My Resolutions for 2009 are:

1. Loose weight, or at least not put anymore on. I suspect this will be a popular choice for many.
2. Make several important transitions over January/February efficiently and cost effectively as possible.
3. Continue to make a profit and therefore save money towards my house. I reckon I’m about halve way to a deposit!
4. Stop drinking so much beer by switching to Wines and Spirits (not that I drink a lot).
5. Increase my Carbon Footprint. Haha.

Better to have a few realistic ones than loads of ridiculous ones right? Happy new year to everyone.

However Exeter Airport wasn’t “officially” opened until the 30th of July in 1938 by the Secretary of State “Sir Kingsley Wood”. At this point the airport was really just a 90acre field with a 870 yard long runway and a single terminal building. The total cost to Exeter City Council was just £35,000.

The Airports first big break came in 1939 which saw a variety of new flights to Bristol, Plymouth, Lands End & the Isles of Scilly. However soon after the World War 2 broke out and all commercial flights were halted and the Royal Airforce (RAF) took over Exeter Airport and used it as a “Section Station”.

On the 1st of January, 1947 ownership was transfered to the “Ministry of Civil Aviation” whom leased it back to the original proprietors “Exeter Airport Ltd”. Then in 1952 the Airport began to see a influx of airline companies starting to trade at the Airport including: Jersey Airlines; British Wespoint Airlines; May Flower Air-services; Southwest Aviation and Morton Air-services.

In 1971 Exeter City Council & Torbay borough council purchased Exeter Airport back from the RAF. Later Exeter Airtport Ltd revealed big plans to ensure the Airport grew and became a player in International travel and the UK Air Traffic plan. All plans were accepted by building work was carried out accordingly.

Shortly after in 1974 Devon County Council bought out Torbay and became the Sole Owner of the Airport, still under management by Exeter Airport Ltd.

In 1985 the former “Jersey Airlines” now “Jersey Europena Airways” made Exeter Airport its home, meaning all engineering and administrative work was carried out in the airport vicinity.

Exeter Airport was then renamed to “Exeter International Airport” to reflect its size, this came at the same time as the first Concorde arrived carrying many VIPs coming from Heathrow in 2000.

Growth continues and further expansions plans are being negotiated with East Devon Council.