Ryanair is investing £40m in an expansion at Prestwick airport, which is expected to add hundreds of jobs. Some reports specify that 450 skilled jobs will be created, while the details of the expansion include the construction of a new hangar to enhance the airport's maintenance facility. The investment is seen as a significant development for the airport and the local area, although there is some uncertainty over the exact nature of the funding, with one report suggesting the SNP is involved in the investment.