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<p>The Government recognises the challenging times facing the aviation sector as a
result of COVID-19, and has been engaging regularly with airports throughout all regions
of the UK, including the East and West Midlands, to understand the impact that COVID-19
is having on their operational and financial positions. This engagement is ongoing.</p><p>
</p><p>It is of vital importance that key sectors such as aviation are protected,
and this means not just airports, but also the wider supply chain, including ground
handlers and associated industries, who keep the sector running. We are working closely
with the sector to support it to ensure there is sufficient capacity to protect global
travel routes, continue repatriation, freight and maintain vital connectivity.</p><p>
</p><p>Businesses across the aviation industry, including airports, ground handlers
and companies in their supply chains, are able to draw on the unprecedented package
of economic measures we have put in place during this time.</p>
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