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Belfast City airport for sale

Belfast, North Ireland - The airport began commercial operations in 1983

"George Best" Belfast City Airport has been put up for sale by its Spanish owners, it has been confirmed yesterday. Owners Grupo Ferrovial, who bought the airport in 2003, said it was "Considering strategic alternatives" to its shareholding. A price tag of over GBP 100m has been put on the airport it paid GBP 35m for. This year, the airport is likely to be used by about 2.7 million passengers. It...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1090207
Rome, Italy, 05/28/2008 17:52
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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