Airport chief leaving ‘to pursue new challenges’

A spokesman for Peel Airports, which runs the airport at Finningley, said: “Mike has been with Peel Airports since 2008 and his passion for the business has been apparent to all those he has met during his time at the Airport.

“Mike is looking forward to his next challenge and will be well remembered by all who have had the pleasure of working with him over the years. The airport company wish him every success for the future.

“The process has begun to find a new airport director and, given the significance of the role and importance of the airport to the region, Peel Airports will be looking to find a suitable replacement as soon as possible.

“An announcement regarding Mike’s successor will be made in due course.”

They added that it would be “business as usual” during the busy summer period.