Bosses at Manchester Airport are want Britain to stay part of the European Union. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the EU to be held on Thursday, June 23. Charlie Cornish, Chief Executive of Manchester Airports Group (MAG), owner of … [Read more...]
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SHAHEEN AIR FLIGHTS TO PAKISTAN FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Shaheen Air will launch European flights next month, with the start of a new service between Manchester Airport and Islamabad in Pakistan. The Pakistani airline will offer three services a week to Benazir Bhutto International Airport from 15 March 2016 with A330-200 aircraft. The services … [Read more...]
Ryanair launches record Manchester winter 2016 schedule
Irish airline Ryanair has added 8 more routes to its 2016 winter schedule, following last week’s news that a further 3 new routes will be added to the German cities of Berlin, Hamburg and Nuremberg. The 8 new winter services announced today will fly to Bratislava, Carcassonne, Limoges, Malta, … [Read more...]
Jacobs appointed by MAG for £1bn airport transformation
Jacobs Engineering Group, with a UK division based at Cheadle Heath in Stockport, has been appointed by Manchester Airport Group (MAG) to provide engineering and selected architectural services for the £1bn Manchester Airport overhaul. The Manchester Airport Transformation Project is a 10-year … [Read more...]
Ryanair adds three new winter routes from Manchester to Germany
Ryanair has announced 3 new daily winter services from Manchester to Berlin, Hamburg and Nuremberg, beginning at the start of November 2016. For business or pleasure, passengers can benefit from an opening offer on seats for travel in November available for booking on the Ryanair.com website … [Read more...]
Hainan airlines increase capacity from Manchester to Beijing
Hainan Airlines is celebrating Chinese New Year with the announcement of additional seats on its Manchester-Beijing route, before it has even launched. From 10th June 2016, Hainan Airlines will fly four times a week to the Chinese capital from the UK’s third largest airport with increased … [Read more...]
Manchester’s airport “in premier league” agree MPs in aviation debate
Manchester’s Airport places the city “in the Premier League” but better rail links are needed to spread the benefits across the north, MPs heard. A special debate took place in Parliament on the subject of regional airports as MPs from both main parties discussed how a strong Manchester Airport … [Read more...]
New international artist in residence at the airport
Manchester Airport has commissioned its first ever international artist in residence to capture the buzz of its expanding global route network. Rob Pointon, from Cheshire, has been commissioned for the next three years. During his first year in residence, Rob has partnered with Cathay Pacific … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year lands at Manchester Airport
Chinese New Year officially landed in Manchester this morning when one of the celebration’s dancing lions and cabin crew from Hainan Airlines, which launches a direct route from Manchester to Beijing in June, arrived at Manchester Airport. To mark Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport's … [Read more...]
Opportunity for local businesses to help deliver Government’s 2021 census
The Government is inviting local businesses to attend a briefing to find out how they can get involved with Office for National Statistics to deliver the 2021 Census. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently finalising its procurement plans for the planning and delivery of the … [Read more...]
Stockport Station transformation plan revealed
Stockport station plays an integral part in the UK's national connectivity and is an important part of the local and regional transport network, welcoming over 3.5 million passengers a year. The regeneration scheme will better reflect Stockport's position, ensuring the Station and the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport links up with Italian holidays specialists
Italian holiday firm Sardatur Holidays is set to launch from Manchester Airport from July 9 with weekly flights to Sardinia Pictured above : Patrick Alexander and Gianni Bonuglia celebrate the launch of Sardatur Holidays at Manchester Airport Sardatur Holidays is set to launch from Manchester … [Read more...]