Articles by Localise Ayrshire
Airport Expansion: Can it take off?
18/03/08 14:36
By J. McAlpine, Localise Ayrshire, 18th March
2008
Two articles appeared in the Ayrshire Post (Fri. 14th March) reporting on Prestwick Airport’s unveiling of their Economic Study undertaken in conjunction with South Ayrshire Council and Scottish Enterprise. On Tuesday the First Minister Alex Salmond visited the airport for the unveiling of the study and according to the Post ‘tipped Prestwick for a bright future.’
Airport Chief Executive Mark Rodwell also boasted that “Prestwick Airport is now vital to the Scottish Economy” and “We’ve carried out an economic study which has revealed the true extent of Prestwick’s potential and we’re in for a period of significant growth.” This optimism has led to the airport creating a masterplan of expansion that will set out their vision for the next 25 years.
These claims, although exciting, are unsubstantiated. Read More...
Two articles appeared in the Ayrshire Post (Fri. 14th March) reporting on Prestwick Airport’s unveiling of their Economic Study undertaken in conjunction with South Ayrshire Council and Scottish Enterprise. On Tuesday the First Minister Alex Salmond visited the airport for the unveiling of the study and according to the Post ‘tipped Prestwick for a bright future.’
Airport Chief Executive Mark Rodwell also boasted that “Prestwick Airport is now vital to the Scottish Economy” and “We’ve carried out an economic study which has revealed the true extent of Prestwick’s potential and we’re in for a period of significant growth.” This optimism has led to the airport creating a masterplan of expansion that will set out their vision for the next 25 years.
These claims, although exciting, are unsubstantiated. Read More...
