Until 2018 this airport was losing millions. It was bought by the Scottish govt 2013 for 1 pound just to keep it open.
Now ?
The lucrative deal with the US military is now the beleaguered airport’s single biggest revenue stream by some considerable distance. In the first three months of 2019, for instance, the DLA authorised payments to Prestwick worth £1.4m. That is more than twice the revenue generated via passenger services in the entirety of 2017/18.
The Scotsman has learned that the airport is set to secure a new, longer contract with the agency. The extended deal - known as a EUCOM Into-Plane contract - will come into force on 1 October and lasts until 30 September 2024.
Its value has yet to be determined, but it is understood the new deal would allow for the supply of around 12.4 million gallons of aviation fuel, around three million more than the existing arrangement.
I remember when you upstanding conservatives used to frown up PAY TO PLAY.
Boy did you take us for a ride with your supposed moral outrage.
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