The airport operators for the Highlands and Islands have reported a 5% increase in passenger numbers. The increase for the three months up to June came despite a 48-hour strike by security staff at the start of April. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) said they now expected airports ... More
IABP Airside Development – New Tenant Launched
INVERNESS SEARCH & RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE LAUNCHED The launch of the Inverness civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service was marked today (Tuesday 17 March) in a ceremony held at the new SAR base at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP). Bristow Helicopters Ltd, a UK ... More
Zurich flights set to boost Highland economy
Charter flights from Switzerland’s largest city to Inverness are to begin this year, generating a potential inbound tourism boost worth almost £1 million for the local economy. Swiss based Falcon Travel will operate weekly charter flights from Zurich to the Highland Capital from May. Falcon ... More
Open for Business – Infrastructure Completed 2014
Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP) is delighted to announce that the Phase 1 site is now Open for Business. This is a major development for the site, with the access road now fully operational, and the utilities infrastructure successfully installed. The access road opens up the 36-acre site ... More
Tornagrain New Town – Planning Decision Notice issued
The Tornagrain site was identified by The Highland Council as part of their A96 Corridor Growth Strategy, which sought to produce a long term vision for the future growth of Inverness and Nairn. The A96 Corridor Strategy sought to provide a framework for the development of existing communities, the ... More
Inverness Airport takes off with new flights
Inverness Airport is taking off this week with the launch of new flights to London City and Dublin. Europe’s largest regional airline Flybe has launched the new services as part of an expanded schedule from the Highland capital. The airline will fly twice daily to London City and daily to ... More
MIPIM UK – The UK Property Market Place (15-17 October)
Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP) represented and featured at the Scottish Cities Alliance stand during MIPIM UK in London last week. The event was attended by 4,000 delegates over 3-days, and it was encouraging to receive such a positive response, to the on-going developments with Inverness ... More
Inverness to Nairn A96 Upgrade Plans Published
Transport Scotland has published its preferred option for an upgraded stretch of the A96, which includes a bypass for Nairn, costing up to £475m. The project is part of a wider scheme to dual carriageway the road from Inverness to Aberdeen by 2030. Public views have been sought on the preferred ... More
Port of Ardersier – Scottish Government Support
Scottish Government has backed plans to convert the 400 acre Port of Ardersier facility near Inverness into offshore wind manufacturing facility. Plans have been approved to create a new 'super-hub' offshore wind manufacturing facility at a former oil fabrication yard on the Moray Firth. The ... More
IABP Business Development Manager Appointed
Inverness Airport Business Park has appointed a Business Development Manager to drive growth at the site. Rory Black, from Inverness, has extensive marketing and business development experience. A former consultant at Michael Page with a degree in marketing, Rory was previously a business manager at ... More