Key figures from across the UK aviation sector are to meet with transport secretary Grant Shapps on Wednesday (18 March) to discuss the support set to be rolled out to airlines and airports.
It comes after chancellor Rishi Sunak promised a dedicated support package for airlines and airports in a wide-ranging announcement on further financial measures to be made available to businesses amid the coronavirus crisis.
While Sunak was not drawn on any specific measures, transport secretary Shapps is expected to meet with the sector on Wednesday following mounting calls for government support for aviation.
Sunak said he would discuss “in the coming days” a support package with Shapps.