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Birmingham Airport Unveils £2B Plan to Reach 30M Passengers

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC · How we work

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Birmingham Airport announced a £2 billion masterplan to lift passenger numbers to 30 million.
Chief executive Nick Barton said the scheme will create 50,000 jobs, including 3,800 at the airport.
The plan is projected to add £3.6 billion gross value added to the West Midlands economy.
An eight-week public consultation begins 16 October, featuring 20 events for local input.

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Birmingham Airport announced a £2 billion masterplan to lift passenger numbers to 30 million.
Chief executive Nick Barton said the scheme will create 50,000 jobs, including 3,800 at the airport.
The plan is projected to add £3.6 billion gross value added to the West Midlands economy.
An eight-week public consultation begins 16 October, featuring 20 events for local input.