New terminal to be built alongside exisiting one (Q2 2008) which will be "landside" allowing pax easier access to outdoors for a smoke, retail outlet, better catering facilities... Offshore personnel to be consulted and have the opportunity to add to design features of new terminal. (All by Q2 2008) Current terminal will become security / suit up areas. Old offices to be demolished. New hangar to accommodate the 6 S-92's (Q4 2007) alongside exisiting. IAC manager position created to ensure service level is optimised (Q4 2007). Primary & secondary radar to be installed (Q1 2008). ILS to be looked at and installed subject to survey (installed Q2 2008 if installed).
Modular design of new hangar and terminal in construction to allow current operation to run without disruption.
Advantages of Scatsta said to be: Sole use by IAC, the income from BPSVT terminal movements, having close alternate airfield (Sumburgh), better weather record at Scatsta though not currently taken advantage of due to lack of nav facilities- hence the installation of radar and ILS.
Nothing mentioned about any extra tarmac space / length. Fixed wing operator / aircraft to remain for now though I am aware that the IAC will look at replacing fixed wings in the future as some of the 146's are 20 years old.