Cornwall Airport Newquay has appointed Pete Downes as its new managing director, effective from May 4, 2020.
Downes joins from London City Airport where he is currently aviation director and he started his career in transport with FirstGroup, Downes entered the aviation industry at Bristol Airport where he was previously Head of Aviation.
The appointment follows significant network developments at Cornwall Airport Newquay, with new routes to Aberdeen, Newcastle, Glasgow, London Gatwick and Amsterdam starting in Q2 2020, and the retention of a summer service to London Heathrow.
Cornwall Airport Newquay currently has eight airlines flying to over 20 destinations, including two global hubs.
Tim Jeans, chairman of Cornwall Airport Newquay, said: “As we reach more destinations by air than ever before from Cornwall, Downes is ideally placed to boost the future of the Airport and the vital role it plays to connect visitors and businesses with our region."
Cornwall Airport Newquay appoint new managing director
