Smart Peripheral and Remote Airports 2020. The SPARA 2020 designation of a Northern Periphery Programme ‘preparatory programme’ concerns a new research initiative being prepared in collaboration with three public authorities concerned with transport and three academic institutions in Scotland, Norway and Sweden. Northpoint Aviation Services is providing specialist expert and coordinating support for this exciting and potentially cutting edge 9 month project.
Northpoint Associate Basil O’Fee presented at this workshop in Bodø in Northern Norway on the subject of Challenges regarding air transport in remote and peripheral regions. The workshop was attached to a Baltic Region conference of peripheral and maritime regions (CPMR) meeting.
Northpoint consultant, Chris Cain has been a member of the London’s Mayor’s independent peer review group. The group has been asked to provide independent advice and expertise to the Mayor for the London airport capacity review, in a personal capacity. – See more at: http://www.london.gov.uk/media/mayor-press-releases/2013/07/mayor-of-london-sets-out-the-three-possible-locations-for-a-new#sthash.pGdMdOJP.dpuf