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Hi,
In 2009, Easyjet had a pretty hefty lead at EDI, however I expect that Ryanair will have closed the gap during 2010:
http://www.baa.com/assets/Internet/B...lines_2009.pdf
In 2009, Easyjet had a pretty hefty lead at EDI, however I expect that Ryanair will have closed the gap during 2010:
http://www.baa.com/assets/Internet/B...lines_2009.pdf
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Originally Posted by atomicflight
Is it not Astreaus that operate the flights for Iceland Express?
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G-STRF
G-STRN
Astreaus will operate a 735 for Iceland Express MAR11-APR11. This aircraft will cover G-STRF which is scheduled for checks during this period. The 735 is fitted with 124 seats and will operate flights to european destanations only
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G-STRW
Next summer G-OJIB is expected to join G-STRW.
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Sorry, nothing to do with Edinburgh, but do Astreus still have an aircraft based at Milan Bergamo on long term charter?
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so where will the crews come from for this based 75W? bit late in the day to start recruiting cabin crew considering a months training, months notice and obv recruitment time plus id checks etc.
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Thanks for the stats Anna
I am to wallow in some numbers for a few hours. Awesome when you know where to look ! Surprising to me but I'd rather be corrected and get the actual numbers any day.
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so where will the crews come from for this based 75W? bit late in the day to start recruiting cabin crew considering a months training, months notice and obv recruitment time plus id checks etc.
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Hi everyone
i've just seen that Astraeus is recruiting Cabin Crew for EDI, does anyone knows what is the avarage salary with them??
Thanks a lot for any info
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i've just seen that Astraeus is recruiting Cabin Crew for EDI, does anyone knows what is the avarage salary with them??
Thanks a lot for any info
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Looks like the promised Middle East direct flight has risen it's head again..this time with a different player.
First air link to Middle East winging its way to Capital - Scotsman.com
First air link to Middle East winging its way to Capital - Scotsman.com
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Its undoubtedly going to be Etihad, and not QR/EK. Letts look at the evidence:
EK have literally today tied themselfs up at MAN, by being forced into adding capacity at MAN 4 months before they actually wanted to (May instead of Sept), so their fleet is under a lot of strain this summer. So, its not them.
The article states UAE link, so its not Qatar, and like EK, they have pretty much tied up their fleet this summer with added Germany frequencies. Also, it was always widely believed they would add EDI beofre a second MAN, that chance has now been and gone, so its not them.
Etihad, however, have just added double daily MAN, so are in the mood for expansion. Also, a recent article states they are looking into another 'western Europe' destination, so, EDI anyone?...
EK have literally today tied themselfs up at MAN, by being forced into adding capacity at MAN 4 months before they actually wanted to (May instead of Sept), so their fleet is under a lot of strain this summer. So, its not them.
The article states UAE link, so its not Qatar, and like EK, they have pretty much tied up their fleet this summer with added Germany frequencies. Also, it was always widely believed they would add EDI beofre a second MAN, that chance has now been and gone, so its not them.
Etihad, however, have just added double daily MAN, so are in the mood for expansion. Also, a recent article states they are looking into another 'western Europe' destination, so, EDI anyone?...
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When you declare :
I think you're getting ahead of yourself. Read the article.
Given that it's not for summer 2011 and unlikely for this winter, let's be honest, it could be Etihad or Emirates. Doha is in Qatar which is not the UAE so that's a better reason to think it's not them.
Its undoubtedly going to be Etihad,
THE first direct link between Edinburgh and the Middle East could be established within a year, while festival chiefs have set up a partnership with a new event in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it emerged today.
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Thats Scotsman forum is a real melting pot, that Bragger fellow seems to be making a bit of a spectacle- looking at some of the other EDI posts on there ! 
Hasnt there been rumours of a route for ages now and nothing has come of it ? Given all the UK expansion elsewhere, id be surprised if we saw anymore anytime soon. Looks as if ABZ has jumped the gun with the next Middle East route ! What about all the stuff about EDI not being able to cope with widebodies, paving or something, what became of that ?
Hasnt there been rumours of a route for ages now and nothing has come of it ? Given all the UK expansion elsewhere, id be surprised if we saw anymore anytime soon. Looks as if ABZ has jumped the gun with the next Middle East route ! What about all the stuff about EDI not being able to cope with widebodies, paving or something, what became of that ?
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I think you're getting ahead of yourself. Read the article
Also, based on the fact EK havent stated anything, yet EY have specifically stated a new western Europe destination, leads me to that conclusion.
Also, EK are expected to up GLA over the next financial year, so its pbvious their Scotland resources will be tied up there.
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What about all the stuff about EDI not being able to cope with widebodies, paving or something, what became of that?
In the short term, and assuming that a suitable stand could be created on the main apron, then the PCNs at EDI shouldn't have any problem supporting A330 operations to the Middle East. The ACN of this aircraft, even at MTOW, only marginally exceeds the PCN of the main apron and, in any case, A330 flights to the Middle East wouldn't require MTOW departures. International arrivals and departures facilities might be challenged by such flights but it depends on the arrival and departure times.
B773ER operations are more of a problem for EDI as the ACN of this aircraft is significantly higher than many other long-haul types. If it had to operate at ACN</=PCN then the payload/range reduction would make flights to the Middle East uneconomic. If a 10% ACN>PCN overload were sanctioned then the economics improve but are still less than ideal. PCNs at Glasgow and Newcastle are better suited to B773ER operations than are the PCNs at Edinburgh.
So, in summary, EDI has lower PCNs than most other major airports in the UK, but long range widebody flights should still be possible from main apron stands (if available) using various wide-bodied aircraft types. Some have greater payload/range restrictions than others. The best suited are higher power versions of the B763ER and variants of the A330. The types least suited to EDI’s PCNs are the B773ER and B772LR.
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From the Greer website
Thursday 17th March 2011
Having built up the company from a standing start at Edinburgh Airport in 2005 Bert Greer, MD of Greer Aviation and his son Robert Greer, Director of Greer Aviation in Edinburgh handed over the keys to Alex Macdonald, Regional Vice President of Signature Flight Support having agreed the sale of the Edinburgh facility.
The Greer Aviation team, who have contributed greatly to the excellent performance of the FBO, remain with the new owners going forward.
Commenting on the sale, Robert Greer said " Having had six very successful years at Edinburgh, the time seemed right to pass on the next stage of development to the world leader in FBO services and we wish them every success in their future endeavours".
Greer Aviation's business at Prestwick International Airport continues as normal.
Having built up the company from a standing start at Edinburgh Airport in 2005 Bert Greer, MD of Greer Aviation and his son Robert Greer, Director of Greer Aviation in Edinburgh handed over the keys to Alex Macdonald, Regional Vice President of Signature Flight Support having agreed the sale of the Edinburgh facility.
The Greer Aviation team, who have contributed greatly to the excellent performance of the FBO, remain with the new owners going forward.
Commenting on the sale, Robert Greer said " Having had six very successful years at Edinburgh, the time seemed right to pass on the next stage of development to the world leader in FBO services and we wish them every success in their future endeavours".
Greer Aviation's business at Prestwick International Airport continues as normal.
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Commenting on the sale, Robert Greer said " Having had six very successful years at Edinburgh, the time seemed right to pass on the next stage of development to the world leader in FBO services and we wish them every success in their future endeavours".
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