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FORMER London City Airport chief commercial officer Matthew Hall has been appointed to succeed Brian Ambrose as head of George Best Belfast City Airport.
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Matthew will bring a wealth of experience to the airport from his time as Commercial Director at David Lloyd and as Chief Commercial Officer of London City Airport
Matthew Hall appointed as Chief Executive of Belfast City Airport
Hall’s previous experience includes executive roles at American Airlines, where he was Managing Director, Sales & Marketing, EMEA, and Vice President at Travelport
In recent months the airport has attracted new airlines and routes, and will fly to 26 destinations across the UK and Europe this summer
George Best Belfast City Airport is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Hall as Chief Executive, effective from 1 August 2021. He will take over from longstanding CEO Brian Ambrose, who announced in February this year that he will be retiring this summer.
The Minister was speaking as she announced the development of the Northern Ireland Domestic Aviation Kickstart Scheme (NIDAKS) which is a support scheme for airlines aimed at enhancing air connectivity with the rest of the United Kingdom following the pandemic.
She said, “Air connectivity is vital for Northern Ireland’s economic recovery.
“That is why I have approved the appointment of aviation consultants who will design and develop an airline support scheme to maintain and enhance Northern Ireland’s domestic air connectivity with Great Britain this summer.
“We have engaged with our three local airports and the airlines.
“NIDAKS’ aim is to support inbound tourism and business travel between Northern Ireland and Great Britain and to encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the local economy.
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Passengers at Belfast International Airport (JonathanPorter/PressEye)
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It s been a long year and for many the thought of a foreign holiday this summer to warmer climates is a tempting idea.