Source: Channel Islands – States of Alderney
Press Release
Date: 8th October 2024
States of Alderney response to alternative air transport model proposition
The States of Alderney has welcomed alternative ideas for air transport presented by three local people to States Members and now made public but emphasises that much work would be required before it can be considered as a viable option.
The proposal seen by the States is authored by the Alderney Air Transport Group which consists of local men Roger Dadd, Rod Paris and Malcolm Matthews, who have experience of air transport operations.
A States spokesman said: “We welcome ideas from the public and thank the group for its concept which we will review with interest as we develop the strategy for solving our connectivity issues. In the meantime, no doubt the group will continue to develop their ideas into a feasible and deliverable proposition that could be taken to the market.
“A successful air transport model will only emerge once we have clarity on the runway’s dimensions. Until then, such ideas are theory rather than a sound business plan.”
The alternative proposition recommends buying up to four nine-passenger, single-pilot Tecnams and operating an inter-island service with no Alderney-Southampton route.
A report commissioned by the States Trading Supervisory Board examining the options for Alderney’s runway is expected to be brought to the States of Alderney by the end of the year.
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States of Alderney media enquiries:Alistair.Forrest2@gov.gg