The UK's Marshall Business Aviation and Marshall airport Cambridge have recorded a successful 2009. John Watkins, director airport operations and development, says: "The analysis a year after the opening of the new executive passenger handling facility and the re-launch of the airport is very positive. In terms of aircraft movements, the business aviation centre and airport are taking approximately 240 business aviation movements each month. The FBO is invaluable not only for passengers travelling through, but the facility is increasingly being used by local companies to hold meetings and receptions."

Watkins adds: "September 2009 was the best month for financials and aircraft movements at the airport in six years. Compared with September 2008 the results showed five times as many horse transport flights, four times the number of major operator training flights, twice as many visiting GA aircraft and double the charter flights, led by an increase in football team commissions."

The overall monthly total of movements was 4,591, up 12 per cent on September 2008.