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25/02/2013
Belfast Airport Owners May Sell
The owner of Belfast International Airport has not ruled out its sale.
Abertis Group, which is based in Barcelona, are conducting a review of their airport division and may sell off the asset to ease their €14bn debt
A spokesman for Abertis said no decision has been taken but a potential sale could be an option, depending on the outcome of the assessment.
The Spanish company currently owns three airports including Belfast International.
Cardiff airport is expected to be bought by the Welsh government next month. The contract to run Luton airport may also be sold.
(GK)
Abertis Group, which is based in Barcelona, are conducting a review of their airport division and may sell off the asset to ease their €14bn debt
A spokesman for Abertis said no decision has been taken but a potential sale could be an option, depending on the outcome of the assessment.
The Spanish company currently owns three airports including Belfast International.
Cardiff airport is expected to be bought by the Welsh government next month. The contract to run Luton airport may also be sold.
(GK)
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