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Solent Airport transformation featured in new ITV News documentary
Solent Airport's transformation from a historic airfield to a modern hub of innovation has been featured in a new documentary.
The ITV News film explores the evolution of the site at Daedalus, tracing its journey from its military origins as HMS Daedalus.
It also highlights the site's current role as a centre for aviation, aerospace engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
Councillor Simon Martin, leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: "I am delighted that Solent Airport and the wider Daedalus site have been highlighted in this series featured by ITV.
"Daedalus is not only loved by local people for its history and heritage, but it has also become a fantastic success story for the borough.
"The council's role is to improve the local area as well as provide jobs and this site does both in abundance."
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Since its purchase by the council in 2015, the site has seen significant investment and now supports hundreds of jobs and up to 30,000 flight movements annually.
The documentary 'Inside Solent Airport: The evolution of Daedalus' is available to view on ITVX.
