# The Boeing 727 paid a rare visit to Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Metro.co.uk*

## Key points

- A Boeing 727 landed at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, its first large jet arrival since 2022 closure.
- 2Excel Aviation now operates smaller aircraft from Doncaster and demonstrated big jet capability with this flight.
- £160 million in funding was secured in September to support the airport's reopening and redevelopment.
- Freight flights at Doncaster are expected by late 2027, with passenger flights following in winter 2028.
- Manston Airport's cargo reopening has slipped to 2029 due to financial and construction delays.

**Companies:** 2Excel Aviation, FlyDoncaster Ltd, Peel Group, RiverOak Strategic Partners
**Countries:** United Kingdom

[Read the full story on Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk/2026/05/01/abandoned-uk-airport-welcomes-first-large-jet-since-closed-4-years-ago-28194306/)

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