Flying and airports

Air transport strategy

How we plan to develop the aviation industry, air passenger duty

Devolution of air passenger duty to Wales
Report
Evidence examining the market, competition and economic implications of devolving air passenger duty (APD) to the Welsh Government.
Air services: First Minister’s letter to Prime Minister
Report
The First Minister asked for a fair allocation of slots to Wales if Heathrow expands.
Interim paper on aviation
Report
How we plan to develop the aviation industry.

Our involvement in Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport: feedback and service information
Queries relating to the operation of the airport or its services.

Economic impact of Cardiff Airport
Report
Cardiff Airport's affect on employment and the economy.
Cardiff Airport: value and value for money
Report
An assessment of the airport's commercial and economic values.
Cardiff Airport: strategic regional context
Report
An analysis of the airport's potential to support economic growth.
Cardiff Airport: our role
Policy and strategy
We purchased Cardiff Airport to benefit Wales, to support tourism and economic development.

Flight information, review of the intra-Wales air service

Intra-Wales air service: our role
Policy and strategy
We fund an air service between Anglesey and Cardiff to support economic development.
Review of the intra Wales air service: 2015
Report
A review of the value of the air service between north and south Wales.
Review of the intra Wales air service: 2008
Report
A review of the first year of air services between north and south Wales.
A review of options for the air service between north and south Wales
Policy and strategy
The recommendations are helping us decide how best to support the service.