Birmingham Airport unveils £2bn expansion plan

Birmingham Airport announced a draft master plan totaling £2 billion, intending to significantly expand its operations. This ambitious project anticipates an increase in annual passenger numbers reaching approximately 30 million. Furthermore, the expansion is projected to generate an additional £3.6 billion in gross value added (GVA) for the West Midlands region over the next fifteen years. The plans could create more than 50,000 jobs, including 3,800 positions directly at the airport. These developments represent a substantial investment designed to bolster economic growth within the area.