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well well !! BANNED FROM MPS FACEBOOK GROUP BECAUSE I DEFENDED MYSELF Our local conservative mp @NickFletcherMP who is my mp has posted on facebook this morning His views on me and the facebook group are quite interesting see quote/copy here --------------------------------- "10. The Save DSA page is run by an admin that has been seemingly captured by the local Labour politicians and will now be used to help their local election campaign. 11. I am prevented from commenting or posting on that group page so please visit mine for the facts and any rebuttal to their nonsense. --------------------------------------- i replied back to defend myself with these comments he doesnt like my version HE BANNED ME FROM HIS PAGE !!! ---------------------------------------- What's up Nick Fletcher MP what's with the comments about me and the Facebook group It's an airport group HERE TO SUPPORT GETTING THE AIRPORT OPEN Your constant scrutiny and divisive comments will not help Your dysfunctional relationship with our Authorities will not help If anything it's embarrassing I sincerely hope that non of the investors looking at Doncaster and our Airport don't run a mile There is an opportunity here to get more funding for Doncaster towards our Airport You say your on it and doing everything you can Yet you don't support getting more money for our city and airport I would think it would be in your Constituents best interests to support this issue As mentioned before I actually voted for you your my MP I'm an independent person who runs a Facebook group to support getting our airport open Yet you and your supporters seem to think its OK to constantly have a go at me Take a look at yourself old lad please I have asked you and Oliver Coppard to work together along with Doncaster Council to get our airport reopened Yet all we see is this crap from you Why don't you want the City and region to have more funding ?? It would benefit your Constituents and that's why your here isn't it ??? #saveDSA #itsnotover

85 years ago today was the first flight of the Avro Lancaster. The Lancaster was widely used in the Second World War and post-war period with a variety of allied countries across numerous roles. Seen here is RAF BBMF Avro Lancaster B.1 PA474 training at Doncaster Airport 6.7.17.

2026 will be Doncaster’s time to shine as the next phase of reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport begins My column in the @yorkshirepost. #DoncasterIsGreat #Delivering4Doncaster #SaveDSA @save_dsa yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/c…

Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport: A Local Myth-Buster Myth 1: “Using public money on an airport is unusual or risky.” Fact: Public ownership and public investment in airports is normal UK practice. Some of the UK’s most successful airports were built, owned, or supported by councils and governments, including: Manchester Airport (owned by local councils) Birmingham Airport Newcastle International Airport Leeds Bradford Airport Public money didn’t damage these places — it helped them grow. Myth 2: “Doncaster would be on its own doing this.” Fact: Doncaster would be doing exactly what many other places already do. Airports currently in public ownership include: Teesside International Airport Cornwall Airport Newquay City of Derry Airport Cardiff Airport Inverness Airport Stornoway Airport Kirkwall Airport Sumburgh Airport Isle of Man Airport Publicly owned airports exist all across the UK and beyond — because they matter to local economies. Myth 3: “The airport failed before, so it will fail again.” Fact: Doncaster Sheffield Airport did not close because people didn’t use it. It closed following a private owner’s commercial decision, not because the airport lacked value to Doncaster or South Yorkshire. Public ownership allows decisions to be made for long-term local benefit, not short-term shareholder returns. Myth 4: “That money should be spent on something else.” Fact: Airports are economic infrastructure, just like roads, rail, and ports. Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport supports: Skilled local jobs Apprenticeships and training Local supply chains Business growth and inward investment Connectivity for residents and employers This is investment that circulates back into the local economy. Myth 5: “Reopening means starting from scratch.” Fact: Doncaster already has the airport. The runway, terminal, control tower, and transport links are already here. Reopening is about protecting and reusing an existing public asset, not building a new one. Myth 6: “Other regions get help — Doncaster shouldn’t.” Fact: Other regions already do get help. From Manchester to Cardiff, from Teesside to the Highlands, public money has been used to support airports because connectivity brings jobs and opportunity. Doncaster deserves the same confidence and ambition. The Bottom Line for Doncaster Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport with public money is: Normal UK practice Proven elsewhere Focused on local jobs and growth About long-term benefit, not short-term profit When public money is invested wisely in airports, local communities benefit. That’s true across the UK — and it should be true for Doncaster too. #saveDSA @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @DoncasterDamian @DNChamber @yorkshirepost @BBCSheffield @itvcalendar

