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In a statement, owner MAG, said: "Manchester Airports Group today announced a £440m investment in Manchester Airport that will create thousands of jobs and ...

The departures hall will look exactly how the current one does, with similar design and Manchester Airport motifs. The new terminal, which will create around 16,400 jobs by 2040, was first unveiled back in 2015 and is set to be completed by 2025. The images also capture the design of an additional security hall, which is due to be fitted with next-generation, 3D security scanners. In a statement, owner MAG, said: "Manchester Airports Group today announced a £440m investment in Manchester Airport that will create thousands of jobs and unlock billions of pounds of economic value for the north over the next decade. Announcing the news, airport bosses and civic leaders in Greater Manchester said the new terminal would create thousands of jobs and was expected to unlock billions of pounds of economic value for the region over the next decade and beyond. Manchester Airport has today confirmed the final phase of the project which will include a huge departure lounge - double the size of the one currently in place as the terminal is extended - as well an array of 27 shops, bars and restaurants set to be on offer to holidaymakers,

The enormous transport hub has undergone some major upgrades as part of the £1.3bn Manchester Airport Transformation Programme. And there's more to come – its ...

The airport is a vital asset which helps attract employment and investment to the city and supports tens of thousands of jobs, both directly and through the wider visitor economy. This transformation project from Manchester Airport will help to cement our position on the world stage and attract even more visitors and investors in the years to come.” Both those factors combined will make us an even more attractive place for international investors and I can’t wait to see it come to fruition.” Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said: “It is hugely exciting to be announcing this significant investment in Manchester Airport. Having this global connectivity is a major competitive advantage for Manchester. “Our £1.3bn transformation programme demonstrates our long-term commitment to providing a great airport experience for passengers who travel through Manchester. “As the volume of international visitors to Greater Manchester increases, it is reassuring to know Manchester Airport will be ready to handle demand and offer visitors a warm welcome and a positive travel experience.” “It is a boost not just for the airport itself but for Manchester, and Greater Manchester, as a whole. T1 is set to close 63 years after it opened. “The further investment in the Manchester Airport transformation programme will enhance Greater Manchester’s international credentials and make a major contribution to the northern economy. “This investment will be a huge boost for the North, benefitting passengers flying in and out of the region as well as supporting thousands of jobs.” Charlie Cornish, CEO of MAG, said: “Manchester Airport is a key economic asset for the North, and this investment will maximise the contribution it makes to creating a balanced and globally competitive UK economy.

An additional security hall, new gates, and an expanded departure lounge are in store for Terminal 2 as part of the final phase of the £1.3bn Manchester ...

This transformation project from Manchester Airport will help to cement our position on the world stage and attract even more visitors and investors in the years to come.” The nine other Greater Manchester councils have 29% of the shares. “It is hugely exciting to be announcing this significant investment in Manchester Airport,” Woodroofe said. The departure lounge will double in size and there will be a new pier with large gates for passengers. MAG also announced that two new teardrop check-in islands will be part of the plans. Manchester Airport Group’s 10-year Manchester Airport Transformation Programme was first announced in 2015 and is dedicated towards delivering an improved Terminal 2.