Wings27R
12th Jan 2009, 09:10
Hi All.
It looks as though the ever quiet and unactive Pembrey could become busier than most across Wales due to the local developments.
The below is a Press Release from Pembrey airport themselves.
2009 Ryder Cup and Thoroughbred Racing:
Pembrey Airport to Land Top Sports Clientele
Pembrey, a privately-owned commercial airport in west Wales, looks set to capture contracts serving prestigious sporting events and professionals.
Air Charter Companies. have selected Pembrey to provide landing, refueling, hard standing and other facilities to at least 14+ executive jets carrying golf’s elite to the world-famous Ryder Cup 2010.
And it looks as though international racing professionals and fans will be making a beeline to Pembrey in 2009. That’s when nearby Ffos Las, the U.K’s first new National Hunt racecourse in 80 years, opens its doors for the first time.
This multi-million dollar complex will soon offer a cluster of residential, hospitality and commercial developments, plus an equestrian centre, racing school and equine training establishments. Pembrey Airport is practically on the doorstep, and poised to offer whatever equestrian air facilities racing professionals may need.
Since location, location, location is everything, Pembrey Airport will also benefit from its proximity to a Jack Nicklaus golf course, Pembrey Motor Circuit and Burry Port Marina. The port of Cork and the insatiable racing appetites of the Irish are only 40 km. away.
Pembrey’s On-site Advantages
Pembrey Airport has all the infrastructure and operational licenses to accept commercial traffic. its logistics experience will stand it in good stead for the co-ordination and personal attention to special requirements expected by world-class sports organizations – including out-of-hours refueling.
In 2007, Pembrey completed Phase 1 of its development project, extending its runway by 50% in preparation for heavier landing loads and larger aircraft in coming years.
To date, more than £3.5 million has been invested at Pembrey. Other facilities available include:
• Passenger terminal with check-in area and restaurant offering full catering facilities
• ATC
• Extensive (currently free) passenger parking.
• Aircraft hangars and hard-standing
And the big bonus: Pembrey is uniquely favoured in having access to over 5000 acres/2000 hectares of level development land.
Phase Two Investment
Discussions are ongoing between Pembrey’s management and potential investors for the next phase of development. Key goals: to improve the capability to handle larger aircraft, as well as providing streamlined and specialist services demanded by today’s air travelers – both consumers and commercial clients.
Despite the recession, Pembrey M.D. Winston Thomas remains quietly confident. “As London-area airport expansions get increasingly bogged down, the smart money is going to move to regional facilities like Pembrey, that have the support of both local and national authorities, can handle traffic from both the UK and Europe, and plenty of room for future growth.”
Looks promising although time will tell.
Callum
It looks as though the ever quiet and unactive Pembrey could become busier than most across Wales due to the local developments.
The below is a Press Release from Pembrey airport themselves.
2009 Ryder Cup and Thoroughbred Racing:
Pembrey Airport to Land Top Sports Clientele
Pembrey, a privately-owned commercial airport in west Wales, looks set to capture contracts serving prestigious sporting events and professionals.
Air Charter Companies. have selected Pembrey to provide landing, refueling, hard standing and other facilities to at least 14+ executive jets carrying golf’s elite to the world-famous Ryder Cup 2010.
And it looks as though international racing professionals and fans will be making a beeline to Pembrey in 2009. That’s when nearby Ffos Las, the U.K’s first new National Hunt racecourse in 80 years, opens its doors for the first time.
This multi-million dollar complex will soon offer a cluster of residential, hospitality and commercial developments, plus an equestrian centre, racing school and equine training establishments. Pembrey Airport is practically on the doorstep, and poised to offer whatever equestrian air facilities racing professionals may need.
Since location, location, location is everything, Pembrey Airport will also benefit from its proximity to a Jack Nicklaus golf course, Pembrey Motor Circuit and Burry Port Marina. The port of Cork and the insatiable racing appetites of the Irish are only 40 km. away.
Pembrey’s On-site Advantages
Pembrey Airport has all the infrastructure and operational licenses to accept commercial traffic. its logistics experience will stand it in good stead for the co-ordination and personal attention to special requirements expected by world-class sports organizations – including out-of-hours refueling.
In 2007, Pembrey completed Phase 1 of its development project, extending its runway by 50% in preparation for heavier landing loads and larger aircraft in coming years.
To date, more than £3.5 million has been invested at Pembrey. Other facilities available include:
• Passenger terminal with check-in area and restaurant offering full catering facilities
• ATC
• Extensive (currently free) passenger parking.
• Aircraft hangars and hard-standing
And the big bonus: Pembrey is uniquely favoured in having access to over 5000 acres/2000 hectares of level development land.
Phase Two Investment
Discussions are ongoing between Pembrey’s management and potential investors for the next phase of development. Key goals: to improve the capability to handle larger aircraft, as well as providing streamlined and specialist services demanded by today’s air travelers – both consumers and commercial clients.
Despite the recession, Pembrey M.D. Winston Thomas remains quietly confident. “As London-area airport expansions get increasingly bogged down, the smart money is going to move to regional facilities like Pembrey, that have the support of both local and national authorities, can handle traffic from both the UK and Europe, and plenty of room for future growth.”
Looks promising although time will tell.
Callum