MANCHESTER Airport Group saw profits buffeted by the recession as operating earnings fell 28% to £56.1m in the year to the end of March.The profits fall came as passenger numbers fell 12% to 23.9 million and group revenues fell 6.2% to £348m.The operator of four regional airports - Manchester, East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside - said it hoped to return to growth next year as the economy recovers.MAG is owned by the 10 councils of Greater Manchester, with Manchester City Council holding 55% and the other nine lo......for the full story register now for free or login below...