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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2014, 13:09
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

Airth is the posh name of the Central Scotland...

Airth is the posh name of the Central Scotland Airport opened in May 1939 and became RAF Grangemouth in September 1939.

It remained open until the mid-1950s when there was murmurings of making it...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Apr 2014, 05:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By Flypuppy

I saw this coming 14 years ago and wrote to Chris...

I saw this coming 14 years ago and wrote to Chris Dark at the time he was head shed at BALPA. BALPA didn't act then and they won't act now.

Luke, passing the blame onto the wannabes isn't right....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2014, 17:54
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

PwC is Price Waterhouse Cooper who were engaged...

PwC is Price Waterhouse Cooper who were engaged by Infratil to sell PIK and MSE.


Well that's how it was.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2014, 16:35
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

One of the companies was rejected by PwC as they...

One of the companies was rejected by PwC as they were already in talks with the Scottish Government. I know this as a hard fact.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2014, 22:17
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

Pure dead gone! Brilliant! ...

Pure dead gone! Brilliant!

http://www.fototime.com/4C59AF611D3F4F7/standard.jpg

The final letter from the idiotic 'pure dead brilliant' slogan is removed from the front of the terminal.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Dec 2013, 18:17
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

BA's lease is due to run until March, officially....

BA's lease is due to run until March, officially. Caledonian is just waiting until the hanger is vacated to get started :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Nov 2013, 00:14
Replies: 6
Views: 3,784
Posted By Flypuppy

G-TOYF at Bournemouth ...

G-TOYF at Bournemouth

http://www.fototime.com/96FB6C8BA7A998C/medium800.jpg
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Nov 2013, 23:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,784
Posted By Flypuppy

G-TOYH currently parked at Bournemouth. Soon to...

G-TOYH currently parked at Bournemouth. Soon to be joined by G-TOYF.

http://www.fototime.com/D1FAA1173794EBB/medium800.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/C75A5722EACA34C/medium800.jpg
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Nov 2013, 06:54
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,968
Posted By Flypuppy

Have just heard that Jim French is to quit as...

Have just heard that Jim French is to quit as chairman
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Nov 2013, 16:39
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

The Scottish Government is using its own...

The Scottish Government is using its own resources for the DD work.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Oct 2013, 03:38
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,683
Posted By Flypuppy

why would that be the case? The Scottish...

why would that be the case? The Scottish Government appears to be doing something sensible in protecting a strategic asset on commercial terms and will seek to sell at the right time if I have...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Sep 2013, 20:21
Replies: 6
Views: 3,784
Posted By Flypuppy

Nice design... :ok:

Nice design... :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2013, 23:10
Replies: 472
Views: 132,007
Posted By Flypuppy

Pop, Minoan ARE an operating airline. Flights...

Pop, Minoan ARE an operating airline. Flights bookable on their website, and a report on Anna.aero.
New airline routes launched (26 February...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2012, 10:51
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

Interesting, and not totally unsurprising move; ...

Interesting, and not totally unsurprising move;
BBC News - Loganair chairman Scott Grier leaves his post (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-19737889)

I believe this now...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2012, 13:20
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

Never say never, but it is unlikely.

Never say never, but it is unlikely.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2012, 12:19
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

Returned to the leasing companies. Likely...

Returned to the leasing companies.

Likely they will then be leased out to African/South American operators - at a guess.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2012, 12:12
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

Take a look at the tails of air craft at EDI and...

Take a look at the tails of air craft at EDI and LGW. It is all BA and EZY. There is virtually no competition on London-Scotland routes anymore. Capacity is shrinking and my own personal experience...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2012, 13:47
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

It is my understanding that Diamond Club in name...

It is my understanding that Diamond Club in name will continue, it is though BAEC from a back office perspective. The current bmi IT support for DC will be switched off on the 30th.
Things like...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2012, 13:16
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

Would need an awful lot of charter work for 9...

Would need an awful lot of charter work for 9 aircraft

This contract is notorious for being given to a different operator at every renewal. It could be argued that bmiR is a different operator,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2012, 16:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Flypuppy

Aye well. What would I know...

Aye well. What would I know...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2012, 13:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Flypuppy

There is a little bit of magic called Google. It...

There is a little bit of magic called Google. It wont be difficult to find a number of quotes from WW.

The whole point of IAG is to create a multinational, multi-brand airline group.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2012, 12:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,239
Posted By Flypuppy

Expect IAG to expand by merger and acquisition in...

Expect IAG to expand by merger and acquisition in the coming years. Willie Walsh has declared he wants to add another 5 airlines to the group.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Jul 2012, 13:09
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

Management wont return phone calls. They...

Management wont return phone calls.

They must be busy.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st May 2012, 16:57
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

I understand from my impeccable sources that the...

I understand from my impeccable sources that the deal will be completed this evening or very early tomorrow morning.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2012, 20:19
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

...and people wonder why pprune is regarded as a...

...and people wonder why pprune is regarded as a joke? :ugh:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2012, 20:06
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 350,095
Posted By Flypuppy

In a word; no.

In a word; no.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Apr 2012, 12:11
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

Not what I understand. I believe that...

Not what I understand. I believe that negotiations are underway between Granite and IAG.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Apr 2012, 12:54
Replies: 1,279
Views: 661,001
Posted By Flypuppy

It is not as bad as you may think. There are...

It is not as bad as you may think. There are positive moves ongoing, but the arithmetic on the planned redundancies should provide some indication that all is not as dark as you may fear.... :ok:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2012, 22:14
Replies: 73
Views: 26,457
Posted By Flypuppy

Operating 50 seat aircraft into Heathrow is a...

Operating 50 seat aircraft into Heathrow is a non-starter. You need a minimum of 100 seats and connecting services to make a service viable.

I understand that rumours of Granite's demise may be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Mar 2012, 20:31
Replies: 73
Views: 26,457
Posted By Flypuppy

The deal for DLH to take control of BMI was done...

The deal for DLH to take control of BMI was done more than 10 years ago, and there were no competition issues with a German company buying a UK company. It is slightly different with a UK company...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2012, 13:29
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

That was not quite how I read things but...

That was not quite how I read things but unfortunately I have signed an NDA - would like to comment further but can't!! :bored:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2012, 13:24
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 350,095
Posted By Flypuppy

Not always true. Their positions may simply...

Not always true. Their positions may simply become redundant in the new company structure with immediate effect. I have seen it happen before in other mergers & takeovers. The current management team...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2012, 22:19
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 350,095
Posted By Flypuppy

Logic plays no role in this whole deal. I dont...

Logic plays no role in this whole deal. I dont expect DLH to start using anything like common sense anytime soon. Regional, and if Baby has not been sold, will both be rolled into the IAG deal. What...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Mar 2012, 11:14
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

It isn't. Yield is everything. I understood...

It isn't. Yield is everything.

I understood that flights to the med were being load limited out of BHD, so 100% load factors are not possible. tech stopping in EMA as well?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Mar 2012, 16:40
Replies: 644
Views: 266,313
Posted By Flypuppy

I was thinking more in terms of load factors, but...

I was thinking more in terms of load factors, but Angelina Jolie with nothing but a teaspoon works for me.....
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