Aurigny oldest established airlines in Britain after Loganair. The origin of its name lies in the cognate across Norman languages for Alderney. Aurigny Air Services was founded by Sir Derrick Bailey and started operations on 1 March 1968 after British United Airways withdrew from the Alderney to Guernsey route. It initially operated Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, developing a highly efficient network linking the Channel Islands with each other and with France and the United Kingdom. During the first year of operations the airline carried 45,000 passengers between Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney. Aurigny became the first commercial operator of the Britten-Norman Trislander in
French Island (Victoria) accommodates two standard size cars or a larger truck. Tourists are always welcome. All supplies to the island come by the French Island Barge, which runs every day of the year, depending on tide and appointments. French Island has a few notable landforms, including: Watercourses on the island include: There are no towns on the island. At the 2016 census, the French Island population consisted of: 119 People - Male 53%. Female 47% - Median age:56 . The island has a Primary School, on The Centre Way. In 2003 ten students were enrolled at the Perseverance Primary School. In 2009