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Old 24th Jun 2019, 22:14
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Originally Posted by YPJT
The existing terminal and security setup was designed for a F50 that was usually operating on loads of about 50% capacity.
To upgrade the terminal / build a new one and procure the required equipment in that short space of time is a very bold undertaking.

Well at least the massive 3 x A330 bay apron might see a bit of use apart from the F100 charters to the Pilbara
Things at Busso are not good for any form of GA - being kicked out of 'old' terminal, the hangars 'resumed' and new leases decreed, and the activities of local flying schools discouraged. Add to this the incredible audacity in bidding for a QF flying school - when there is not, and never will be, a cross runway there. There will need to be a be a massive re-plan to make an ab initio school viable. This will incentivise the local NIMBY's, who are re-locating, from the Perth metro into the SW, in numbers. The new Forrest Highway is now proving it's worth - such an improvement on the old roads! Once the Bunbury bypass is done, it will bring Busselton within 2.0 hrs of Perth.
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