manchester-airport

Saudi link for Manchester

Saudi Airlines Cargo is to introduce a new three times a week passenger routes from Riyadh and Jeddah to Manchester with the start of the new summer timetable from 1 April. It will be operated by B777-200 aircraft offering a nine tonne cargo capacity from Saudi Arabia and 12 tonnes into the country. [+]

Cathay’s new bird touches down in Manchester

Manchester Airport welcomed its first Cathay Pacific 747-8 Freighter from Hong Kong on 19 December. The new aircraft will fly regularly on the Manchester to Hong Kong route and can carry over 130 tonnes of cargo. Manchester Airports Group (MAG)'s commercial director for cargo, Graeme Ferguson, said: “This aircraft offers greater ... [+]

Manchester’s new logistics hub passes planning hurdle

Manchester Airport has gained outline planning application approval for its World Logistics Hub. Owners MAG had put in an application for the £100 million scheme at the southern part of airport's City Enterprise Zone in August and it was approved by Manchester City Council on 22 November. MAG’s Airport City director, John ... [+]