Crewmeal,
Yes have to agree with most of what you said. Like you think it will take Govt action and some sweetners to get more long haul carriers into BHX in the short term.
I would say that the arrival of the Chinese premier into Birmingham, and not visiting any other regional area was a significant one.So would not be surprised to see some freighter scheds to China in the next few years.
Whats slightly worrying is China is now planning plants over there..lets hope they don't transfer everything.
Nigel