Supporting Improvement to Key UK Aviation Infrastructure
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a
contract to provide multidisciplinary engineering and selected
architectural services to Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) to support
development of the Manchester Airport Transformation Program in the
United Kingdom.
The Manchester Airport Transformation Program is a 10-year investment
program of over $1.4 billion (£1 billion) that is expected to position
the airport to play an even greater role as the UK’s global gateway from
the north. The phased program includes the delivery of a series of 60
enhancements, as well as significant airside and landside development.
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs is providing multidisciplinary
engineering and selected architectural services for new and upgraded
facilities including terminal, piers, airfield, multi-level car parks
and surface access facilities. The planned expansion provides for a
significant increase in Manchester Airport’s capacity and allows for
optimum use of its two existing parallel runways.
M.A.G Chief Executive Charlie Cornish said, “Manchester Airport is
thriving as a national asset, forming a key component of the UK’s
aviation infrastructure at a time when airport capacity in the United
Kingdom is at a premium.
“At Manchester, we have invested heavily in meeting the needs of our
airlines, passengers and local communities, and we recognize now is the
right time to deliver a transformation program that will meet the needs
of all our customers and drive further economic growth for both the
region and the country.
“We are delighted to have Jacobs on board and look forward to working
with its team to fulfill this ambitious project over the coming years.”
In making the announcement, Jacobs Senior Vice President Buildings and
Infrastructure Bob Duff stated, “We are delighted to continue our
relationship with M.A.G and support Manchester Airport with this major
program to transform passenger experience, advance connectivity in the
north of the UK and create an exceptional world-class airport.”
Phased to ensure minimum disruption to airport operations and the
surrounding area, program benefits expected include smoother journeys,
quicker connections and greater punctuality for customers.
Jacobs provides professional services across M.A.G’s business under its
UK framework and supported M.A.G in delivering its transformational
project at Stansted Airport. Jacobs has delivered asset upgrades across
Manchester Airport and M.A.G’s other UK airports for the past six years
and continues to undertake airfield inspections across the UK asset
base. Jacobs also helped deliver M.A.G’s first project outside of the UK
– the Escape Lounge in the United States (Minneapolis).
M.A.G serves 50 million passengers per annum and handles almost half a
million tons of air freight every year through its ownership and
operation of the airports of London Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands
and Bournemouth airports.
Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of
technical, professional and construction services.
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Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
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Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.