Southampton selected as launch leader
After a run of board discussions and airport checks, Southampton moved to the front as the likely opening base for operations.
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Mergers ruled out as competition continues
Talks with other groups were set aside, leaving the board to focus on the launch-airport race instead of a merger path.
Shannon enters the conversation
Shannon briefly joined the shortlist after Inverness issues pushed the team to look at alternative airports.
Aberdeen initially leads the race
Earlier updates showed Aberdeen as the front-runner before the discussion shifted again in the following hours.