International expertise flies in to support airport re-opening

Germany-based Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) will provide operational and management services to FlyDoncaster, the airport’s operator – a wholly owned City of Doncaster Council (CDC) company – along with FP Airports Ltd, aviation sector specialists in the UK, to progress the airport’s reopening.  

CDC has established FlyDoncaster and has started the mobilisation of the airport, which was closed by its owners Peel Group in November 2022.

Doncaster Mayor, Ros Jones, said: “Reopening our airport is my number one priority and this announcement is an important day for Doncaster having reached another significant milestone.

“We are teaming up with our strategic partner Munich Airport International to press ahead with our plans to reopen our airport.   

“Munich Airport International has the pedigree in the field of aviation, share our ambition for a successful airport and they bring a wealth of experience, capacity and influence to work with us to deliver a thriving airport in Doncaster that will be a major economic stimulus for Doncaster, South Yorkshire and the North.   

“The team at FP Airports has worked with us creatively to put together the right solution for DSA and we are confident the reopening and future operation of Doncaster’s airport is in good hands.  

“This major announcement enables us to press ahead with the necessary airport mobilisation activity to see the airport – which I proudly call the people’s airport – to reopen in spring 2026.

Lorenzo Di Loreto, managing director, Munich Airport International, said: “We are proud to support and contribute to DSA’s re-opening.

“Our mission is to participate in the development of the airport in Doncaster into a top modern and competitive UK airport and to make it an engine and driver for social, economic and environmental growth in Doncaster and its region.”  

Raoul Witherall, chief executive at FP Airports Ltd, added: “FP Airports Ltd is proud to support the reopening of this historic airport site and to play a key role in the city’s vision.”