1. Tim Johnson Director, Aviation Environment Federation

2. Nigel Schofield Director, Cheshire and Warrington LEP/ Group Commercial Director, Cresta World Travel

3. Nigel Schofield The Regional Perspective

4. Connectivity is a National Issue

5. Nigel Schofield Background Commercial Director Managing Director Marketing Director Vice President - Marketing Director

6. 1980’s – Shuttle + Growth Surge for MAN

7. 2014 – The nation’s hub is now split Amsterdam, Dubai, Atlanta, Helsinki, Paris Madrid, Frankfurt, Brussels…

8. International connectivity is vital to the whole country. North & South

9. Key Industries Omega Daresbury Alderley Park Ellesmere Port Thornton

10. How can the Regions ease the London problem

11. Economic Development London has magnetic appeal The Regions compete with the rest of Europe

12. What can be done to reduce the London problem?

13. Atlantic Gateway HS2

14. “ I very much welcome the efforts of the Commission and others to identify a solution which will overcome the congestion problems of the London airports, and also make a significant improvement to the international connectivity from the regions, thereby assisting the Government in its drive to re-balance the UK Economy” George Osborne

15. Runway Capacity - A National issue!

16. Questions? Nigel Schofield Commercial Director Northenden Diamond Travel Impact on Regional Business