Waves training captain Stephen Powell, first officers David Turner and Alexandros Stellas, pilot in command Malcolm McFadyen and first officer Dean Powell with director of aviation Matthew Bisson

Waves gains approval to fly into Europe

Guernsey-based operator Waves has been granted EASA Third Country Operator (TCO) approval to operate commercial flights into the UK and Europe. This also gives the company the potential to add a longer range aircraft type to its fleet.

Former COO and now director of aviation Matthew Bisson says: “This is a fantastic achievement for Waves and it means our interisland services can now be augmented by charters into northern France, which is an important tourism and business destination for Channel Islanders.” Indeed the company's first-ever European flight took place recently carrying dignitaries from Caen in northern France to Guernsey for a series of meetings. Bisson adds: “Waves is opening up the whole of this stunning part of France to islanders.”