Press Release - Alderney PSO & Runway

Aurigny are delighted that the Public Service Obligation for Alderney's air services has now
been agreed and that we will be able to continue to provide a dependable service going
forward.

Deputy Mark Helyar said: "I welcome this agreement as a positive final step in future
proofing air connectivity for Alderney. The collective aim of all those involved has always
been to ensure that air connectivity was assured in a financially sustainable manner, which I
believe has now been achieved."

Aurigny Chief Executive, Nico Bezuidenhout, said "The resolution of the PSO is good news
and ends much uncertainty for all those who use and operate the services in and out of the
island. It signifies a commitment to the route for the next five years and I hope this is
welcomed by both residents and visitors to Alderney."

"We have been working with key stakeholders in Guernsey and Alderney and will shortly be
assisting them with a feasibility study in relation to the Alderney runway."

Aurigny is supporting the Ports of Guernsey and in the next couple of weeks as part of the
study an ATR will make some low-level approaches into Alderney without landing.

Mr Bezuidenhout continued: "Although this work does not necessarily mean the runway will
be extended, it is important work to ensure the right fix for the future of Alderney services
by weighing up the cost and benefit of the various options."

Aurigny is committed to regular daily return services between Guernsey and Alderney and
Alderney and Southampton whatever the outcome of the study and any future aircraft. The
service levels between the island are and will continue to be based on demand and will
seasonally fluctuate.

Deputy Peter Roffey noted: "Ensuring service delivery that enable economic development
and social wellbeing is critical in every society. Through the PSO we have secured services
today, whilst keeping an eye on future-proofing infrastructure to be fit-for-purpose for
delivery into the future."

Bill Abel, Chairman of Alderney's Policy & Finance Committee, said: "The planned test
approaches show the thoroughness that is being applied to the evaluation of the proposed
extension of the runway to accommodate the use of ATRs and we look forward to the
completion of this important report later this year."

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For further information, contact Jess Mauger on 01481 268817 or email jessmauger@aurigny.com