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Old 3rd Feb 2007, 19:34
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blazing_air
 
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"As I'm sure you're aware, Manston is covered by a legal agreement with the local Council, which applies punitive financial penalties to movements between 23:00 and 07:00. Pray tell us how they are going to build to 24hrs a day."
Yet again you are quite correct !!
However, you seem a little confused - i said that they were looking to build through the night ( 24 hour operation )
This does not mean than any aircraft would be operating outside of the opening hours.
Freight turns up at many times during the day and night sometimes, and to allow this freight to be built into outbound loads takes many hours.
With the increase from inbound and outbound cargo, it makes more sense to allow this activity to happen through the night, rather than having it wait for day staff to turn up for work and fit it in around aircraft turn-arounds.
I hope this clears up any confusion
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