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Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no flight restrictions. The northern UK hub’s extensive road, rail, and ferry connections, make it a hub of choice for e-commerce operations seeking unrestricted services.
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JULES MATTEONI APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT
Long serving airport leader to succeed Ian Forgie as PIK enters next phase of cargo and e-commerce growth
Shanghai, China, Thursday 25th June 2026: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has appointed Jules Matteoni Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 July 2026, succeeding Ian Forgie, who is retiring after five years in the role.
Matteoni, who has worked at the airport for more than 33 years and most recently served as Operations Director, has played a central role in developing PIK’s position as a leading UK gateway for international cargo and e-commerce traffic.
“I am looking forward to working with the team at PIK to build on the strong progress we have achieved together,” said Jules Matteoni, Chief Executive Officer designate, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“We will continue to strengthen our existing markets while pursuing new opportunities that reflect the airport’s unique commercial advantages and strategic position within the UK supply chain.
“I would also like to thank Ian Forgie for his outstanding leadership over the past five years and wish him a long and happy retirement.”
The appointment follows an extensive recruitment process led by the Board and supported by an external executive search firm.
“I am delighted to confirm that Jules will become the next Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Prestwick Airport,” said Dr Willie Mackie CBE, Chairman, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“He has dedicated more than three decades to the airport and is highly respected across the aviation sector.
“His leadership has been instrumental in the development of our e-commerce business, which has transformed our cargo operations, and he is exceptionally well placed to lead the airport through its next phase of growth.”
Forgie, who became Chief Executive Officer in March 2021, has overseen significant expansion across the airport’s cargo operations, including the processing of more than 33 million e-commerce parcels during the past twelve months, the establishment of regular freighter services linking Scotland and mainland China, and the export of more than 1.5 million kilograms of Scottish salmon between 1 January and 15 May 2026.
Matteoni announced his appointment during Air Cargo China in Shanghai, where PIK is exhibiting and meeting with airline, cargo, and logistics partners to strengthen existing relationships and develop new commercial opportunities.
About Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no restrictions or curfews on inbound or outbound flights, offering a fully in-house service, from cargo handling to aircraft fuelling.
Our uncongested air and ground paths mean less taxiing, less vectoring, and fewer emissions, and with no slot or gate constraints, we are a natural choice for e-commerce flights.
We average a two hour turn around for a wide-bodied freighter aircraft after arrival, and can deliver a B747 full palletised offload onto trucks to arrive in Manchester within six hours of landing.
We have over 12,000 square meters of warehouse space opening onto cargo apron, new cold storage facilities with a controlled range of -30C to +25C and our dedicated live animal team and on-site stables mean that we can welcome horses.
Our warehouse screening options, which include a new Rapiscan X-ray machine with 7.5mm steel penetration, as well as the option to work with canines, allow us to handle of all types of cargo, including seven classes of Dangerous Goods, with specialised handling for Class1, as well as oversized cargo for the oil and gas, aerospace, and live touring industries.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport boasts the longest commercial runway north of Manchester, which can accommodate the AN124, and offers direct links to the UK’s motorway network, as well as its own cargo railway siding, and easy access to nearby ferry services to Ireland.
Its west of Scotland location on the Great Circle route, between the Middle East and the USA, makes Prestwick an effective bedrock of any transportation plan.
For more information, visit glasgowprestwick.com
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Jules Matteoni appointed Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Long serving airport leader to succeed Ian Forgie as PIK enters next phase of cargo and e-commerce growth
Shanghai, China, Thursday 25th June 2026: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has appointed Jules Matteoni Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 July 2026, succeeding Ian Forgie, who is retiring after five years in the role.
Matteoni, who has worked at the airport for more than 33 years and most recently served as Operations Director, has played a central role in developing PIK’s position as a leading UK gateway for international cargo and e-commerce traffic.
“I am looking forward to working with the team at PIK to build on the strong progress we have achieved together,” said Jules Matteoni, Chief Executive Officer designate, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“We will continue to strengthen our existing markets while pursuing new opportunities that reflect the airport’s unique commercial advantages and strategic position within the UK supply chain.
“I would also like to thank Ian Forgie for his outstanding leadership over the past five years and wish him a long and happy retirement.”
The appointment follows an extensive recruitment process led by the Board and supported by an external executive search firm.
“I am delighted to confirm that Jules will become the next Chief Executive Officer of Glasgow Prestwick Airport,” said Dr Willie Mackie CBE, Chairman, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“He has dedicated more than three decades to the airport and is highly respected across the aviation sector.
“His leadership has been instrumental in the development of our e-commerce business, which has transformed our cargo operations, and he is exceptionally well placed to lead the airport through its next phase of growth.”
Forgie, who became Chief Executive Officer in March 2021, has overseen significant expansion across the airport’s cargo operations, including the processing of more than 33 million e-commerce parcels during the past twelve months, the establishment of regular freighter services linking Scotland and mainland China, and the export of more than 1.5 million kilograms of Scottish salmon between 1 January and 15 May 2026.
Matteoni announced his appointment during Air Cargo China in Shanghai, where PIK is exhibiting and meeting with airline, cargo, and logistics partners to strengthen existing relationships and develop new commercial opportunities.
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About Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no restrictions or curfews on inbound or outbound flights, offering a fully in-house service, from cargo handling to aircraft fuelling.
Our uncongested air and ground paths mean less taxiing, less vectoring, and fewer emissions, and with no slot or gate constraints, we are a natural choice for e-commerce flights.
We average a two hour turn around for a wide-bodied freighter aircraft after arrival, and can deliver a B747 full palletised offload onto trucks to arrive in Manchester within six hours of landing.
We have over 12,000 square meters of warehouse space opening onto cargo apron, new cold storage facilities with a controlled range of -30C to +25C and our dedicated live animal team and on-site stables mean that we can welcome horses.
Our warehouse screening options, which include a new Rapiscan X-ray machine with 7.5mm steel penetration, as well as the option to work with canines, allow us to handle of all types of cargo, including seven classes of Dangerous Goods, with specialised handling for Class1, as well as oversized cargo for the oil and gas, aerospace, and live touring industries.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport boasts the longest commercial runway north of Manchester, which can accommodate the AN124, and offers direct links to the UK’s motorway network, as well as its own cargo railway siding, and easy access to nearby ferry services to Ireland.
Its west of Scotland location on the Great Circle route, between the Middle East and the USA, makes Prestwick an effective bedrock of any transportation plan.
For more information, visit glasgowprestwick.com