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Airport City Manchester was launched in 2012 and has since attracted high profile international companies.
The 5m sq ft site will encompass offices, advanced manufacturing and logistics facilities, along with hotels and retail. Directly adjacent to Manchester Airport, it is perfectly positioned for business with the UK, Europe and the world.
November 2018
Hampton by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn to open in first phase of Airport City Manchester hotel district, forming part of a £100 million development.
Hotel District
October 2018
A full planning application for the development for two new 92,000 sq ft office buildings and accompanying multi-story car park has been submitted by Airport City Manchester.
Offices
September 2018
The Hut Group signs deal to build major new business campus at Airport City Manchester, creating up to 10,000 jobs and investing over $1bn in the region.
The Hut Group
April 2018
Airport City announces deals to deliver 280-bed Holiday Inn and 262-bed Ibis Budget, marking the creation of a new £180m hotel district.
Hotel District
November 2017
Enterprise Way link road opens at Airport City Manchester with BCEGI completing the construction of the £15m road on time and on budget.
Enterprise Way
July 2017
TPG Real Estate and Stoford Development complete deal to acquire 45 acres of prime development land at Global Logistics, creating over 3,000 new jobs.
Global Logistics
June 2017
Planning consent granted for the Airport City Bridge, which will create a vital link between neighbouring Wythenshawe and the wider airport site.
Airport City Bridge
February 2017
Platform Airport City is launched as a place to socialise, network and enjoy food and drink from around the world.
Platform Airport City
January 2017
Construction commenced in January 2017 for the £15million Enterprise Way link road, opening up the Airport City North site for development.
Enterprise Way
September 2016
Airport City agreed £12.2 million forward sale of ALPHA, a 130,000 sq ft logistics unit to LaSalle Investment Management, on behalf of GMPF.
Global Logistics
December 2015
Amazon announced the creation of 1,500 jobs at Airport City, taking 654,000 sq ft warehouse at Global Logistics – opened in summer 2016.
Logistics
October 2015
President of China Xi Jinping visited Airport City and Manchester Airport as the closing event in his UK state visit – generating over 5,000 pieces of international media coverage. Along with Prime Minister David Cameron, President Xi launched the £130million ‘China Cluster’ at Airport City and direct route from Manchester to Beijing with Hainan Airlines.
Offices
August 2014
Strong demand for logistics property, as planning applications is submitted for 130,000 sq ft and 270,000 sq ft at Global Logistics to respond to growing occupier demand.
Logistics
March 2014
Airport City announced plans for its first international road show to China, which took place in June 2014 and attracted 200 delegates across four key cities.
November 2013
DHL announced as first occupier at Global Logistics and commenced occupation in October 2014.
Logistics
October 2013
Manchester Airports Group announced a joint venture agreement with Beijing Construction Engineering Group, Carillion and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to deliver Airport City Manchester.
Media hub
January 2012
Airport City was launched by Chancellor George Osborne at the start of a five day visit to promote economic ties between Britain and China.
Media hub- Further Information
- Hotel District
- Global Logistics
- Enterprise Way
- Airport City Bridge
- Platform Airport City
- Community Ride
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