The Rotary Club of Church Wilne welcomed Colleen Hempson East Midlands Airport – Community Engagement Manager to its recent speaker evening. She gave an extensive talk about our local airport which is part of the largest UK owned airport group incorporating Manchester (MAN), East Midlands (EMA) and London Stansted (STN) airports, contributing £7.8bn to the UK economy and supporting around 121,500 jobs.

9000 people work in 90 businesses across the airport site. A wide range of topics were discussed, the growth of the airport over the years, the Covid pandemic increasing cargo flights, investments by DHL and UPS, the East Apron Expansion and the new Arrivals Hall and Rolls Royce Hanger.

EMA intends to be at the heart of the East Midlands Freeport, one of the 8 areas granted tax breaks to goods passing through the UK.

Collen focused on the sustainable development at the airport, giving an insight into the next generation of electric powered planes and plans for the future.

Noise from the airport was also discussed and the steps taken to address these concerns:
Read about the Sustainable Development Plan Here.

For more information on Rotary, our speaker evenings, events and the main activities organised by our club please contact our Secretary, David Hewitt at: rccw1220@gmail.com.

Dr John A Cook
For Church Wilne Rotary