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Airport plans 'not in any way privatisation' - treasury minister

Tynwald asked to back state-owned operating company

The treasury minister insists a look into how the airport can be run more efficiently is 'not in any way privatisation'.

Tynwald will next week be asked to support the idea of creating a state-owned company to operate Ronaldsway.

A review by consultants York Aviation says it's difficult to get accurate figures, but estimates it's currently running at an annual £3.7 million loss.

Alfred Cannan says they are seriously considering a number of ways to save money:

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