Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) is marking its 40th anniversary, with Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Jim Fairlie extending his gratitude to the staff, both past and present, for their dedication to air passengers. Established by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, HIAL has been instrumental in managing regional airports, now under the ownership of Scottish Ministers, playing a crucial role in Scotland's socio-economic landscape.
Fairlie expressed his appreciation, stating, “Today marks the 40th anniversary of the date that Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) was officially formed when it was incorporated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. HIAL’s management and operation of regional airports, now under the ownership of Scottish Ministers, remains crucial to the socio-economic role of aviation in Scotland. I would like to thank everyone who is now working for or has worked at HIAL over the past four decades, for their commitment to providing excellent service to passengers and the role they have played in supporting air connectivity for our rural and island communities.”
To commemorate this milestone, HIAL has curated a retrospective on the history of aviation in the region, available in both English and Gaelic on their website. This celebration not only highlights the organisation's past achievements but also underscores its ongoing commitment to enhancing air connectivity for Scotland's rural and island communities. As HIAL looks back on its history, it continues to focus on its pivotal role in supporting regional development and connectivity
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