The state has reaped $10.2 billion in economic impact from operations at Detroit Metro Airport, which has also generated 86,000 jobs, according to a study conducted by U-M Dearborn and the Wayne County Airport Authority.
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"The report found that about 32 million passengers travel through DTW annually, including about 3.1 million “business and pleasure travelers” who stay in Michigan after arriving. About 660,000 people travel through DTW for the sole purpose of buying Michigan products or services."
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