Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian consul general

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) welcomed the Consul General of India, Mr Siddharth Malik, to discuss UK-India trade and the airport’s recent significant investment in enhanced cool chain infrastructure. The Consul General toured the airport’s cargo facilities with officials on Friday, together with Kevin Braidwood, Deputy Chief Executive, South Ayrshire Council, and the local authority’s Business Development Officer, Calum McPhail. Discussions focused on the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport showcases cool chain investment to Indian consul general

Glasgow Prestwick Airport celebrates processing 25 million e-commerce parcels

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) has marked more than 25 million parcels passing through its Terminal E facility, a major milestone in the airport’s expanding e-commerce operations and its growing role in UK trade. The achievement follows a year of sustained growth, with more than 600 e-commerce cargo flights, over 10,000 pallets, and 23,000 tonnes of imports processed since May 2025, when the first scheduled e-commerce flight landed. “The volume of parcels handled at Prestwick … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport celebrates processing 25 million e-commerce parcels

Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during state visit to China as trade talks progress

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) attended a diplomatic reception hosted by the British Embassy in Shanghai as discussions continued on the future of UK-China trade. PIK was the only business in the aviation industry invited to the reception by His Majesty’s Ambassador to China, Peter Wilson, and His Majesty’s Consul-General, Matt Burney, and joined Sir Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and a small group of business leaders from the United … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport represents UK aviation during state visit to China as trade talks progress

British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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The British Embassy in Beijing hosted a reception at the residence of the British Ambassador to China last week to celebrate Air China Cargo’s expanding freight operations between China and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Jointly hosted by the UK Government and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, the event was recognised by both Air China Cargo and the British Embassy as the airline’s highest profile route launch ceremony to date. Speaking to Air China Cargo representatives at the reception, Jules … [Read more...] about British Embassy in Beijing celebrates Air China Cargo expansion at Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has significantly increased its China operations as carrier Air China Cargo doubled its weekly freighter services from four to eight, and added Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), China, to its existing Guangzhou (CAN) service. The additional four flights to CTU, using an A330 freighter, commenced on 22nd November. “Air China Cargo's decision to double its flights from Prestwick is a strong vote of confidence in our team and our cargo capacity,” … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport doubles weekly Air China Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to expand India cargo operations supporting expected boost in UK exports

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Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) is targeting India as it seeks to expand its cargo operations in response to growing demand for Scottish salmon and whisky, Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director, PIK, told delegates attending the Air Cargo Southeast Asia Expo in Singapore. The development builds on the progress of the United Kingdom–India Free Trade Agreement, which will remove tariffs on Scottish salmon and reduce duties on Scotch whisky from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with further … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport to expand India cargo operations supporting expected boost in UK exports