Ireland West will be relieved by yesterdays announcement that the minister for transport supports the airports viability and funding for operational support. However the minister did warn all airports would have to cut costs and the overall regional airports budget will be dramatically smaller in the future.
The airports director today said it will need continued financial support. He highlighted the need for effective marketing of UK routes to improve loads from a 66% average, but said the main issue is capital spending needed for planned RESA and ramp improvements:
According to Mr Gilmore, the issue facing Knock airport is capital. “We are hoping to expand our external apron (ramp), and repair our runway as well as ensure our security measures are sufficient, so it’s a big challenge.”
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