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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jun 2015, 08:58
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Africaada

Nice to see something different coming in, but the previous 747 operator proved it isn't the best aircraft to start a route with, unless they are expecting to carry lots of cargo.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st May 2015, 16:18
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

AA & MAEL

AA have to have a maintenance contract to operate the flights, the aircraft needs an ETOPS check before any flight across the pond so there isn't a choice other than which company gets the contract.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Apr 2015, 08:40
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Probably because Easter was in March last year....

Probably because Easter was in March last year. Most ad-hoc charters are lean manufacturing deliveries, so the run up to easter would mean a major decrease in demand as they get ready for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2015, 08:55
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

There is something seriously wrong with those...

There is something seriously wrong with those cargo figures, in the days I used to do the EK it would move around 1,000 tonnes a month which is less then 10 tonnes per movement.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2015, 09:31
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Manchester has been roading cargo to BHX for...

Manchester has been roading cargo to BHX for years, maybe the 2nd A380 is part of the reason for the 3rd 777 at BHX. The A380 is planned at 5 tonnes of cargo per flight and the 777 up to 25 tonnes,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Mar 2015, 14:02
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

And the vast majority of pax were DEL-YYZ, very...

And the vast majority of pax were DEL-YYZ, very few actually joined or left the flight at BHX.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2015, 10:43
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Why is there no hope of SFO out of BHX?

Why is there no hope of SFO out of BHX?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2015, 20:42
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Also Blue City specialize in cargo, Signature...

Also Blue City specialize in cargo, Signature mainly cater for those that arrive by car at the aircraft ready to go. Unfortunately both get hampered by what they can do because of the facilities they...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2014, 21:01
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

My assessment is based on the fact that I see...

My assessment is based on the fact that I see just about every other make of car on the road but have never seen an MG
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2014, 20:06
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

The proposed freighter flight was said to be...

The proposed freighter flight was said to be linked to MG, flying in parts made on all those machines they shipped to China when Longbridge shut.

MG doesn't seem to be doing as well as planned so...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2014, 22:57
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Why is there this constant whining about the...

Why is there this constant whining about the runway closure? It has been going on for as long as I can remember, and I started there 29 years ago! It happens every winter and will continue happening...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2014, 15:54
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

US/AA

Load factor to PHL was always very high, maybe if they went for yield instead of load factor it would still be operating. When we went to CLT they were talking about CLT-BHX with the A333, but things...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Oct 2014, 10:43
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Rumour over the weekend was PHL/ORD on...

Rumour over the weekend was PHL/ORD on alternating days using an A333! Can't see it myself unless they have secured some major cargo deal and the pax are a bonus.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2014, 16:29
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

But only with payload restrictions.

But only with payload restrictions.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Sep 2014, 12:46
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

I don't think you should have too much of a go at...

I don't think you should have too much of a go at FR. They wanted to expand the base but being in the old T2 means that there is a limit on how many stands they could actually use and maintain the 25...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2014, 17:35
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

EK

The EK ended in the grass because it was told to take Delta and turn back on to Echo after a late stand change. The EK Captain told ATC that his charts said that he wasn't able to do that but ATC...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Aug 2014, 11:53
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

There aren't that many A346's queuing up to fly...

There aren't that many A346's queuing up to fly anywhere are there? Not the most popular of products on the TLS production lines.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jun 2014, 11:11
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

A slight correction to the EI/FR comments...

A slight correction to the EI/FR comments earlier, neither airline uses airbridges and EI flights are bussed in as it isn't possible for passengers to reach the Common Travel arrivals area by...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Dec 2013, 18:57
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

So what does that have to do with standard...

So what does that have to do with standard restrictions applied to airports operating in LVP's? It's the same anywhere in the world, you get fog and things slow down!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2013, 21:01
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Diverskii, you would be correct. The hangar is...

Diverskii, you would be correct. The hangar is operated by MAEL and aircraft going in there will be for maintenance by MAEL. I'm sure that if TOM needed to get a based aircraft in to do some major...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2013, 17:47
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

There are some 'new' jobs as I know someone who...

There are some 'new' jobs as I know someone who was taken on, there has also been the apprentices trotted out for the TV. How many are transfers and how many are new I wouldn't like to guess, but I...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2013, 18:25
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

If you believe what PK said on Midlands Today it...

If you believe what PK said on Midlands Today it was the airport company that went out and recruited all those engineers from LTN, MAN and LGW. And there I was thinking it was MAEL that sorted out...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2013, 21:30
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

I hear that the Air Blue was shipping a fair...

I hear that the Air Blue was shipping a fair amount of cargo, so possibly they do have an aircraft unexpectedly out of service for a month or two. Fortunately I don't get involved with such things...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Nov 2013, 20:26
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

I think the airports eyes were in the other...

I think the airports eyes were in the other direction when the decision was made, only time will tell if they were right.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Nov 2013, 17:10
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Destination was Bruntingthorpe, which was below...

Destination was Bruntingthorpe, which was below limits, so yes it did divert.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Nov 2013, 21:41
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Connections to LAX and PEK do already exist, UA...

Connections to LAX and PEK do already exist, UA to LAX and EK to PEK (and both do connections to many other cities in those countries!).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2013, 19:32
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Or swap aircraft as they are released from...

Or swap aircraft as they are released from maintenance. The BHX hanger is the only one outside of DXB that EK have authorised to do engine changes.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Oct 2013, 13:47
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

BHX Charges

Back in 2000 the handling agents were being charged more per sq ft than the shops in Piccadilly Circus, something that hasn't changed over the years. That would have a bearing on what the airlines...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2013, 08:21
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Nigel, no they can't. Both could handle up to...

Nigel, no they can't. Both could handle up to around 400 tonnes, an A380 would range between 450 and 550 depending on load and destination.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Oct 2013, 20:58
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Nigel, said tug is rather large and not the...

Nigel, said tug is rather large and not the easiest piece of equipment to maneuverer. There are 2 tugs which are more than capable of pushing aircraft of up to 744's and a lot easier to use. The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2013, 18:59
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Nigel, I think I might know what I am...

Nigel,

I think I might know what I am talking about having worked there since 1985 :ugh: Since when has the Government or BHX paid handling agents? I'm also sure that if your car was only started...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2013, 21:10
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

E75, all your problems seem to be down to the...

E75, all your problems seem to be down to the handling agent of the airline you use. Maybe you should direct your comments to them. Handling agents are not perfect all the time and problems do happen...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Sep 2013, 19:10
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Or it is for a cruise starting in Orlando that...

Or it is for a cruise starting in Orlando that has been sold from different areas each week?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Sep 2013, 14:51
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

Neither, the aircraft was completely full most...

Neither, the aircraft was completely full most days!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Sep 2013, 16:43
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,917,796
Posted By groundhogbhx

DC10's only operated in the summer season and...

DC10's only operated in the summer season and carrying full pax load (232) and 33 tonnes of freight were lucky to break even. Double daily 757's lost so much money due to the doubling of costs for a...
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