Originally Posted by
glasgowpik
Must admit nobody would have thought of a possible base at FRL, as you mentioned in previous posts more likely candidates for FR's next Italian base were TSF, AHO or TRN.
I wouldn't say "nobody". In fact, in December last year the italian press (
take a look) did inform about Forli being chosen as a fourth Italian base. My doubts exist mainly due to the fact that the base shell be opened in 2009, not this year. And we are still waiting for some hints about this year's opening(s).
Generally, in my opinion these FR's decisions about the new bases are still too much "deal-driven". No special conditions, no deal. That way, they are neglecting some areas that could give them even better revenue by other means.