UK and Ireland based FBO and business aviation services company Weston Aviation has agreed terms to launch a new FBO and ground handling service at Manchester airport. Operations have already commenced and brings the company's current FBO network to five locations. It will have a key focus on FBO and private aircraft handling, cargo handling and supervision and local business aviation development.

CEO and founder Nick Weston says: “We are thrilled to announce our new opening at Manchester airport, and it is a great pleasure to be working with the Manchester Airport Group once again. This operation will enable us to offer new and existing customers a wide-ranging portfolio of services.”

Manchester airport operations director Rad Taylor adds: “As a well-respected FBO operator at four airports, we are looking forward to working with Weston Aviation on its new venture.”

Established in 1995, Weston Aviation is the second largest FBO network in the UK and Ireland offering services at Manchester airport, Newquay Airport Cornwall, Gloucestershire airport, Humberside International and Cork in Ireland. The company also provides aircraft charter services, aircraft leasing and fuel services.