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First flights for new Teesside terminal – updated

[ December 6, 2022   //   ]

Brokers CharterSync and Air Partner have managed the first ad hoc flights into the new cargo facility at Teesside International Airport.

Air Partner managed both inbound and the first export flight (to Stockholm) while CharterSync handled inbound flights.

CharterSync said the gateway is set to play a vital role in the north of England following the closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport earlier this year.

Closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport means that about 10,000 tonnes of freight that was handled there annually will need to be flown elsewhere.

CharterSync worked closely with Teesside to manage two time-critical aircraft carrying cargo for a major motor manufacturer at just three hours’ notice, adding that it has worked closely with the airport to ensure preparedness for ad hoc flights.

Global cargo director at CharterSync, Daniel Carriett, said: “Teesside International Airport will play a crucial role in improving cargo infrastructure in the UK, particularly in the ad hoc and time-critical charter sectors. CharterSync will be fully supporting the activation and development of this new cargo hub, which has already demonstrated its impressive agility when it comes to providing the resources required to manage urgent flights at short notice.”

Head of cargo at Teesside International Airport, Walter Jones, added: “We’re very pleased we could help process this important consignment at such short notice, with this flexibility being one of the core benefits of Teesside’s fully accredited cargo handling facility. From our cutting-edge security screening to great onward transport links, businesses can be confident of top-quality service from our team.”

Air Partner, a Wheels Up company, said regional airports such as Manchester and Gatwick have become increasingly congested, but Teesside International  still has capacity.

The Air Partner Cargo Team said it had arranged for three Cessna aircraft to fly automotive cargo into Teesside for a global manufacturer based in the north of England, with more flights taking place in the next few days.

Pierre Van Der Stichele, vice president of global cargo at Air Partner, said: “The successful, swift mobilisation of three turbo prop cargo aircraft in recent weeks is the tip of the iceberg as we intend to handle wide-body aircraft at Teesside International Airports in due course to support the growth of such a crucial cargo hub in the UK.”

Accessible from three dual carriageways serving the region, Teesside International has  a 2,291m runway, on-site fuel farm, unconstrained slot times and fast goods screening capabilities.

The airport’s head of cargo, Walter Jones, said: “Teesside International Airport has the capacity and the network to fulfil the current need to fly in 10,000 tonnes of cargo and more. Through working with businesses like Air Partner we know cargo will be taken care of. In two years, Teesside International Airport could be handling 20,000 tonnes of cargo per annum.”

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