This year, aviation TikToker and social media influencer Mo T - The Airport Guy has joined forces with MAG to try out different jobs across the airport. In this episode, he’s our guest host, joined by colleagues and partners who are dedicated to inspiring the next generation. What careers are possible in aviation? How diverse is the industry behind the scenes? What qualifications do you need - and where do you start?
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The Big Q&A
Your questions, answered... straight from the top. Manchester Airport MD Chris Woodroofe and the leadership team take your questions on the airport’s transformation and future vision. Three years into Chris’s time as Managing Director, he reflects on the progress made, the challenges overcome, and what’s next for Manchester as a global hub for the North.
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Completing Our Transformation
A new era for Manchester Airport is ready for take-off. Manchester Airport is nearing the completion of its £1.3bn, decade-long transformation - with a bigger, better Terminal 2 at its heart. Hywel and Head of Retail Richard Jackson go behind the scenes at the new-look Terminal 2 to see the finishing touches. From new shops and cafés to smarter security and parking systems. What does it all mean for your next trip?
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Indian Summer
India’s biggest airline lands in Manchester!IndiGo’s new Mumbai route connects the North directly to India’s financial capital. But why Manchester? What’s the impact for business, culture, and the Indian diaspora? We head to Old Trafford to hear from industry and community leaders shaping Manchester–India connections, all while soaking up the atmosphere at the England v India Test.
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Now That’s What I Call Manchester
Every year, Greater Manchester receives millions of international tourists, many brought by a love of football and music, with others travelling further afield to enjoy the scenery of national parks like Snowdonia and the Lake District.We speak to Victoria Braddock from Marketing Manchester on why people from around the world want to visit the city and the role the airport plays in that. We also hear from Jen Cormack who is a Sales and Marketing Director for Windermere Lake Cruises, as well as a non-executive Director of Cumbria Tourism on how the airport is offering a gateway for international visitors to explore one of the UK’s most scenic spots.
It’s one of the largest airports in the UK, connecting nearly 30 million people a year from all corners of the North to hundreds of destinations around the world - but it’s so much more than an airport. Join broadcaster Tom Fordyce, as he goes behind the scenes at Manchester Airport.
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