South Yorkshire Mayor opens search for investors in Doncaster Sheffield Airport

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has announced it is working to find investors or airport operators to help secure the future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA).

In July, current owners Peel Group began a review into the airport, claiming it was no longer commercially viable.Since then, there has been no clarity from Peel as to their intentions for the site; the MCA and local leaders are therefore exploring all market options.

South Yorkshire’s Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “Since Peel announced the review into DSA our biggest fear has been that they are running down the clock while undermining confidence in the airport.

“Since then, our fears over their motives have seemingly been confirmed time and again. Peel have given us no clarity over their intentions while expecting us to come up with ideas for ways forward. A few weeks is far too short to develop meaningful plans and Peel are wasting valuable time.

“So enough is enough, we have decided to take matters into our own hands and undertake a search for potential investors or operators. We promised to explore all options to keep DSA open and that is what we are doing.

“Earlier this week, Peel Group announced a short extension to the initial review period. The MCA and local leaders have asked for that period to be extended to the end of the year.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily