The Goon, the answer to your question is basically YES!
Not sure about the Adamton House deal, but Jerez would seem to be for sale or possibly facing closure. Basically, BAE seem to be moving away from the civil flight training market, and towards military training instead. It would make sense of course when you look at the market as a whole. Currently the biggest demand is for Military Flight Training, and of course BAE must answer to a group of investors who are currently wondering if their share price can drop any further!
ECJ you have some very valid points, however as BAE have already left Prestwick, for the reason that it was unprofitable, it is hardly likely that they will relocate there again! After all, I have never known any management (particularly ex-military) to admit that they were wrong!
Off Watch, I think that you have hit the nail on the head! Sadly there is so poor co-ordination in the management ranks of BAE, that what you say is exactly true. You could ask the same question to any Jerez or Seville ATCO, who are always wondering why all the Cygnets are programmed to depart and arrive at the same time!
In the mean time, you can still join the BAE Systems Rowing Team. Vacancies for 6 (management) blokes steering, and 1 (instructor) bloke rowing..............Yes it does go around in circles all day!