And Mr Houchen sought to allay any worries.The mayor said: “Eddie Stobart who appear to be in financial difficulty, are a completely separate and different company to Stobart Group who are our partners at Teesside Airport. “Stobart Group are doing very well as is our amazing airport, especially with the recent name change and the announcement of the return of the airshow next May.“We’re working closely with
Stobart Group on implementing our 10 year turnaround plan for the airport and getting new flights to new destinations. The future of our airport is strong and it is in safe hands.”
Comments on the Southend thread suggest that it might not be that straightforward as the Stobart Group have considerable funds tied up in Eddie Stobart
Teesside Airport update amid concerns over Eddie Stobart financial woes