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Group in bid to improve accessibility at airport - Newquay, Cornwall - Aug 2025
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Group in bid to improve accessibility at airport - Newquay, Cornwall - Aug 2025
Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 15:47, 22nd August 2025
 
From the BBC:



A new partnership aims to make an airport more accessible by providing adapted aviation opportunities for those with disabilities.

Flynqy Pilot Training, Aerobility and Cornwall Airport Newquay said they wanted to make the airport a "hub for accessible flight training, trial flights and aviation experiences for the disabled community in the South West".

Aerobility said making aviation more inclusive was an essential part of its ongoing commitment to accessibility.

Andrew Boomer, operations director at Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: "We are proud to welcome this partnership between Aerobility and Flynqy Pilot Training to Cornwall Airport Newquay."

Flynqy Pilot Training, a flight training school based at Cornwall Airport Newquay, has worked on introducing adaptations to aircraft with accessibility modifications tailored for those with limb differences and reduced mobility.

Aerobility said these adaptations would allow more people to experience the "freedom" and "confidence" flying could bring. It added the team would undergo specialist training to ensure "safe and dignified access" to aircraft for those who needed assistance.

Zara Dinnacombe and George Weller, who recently took over as directors of Flynqy Pilot Training in April 2025, said they wanted to bring "inclusive aviation opportunities to our local community all year round".  They added: "Aerobility is an inspiring and passionate charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people living with disabilities, allowing them to try something new and empowering them to realise their true capabilities."

Al Rosser, Aerobility's chief flying instructor, said the partnership "allows us to reach even more people who can benefit from the euphoric power of flight. We're really excited to help make aviation accessible to people living with a disability in the South West."


 
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