Public Money and Airports: Why Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport Is Normal UK Practice The use of public money to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport is not unusual, controversial, or unprecedented. In fact, public ownership and public investment in airports has been a core part of the UK aviation system for decades. Across England, Wales, Scotland, and the Crown Dependencies, airports have been owned, supported, or rescued by public authorities when they were judged to be economically important to their regions. Major English Airports with Public Ownership (Now or Historically) Manchester Airport - Owned by the ten Greater Manchester councils; one of the most successful regional airports in Europe Birmingham Airport - Significant public sector shareholding and investment Newcastle International Airport - Previously majority council-owned, still with local authority involvement Leeds Bradford Airport - Long-term local authority ownership prior to sale Bristol Airport - Historically council-owned and expanded with public backing Airports Returned to or Retained in Public Ownership Teesside International Airport - Returned to public ownership to protect jobs and regional connectivity Cornwall Airport Newquay - Owned and supported by Cornwall Council City of Derry Airport - Owned by Derry City and Strabane District Council Wales and Devolved Nations Cardiff Airport - Owned by the Welsh Government as a national economic asset Scotland - Public Ownership as Standard In Scotland, public ownership of airports is the norm rather than the exception. The Scottish Government owns and operates airports including: Inverness Airport Stornoway Airport Kirkwall Airport Sumburgh Airport Alongside others serving island and remote communities These airports are publicly owned because connectivity is considered essential infrastructure, not a luxury. Crown Dependencies Isle of Man Airport - Owned by the Isle of Man Government So What Does This Mean for Doncaster Sheffield Airport? Reopening Doncaster Sheffield Airport using public money is entirely consistent with UK practice. It protects an existing strategic asset, supports skilled employment, enables inward investment, ensures the region is not left behind. Publicly owned airports across the UK prove one thing clearly: When public money is invested wisely in airports, The public benefits. @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @DNChamber @DonnyFreePress @yorkshirepost @BBCSheffield @itvcalendar @BBCLookNorth @DoncasterRadio @olivercoppard @SouthYorksMCA

An invite to DSA this afternoon by xh558 vulcan to the sky trust Well the weather didn't dampen our spirits this afternoon as we visited @vulcantothesky for an engine run Today was a preparation day ready for the start of engine Runs and experience visits next year. Unfortunately the vulcan didn't quite start this afternoon let down by the starter compressor which developed a fault (all was working well this morning and the vulcan started on the button ) typical eh. It was a privilege to be invited this afternoon and we left our Mark on the old girl (see pic) with a well placed #saveDSA group sticker Thanks to the team that look after XH558 Vulcan Experience, Doncaster Airport #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA #investment #aviation #localeconomy #regionalsupport #teameffort #teamDSA #investment #doncasterisgreat

Latest event at DSA last week A visit from the  Pakistan Travel Mart Here’s screenshots of a post from LinkedIn They met with the team from Doncaster Council and Doncaster Sheffield Airport They found the bold plans to reopen DSA inspiring With this forward-looking initiative aligning perfectly with their plans to promote sustainable connectivity, tourism, development and collaboration between Pakistan and the UK Who say's there no interest in DSA here’s more proof of the work ongoing behind the scenes, engaging with the global market promoting our airport and the possibilities that we have here in Doncaster and South Yorkshire Please share  @MyDoncaster @DNChamber @MayorRos @olivercoppard @SouthYorksMCA @DoncasterDamian @LeePitcherMP @DonnyFreePress @yorkshirepost @looknorthBBC @BBCSheffield @itvcalendar #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA #investment #aviation #localeconomy #regionalsupport #teameffort #teamDSA #investment #doncasterisgreat #teamsouthyorkshire #aviation

