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Plans have been put forward to transfer Aberdeen airport into a 'truly international gateway for north-east Scotland'.

BAA Scotland has revealed its Master Plan for the next two years, just days after being given the go-ahead to build a runway extension at the hub.

Authorities have announced a £10m project which will see the international arrivals hall at the airport extended and refurbished, allowing for a larger capacity and improved baggage facilities.

'We have listened to passengers who have told us that the international arrivals process is not what it could be, and that Aberdeen needs more direct flights,' said BAA Scotland's customer service director Kevin Brown.

'This Master Plan addresses both points. Together, these twin developments will allow Aberdeen airport to deliver the international growth that is the hallmark of this ambitious Master Plan.'

The runway extension and changes to the arrivals lounge are expected to be completed in the next two years, but BAA Scotland has also drawn up plans looking ahead to 2030.

Officials want to see passenger numbers increase to 4m by 2015 and 5.9m by 2030, with £60m spent on the hub and 1,200 new jobs created.

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