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    Minister hopes air traffic problems now solved

    Infrastructure Minister Tim Crookall says he hopes this year will see an end to short airport closures because of staff shortages.

    Last summer, Ronaldsway had to close a number of times because of a lack of air traffic control staff.

    This week in Tynwald, Mr Crookall faced questions from Douglas South MHK Claire Christian about any expected problems during the summer season.

    Mr Crookall said four air traffic controllers, three air traffic assistants, two air traffic engineers had been recruited:

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