01/06/2017

Investment Firm 3i Takes Ownership Of Belfast City Airport

Investment company 3i has taken ownership of Belfast City Airport.

The airport's previous owner EISER agreed the sale in December last year.

Brian Ambrose, Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport, said:

 "3i's arrival is another important landmark in what has been an exciting period of expansion for the business.



"We have a stellar airline portfolio, including blue-chip brands such as KLM, Flybe, British Airways and Aer Lingus, and we are confident of continuing to grow our route network and the profitability of the business in years to come."

(CD)


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