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UK aviation minister visits East Midlands Airport for air freight talks with industry leaders

PUBT·09/16/2026 09:12:01
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UK aviation minister visits East Midlands Airport for air freight talks with industry leaders
  • East Midlands Airport hosted a ministerial visit focused on air freight growth, sector investment, and the role of night flights.
  • Cargo volumes rose 12.5% last year, representing over one-third of UK air cargo growth.
  • Throughput exceeded 400,000 tonnes for the first time since Covid, supported by new cargo airlines selecting the airport.
  • Management outlined a 20-year development plan covering 50 hectares, including Freeport tax sites linked to the East Midlands Freeport.
  • Airport officials cited a GBP 6 billion annual economic impact, rising by GBP 2 billion last year.


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