Ok, done some of my own background on this. (the rumour of a "maintenance base" from NWI moving to MAN). Of the 2 significant players at NWI in the maintenance field there is not a chance of any of them moving to Manchester - in fact, quite the opposite.
Im glad - I have lived in the shadow of the airport since I was born and remember looking through the wire fence on Quaker lane at the planes as a lad - I also worked there for a number of years, it may not be a palace but it serves its purpose well and is very people friendly.
I cant think of anyone there who deserves to loose their job - and maybe the one that did has already gone - those in the know (niknak
) will know exactly who I mean.
Fingers crossed the new MD does well in the face of difficult times. My thoughts are with those who now have this hanging over their heads - its not a nice situation to be in and anyone who finds pleasure in that needs a cold slap.