Routes of Growth ; Global Links Every Major City International Connectivity.

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If Birmingham is truly to be a global city, it's going to need a world-class airport.

But Birmingham International Airport has endured a torrid few months which has thrown into question whether it can be the region's gateway to the world.

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Routes of Growth ; Global Links Every Major City International Connectivity.

In January, Macquarie, the Australian bank, and Aer Rianta, part of the Dublin Airport Authority, announced they were selling up their 48.25 per cent stake.

Just a few days later, managing director Richard Heard was killed when gale force winds smashed a tree branch through the windscreen of his car.

British Airways has also pulled out.

Despite many of its BA Connect short-haul routes being taken over Flybe, some destinations have been dropped.

In the year to the end of May, 9.2 million passengers passe...

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