wishtobflying - Your argument may stand up if the OWNER did not realise he was buying an interest in an AIRPORT. He tendered on the airfield knowing he was 'buying' an interest in an aviation concern.
He probably paid a low price for the lease hold because it was an airport. Now he realises he can make more money elsewhere does not mean it is right to degrade the aviation sector. He obviously didn't do his homework before purchasing the airport (note I say airport and not commercial land). Should aviation now pay for this persons poor business sense???