I understand that a number of airports have made serious enquiries regarding the purchase of the ILS, radar, fire engines and other Telecomunications equipment in the tower and on the airfield.
A lot of it will be used for spares and consequently doesn't attract a huge price, but if the Council owners of the airport are prepared to release all this equipment for sale it makes it that much more difficult for any new operator to justify new investment.
The clock is ticking fast and the ineviatble seems nearer.