First came Brexit, then COVID-19. RVL Aviation head of commercial David Lacy spoke to Paul E Eden about a turbulent 18 months.
According to its website, the UK’s East Midlands Airport (EMA) handles more than 440,000 tonnes of freight per year. The airport’s 2,893m (9,492ft) runway is open 24/7 and its operator proudly notes that, as the UK’s largest dedicated airfreight operation, EMA is a hub for international cargo carriers including DHL, UPS, FedEx and Royal Mail.
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