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£500m Airport Investment Is ‘Massive Boost’ to Scottish Economy – Swinney
The five-year plan adds new gates, a larger check-in area and better retail space as the airport aims to serve 17 million passengers.
- On Monday, the Scottish Government announced a £500m investment program for Edinburgh Airport, with First Minister John Swinney visiting the site to launch the five-year expansion project.
- Serving about 17 million passengers in 2025, Edinburgh Airport is jointly owned by Vinci Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners, positioning the expansion to meet growing capacity demands.
- The project includes new gates and an expanded check-in hall, resulting in a 60% larger terminal footprint, alongside improved lounge facilities and retail areas across the facility.
- First Minister Swinney described the funding as a "massive boost" for Scotland's economy, aiming to strengthen the country's position as an attractive location for inward investment.
- Chief executive Gordon Dewar expects flights to return to normal schedules by Tuesday after Edinburgh Airport faced operational challenges on Monday due to an unrelated air traffic control issue.
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£500m airport investment is ‘massive boost’ to Scottish economy – Swinney
The First Minister was at Edinburgh Airport on Monday morning to tour the latest facilities.
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Edinburgh Airport to increase terminal footprint by 60% in £500m investment
EDINBURGH Airport has unveiled plans for a five year capital investment programme valued at £500 million. Representing the largest investment in the airport’s history, it will deliver significant improvements across terminal expansion, airport infrastructure, passenger facilities, and operational operations. First minister John Swinney visited Edinburgh Airport’s South East Pier expansion site with Edinburgh Airport chief executive […]
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