Airport adds to take-off plans with radar outlay

Bosses behind airport renaissance plans say they have taken “the most important step in its reopening” with a multi-million-pound equipment deal.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to install a radar system.

Officials say the move will “underpin the airport’s future operational excellence” amid plans to roll out freight services next year and resume passenger flights in 2028.

They add the radar system will be installed by air traffic management firm Raytheon UK next year.

Simon Hinchley, executive director of airport operations, said the apparatus represents a “next-generation system compared to equipment used when the airport was formerly open”, and will reduce the hub’s reliance on third-party operators.  

He added: “Placing this significant order – arguably the most important step in the reopening of this airport to date – speaks volumes about the intent and sense of direction. 

“During this procurement process, we looked carefully at the market and assessed the operational needs of this airport for the future.”

Kevin Hobson, director and general manager at Raytheon UK – Services, added: “This is a critical investment in airport infrastructure that will help deliver safe, efficient and reliable operations.”

The outlay comes after the airport revealed it had recruited a number of air traffic controllers and invested in training equipment.

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