One Darlington - September 2019

It’s official - Teesside International Airport is back and it’s set
to take off for people and businesses across the region!
Just over a month ago, I was delighted to reveal that we had
officially changed the name of our airport back to the one we
all know, love and use. I also unveiled the new clean, modern
branding which had been created in-house, with our local
residents in mind.
In a poll last year, the people had overwhelmingly spoken,
with 93% of those asked supporting my plan to change
the name as part of plans to return the airport to its
former glory. I know personally that many of those are
Darlington residents who have long championed our airport
and know the success it can be.
For the first time in 15 years, passengers are flying into
Teesside International with a renewed sense of place,
and flying out with pride.
That’s not all. It’s all well and good giving the airport a new
name, but I’ve frequently said this alone won’t turn its
fortunes around. We need to focus on the quality and
frequency of flights for both leisure and business, and you
can see some of the airport’s latest developments on the
opposite page.
Of course, there is still lots to be done and our 10-Year
Rescue Plan will significantly grow passenger numbers,
attract new routes, support onsite and local businesses
and draw new companies to the airport site.
In the short-term, we’re aiming to have all references
to Durham Tees Valley Airport removed by the end of
the year. Going forward, we’re still aiming to secure a
low-cost airline in the near future and are doing everything
we can to secure even more popular routes.
With the airport’s new attitude cemented by its new name,
there’s nothing stopping Teesside International now.
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