A "credible international operator" has been found for the site, South Yorkshire leaders are told.

Campaigners have welcomed plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport by spring 2026.

Doncaster Council say a new operator has been identified for the defunct airport.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport's new operators could be announced in the coming months.

Despite changes in the timescale, the council said an investor would be appointed in the summer.

The 125-year lease will allow the council to now appoint an operator to restart flights.

Doncaster-Sheffield Airport closed its doors in November 2022, with its owners citing high costs.

Local leaders are to vote on freeing the cash to fund Doncaster-Sheffield Airport's reopening.