LONDON, 29 January 2021/ PRNewswire Policy/ . Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government's financial support scheme opens for applications today. Recognising the crucial role the sector plays and its contribution to the UK economy, the scheme will support the aviation industry while the government continues to roll out its.
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Governmentâs multimillion-pound support scheme for airports opens today
The Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme is now open to commercial airports and ground handlers who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
airports and ground handlers in England will be eligible to receive up to £8 million each
significant investment to ease pressure on airports hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
scheme reflects the sector’s valuable contribution to the UK economy
Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government’s financial support scheme opens for applications today (29 January 2021).
Commercial airports and ground handlers will be able to apply for up to £8 million each to support with fixed costs while travel restrictions remain in place. The financial relief will help airports and ground handlers to cover losses on costs including airfield operations, contracted services such as airfield and runw
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Government’s multimillion-pound support scheme for airports opens today
airports and ground handlers in England will be eligible to receive up to £8 million each
significant investment to ease pressure on airports hit by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
scheme reflects the sector’s valuable contribution to the UK economy
Airports across England are set to receive a boost as the government’s financial support scheme opens for applications today (29 January 2021).
Commercial airports and ground handlers will be able to apply for up to £8 million each to support with fixed costs while travel restrictions remain in place. The financial relief will help airports and ground handlers to cover losses on costs including airfield operations, contracted services such as airfield and runway maintenance, and business rate bills.
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Aviation minister Robert Courts said the government would launch a new support program this month
Britain’s government said on Saturday it would give financial aid to airports before the end of March, after the industry called for urgent support as tighter COVID-19 rules for international travellers start on Monday.
Aviation minister Robert Courts said the government would launch a new support program this month, Reuters reported.