Plans announced for sale of Southend Airport

They've said they hope to find a buyer with the capital to support the airport's growth prospects.

Author: Amy ShephardPublished 2nd Mar 2023
Last updated 2nd Mar 2023

The owners of London Southend Airport have announced plans to sell the business.

They've said the move, by parent company Esken, will "benefit customers and the region" and that they hope to find a buyer with the capital to support the airport's growth prospects.

In a trading statement, released today, they said: “Ultimately this will benefit our airline partners, customers, local stakeholders, and the region.

"Our parent company Esken is exploring a sale of London Southend Airport, and initial planning for this has already started. Esken will look for the right buyer with the capital to support our new management team and our ambitious growth prospects over the long term.”