Derry airport to re-open tonight

The City of Derry Airport will re-open from midnight tonight after aviation officials approved fresh passenger safety measures.

The City of Derry Airport will re-open from midnight tonight after aviation officials approved fresh passenger safety measures.

An audit of safety standards has been completed and inspectors from the Civil Aviation Authority are satisfied with remedial work carried out.

The airport was closed last Thursday night after CAA officials found unsatisfactory repairs to a parking area for planes and no effective bird control plan.

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