Overview
- European Cargo will establish an operational base at Teesside Airport Business Park and begin five weekly long-haul cargo flights to China starting this month.
- The service will use Airbus A340-600 freighters, providing up to 375 tonnes of capacity per week for exporters across the North of England.
- Airport leadership calls the agreement a key step in strengthening Teesside’s position as a UK logistics hub and in growing cargo revenue.
- Company executives and regional officials say the investment is expected to create local jobs and expand direct global trade access.
- The deal builds on recent private investments at the airport, including new MRO, painting and hangar facilities, alongside accounts showing turnover rising to £16.9m and a £10m government grant.