News / UK regional airfreight plan could boost smaller airports

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A new long-term plan via a government national strategy will be crucial in delivering growth and meeting future challenges in the UK’s regional air cargo sector – although a Brexit-related January deadline could derail the industry.

Regional City & Airports (RCA) reported solid freight volumes during the pandemic at its manged airports in Norwich, Bournemouth and Exeter in the UK. The emphasis now is on the government’s recently published Future Freight Plan developed in partnership with the wider industry.

The new plan, ...