New Strategic Air Route Development Strategy.

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A decision made (25/01/2007) regarding New Strategic Air Route Development Strategy.

Subject:	New Strategic Air Route Development Strategy
Decision Reference:	MD-E-2007-0032		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):	n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:	n/a
Written report – Title	New Strategic Air Route Development Strategy
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Mike King Chief Executive, Economic Development Department
Decision(s): To approve the new EDD/Jersey Airport strategy for the designation and development of new key air routes.
Reason(s) for decision: The Economic Development Department and Jersey Airport aims to stimulate growth in the air network in both the business and leisure markets. Routes that have this combined potential will be designated as Key Routes and will, as a consequence, be considered for enhanced support. This support will be based on the nature and magnitude of potential economic contribution to the Island. Funding will be used to leverage the establishment and maintenance of regular year round scheduled services only.
Action required: The Chief Executive of Economic Development and the Director of Jersey Airport to propose the necessary action(s) to develop the key air routes identified in the policy.
Signature: Senator Philip Ozouf Minister for Economic Development		Date of Decision: 25 January 2007