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==Regular Traffic== | ==Regular Traffic== | ||
'''Passenger''' | |||
Lots of easyJet A319s, Ryanair B737-800s and bmibaby 737s. After that, there are the usual UK charters, for example Thomson 757s, First Choice A321s etc. | |||
'''Freight''' | |||
East Midlands is the UK's largest freight operation. DHL have a base here on the western apron, containing DHL (European Air Transport/DHL Air) 757s and DHL (European Air Transport) A300s. There is a nightly Lufthansa Cargo MD11, and a weekly Kalitta Air 747 on a Saturday. | |||
There are daily UPS 767s and Maersk Air 767s that utilise the eastern apron. | |||
There are two Antonov AN-12s based at the airport, operating ad-hoc charters. | |||
The airport sees regular heavy cargo flights for local company Rolls Royce. AN-124s are a common sight (several times a week) transporting engines to Toulouse. | |||
==Facilities and Transportation== | ==Facilities and Transportation== | ||