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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2016, 19:23
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Manston Airport: Three investors come forward as...

Manston Airport: Three investors come forward as potential partners to run airport (http://www.kentonline.co.uk/thanet/news/manston-airport-investors-91091/)

Thanet council says three would-be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Sep 2015, 18:00
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Thanet Council and RiverOak to hold meetings over...

Thanet Council and RiverOak to hold meetings over Manston | Thanet Gazette (http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Thanet-Council-RiverOak-hold-meetings-Manston/story-27750795-detail/story.html)

Thanet...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Sep 2015, 17:41
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

The runway marking as it stands today... ...

The runway marking as it stands today...

http://s23.postimg.org/f2ap262iy/20150902_152451.jpg
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jun 2015, 09:12
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Manston had regular flights from Cargolux using...

Manston had regular flights from Cargolux using their latest 747-8s until closure, more than one a day on some days. Plus other cargo only carriers including Atlas etc
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jun 2015, 12:11
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Both previous posts are still assuming they want...

Both previous posts are still assuming they want and need passengers to make the place a success. Riveroak have no plans in the short term to fly any passenger routes. Freight, aircraft maintenance,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Jun 2015, 12:06
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

It seems necessary to remind you again that NO...

It seems necessary to remind you again that NO local council money will be spent on this. A third party indemnity partner foots the bill for the whole lot. The CPO and the operation.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jun 2015, 15:10
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Review by PwC into the compulsory purchase order indemnity process for Manston

Review by PwC into the compulsory purchase order indemnity process for Manston Airport.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/manston-airport-pwc-review-into-the-process
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2015, 14:36
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

The airport was set up to fail before it closed....

The airport was set up to fail before it closed. Figures were adjusted to look bad. Customers were turned away, potential new routes and freight airlines weren't taken up. The real details are known...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2015, 10:36
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

If you'd followed this whole episode through, you...

If you'd followed this whole episode through, you would see that NO taxpayer/government cash is required to proceed with the CPO to open the airport.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2015, 08:18
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Manston Airport 'could reopen early next year'

Manston Airport 'could reopen early next year' - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-33184343)

A closed Kent airport could open early next year and the Civil Aviation Authority is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th May 2015, 14:46
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Pottwiddler... Stagecoach, in whatever form...

Pottwiddler...
Stagecoach, in whatever form they were in when they bought it, never gave it a go at being a success. They planned to shut it the day they 'bought' it.
Secondly, the council stumps...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2015, 15:24
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Their vision ... Manston | Sharing The Vision...

Their vision ...
Manston | Sharing The Vision (http://www.sharingthevision.co.uk/)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Apr 2015, 13:32
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

"Transport Minister John Hayes Delivers Double...

"Transport Minister John Hayes Delivers Double Boost for Manston Airport
John Hayes, the Minister of State for Aviation, has today delivered a double boost to the campaign to save Manston Airport....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Apr 2015, 08:16
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Regarding the two previous posts .. The...

Regarding the two previous posts ..

The council will spend NO money in opening or running the airport, the proposed buyer and owner will cover all costs.

There are no plans to fly scheduled...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2015, 16:18
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on...

PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on the future of Manston Airport.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/consultant-for-manston-airport-review-announced
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Feb 2015, 11:42
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Important day today

The future of Manston Airport will be under the spotlight at Westminster today when MPs take evidence from both its new owners and those who want it to be kept open.


Future of Manston Airport in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jan 2015, 10:34
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Manston could still have a future as an airport -...

Manston could still have a future as an airport - according to a planning masterplan Thanet council has published.

While the council recently decided against an attempt to compulsory purchase the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Dec 2014, 10:07
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Cabinet votes CP-NO on Manston airport- for now |...

Cabinet votes CP-NO on Manston airport- for now | Thanet Gazette (http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Cabinet-votes-CP-Manston-airport/story-25666711-detail/story.html)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Dec 2014, 16:53
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Manston Airport purchase plan likely to be...

Manston Airport purchase plan likely to be dropped by Thanet District Council

BBC News - Manston Airport purchase plan likely to be dropped by Thanet District Council...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2014, 11:52
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Coverage in the Telegraph City Diary:...

Coverage in the Telegraph


City Diary: Dogfight looms over future of Battle of Britain airport - Telegraph...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Nov 2014, 10:17
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Hundreds of campaigners fighting to save a...

Hundreds of campaigners fighting to save a defunct airport have gathered at the site for a visit by a US company that also wants to reopen it.

BBC News - Fight continues over Manston Airport...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2014, 19:04
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

He does say ... Thank you for reply and...

He does say ...


Thank you for reply and kind and realistic words and you can use my response (in full) to put matters straight and in perspective as they really were at the time.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2014, 13:05
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

KLM

From Andy Wilby, ex ATC at Manston: I was so irritated by the constant rumour about KLM "pulling out" of Manston that I wrote to my colleagues there to ask if they would put the matter straight....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Oct 2014, 16:23
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

The lack of passenger services will make costs...

The lack of passenger services will make costs less for starters. Fewer employees required. Businesses other than Cargo and passenger operations are also encouraged by the would be owner.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2014, 14:18
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Have you read the full story with American...

Have you read the full story with American investors fully prepared to fund the CPO by the council, buy everything to get it back up and running and they also have a list of cargo airlines to return...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Oct 2014, 09:11
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

The Truth is Out There ?.. if you choose to see...

The Truth is Out There ?.. if you choose to see it. On borrowing big and the thin line between optimism and denial | Thanet Eye...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2014, 11:21
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Thanet Eye | Keeping an eye out, so you don't...

Thanet Eye | Keeping an eye out, so you don't have to?. (http://thaneteye.wordpress.com/)

It appears that the future under the new owners may not be so bright after all :ugh:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2014, 10:51
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

BREAKING NEWS: Manston airport SOLD | Thanet...

BREAKING NEWS: Manston airport SOLD | Thanet Gazette (http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/BREAKING-NEWS-Manston-airport-SOLD/story-22966666-detail/story.html)

Manston airport has been sold to the firm...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2014, 19:13
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

over 200 in my opinion, not 100 but ..

MINISTER without portfolio and Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps has said the government is supporting the campaign to reopen Manston airport.

More than 100 campaigners fighting to save the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2014, 20:27
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

There remains an airworthy aircraft but...

There remains an airworthy aircraft but permission to fly out was denied! anyway..

GOVERNMENT Minister without portfolio and Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps will meet campaigners at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2014, 08:53
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Made in Taiwan?

Taiwanese delegation to engage in Manston Airport talks - News - Kent News (http://www.kentnews.co.uk/news/taiwanese_delegation_to_engage_in_manston_airport_talks_1_3683046)


A Taiwanese...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2014, 18:24
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

KLM figures were not bad, but Manston had to...

KLM figures were not bad, but Manston had to continually pay KLM to come here, and then there was the expense of all the extra staff needed.
You need several routes to make it worthwhile ..
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Jul 2014, 08:48
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

The future would not be in passengers. It was...

The future would not be in passengers. It was carrying passengers that dragged it down in the past. It should be mostly cargo, and always should have been. Plus training, engineering, GA etc
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Jun 2014, 08:05
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

TG still had a 50 year lease remaining when they...

TG still had a 50 year lease remaining when they were pushed out .. they received no financial compensation, they were just kicked out.
As I understand it, for now they want to be able to use the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jun 2014, 13:08
Replies: 2,117
Views: 616,977
Posted By Twitcher

Hopes have been raised that Manston Airport may...

Hopes have been raised that Manston Airport may reopen with a potential buyer announcing continued interest.

BBC News - Manston Airport reopening hopes raised...
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