Alderney States rejects idea of island's own airline
THERE should be an official investigation into the viability of setting up a rival airline in Alderney using Trislanders, according to a past president of its States.
Sir Norman Browse has made the call as the States of Alderney rejected residents' proposals to seek a fresh debate in Guernsey over the replacement of the Trislander fleet.
Sir Norman said he wanted the States of Guernsey to establish an official committee of enquiry, with legal investigating powers, which could first establish the true financial position of Aurigny and then consider the viability of proposals for a new independent airline.
He raised his concerns after Dickin Drew, John Cadoret and Mike Harrisson, submitted plans, at a special public meeting, to create a company 'widely owned' by residents which would take over Aurigny's Alderney routes using new Trislanders.
The States of Alderney, however, has since rejected the prospect of fresh debate and indicated there was no government support for setting up an island airline.
