Air, Freight News


East Midlands is Airport of the Year

[ October 2, 2026   //   ]

East Midlands Airport was declared Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards in London on 1 October.

Its express air cargo operation remained the busiest in the UK, with cargo growth representing a third of all air cargo growth in the UK and it was among the least delayed airports in the UK, with 90.4% of flights departing on time during the busiest early wave

Progress was made in decarbonising ground operations, shifting the airport’s operational fleet to biodiesel, and continuing to incentivise airlines to reduce their carbon footprint

Training activity included the first-ever Aviation Careers Festival backed by the DfT and CAA, attracting 500 students.

The National Transport Awards, supported by the Department of Transport, highlight and celebrate the unwavering commitment, expertise, and innovation of those working tirelessly to improve transport networks across the UK.

Tags: