Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has taken the next steps to reopen. You could soon be flying out from the South Yorkshire airport which closed back in 2022. It was shut after owners Peel Group said it was no longer commercially viable, but is now looking forward to welcoming customers back.
The airport has received approval for millions of pounds worth of grants and it is said that airlines are looking forward to returning to its runways.
The airport in the previous week, has seen things coming to fruition as three Doncaster MPs engaged with the newly appointed Aviation Minister Mike Kane to discuss on the airport’s resurgence, according to The Express.
Minister Kane indicated his discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) with regards to opening the airport and its airspace, both essential steps for aircarft landdin and departurs.
Lee Pitcher, MP for Doncaster East and Axholme, posted to X to share his feelings after meeting woth the minster saying: “Pleased to have met the Minister for Aviation and his team to discuss opening the airspace above Doncaster when needed – There was a strong commitment. Pleased to hear that the team are working closely with the CAA already to help allow the airspace to be available when required.”
Pritcher attended the meeting with both Ed Miliband, MP for Doncaster North, and Sally Jameson, MP for Doncaster Central.
TUI is one of the airlines looking to resume services at the airport when it reopens having expressed their eagerness earlier in the year to return. The airline provides flights to popular locations such as “Spain, Cyprus, Poland, and Romania.”
Yorkshire Live report that a TUI spokesperson had previously commented: “TUI has always supported Doncaster Sheffield Airport, proudly flying customers from the region and were disappointed when the airport closed. We’re excited about actively engaging with stakeholders about a potential re-opening”.
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