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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Mar 2017, 06:07
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

It's over.

10 March 2017
Citywing statement

As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24th February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Mar 2017, 21:56
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

EU?

The Isle of Man isn't part of the EU, or the UK, or the EEC, so where does that leave us in this mess?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Feb 2017, 08:06
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

As I suspected

So it was the authorities that pulled to plug, thank goodness someone is taking this outfit seriousl, they need regulation if they won't regulate themselves.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Feb 2017, 15:42
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

CityWing "emergency" Ronaldsway.

So what happened today, media says it took off, returned due gale force winds. Surely they noticed it was windy when they did their pre-flight walk round? Did it get as far as Belfast, couldn't land...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Mar 2016, 09:38
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

EasyJet Airbus crosswind capability vs ATR's & Dash 8 Q400's?

Today's EasyJet IOM-LGW service delayed due "strong winds in IOM". Aer Lingus and FlyBe getting in and out OK in ATR's, FlyBe doing just fine in their Q400's, and BA City Flyer (Eastern Airways) in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2012, 10:35
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Dash & Thump, couldn't have put it better myself....

Dash & Thump, couldn't have put it better myself.
There was uproar when they anounced that they were to cut the bus service to Maughold and reduce frequencies on other routes, however, when it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Dec 2012, 07:34
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Future of Open Skies policy?

Open skies up for debate, wish they had done this when Manx Airlines was still around.

Public's views sought on Open Skies policy - Energy FM | Isle of Man...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2012, 17:15
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Manx2 Airborne return engine shutdown.

A LET410, Manx2, had an in flight shut down due low oil pressure in one engine, aircraft landed safely and pax transfered to stand-by a/c to continue their journey. One elderly pax needed follow up...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Dec 2011, 19:19
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Well done FlyBe Crews!

Just a note to say a huge thanks to all the crews operating during this spell of high winds and bad weather, we've seen the boat's schedule decimated these past few days, but on the whole, the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2011, 15:52
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

The news came from who.....?

"I heard rumours from an EZY crew"
and as we all know too well, the crews are the LAST to know of any company changes so I'd take this with a massive pinch of salt!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Dec 2010, 10:20
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Now she wants more money for radar.

From the local radio news team:
Replacement of radar systems at the airport is vital to ensure growth in air traffic to the Isle of Man, according to the Airport director Anne Reynolds.

Later...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2010, 20:27
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Nice post Tonyq. :D

Nice post Tonyq. :D
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Sep 2010, 02:12
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Well I've just checked the on-line booking sys,...

Well I've just checked the on-line booking sys, flights to LGW still 4 per day weekdays, 3 per day weekends right upto June 2011.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Aug 2010, 18:19
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Red Arrows

Just had a flypast by the Red Arrows, straight through Port Erin Bay, over Ronaldsway, and away. Perhaps it was a "Hello" for the new tower! (Looks like they are on their way home from a show in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2010, 15:57
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

GlobeMaster on the IOM?

I'm working away at the moment but my children report there was a HUGE, 4 jets not props, aircraft on approach to IOM, can only be described as a "Massive BAe 146 on steroids!" I'm guessing a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Jan 2010, 09:36
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Info for the ex-Manx Guys...

From the "Where are they now" forum:

Beavis (Red) Skelton.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Red died 0400 29th December 2009 after a long and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Oct 2009, 05:46
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Token approaches?

"just having a token go at an approach " What a stupid comment.

How does that work then, they didn't really look out of the window for the lights, so they could poke off to BHD? Does having a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Sep 2009, 10:09
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Rail timetable.......

For info:

Isle of Man Guide - Bus and Railway Timetables (http://www.iomguide.com/timetables/index.php?search_type=4&timetable_group=4&search_submit=TRUE&tableau_dir=1)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2009, 13:00
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

I wonder if the media are aware of the problem?...

I wonder if the media are aware of the problem? Joe Public will just slag off the airlines, you can hear it now, bl**dy Flybe cancelled again. They probably don't know it's the airport's fault!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2009, 02:45
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Delays for the winter?

If we get a low cloudbase, we could be in for a season of delays and diversions. Due to the current wip at Ronaldsway, a NOTAM, effective Friday, gives the minima for the approach onto 26 (Non...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2009, 18:47
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Nice new website.....but old pics.

New website, with an old picture, as previously seen on the Balpa site:

https://www.balpa.org/home.aspx

Must be a library image they've used?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2009, 15:06
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Blue Islands engine fails.

Manx Radio news reporting the Blue Islands flight inbound IOM from Channel Islands suffered an engine failure, diverted into Liverpool. I guess it was their J31?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2009, 00:30
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Well TonyQ, at least my response got an update on...

Well TonyQ, at least my response got an update on the story, thanks for that. I'd checked the headlines on both that site, and Manx Radio's news site, neither were running the story, obviously not...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Mar 2009, 23:40
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Well, I can't find anything in the news 11 hrs...

Well, I can't find anything in the news 11 hrs later so I guess it may not have happened?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2009, 19:59
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Of course, can never happen, 2 engines being...

Of course, can never happen, 2 engines being taken out by low level birds. Bet the folks in the river Hudson were very greatful to have boats nearby. How many twins operate from Ronaldsway? Oh yes,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Dec 2008, 20:44
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Iom-sou?

FS01, you state "BE Southampton is returning for Summer 2009"
Is this a direct service, or via MAN?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2008, 09:14
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Heard on Manx Radio interview with Phil Gawne,...

Heard on Manx Radio interview with Phil Gawne, whilst talking about the Ramsey Pier of all things, that the new tower was needed "to ensure the planes could land in bad weather" and "if you were a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2008, 20:22
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Instead of trying to find devious ways we may not...

Instead of trying to find devious ways we may not get caught in the UK, or try airports that bypass the UK etc, why not spend a little time and energy writing to the UK government BEFORE the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2008, 16:28
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

IF the new 90 day rule becomes law, we shall be...

IF the new 90 day rule becomes law, we shall be deemed “resident” for taxation purposes if we spend more than the said 90 days. We need days of arrival and departure in UK to remain excluded as is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Oct 2007, 17:33
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

New exec jet hub?

Saw an article on BBC local news that plans were underway for an exec jet hub to be built at EGNS. Looked like it was in the area of the Aviation museum? The article said if planning approval came...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2007, 15:50
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Unhappy We value your custom.......?

Just another kick in the teeth for Flybe Don't you mean the passengers? They should have arrived from Manchester at 09:40 ish, only to get back at 17:00, oh but don't worry, they did get a £3.00...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th May 2007, 16:52
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Credit where it's due?

So it seems that the Gatwick route is up by 17% on last year's figures, Flybe very quick to say they have turned an ailing, ex BACon route round and they alone are responsible for this vast increase...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Feb 2007, 20:48
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

The Great Manx Airlines.

Sold out to BA? i thought they had no choice, or the British Regional contract with BA would not be renewed? Also, were the Manx government not offered a controling share in Manx, but opted for the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Feb 2007, 11:40
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Full Circle?

I'm sure you all remember, but the once great Manx Airlines was actually set up by a team from British Midland under orders from Mr Bishop, more than 20 years ago. Could it happen again? The twin...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Oct 2006, 08:24
Replies: 3,142
Views: 780,298
Posted By Ransman

Just heard from the crew on the way home that Aer...

Just heard from the crew on the way home that Aer Arran are also dropping their LTN service after Christmas. Anyone else heard this? Four LGW rotations a day though must be an improvement, and if you...
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