Saudi Billionaire Sets Sights on Massive Lydd Airport Makeover
London Ashford Airport Ltd, controlled by Saudi tycoon Sheikh Fahad al-Athel, has shocked Kent with fresh planning permission for a major revamp of Lydd Airport.
Runway Doubled, Terminal Torn Down
The daring blueprint calls for demolishing the current terminal and doubling the runway length from 1,505m to a whopping 3,000m. This upgrade would let jumbo jets like the Airbus A380 touch down in Kent for the very first time.
More Than Just Planes: Yacht Empire and Marina Plans
Sheikh Fahad, a billionaire worth around US$2.2 billion, is no stranger to ambitious projects. Aside from his airport ambitions, he owns a Turkish yacht-building firm and reportedly wants to build a new shipyard and marina near Littlestone on the coast.
Weekly Flights Set to Boost Local Air Traffic
The overhaul aims to lure up to 123 weekly flights, promising a major boost to Kent’s connectivity and economy.
