AOA urges UK Govt to provide more support for aviation sector

Airport Operators Association (AOA) stated (31-Mar-2020) the UK Government needs to provide more support for the aviation sector in response to the coronavirus outbreak. CEO Karen Dee stated: "More than half the UK population flew at least once last year and 40% by value of our non EU trade travels by air. More than a million people are employed directly or indirectly in aviation". Ms Dee said the UK Government is lagging behind international competitors in terms of safeguarding the industry, adding: "We appear to be at the back of the queue when it comes to Government providing targeted support". [more - original PR]