MAG launches Manchester Airport's GBP1bn transformation programme

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) launched (21-Jul-2017) Manchester Airport's 10 year, GBP1 billion transformation programme. The project is the largest private investment in the region. Highlights include:

• Further improve the North's international connectivity:
  • Manchester Airport is targeting expanding its route network into North America, the GCC, Asia, Africa and Latin America;
• Create more than 1500 jobs in the construction phase, including up to 200 apprentices;
  
• Increase capacity to handle 45 million passengers p/a, up almost 20 million. [more - original PR]