Airport Boosts North’s Global Reach | Sheffield News

Twenty-five years after Manchester Airport’s second runway transformed the north of England, its impact is undeniable: 32 million passengers a year, $9.5 billion in annual economic value, and a surge in international trade and foreign investment. The airport helped nearly double the region’s global businesses to 13,100 and boosted foreign investment to $6.7 billion — while other parts of the UK stagnated. University partnerships have exploded tenfold to 70,000, proving global links fuel academic and cultural growth. But to fully unlock the north’s potential, leaders must prioritize Northern Powerhouse Rail — because without better rail links, the airport’s global reach can’t translate into regional prosperity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bffa3165d86b0a41