Filton Airport sold to developers as final flights due

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Filton airfield near Bristol has been sold to property developers in a multi-million pound deal.

BAE Systems confirmed the sale as the airport saw its final commercial flights on Friday.

It has been sold to London-based property developer Bridgehouse Capital Limited.

BAE Systems said Filton is no longer viable and announced its intention to sell the land for housing and business development in April.
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