Sale of Gatwick airport goes through

The £1.51bn (€1.66bn) sale of Gatwick airport was formally completed today, with unions anxious that the new owners preserve jobs and protect working conditions.

Sale of Gatwick airport goes through
Thu, 03 Dec, 2009 - 15:32

The £1.51bn (€1.66bn) sale of Gatwick airport was formally completed today, with unions anxious that the new owners preserve jobs and protect working conditions.

Airport operator BAA has sold the West Sussex airport to US-based investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) which already owns London City Airport.

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