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Newcastle airport expansion would be 'fantastic'
An expansion of Newcastle airport would bring about a huge array of benefits for the local area.
That is the opinion of councillor David Potts, leader of the Conservatives on South Tyneside Council, who has suggested that the economy would be boosted if more flights were scheduled for the northern hub.
He said: "I believe strongly that the airport expansion would be fantastic for the regional economy. We have many international businesses based here and this scheme would provide greater scope for transatlantic and other routes."
Mr Potts went on to say that in addition to benefits for passengers, the expansion could also prove very helpful for the local tourism industry.
He added: "We have a vibrant tourist economy which still has major growth potential. I am in no doubt that the hospitality industry will benefit strongly from an airport expansion."
However, he noted the importance of taking the views of local residents very seriously when debating potential work on the airport.
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An expansion of Newcastle airport would bring about a huge array of benefits for the local area.
That is the opinion of councillor David Potts, leader of the Conservatives on South Tyneside Council, who has suggested that the economy would be boosted if more flights were scheduled for the northern hub.
He said: "I believe strongly that the airport expansion would be fantastic for the regional economy. We have many international businesses based here and this scheme would provide greater scope for transatlantic and other routes."
Mr Potts went on to say that in addition to benefits for passengers, the expansion could also prove very helpful for the local tourism industry.
He added: "We have a vibrant tourist economy which still has major growth potential. I am in no doubt that the hospitality industry will benefit strongly from an airport expansion."
However, he noted the importance of taking the views of local residents very seriously when debating potential work on the airport.
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