Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • Farnborough Airport appoints Richard Wittels as Business Development Manager

Aerospace

Farnborough Airport appoints Richard Wittels as Business Development Manager

Farnborough Airport today announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager, Richard Wittels, effective immediately.


Images courtesy Farnborough Airport

Richard Wittels (above) brings over 14 years of experience in the business aviation industry through his work at TAG Aviation UK.

Richard will be responsible for identifying opportunities aimed at further developing the business and will also focus on demonstrating to the industry and customers, the complete portfolio of services and facilities available at the airport. 

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle

“We are delighted to welcome Richard to the team as the airport continues to deliver a world-class, bespoke experience for its customers,” said Brandon O’Reilly, CEO Farnborough Airport. “At Farnborough Airport, we are always looking at ways to further strengthen our position as Europe’s leading business aviation airport and Richard’s experience and skills will contribute to our ongoing success.”

Last year was another important year of milestones for Farnborough Airport, including the acquisition of the airport by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and a year-on-year increase in air traffic movements of 5.3% for the full year.

The airport also hosted a coalition of business aviation organizations from around the globe for the sustainable aviation fuel initiative event, 'Fuelling the Future' and was named a winner at the IEMA (The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) Sustainability Awards 2019, further underlining the airport’s ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable development.

Advertisement
ODU RT

 

Advertisement
ECS leaderboard banner
Smith Myers expands ARTEMIS capability

Aerospace Defence Security

Smith Myers expands ARTEMIS capability

5 March 2026

Smith Myers Communications Ltd. today announced the addition of passive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection and geolocation capability, together with ATAK Cursor-on-Target (CoT) integration, expanding the capability of its ARTEMIS system.

SSWS 2026 confirms speaker line-up

Aerospace Events

SSWS 2026 confirms speaker line-up

5 March 2026

More than 70 senior industry figures from the likes of the European Commission, IAG, IATA, Airbus, GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Safran UK, Estuaire, Amazon and NATS have been confirmed to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit (SSWS) 2026, taking place in Farnborough on 17th-18th March 2026.

Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review

Aerospace Defence

Metamorphic AM launches Rapid Geometry Review

5 March 2026

UK-based design and engineering consultancy, Metamorphic AM, which provides advanced computational Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) programmes, has launched Rapid Geometry Review, a new service aimed at making high-level DfAM expertise more commercially accessible.

Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group

Aerospace Events

Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group

4 March 2026

Aerospace Tech Week has today announced a partnership with UK trade association ADS Group, as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition at Excel London, 11th-12th November.

Advertisement
PTC rectangle
Cambridge Pixel set to introduce HPx-700

Aerospace Defence Security

Cambridge Pixel set to introduce HPx-700

4 March 2026

Cambridge Pixel has revealed that it will be introducing its new HPx-700, an ARM-based embedded Radar Input & Signal Processor, with the advanced radar system solution becoming available from next month.

ZeroAvia to support KAERI in advancing liquid hydrogen storage

Aerospace

ZeroAvia to support KAERI in advancing liquid hydrogen storage

4 March 2026

ZeroAvia today announced that it has signed a deal which will see it support the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in the development and testing of liquid hydrogen storage systems for aircraft.

Advertisement
Security & Policing Rectangle
Advertisement
ECS leaderboard banner