Brian Adam, MSP for Aberdeen Donside, has welcomed the publication of an economic impact survey by York Aviation LLP which has shown that the extended runway at Aberdeen Airport could generate an extra £20.3 million for the local economy by 2015.
Mr Adam, who lobbied BAA for the extension to the runway, which is in his constituency said:
“This survey shows the considerable potential for growth in Aberdeen and the North East thanks to the longer runway.
“The extra 124 metres may not sound much, but it has overcome a lot of the constraints which in the past has prevented Aberdeen accepting heavier aircraft.
“I know that the airport management will relish the challenge of creating new connections for the airport and I wish them well with engaging with the airlines who will deliver these new routes.”
Mr Adam continued:
“Of course what will also help improve Aberdeen’s connections with the rest of the world is for the UK Government to devolve Air Passenger Duty. Reducing this tax, as supported by Aberdeen Airport and many of our airlines, will give a boost to businesses in the area.”
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- The Survey is available here: http://www.aberdeenairport.com/about-us/publications
