Radar
A £2 million investment has been made in the radar systems at Manston’s Kent Airport. The upgrade is to secondary radar equipment that will allow staff to monitor aircraft speed, location, travel direction and height of aircraft in flight in greater detail.
Matt Clarke, the airport’s chief executive, said: ‘We are focused on delivering a world-class airport for Kent complete with world-class service, equipment and facilities. Installing our own secondary radar system is the latest example of the programme of investment that will deliver that long-term goal.’
Infratil, the owner of Kent International, took over four years ago has spent £10 million on infrastructure and equipment upgrades since acquiring the airport.