As one of the previous airport managers at Carlisle (no comment about the previous owner!!) I am delighted that things seem to be going forward there.
There have been plans for the development for a number of years and these have been added to, expanded, modified by many people including myself during my time there.
The runway in its present state can just about take a small busjet and that is the limit. The ATC needs completely revamping as does the airfield lighting, RFFS, etc. etc.....
My regards to all concerned and especially the staff - those that are left anyway!!