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Much interest has been created by the recent announcement by Derry City Council that CODA (Operations) Ltd, are in the final stages of discussions with a Balfour Beatty Group Company, to enter into a management contract to operate City of Derry Airport.
Mayor of Derry, Cllr Colum Eastwood explained that the move will bring benefits for the airport and the region: "It is our objective that City of Derry Airport performs as a commercially viable entity; continues to provide economic benefit to the North West; improves air access to this region; and remains compliant with all of its regulatory and safety requirements. It is essential the airport becomes an affordable and successful regional facility".
Speaking on behalf of Regional City Airports, Balfour Beatty's specialist airport investment and development group, Clive Coleman said: "We are delighted by the opportunity to enter into a management contract with the City of Derry and build on the success of our existing operations at Exeter and Blackpool International Airports which we also own. We look forward to developing a first-class service to the City of Derry to meet the aspirations of all stakeholders."
Roy Devine, Chairman of CODA (Operations) Ltd, said "The prospective appointment of this global company through a management contract will build upon the strong partnership already in place for the Airport and bring additional experience and commercial resources for the benefit of the city and region".
Derry City Council will remain the sole shareholder in the airport company and will account annually for the performance of the airport.
For further information contact Derry City Council Press Office on 02871376504 or email: Adele.McCourt@derrycity.gov.uk or Claire.Lundy@derrycity.gov.uk
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