In 10 days, on November 27th, a crucial full council meeting will take place to vote on accepting funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for the reopening of our airport. This meeting will also address a loan necessary for the initial costs associated with the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). The gainshare funds, totaling £160 million, will provide approximately £6 million annually for 25 years. However, a loan is essential to cover the startup costs. On Wednesday evening, Oliver Coppard, the South Yorkshire Mayor, extended an invitation to all Doncaster Councillors and Party Representatives to visit SYMCA. This visit will allow them to engage with the team and review the extensive due diligence that has been conducted over the past year to reach this pivotal moment. This project requires cross-party support. We have already secured funding approval and completed the necessary due diligence, which has taken over two years. We are now ready for the next step. Doncaster and South Yorkshire are prepared to embrace this challenge and showcase our readiness to access the global economy. I encourage all councillors from the three parties to take advantage of Oliver Coppard's offer and work collaboratively to vote for the funding for DSA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our region. Let’s motivate our councillors to make the right decision. For contact details of all Doncaster councillors, please visit: Modern Council lnkd.in/e_wT4SHy You can reach out to the political party leaders: - Ros Jones, Labour Leader: ros.jones@doncaster.gov.uk - Guy Aston, Reform Leader: guy.aston@doncaster.gov.uk - Steve Cox, Conservative Leader: steve.cox@doncaster.gov.uk I urge you to write to your councillor or one of the party leaders to advocate for the funding to reopen DSA. we have a letter template to copy and paste, please fill in your details including postcode Name Address Postcode Date To whom it may concern I'm a doncaster resident, I've seen the work on going to reopen our airport #saveDSA Doncaster Sheffield Airport I am in full support of a reopened airport here in doncaster. I urge you to vote for the funding from SYMCA on the 27th of November to enable a reopened airport. I have seen the work that has taken place over the last 3 years or so and want our airport reopened. For the growth of our local economy, job prospects and the connectivity opportunities a reopened airport will provide for holidays abroad and business opportunities. Best Regards @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @DoncasterDamian @DNChamber @LeePitcher @DonnyFreePress @yorkshirepost @BBCSheffield @itvcalendar @BBCLookNorth @GBNEWS #saveDSA #voteforfunding #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA #investment #aviation #localeconomy #regionalsupport #doncasterisgreat

Another job advertised by Fly Doncaster Head of security at DSA Follow the link to our post over on facebook #saveDSA facebook.com/groups/save.ou…

Even Reform UK, not exactly known as champions of infrastructure investment, is getting behind DSA, on a local level at least. Guy Aston, the leader of Reform UK on the City of Doncaster Council, gave his backing to the reopening of DSA, saying that he loves the airport. In an interview with Save DSA podcast ‘It's Not Terminal’, he said: “Citizens of Doncaster, I want that airport open. I love it. I used it. “And my wife has said, don't care where we're going, but the first few flights out, we'll be on one.” Endorsements don’t ring any louder than that. And there was yet more sense from Aston, I never thought agreeing with a Reform councillor would be on the 2025 bingo card. He said: “If we don't all work together, it's probably not going to open.” The councillor even talked about pride at standing in queues at airports in other parts of the world and seeing Doncaster on the departure boards. Something that would undoubtedly be a welcome sight again, especially if it is as a spoke to a major hub or two. @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @SouthYorksMCA @olivercoppard @DNChamber @DoncasterDamian

