Exclusive: Julian Dunkerton and airport operator partner submit fresh bid to buy Gloucestershire Airport

Exclusive: Julian Dunkerton and airport operator partner submit fresh bid to buy Gloucestershire Airport

Cheltenham businessman Julian Dunkerton and Leeds East Airport operator Chris Makin have submitted a revised bid to buy Gloucestershire Airport this November 2026, citing concerns over the intention of the councils' preferred bidder to 'keep it operational' in an exclusive conversation with SoGlos.

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Exclusive: Julian Dunkerton and airport operator partner submit fresh bid to buy Gloucestershire Airport

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