Nice ‘small’ extension has 5m litre fuel storage

Green groups have lodged legal protests against plans for a “small building extension” at Nice Airport, saying it really means an extra terminal, a five million-litre kerosene store and a large car park.

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Published Tuesday 10 March 2020 - 08:01 Modified Tuesday 10 March 2020 - 08:01

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The airport wants to increase passenger numbers by 50% from 14.5million to 21million.

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