Gatwick Airport can now apply for a Government grant worth up to £8m.
Wednesday, 3rd February 2021, 5:13 pm
Henry Smith MP welcomed the announcement from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, which will help to protect jobs and the local economy in Crawley.
The Airport and Ground Operators Support Scheme, which opened on Friday January 29, will help Gatwick (and other commercial airports across England) to cover losses on costs caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, including airfield operations, contracted services such as airfield and runway maintenance, and business rate bills.
Airports and ground handlers can apply to the scheme on GOV.UK, and if successful, should receive their funding by the end of the financial year.