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Braathen: “Spend the money on flights – not empty airports”

The role of aviation in Sweden must be strengthened, but opinions differ on how this should be done.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 30 September 2026 - 19:46 Modified 30 September 2026 - 19:49

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Braathen: “Spend the money on flights – not empty airports”

The role of aviation in Sweden must be strengthened, but opinions differ on how this should be done.

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