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Ethiopian to fly freighters from Hong Kong to Prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has secured three new weekly cargo flights from Hong Kong, operated by Ethiopian Airlines. The service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, to handle increasing e-commerce volumes.The airport already handles 15 flights to and from mainland China and earlier this year celebrated its 25 millionth e-commerce parcel.Business Development Director, Nico Le Roux, said: “New routes to South Korea and Vietnam also give Scottish exporters more direct ... [+]

Prestwick profits up again

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has returned a £3.5m operating profit for the year to 31 March 2025, up £300,000 from the previous year. It has already achieved its annual operating target in the first six months to September 2025. In the last 18 months the Airport has reinvested £10m in the airfield, ground services ... [+]

Prestwick has India in its sights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is now targeting India in response to growing demand for Scottish salmon and whisky, Business Development Director Nico Le Roux, told delegates at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia Expo, Singapore on 29 October.It follows signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement, which will remove tariffs on ... [+]

Prestwick hosts China delegation

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has hosted a delegation from Air China Cargo to strengthen collaboration and boost Scottish exports. The visit aimed to give the airline direct insight into Scotland's high-value export industries, particularly whisky and seafood. Airport chief executive, Ian Forgie said: "Prestwick Airport serves as a gateway for the UK's exports, ... [+]

Scots salmon take to the air from Prestwick

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has launched seafood export service to China following investment in equipment and the creation of a dedicated cool chain team. The airport has installed high-volume metal detectors, temperature exposure and tracking systems, and four 87-tonne capacity chillers in a dedicated facility. Prestwick is close to local fish farms ... [+]

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