As an enthusiastic Newquay Watcher, the current lack of traffic and ongoing operating losses is a depressing scenario. If memory serves me correctly the airport is losing something over £3 million a year at a time when Cornwall Council has already had to implement cuts in services overall of £170 million with plenty more to come it seems. I'm inclined to agree with comments here that industrial use at the airport is required but these things invariably take time - perhaps more time than might be deemed necessary if Cornwall Council are involved.
As a Cornishman I want to see the airport succeed. Hope springs eternal........