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<p>We are committed to expanding and liberalising air access to new and existing global
markets, ensuring enhanced connectivity for Scotland and all of the UK.</p><p>The
government has joint-funded an air route, alongside Dundee City Council and Transport
Scotland, from Dundee to London through a public service obligation (PSO) since 2014.
This protects an important connection from the Tay Cities region into the capital,
allowing business passengers to complete a full day of work without the need for an
overnight stay.</p><p>Last year, as part of the Tays cities deal, the UK Government
invested £8.1 million in the Aviation Academy for Scotland, a Tayside-wide partnership
project aimed at providing specialist training and skills in the aviation industry.</p><p>In
addition, the UK government has also agreed and legislated to devolve powers over
Air Passenger Duty (APD) to the Scottish Government. This will enable the devolved
administration to design and collect revenue through its own Air Departure Tax.</p><p>
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