Blackpool receives development help from Airfield Fund 26th January 2021 9:30 Europe/London Remember the Airfield Development Advisory Fund announced by the Department for Transport late last year? One of the successful bidders was Blackpool Airport which will now receive expert help and support for its future development. The advisory fund is managed by the DfT and the CAA, and administered by ICF, a global consulting and digital services provider. Blackpool will receive up to five days professional guidance and advisory services across a range of disciplines. Blackpool Council applied for consultancy advice to assist with commercial marketing activity to help secure new business, assessing and identifying viable routes, potential operators and partner airfields.