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Table 1 The economic benefits of a joint airport for Northern Helgeland (2009 prices)
Category | Million NOK a | Comments |
|---|---|---|
User benefits | 2,900 | Divided between 1,600 NOK for work trips and 1,300 NOK for leisure trips. |
Ministry of Transport and Communication | 1,800 | Reduced subsidies due to the need for fewer PSO-routes, including 20% taxation effect. |
Accidents, noise and pollution | 50 | Primarily due to reduced accidents (road), noise (air) and pollution (air). |
Airline companies | −100 | Reduced profits in the airline industry. |
Avinor (airport owner) | 250 | Reduced operating costs. |
Total economic benefit | 4,900 | Sum net present value of benefits. |