Post by Jordi on Apr 14, 2015 14:41:25 GMT -5
"RESCUE helicopters could be based at Lydd for just ONE YEAR after the aviation minister backed a campaign to save Manston Airport.
John Hayes says he has agreed for Bristow Helicopters to be based at Lydd for a year, instead of agreeing for the search-and-rescue crafts to be taken away from Manston permanently.
However, if the future of Manston remains uncertain, then the Lydd Airport contract could be extended.
He said: “I have been paying close attention to the future of Manston Airport throughout my time in the Department for Transport."
Read more: www.folkestoneherald.co.uk/Rescue-helicopters-based-Lydd-Airport/story-26308890-detail/story.html#ixzz3XJYMDimx
Bristows Kent base will go active on July 1st 2015 as they slowly take over the SAR role from the RAF
John Hayes says he has agreed for Bristow Helicopters to be based at Lydd for a year, instead of agreeing for the search-and-rescue crafts to be taken away from Manston permanently.
However, if the future of Manston remains uncertain, then the Lydd Airport contract could be extended.
He said: “I have been paying close attention to the future of Manston Airport throughout my time in the Department for Transport."
Read more: www.folkestoneherald.co.uk/Rescue-helicopters-based-Lydd-Airport/story-26308890-detail/story.html#ixzz3XJYMDimx
Bristows Kent base will go active on July 1st 2015 as they slowly take over the SAR role from the RAF