Cullen to brief Cabinet on aviation package

A PROPOSAL on partial privatisation of Aer Lingus, a second terminal at Dublin Airport and the end of the Shannon stopover will be brought to Cabinet by Transport Minister Martin Cullen today.

The minister will brief Government colleagues on an integrated aviation policy package ahead of a final decision, expected early next month.

The minister is expected to propose that the State dispose a majority stake in the national airline to private shareholders. This will help fund the replacement of its transatlantic fleet, which will cost €1 billion.