Yorkshire Post article I've managed to copy and paste the latest post from Yorkshire Post With quotes from our podcast "It's Not Terminal " ---------- ---------- --------- --------- What Doncaster Sheffield Airport needs to succeed as a passenger airport - Ismail Mulla I must concede, I’d never used Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) when it was operated by Peel Group. Not because it had a bad reputation. On the contrary, it was consistently ranked as the best airport in the UK by the consumer organisation Which? Nor do I have an aversion to South Yorkshire, it’s a lovely part of the region where I completed my training as a journalist. By Ismail Mulla Opinion Editor Published 24th Oct 2025, 06:00 BST However, there were a few stumbling blocks. The biggest of which was the lack of destinations that the airport was connected to. For all the will in the world, and local leaders do deserve credit for getting this far with the reopening, including getting the Government to promise support for the project, DSA cannot fall into the trap of ‘build it and they will come’. If anything, overtures need to be made to full-service airlines that are capable of flying to major international hubs. There’s something called the hub and spoke model in aviation parlance and DSA needs to become a spoke. Doncaster Sheffield Airport pictured in September. PIC: Tony Johnson If the airport manages to harpoon a whale like Emirates or Qatar, offering regular flights to the likes of Dubai and Doha, then that will open up a sea of opportunities. It may seem a long way away with DSA not set to reopen at least until 2028. But whoever ends up running the airport needs to put forward a compelling case for full-service carriers to fly from DSA. The actual airport site has the ingredients needed for these airlines to operate flights from there. The other piece of the puzzle is just as important and it was in the headlines last week. That is the importance of transport infrastructure around the airport. There’s little point in reopening the airport when so few people can get to it. The three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce – Doncaster, Sheffield, and Barnsley & Rotherham – issued a united appeal to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander urging urgent investment in M18 Junction 3, the gateway to the planned reopening of DSA and the Gateway East Investment Zone. As only business leaders are capable of, they make a compelling economic argument for investment in road improvements. What would truly be transformational for DSA is a direct rail link to the airport. This isn’t pie in the sky thinking. The pieces of the jigsaw are there. They just need to be put in the right place. For example land has already been safeguarded for a station with the idea being an aspiration dating back to its time under private ownership. But in order for that to be the case, the Government needs to put its money where its mouth is. The financial burden for unlocking the airport’s potential cannot be left on the shoulders of local leaders. When I travel abroad, the go-to airport is Manchester. It has the connections and there’s a direct rail link to the airport. Although the appalling service levels provided by rail companies in recent years have seen me become reliant on fighting through traffic on the M62. There will be thousands of others in our region who face the same predicament. For the folk in South Yorkshire it is even more difficult to get over the Pennines. Leeds Bradford Airport’s scope is limited by its location. This is where the argument against reopening DSA on environmental grounds fails. You’re not going to stop people who need to or want to from flying so surely it is better to work with the problem than against it. All of this points to a golden opportunity for DSA but it needs big picture thinking from Westminster. #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA

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✈️Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reopening with £160m funding! A huge milestone for regional connectivity, community spirit, and economic growth. The energy and optimism at Tuesday's event were inspiring — a testament to what collaboration and persistence can achieve. Volunteers from RRT Doncaster were honoured to provide free coffee, donuts, and furniture to help make the reopening event warm and welcoming for everyone. A huge thanks to everyone who made this possible and excited to see what’s next for DSA! @olivercoppard @DoncasterDamian @chamber_of87846 @SouthYorksMCA @MyDoncaster @save_dsa @sheffchamber @brchamberuk #rrtcares #DoncasterSheffieldAirport #CommunityImpact

Doncaster Sheffield Airport - Day 1 following @SouthYorksMCA Gainshare decision. More news to follow this afternoon! #DoncasterIsGreat #Delivering4Doncaster #SaveDSA @save_dsa

#DoncasterAirport moves step closer to take-off after funding agreed! I welcome the unanimous decision by @SouthYorksMCA to grant @MyDoncaster gainshare funding meaning we can continue the work needed to fully reopen the airport! #DoncasterIsGreat #Delivering4Doncaster #SaveDSA

We. Are. Reopening. DSA. We are cleared for take-off. Today, alongside colleagues from across SY, I have proudly taken the decision to fund the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport and the creation of an advanced manufacturing hub, at Gateway East in Doncaster.

DSA version 2.0 along with Fly Doncaster In preparation to move forward and reopen DSA along with the CAA guidelines Are in the process of setting up a Consultative Committee City of Doncaster Council are looking for a suitable applicant for The Chair of the Committee Its a voluntary role. See link below you will need to set up an account with the council to apply for this or any other position available ce0351li.webitrent.com/ce0351li_webre… #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA #investment #aviation #localeconomy #regionalsupport #doncasterisgreat #teamsouthyorkshire

Episode 15 of our podcast " It's Not Terminal " Our guest this episode is @olivercoppard from @SouthYorksMCA We get the rundown on his opinion regarding the airport. South yorks combined Authorities work ongoing Why we are still waiting And the expectations of whats possible with a reopened airport @MyDoncaster @MayorRos @DNChamber @BusinessinDN #saveDSA #saveDSAairspace #syorksairportcity #teamdoncaster #teamDSA #investment #aviation #localeconomy #regionalsupport #teameffort #doncasterisgreat feeds.buzzsprout.com/2373243.rss