伯明罕機場維持原狀，奧茲奧斯本暫不改名！

Recently, there has been a strong movement to rename Birmingham Airport after the legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July. Many fans and supporters, including his daughter Kelly Osbourne, believe that naming the airport after Ozzy would be a fitting tribute to his legacy and his connection to Birmingham. A petition was launched to support this idea, and it has gathered nearly 77,000 signatures, showing that a lot of people are passionate about honoring Ozzy in this way. Dan Hudson, who started the petition, said that the campaign is growing stronger every day.

However, the CEO of Birmingham Airport, Nick Barton, has decided not to change the airport’s name. He explained that the current name, Birmingham Airport, is very important for the airport’s development and future growth. Barton said that the name helps the airport build its network and attract more flights and business. He also mentioned that Birmingham has a long list of influential people, such as Charles Darwin, Robert Plant, and Sir Lenny Henry, but the airport needs to keep its name to continue growing. Barton told BBC Radio WM that the airport is already fantastic and will become even better, but the name is a key part of its success.

Even though the airport will not be renamed, Nick Barton said that they are working on a plan to honor Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy. The airport is creating a mural that will recognize Ozzy and other famous people from the Birmingham area. In a recent statement, the airport described the mural as an exciting tribute to Ozzy. They said that Ozzy was an inspiration to many people in the region and proved that talent, hard work, and commitment can help you achieve great things. The airport is committed to honoring Ozzy’s legacy within its terminal space.

Kelly Osbourne spoke on BBC WM and said that renaming the airport after her father would be an incredible tribute to him and the legacy he left behind. She said it would be especially meaningful because Birmingham played a big role in Ozzy’s life, and he also helped make the city famous. Supporters of the idea pointed out that other airports around the world are named after famous people, such as John Lennon Airport in Liverpool, JFK and LaGuardia in New York, and Louis Armstrong in New Orleans. Dan Hudson said that his campaign is going well and that he received a positive response when he brought up the idea at a recent Birmingham City Council meeting. He also said that most of the Osbourne family supports the campaign.

Although the airport will not be renamed, the story shows how much people care about honoring local legends like Ozzy Osbourne. The airport’s plan to create a mural is a way to celebrate Ozzy’s impact on Birmingham and to inspire future generations. The campaign to rename the airport may continue, but for now, Birmingham Airport will keep its name while still finding ways to remember and honor Ozzy Osbourne and other influential people from the city.