Ken O'Toole has been appointed as the next Group CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), who will take over from Charlie Cornish on 1st October, who has led the airport operator for the last 13 years. Mr O’Toole (pictured) is currently MAG’s Deputy CEO, with responsibility for the strategic … [Read more...]
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Jet2 to expand capacity at Manchester Airport ahead of Summer 2024
Jet2 has announced plans to expand its programme of flights and holidays ahead of the Summer 2024 season from Manchester and other airports across the UK. The expansion will see a total of 75,000 additional seats to 17 destinations added to the travel company's roster next year. For holidaymakers … [Read more...]
TfGM awards Seddon maintenance contract
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has awarded the contract for reactive maintenance and refurbishment workers across the city-region to Seddon Construction. Seddon, which recently completed the £25 million redevelopment of Stockport College, will carry out important maintenance works for … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham calls for ‘fair and equal treatment’ of city-region’s transport funding
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for 'fair and equal treatment' for all parts of the country, following the Department for Transport's (DfT) £18 million settlement for the city-region, announced on Friday 9th June. The city-region was awarded the funding to ensure continued smooth … [Read more...]
TfGM to receive further £18 million in post-pandemic support
The Transport Secretary has confirmed a further £18 million funding for transport services in Greater Manchester as bus and tram passenger numbers continue to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The funding for Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) follows more than £400 million in additional … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport set to wave off over 9,000 City fans ahead of Champions League final
More than 9,000 football fans are set to fly from Manchester Airport to Istanbul ahead of this weekend’s UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul. As Manchester City face Italian side Internazionale on Saturday evening and bid to become champions of Europe for the first time, airport teams will … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham to chair Rail North Committee
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has been elected as Chair to Transport for the North's (TfN) Rail North Committee. The Committee advises the sub-national transport body on rail services and infrastructure improvements and all matters relating to rail franchise and contract management across … [Read more...]
Business and political leaders make joint call for underground high-speed rail station for Greater Manchester
Business and political leaders from across Greater Manchester are calling on government to commit to an underground high-speed rail interchange at in Manchester Piccadilly to ensure the city-region and wider North of England can derive the maximum benefit from the enhanced connectivity of HS2 and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents invited to take advantage of Skills Bootcamps
Greater Manchester residents are being invited to take advantage of a range of new free training opportunities being rolled out across the city-region as part of the Skills Bootcamps programme. The Skills Bootcamps initiative aims to support residents progress in their careers by providing them … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester takes receipt of first Bee Network electric buses
Greater Manchester's first Bee Network electric buses have been handed over by Scottish manufacturer, Alexander Dennis, on 2nd June, as the city-region prepares to see its transport network begin to come under greater public control later this year. The new electric buses will be fully … [Read more...]
Direct flights from Manchester to the US West Coast return
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will resume a direct connection between Manchester Airport and the Western USA with the relaunch of its Las Vegas route. Restoration of the route, which will resume from 2nd June 2024, makes Manchester the only UK airport outside London with a direct link to … [Read more...]
British Business Bank backs £75 million loans for property SMEs
The British Business Bank has agreed to back a portfolio of loans for small businesses within the commercial property sector with Greater Manchester-based Cynergy Bank. The initial ENABLE Guarantee will cover £75 million of lending, with the potential to be increased to £150 million, boosting the … [Read more...]
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