MAG chose what transpired to be a fateful day on Monday 1.10 when STN announced the new aircraft stands had become operational.
The new Echo stand extension spans 40,000 square metres & completed during a seven month development.
The release also went on to state Phase Two of the Transformation Project is already under way which presumably references the new Arrivals Terminal for which permission has been given although the release only describes new taxiways,additional a/c holding areas & a further 20 ! stands....for which permission is/was awaited.
However...……..According to local protesters the permission for all the extra development for expanding to 43.5M pax was due indeed to be tentatively delivered by UDC this week!...until... until....it was stayed by Highways England for them to look at in more detail regarding their own responsibilities for the region.
Decision now November.