Manchester Airport has provided passengers with an update ahead of its busiest time of year; the Northern hub is preparing to welcome 3.5 million passengers through its terminals this summer. The whole of the global aviation sector has faced challenges associated with the rapid return of demand … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport gives support government strategy for ‘Jet Zero’
Manchester Airport has welecomed the launch of the UK government’s Jet Zero Strategy to support the aviation sector to reduce CO2 emissions. Launched at this week at the Farnborough Air Show, the strategy outlines the government’s approach to balancing the benefits to the UK economy of its … [Read more...]
Kinaxia Logistics delivers 10 tonnes of aid to Ukrainian refugees
Macclesfield based transport group, Kinaxia Logistics, has delivered 10 tonnes of aid for Ukrainian refugees in Poland following a bumper response from staff to an appeal for essential goods. Kinaxia employees, their families and friends as well as clients of the group donated thousands of items … [Read more...]
MAG publishes 2021/22 results
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has revealed in its 2021/22 results annual passenger numbers remained below pre-pandemic levels across its UK airports. In its full-year results covering the financial year from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022, MAG revealed it service 20.5 million passengers … [Read more...]
MAG unites American and digital divisions as CAVU
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has united its American (MAG USA) and digital (MAGO) divisions to launch new business, CAVU. The company’s new name is taken from the aviation and meteorology term ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited,’ which describes the prefect flying condition, where the ceiling … [Read more...]
Freight forwarding business expands into new Wilmslow office
Freight forwarding business Banks & Lloyd has moved its head office to new premises in Wilmslow town centre to accommodate growth and adapt to new ways of working after the pandemic. The company, which celebrates its 46th year in business this year, also has a base in Spain and specialises in … [Read more...]
New Managing Director appointed to lead Manchester Airport
Chris Woodroofe has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Manchester Airport, operators Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced. His appointment follows a previous role serving as Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick Airport from 2016 to 2020, where Chris oversaw a step-change … [Read more...]
Gulf Air launches direct link to Bahrain from Manchester Airport
Gulf Air are set to launch direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bahrain, providing a further connectivity boost to those travelling between the North-west and the Middle East. 28,000 people per year travel between Bahrain and Manchester Airport’s catchment, with a further 2,000,000 … [Read more...]
Jobs fair to showcase hundreds of vacancies at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport and other employers based on site are to host a jobs fair in South Manchester on Tuesday 24th May. Arranged by airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Manchester City Council, the Department of Work and Pensions, and Manchester Airport Academy, the … [Read more...]
Greater powers for local leaders announced in new Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
New plans to enshrine the government’s Levelling Up Agenda into law have been announced, including plans to give local leaders greater power over regeneration and housing. The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will give more UK regions the opportunity to create local mayors with greater devolved … [Read more...]
Two top accolades for Congleton link road
The £90 million Congleton link road has scooped two prestigious awards from the Institute of Highways Engineers’ (Mercia Branch) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. The link road, which is Cheshire East Council's largest infrastructure project to date, won 'Large Project … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals progress on recruitment ahead of peak summer season
Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April, with 500 new colleagues currently going through security training and vetting processes. 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits … [Read more...]