As an Oxford based corporate pilot I'm delighted at the plans. Twenty five years ago when I was an OATS student radar would have been nice, with the growth in commercial IFR movements it is now essential. I've seen their plans and how they intend to pay for it and I have every confidence in them. The airport owners have invested a huge amount of money to encourage business, unlike some others who are waiting for the business to grow before spending anything.
Heathrow Director: they still get a clothing allowance and they are very generous with their coffee in the tower (well a warm brown drink anyway) and you would probably feel right back at home, apart from the lack of comical welshmen and sandal wearing controllers/engineers.
FF