We recommend that the UK Government’s strategic framework for aviation recovery should include: • How airports in Scotland can increase their passenger numbers and grow their businesses whilst meeting net zero targets and using greener methods of operating; • How airports in Scotland can continue to deliver current connectivity and recover any routes that have been lost throughout the pandemic; and • What the context is in which he UK Government would step in with funding for stage 3 of the A...

We recommend that the UK Government’s strategic framework for aviation recovery should include: • How airports in Scotland can increase their passenger numbers and grow their businesses whilst meeting net zero targets and using greener methods of operating; • How airports in Scotland can continue to deliver current connectivity and recover any routes that have been lost throughout the pandemic; and • What the context is in which he UK Government would step in with funding for stage 3 of the Airspace Modernisation Programme. (Paragraph 39) 24 Airports in Scotland Intergovernmental working Type: recommendation | Number: 5 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: This Government values the important role the aviation sector has in the UK, and recognises that maintaining a thriving and competitive aviation sector is of the upmost importance to the UK, delivering essential connectivity, supporting levelling up and strengthening the ties of our union. We share