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Old 9th Apr 2013, 20:51
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HANGARS & FAIREYS

T'angar was built originally for Qualitair in 1989. They morphed into FFV Aerotech et al. If we are delving into history then previous to that the site was occupied by the famous Fairey Aviation hangar, from which the area gets its popular name 'Fairey's Apron' (officially the Western Maintenance Area).

A380s will not fit along the link into the WMA, probably won't clear the sliding gates and would be very tight to manoeuvre around, even if they could be made to fit in the Air Livery hangar, which is doubtful.

On a separate note Stands 60/61 are being adapted into a 'super MARS' layout which can take an A380 down the centre. To be numbered 61L, 61 and 61R. The '60' designation will no longer be assigned to a current stand. This gives MAN another A380 remote stand as well as 62. Just in time for BA's A380s fleet!
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