Greenham Common would have been ideal.
Farnborough has too many noise issues for further expansion. Chapter 4 only, no APU at night, reverse thrust to be avoided at all times consistent with safe operation of aircraft etc. Not to mention movement restrictions or the cost of operating out of there at present.
Type restrictions are now coming into place at Farnborough. "Examples of types that currently operate at the airport which will not be permitted after January 1st 2013 are Cessna 560 Citation V, Dassault Falcon 20, Dassault Falcon 50, Gulfstream 3, Hawker 125- 600A, Hawker 125-700A and Hawker Beechjet 400 depending on the individual engine type fitted to each aircraft."
Also, they are charging a green tax as of now. "The charge for 2013 will be £5 per kg NOx .Each aircraft invoice will have a separate item listed as Aircraft Emissions Levy. VAT will be charged where applicable."
Last edited by M-ONGO; 29th Jan 2013 at 20:28.