Manchester Airport has appointed William Pearson as head of aviation sales.
His appointment follows the recent expansion of commercial director Andrew Harrison’s role, who took overall responsibility for the airport’s commercial activities including aviation development in January this year.
Pearson joins Manchester Airport from Airport Coordination Limited (ACL).
Harrison said the expanded aviation development team was already in talks with several long-haul and low-cost airlines looking to launching new routes and services in the next 18 months and beyond.
He said airlines have shown particular interest in adding services to the Far East and new destinations in the US.
“Although the current economic climate has seen a short-term decline in air passengers across the world, and a number of high profile changes to Manchester Airport’s airline partners, the long term prospects are very positive.â€
By Bev Fearis
