Just to put the record staight. I am pro HUY. The Airport is NOT 'bricking itself', it is NOT 'Lo-cost or die', it is NOT losing charter but GAINING steady business. The hangar is a PRIVATE development NOT HUY. The Business Park fell flat simply because the developer 'lost interest' -but watch this space!!!
Would HUY be about to fall flat on its face if it were:
1/ Building a new heliport (an HUY project)
2/ Enlarged the International Arrivals Hall by 100%
3/ Increased the baggage belt capacity
4/ Refurbished the International Departures Hall
5/ Be increasing car park capacity
Historically (in the last 2 years)
1/ Built a new biz-jet apron (3,000sqm)
2/ Arranged for the refurb and increase in the catering facilities
3/ Allowed the DF shop to enlarge capacity
4/ Renewed and revamped the directional signs, including a big illuminated one atop the terminal
5/ Redecorated the exterior of the terminal and resurfaced a number of roads
6/ Built a 4th car park
NOT the actions of a dying business, is it?!
as for MIR and it falling flat and being pulled. Why? Any route can be tried and pulled, it will be interesting to see how many DSA routes still exist in a year (the two opposing DUB services look the first to create blood on the carpet).
Cheers and happy flying, from wherever it may be
