Leeds Bradford Airport plans to create up to 5,500 new jobs
INVESTMENT of £200m creating up to 5,500 new jobs is being promised by Leeds Bradford Airport as it unveiled its Vision 2030 strategy
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00:00Hello, my name is Greg Wright. I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post, and here are your headlines for today.
00:07Investment of £200 million, creating up to 5,500 new jobs, is being promised by Leeds Bradford Airport, as it unveiled its Vision 2030 strategy.
00:20The airport aims to reach 7 million passengers by 2030, which it says will contribute nearly £1 billion to the local economy.
00:29Its plans include increasing floor space in the terminal by 38%, creating up to 10 new aircraft stands, and investing in solar-powered infrastructure.
00:41It's also backing plans for the mass transit system connecting to the airport.
00:46So a major update there from Leeds Bradford Airport, with ambitious plans to create up to 5,500 new jobs.
00:55My name is Greg Wright, and I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post.