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<p>Airports across the UK play an important role in securing connectivity for local
populations and contribute to local, regional and national economies. The aviation
sector’s economic output to the whole UK economy in 2011 was approximately £18 billion,
and it employs around 220,000 workers directly and supports many more indirectly.
The Government has not made an assessment of the potential effects on Northern Ireland
of the operation of the Regional Air Connectivity Fund. Airports in Northern Ireland
will be able to apply for support from the Fund if they meet the qualifying criteria.</p><p>
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