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Manston may have buyer, says MP

Local MP Roger Gale says he may have found a “reputable” but unnamed buyer for Manston Airport, which is set to be closed by current owner, the Gloag Foundation. However, in a interview with the BBC, Mr Gale warned that he did not want to raise false hopes, although more information might be forthcoming in the next few days. Meanwhile Dutch carrier KLM says that it will end its Cityhopper flights ... [+]

Updated: Manston Airport may close

Manston airport set to close Manston airport in South-east England is set to close, a few months after being acquired by the Gloag Foundation from its previous owner, Infratil, for £1 last October. The 144 employees affected were told on 19 March that a statutory 45-day consultation period would begin from ... [+]

Cargolux launches Mali flights

Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier Cargolux Airlines will launch a weekly service to Bamako, the capital of Mali, from 5 December. Flight CV7124 is operated every Thursday by a 747F with a Luxembourg – Bamako – Lagos – Libreville – Nairobi – Manston – Luxembourg routing. Departure from Luxembourg is scheduled for ... [+]

Manston goes to Gloag for a pound

Scots businesswoman Ann Gloag has bought Manston Airport in Kent from New Zealand investment fund, Infratil, tfor just £1. Gloag, who was one of the founders of the Stagecoach bus and transport group in 1980 pledged to use her 30 years experience in the transport industry and to optimise both ... [+]

Cargolux adds South America-Manston link

  Cargolux has added a new weekly 747 freighter flight from Luxembourg on Wednesday to Viracopos, Brazil and Buenos Aires, returning via Latacunga, Bogota, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and Manston in the UK.    [+]

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