Aviation & Aerospace

Government's green light for controversial takeover of Cobham sparks angry criticism

Controversial plans by a US private equity firm to buy up one of Dorset’s biggest companies have been given the green light by ministers. The government announced last... READ MORE »

Cobham acquisition by American private equity firm could end up before judge

A controversial takeover of one of Dorset’s biggest companies by a US private equity firm could end up in the courts. Last month investors in Cobham, the Wimborne-based... READ MORE »

Location, location, location: Aviation executive predicts 'rosy future' for Bournemouth Airport

A high-flying aviation executive is predicting a “rosy future” for Bournemouth Airport with its location ideally suited to capture more business. William Pearson... READ MORE »

Construction firm completes luxury private jet terminal at Bournemouth Airport

A Dorset construction firm has transformed the former Bournemouth Flying Club bar and café into an XLR Executive Jet Terminal. Previously vacant for the past three... READ MORE »

Firms based at Aviation Business Park fly high with Cherries

Two companies based at Bournemouth Airport’s Aviation Business Park are sponsoring AFC Bournemouth’s expanding Premier League Kicks programme in Christchurch for the... READ MORE »

Revealed: Rigby Group landed Bournemouth Airport for a bargain £39m (including deferred £6m)

Rigby Group, the conglomerate headed by multi-millionaire Sir Peter Rigby, snapped up Bournemouth Airport for a bargain £39 million, it can be revealed. The... READ MORE »