MAN enjoyed a record flying day last Friday (9th September). A total of 818 aircraft movements used the two runways midnight-midnight. This is the busiest day in the airport's history with the exception of 28th May 2003 when many additional charter flights operated for the European Champions League final. Friday is normally the busiest day of the week, and there have been several 800+ movement Fridays this Summer. MAN is moving metal at a fair rate these days, the investment in a second runway starting to pay back. The 1000 movement day may be less than 5 years away.