On a recent visit, I was told that the external dimensions (height and width) of the A380 Pier at MAN will not change to start with. Work is only on the airbridges and internal cosmetic pier improvements.
Will the evening 777 also use Stand 12, or stay on the other pier?
At MAN, I have also seen AGNIS guidance systems and staff on the ground guide aircraft onto stand. There seems to be a real mix of options... though I believe that the CAA is requesting only a single point for the pilot to observe in the near future. (e.g. no AGNIS and PAPA/mirrors)