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midnight retired · 13th October 2008, 22:25

If my memory serves me correct the head office for Manx Airlines was near East Midlands Airport were Sir Michael Bishop,the boss of both BMA and Manx resided,hence Manx having its own CAA issued AOC.

boris · 14th October 2008, 13:16

midnight retired,
I´m afraid your memory isn´t serving you too well.
The head office for Manx Airline was always at Ronalsway airport. Sir Michael Bishop, as he became, was the chairman of this company which itself was owned 75% by BMA and 25% by Air UK. When Air UK stopped operating, it´s 25% was bought by BMA.
As Manx expanded, it was unable, as an offshore company, to operate all its intended network, thus Manx Airlines Europe was formed to operate initially from CWL in 1992.
This company was re-named British Regional Airlines, which had its own AOC and a separate company called British Regional Holdings was formed to own both BRAL and Manx. They both continued with separate AOCs until after the public floatation of BRAL and the subsequent purchase by BA of the whole shooting match!
Sorry to be so painfully long-winded.

midnight retired · 14th October 2008, 15:33

Thankyou Boris for correcting my thread,a well constructed reply.Must take more water with the whisky !!

j41cac · 14th October 2008, 20:15

airbus not interested in Manx2 at CEG, they say Eastern or nothing as they already have a/c based there for Filton.

xtypeman · 15th October 2008, 08:28

Had the same problem a few years ago. I had set up a flight as a promotional idea for the round Wales airsevice. Arranged handling etc etc.. Invited guests included First minister and AM from Welsh assembly, who had just given Airbus £25m. Airbus turnround and said private airfeild go away.

GLOworm · 3rd November 2008, 18:49

The new M2 winter schedule shows more flights to GLO (now up to 16 rotations per week with 3 on Monday, Thursday, Friday). Also improved connections from GLO to BHD (now daily M-F) but JER down to Friday and Sunday.

EMA is down to 4 a week though.

matspart3 · 3rd November 2008, 21:46

The extra Monday rotation was announced today. Great news for Gloucester, load factors are still good.

ALLMCC · 3rd November 2008, 22:30

Pity they wouldn't try GLO - BHD direct instead of via IOM - might work 2 or 3 times a week.

MUFC_fan · 3rd November 2008, 22:55

Manx2 don't have planes/crews in GLO or BHD and probably don't have the funds to expand with a new base.

Manx2 need to keep to their guns over the next 24 months until we see the light at the end of the tunnel.

They look to be doing OK at the moment.

BAladdy · 3rd November 2008, 23:03

Manx2 seem to be onto a good thing at GLO. Cn't help but think that they could use their foot hold at GLO to open a very lucerative base.

For instance GLO to EDI/GLA and maybe LCY or LGW could do well year round. Also seasonal summer services to NQY.

Could there be a time when we will see Manx2 do this?

GLOworm · 4th November 2008, 17:45

I think GLA/EDI/DUB are obvious choices (GLO's teeny terminal allowing!). Also it could also work if a niche player wanted to repeat the M2 success by offering a BRS/BHX alternative from the Channel Islands.

However, I don't see anyone taking the risk in the current economic climate and, as MUFC Fan says, if M2 were going to expand at GLO it would need to open a new base (with all the additional cost).

After everything M2 have put into GLO it would be a shame for another player to come in and take advantage of the potential there.

mmeteesside · 26th November 2008, 22:22

I see manx2 have signed their 2nd Dornier 228 (presumably from FLM?) as announced on their website. Also states they are planning more flights on more routes ... so any chance of the rumoured MME route coming to life?