation services as a result.
Also, the airport underwent major developments since the year 2007 after TAG purchased the airfield freehold.
In the year 2019, stakeholders sold their shares to a long-term infrastructure fund controlled by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA). MIRA, which is part of the top-ranking Macquarie Group, is recognized as the largest infrastructure manager globally.
Operations
Farnborough Airport houses several of the largest business jet companies in the United Kingdom. These include Bookajet, Executive Jet Charter, and Gama Aviation.
Most of the traffic at Farnborough Airport comes from traditional business jets. Additionally, the airport operates larger aircraft (including the Airbus A319CJ and Boeing BBJ), although their use is considerably limited.
Moreover, Farnborough Airport mainly runs private scheduled services, which are managed by BAE Systems.
Along with full-service facilities, Farnborough Airport provides temperature-controlled hangarage.
Furthermore, through its partnerships with Dassault Aviation Business Services (DABS) and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Farnborough Airport provides unmatched aircraft maintenance, renovation and assistance services.
Contact Details and Facilities
Aviator is Farnborough’s hotel partner, catering to travelers from London to other global destinations.
The One Eleven and Brasserie and informal One Eleven restaurants are located within the hotel. Besides classical dishes, guests can enjoy a wide selection of boutique wines at Brasserie. More so, they can devour an array of American-based dishes at the One Eleven restaurant.
The Sky Bar and the Swan gastropub are among other dining options at Aviator.
Talk to the airport representatives by calling on +44 (0)1252 379000 to know more about the services offered.