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Aberdeen International Airport Celebrates its 90th Anniversary

  • Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 06 September 2024
  • Motion reference: S6M-14338

That the Parliament congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on its 90th anniversary; notes that the airport opened in July 1934 as Dyce Aerodrome; recognises what it sees as its historical significance, including its conversion to RAF Dyce during the Second World War; understands that the airport now serves approximately 2 million passengers annually, connecting them to 30 global destinations; believes that the airport plays a vital economic role in supporting thousands of jobs within and around Aberdeen; commends what it sees as the airport's commitment to the local community, particularly its fundraising efforts, which have raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities through events such as the successful Runway Run; appreciates the airport's contribution to regional connectivity and economic growth over the past nine decades, and wishes Aberdeen International Airport continued success and growth in the years to come.


Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Paul Sweeney