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Yes, I have noticed this also. The tone is changing towards freight. I’m guessing the mechanic must also know that it’s unlikely to open to holiday passengers next year, and that will slowly feed into his posts. It’s a shame people are being lied to. An old lady posted she had been delaying her...

So the Doncaster Free Press has had an update from the upmost expert on aviation in the UK, aka “The mechanic”. He is clearing up the issue in the airspace stating “Even though we had our petition to try and reinstate the airspace with over 16,300 signatures and support from our MPs and others...

This latest article seems like a fair assessment https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr588pl1yvro.amp

One of many press releases this week, due to https://www.ukreiif.com/ being held in Leeds. We’ve also got https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/airport-lands-160m-funding-package-in-major-milestone-for-expansion-plans That’s two local airports to DSA showing big ambitions, surely that...

I’m assuming the early information gained from the “experts” he has employed to carry out the review of the business case are coming out in favour of the airport. His wording alludes to the fact, it is now all about the relevant funding and it is going to be a positive decision in the summer.

Oh dear “travel chaps” on Facebook, the politicians have really got people’s expectations up: “ ✈️🎉💅 DONCASTER AIRPORT IS LOOKING LIKE IT IS MAKING A COMEBACK, BABY — AND WITH A SHINY NEW RAIL LINK! 🚄✨🎉 Happy Bank Holiday Monday ALL🍾🇬🇧 👨🏼‍💻✈️ Guess who’s looks to be coming back on the...

Nick Fletcher appears to be the other strong candidate for the local major elections, and his door to door leaflet says his no 2 pledge is “support Doncaster airport”, interest his wording of “support” rather than “open Doncaster airport”. He also says “something does not smell right. Nick will...

A Press Release has gone out today to local business via the chambers regarding Kier Starmer's visit. There is a hint in the wording that they require more money "Hopefully, their £30 million investment will clear the decks for any further monfey that needs to flow into the airport in the near...

Daniel Fells (Doncaster Chamber) latest Linkedin post states he will be a panellist at new Civil engineer airports conference. Here he will discuss "lthe encouraging developments that we’ve been able to celebrate over the past 12 months, including how Doncaster Council managed to secure a...

note the comment by Daniel Fell, looks like they are trying to point fingers already, stating if SYMCA delays funding they may miss the window of opportunity to open in 2026 (which it is unlikely event if things go smoothly to open in 2026) “Dan Fell says: “If the release of funding is delayed...

And to ensure they have dug themselves in even deeper, Lee Pitcher has confirmed he has set up a parliamentary debate to highlight its contribution to the region!!!

YP Grant Thornton Thank you Egyptian King, a very interesting read. My favourite bit is the reassurance from the major stating “It should be seen as a gamechanger not only for Doncaster but our county, the North and UK PLC. “It is the business case that demonstrates the viability of this...

This to me makes Ross Jones looks like she is desperate to spin anything positive now, to detract away from the bad press. In the Star story she goes on to say “Reopening our airport is my number one priority and today’s announcement is an important day for Doncaster having reached another...

I am disappointed to see multiple posts from the Doncasters Chambers celebrating the new operator. I thought chambers were supposed to understand business, but it appears instead they are getting pulled along with the social media frenzy. Does no one in the chamber worry about the costs...

I was thinking similar, I think Oliver comms department put out this press release and informed Ros, who then thought “the airport is my number one pwiority, I will show them” and put out a release herself without speaking to Oliver. Ok, it’s fun speculation 🤣 but I do wonder….. I’m sure SYMA...

It sure does seem to confirm the original thread of conversation here, no private company will touch it, but “yes I will operate it with no investment risk if you pay me”. Looking at the response on Facebook to the Yorkshire Post article the public opinion seems to be changing Facebook Free Press

An interesting article, with some valid points we have discussed here ( it is a bit anti-airport overall, but its good to see independant views)...

Looks like reality is finally landing regarding airspace & costs https://www.facebook.com/share/1NgBHcpUw9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Yes, I think it’s easy to lose sight, that peel is an entity and not a person with an ego. Okay, I’m sure individuals at some point would like to have spoken their mind about how individuals within the council have acted and talked badly about peel, but they are professionals and would not do...

Still intrigued to know what the strategy is going to be, when you look at the £200m expansion at LBA as seen in this article LBA things will have to be done differently than gone before