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George Osborne unveils plans for 'Airport City'

George Osborne unveils plans for 'Airport City'

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has unveiled plans for the development of a £659million 'Airport City' at Manchester Airport, the…
Airport’s control tower breaks new ground

Airport’s control tower breaks new ground

The first section of ground has been broken in preparation for Manchester Airport's new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower. Work has now started at the site…
Runway Visitor Park gains VisitEngland stamp of approval

Runway Visitor Park gains VisitEngland stamp of approval

Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park attraction has gained official recognition as a tourist attraction by VisitEngland, the national tourist board.…
Ryanair's new Manchester base to create 2000 jobs

Ryanair's new Manchester base to create 2000 jobs

Ryanair announced today that it will open its 45th base at Manchester Airport creating up to 2000 jobs. Chief executive Michael O'Leary visited Manchester…
Airport launches ‘Give us a break’ tax campaign

Airport launches ‘Give us a break’ tax campaign

Passengers at Manchester Airport are being asked to let the Chancellor of the Exchequer know their feelings on the UK's air taxes by signing up to the…
Airport enhances security with £12m investment

Airport enhances security with £12m investment

Passengers should soon feel the benefit of more improvements to airport security after a £12 million investment in new high-speed passenger luggage…
Scottish flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

Scottish flights cancelled due to volcanic ash

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has advised that high concentrations of ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland will reach parts of Scotland during…
Terminal 3 gets a £2m make over

Terminal 3 gets a £2m make over

Manchester Airport has unveiled the final stages of its major terminal redevelopment project. Following in the footsteps of Terminals 1 and 2, Terminal…
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Virgin launches new airbus and Vegas flights from Manchester

Virgin launches new airbus and Vegas flights from Manchester

Virgin Atlantic has launched direct flights from Manchester to Las Vegas. The twice-weekly service will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, using a Boeing…
Airport City given the go ahead at Manchester Airport

Airport City given the go ahead at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has been confirmed as one of the first four Enterprise Zones, with Airport City at the core of the zone. This follows the Chancellor's…
Control tower set for takeoff

Control tower set for takeoff

Manchester Airport has confirmed the construction of a multi-million pound brand new Air Traffic Control tower, the second tallest in the UK. The new…
Hol–iday-grams materialise at Manchester Airport

Hol–iday-grams materialise at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport has become the first airport in the world to introduce holograms as part of its passenger security preparation. The cutting edge technology,…
Manchester Airport beats the big freeze

Manchester Airport beats the big freeze

With the wintry weather causing chaos for air travellers across Europe during the busiest week of the Christmas period, Manchester Airport has managed…
Airport trials iris recognition

Airport trials iris recognition

Manchester Airport's passengers will be invited to participate in a new technology trial that can recognise an individual's iris while they walk around.…
Nimrod opens its doors to the public

Nimrod opens its doors to the public

Yesterday afternoon I was invited along for a tour of the RAF Nimrod aircraft at Manchester airport ahead of its opening to the public next week. Built…
Body scanners one year on

Body scanners one year on

All three of Manchester Airport's passenger security areas will have Body Scanners in use by the end of October, airport bosses announced today. Work…
Concorde Centre lands first trade show

Concorde Centre lands first trade show

The new Concorde Conference Centre near Manchester Airport has secured the tenancy to host its first Trade Show. The Landlord and Letting Show, organised…