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Wonder if its a possibility the US military could purchase it

Ekally1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:15 pm Wonder if its a possibility the US military could purchase it

I’d say no. No way would the Scottish Government sell the land and facility to a foreign military IMO.

Ekally1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:15 pm Wonder if its a possibility the US military could purchase it

Michael Matheson was asked about selling it to 'the military' at the Scottish Parliament's Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee 07 October 2020 meeting (https://www.parliament.scot/parliamenta ... px?r=12888). Relevant exchange below. Note that the 'no plans' comment was made before the closing date for Expressions of Interest in the current sale process.

John Finnie:
I do not accept that position—if there is money to be made, it should be made by the public sector.

Would you rule out the sale of the facility to the military and further military use of that location?

Michael Matheson:
Yes—we have no plans to sell the airport to the military.

John Finnie:
What about further use of the facility by the military?

Michael Matheson:
You will be aware that Prestwick airport has provided refuelling stops for the military since the 1930s, and it continues to do so. That will continue to be a part of the niche market that Prestwick airport serves. It has been doing that for a significant period of time, and I do not see that changing.

John Finnie:
Okay, thank you; I will take that as a no

Clive wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:26 pm

Ekally1 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:15 pm Wonder if its a possibility the US military could purchase it

I’d say no. No way would the Scottish Government sell the land and facility to a foreign military IMO.

However loop hole to get round that .. MOD buys it and leases it to USAF similar to lakenheath. Mildenhall etc etc ... prob wouldn't happen anyway just a thought

GKirk wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:52 am Antonov 22, Antonov 124 and Antonov 225 all reported to be visiting 1 weekend in December

Any update on this?

weefraz wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:49 pm

Tob wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:36 pm

GKirk wrote: ↑Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:52 am Antonov 22, Antonov 124 and Antonov 225 all reported to be visiting 1 weekend in December

Any update on this?

Further delayed by COVID, apparently.

And I believe the 225 is helping out with what would have been 124 loads at Volga Dnepr whilst they attempt to get their engine checks through before the end of the year.

Thanks.

As long as electricity supplies power the runway lights, this abomination will be to the detriment of of Glasgow Airport and its chances of becoming something of real contender to the Edinburgh set up.

hads wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:02 am As long as electricity supplies power the runway lights, this abomination will be to the detriment of of Glasgow Airport and its chances of becoming something of real contender to the Edinburgh set up.

Yes, 10 flights a week will ensure GLA catches up to EDI. Definitely. 100%

GKirk wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:05 am

hads wrote: ↑Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:02 am As long as electricity supplies power the runway lights, this abomination will be to the detriment of of Glasgow Airport and its chances of becoming something of real contender to the Edinburgh set up.

Yes, 10 flights a week will ensure GLA catches up to EDI. Definitely. 100%