Northern Ireland’s second busiest airport has experienced the most difficult year in its history with the loss of biggest customer, Flybe, followed by the impact of the disastrous COVID-19 pandemic. Declan Hasson reflects upon George Best Belfast City, its recent challenges and how the unique ‘downtown’ facility is fighting back once again


Civil aviation in Northern Ireland owes much of its origins to Lord Londonderry, who was the Secretary of State for Air at Westminster between 1931 and 1935.