Aberdeen Airport opened in 1934 and with the discovery of North Sea oil in 1967, soon became a major centre for helicopter activities linking oil rigs to the mainland, as well as business and leisure flights. Take a look at the milestones in our history.

November 2009: War memorial unveiled at the front of the terminal, in honour of the men who served here when it was home to the RAF 612 squadron.

July 2009: Aberdeen Airport celebrates its 75th birthday. Thanks to the helicopter industry and a growing demand for fixed-wing services, Aberdeen has the busiest runway/airspace in Scotland and the fifth-busiest runway in the United Kingdom.

June 2009: Opening of the new International walkway, an investment of £5 million.

Early 2009: Runway resurfacing project commences, costing over £9 million and adding 15 years to the life of the surface.

July 2008: Work begins on a £2 million forecourt project to improve passenger access, with a new dedicated access lane for taxis and a drop off area for passengers.

June 2007: Scotland's First Minister opens the newly refurbished £10 million departure lounge.

January 2007: We appoint Kevin Brown as Aberdeen Airport's new Managing Director.

December 2006: We unveil our future vision for Aberdeen Airport, including runway extension.

June 2006: Ferrovial took control of BAA and all our airports.

2005: Aberdeen launches its blue print master plan for the next 25 years investment and growth.

March 2005: Aberdeen Airport granted permission for 24-hour opening.

2004: We unveil a third helicopter base and the first phase of £1.5m development, a new security search area, opens.

1998: Broomfield terminal opened.

1992: £2.5 million common departure lounge development completed.

1977: £10 million invested and new passenger terminal opened, with a continuing investment programme at an average rate of £3 million per year.

1975: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) handed over to BAA (then the British Airports Authority).

1967: First offshore helicopter flight by Bristow and more rapid growth of services.

1939: Taken over by RAF and some civil flights mainly to Northern Isles, followed by gradual post-war expansion of scheduled services until the arrival of the oil industry.

1934: Dyce Airport opened on 28 July.