On 22 July 2010, the British government agreed to help pay for the new airport using taxpayer money. In November 2011 a new deal between the British government and South African civil engineering company Basil Read was signed and the airport was scheduled to open in February 2016, with flights to and from South Africa and the UK. In March 2015 South African airline Comair became the preferred bidder to provide weekly air service between the island and Johannesburg, starting from 2016. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the British government agree to help pay for the new airport in Saint Helena? ANS1 22 July 2010 QSN2 Which south african company is helping to engineer the airport?  ANS2 Basil Read QSN3 The new airport opening date is when? ANS3 February 2016 QSN4 Which countries will be able to fly to Saint Helena using the airport? ANS4 South Africa and the UK QSN5 Which airline will provide weekly service to Saint Helena? ANS5 Comair