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Had this info sent to me:
I've been told that, whilst loadings to Faro are good, the Barcelona
route is not doing very well, and flights are to be merged with
Prestwick ones.
Today's Isle of Thanet Gazette confirms the rumour; BCN flights will
run via Prestwick. The same report says that, from tomorrow, flights to
Alicante and Palma will be bookable for next year
James
I've been told that, whilst loadings to Faro are good, the Barcelona
route is not doing very well, and flights are to be merged with
Prestwick ones.
Today's Isle of Thanet Gazette confirms the rumour; BCN flights will
run via Prestwick. The same report says that, from tomorrow, flights to
Alicante and Palma will be bookable for next year
James
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James,
your last two posts have been quotes taken from other Manston related sites.
I think you should quote your source when passing on info or give credit to the original poster who submitted the article.
S.
your last two posts have been quotes taken from other Manston related sites.
I think you should quote your source when passing on info or give credit to the original poster who submitted the article.
S.
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There's a rumour that Infratil is taking legal action against people who use the airport's name without authority, especially those seeking to give credence to spotters' notes and associated ramblings that have no place in this thread.
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Originally Posted by Manston Airport
Because I have no right in saying the person name with out his permission 
James
James
I see there is a warning loosely based in your direction on the 'main' Manston group.
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Originally Posted by Voldermort
Make the most of EC-JIB this year as I think you will find all flights next year will be operated on a "W" pattern using the PIK based Astraeus a/c
Cool i take it it's 737 aircraft and not there 757's. Manston has had a load off AN12 in this is week any ideas why they where coming in for ? and I see two World airways MD-11 where in aswel have World started there charter flights?
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TJ747
The faro flight is doing well, Don't think the Barcelona flights is. and next year you can go to Majorca and benidorm hope more flights come soon.
James
The faro flight is doing well, Don't think the Barcelona flights is. and next year you can go to Majorca and benidorm hope more flights come soon.
James
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Things are moving forward.
World, Newmarket and Kent escapes are being handled competently by the ground staff; this probably has a connection to terms and conditions being honored.
The plans for military are in place and occasional movements are being managed. We await news of radar facilities, and the rewire from the lightning strike.
Manston is now in position to start operating as an airport if the status quo is to continue.
Well done chaps keep it up.
World, Newmarket and Kent escapes are being handled competently by the ground staff; this probably has a connection to terms and conditions being honored.
The plans for military are in place and occasional movements are being managed. We await news of radar facilities, and the rewire from the lightning strike.
Manston is now in position to start operating as an airport if the status quo is to continue.
Well done chaps keep it up.
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Thanks Billy,
Good to see a report that doesn't have a list of moans. I've been told that £1.75m is being spent on replacement cabling and £4m on a new (or rather upgraded) radar, both by the end of the year. It's clear that Infratil are pushing for new work, the recent show business flights being an example.
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Good to see a report that doesn't have a list of moans. I've been told that £1.75m is being spent on replacement cabling and £4m on a new (or rather upgraded) radar, both by the end of the year. It's clear that Infratil are pushing for new work, the recent show business flights being an example.
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You seem very well informed Jes?
Whilst it is fairly common knowledge that these items are oustanding, no date as far as i am aware has been given, as the cabling issue is subject to an insurance claim and the radar has been on it's last legs for a long time and waiting for board level approval.
Dont get wrong, if you are right then thats great news, but just wary of these problems going on and on.
You seem very well informed Jes?
Whilst it is fairly common knowledge that these items are oustanding, no date as far as i am aware has been given, as the cabling issue is subject to an insurance claim and the radar has been on it's last legs for a long time and waiting for board level approval.
Dont get wrong, if you are right then thats great news, but just wary of these problems going on and on.
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Great news for Manston
do you know what the military plans are? I know there has been a C130 in a few times UAF1216 C130 to Cairo 10:26 went out yesterday.
James
Great news for Manston
do you know what the military plans are? I know there has been a C130 in a few times UAF1216 C130 to Cairo 10:26 went out yesterday.James
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Hi all,
My mate just told me that Manston is listed by NASA, although never used, as an emergency diversionary landing strip for the space shuttle program is he right?
James
My mate just told me that Manston is listed by NASA, although never used, as an emergency diversionary landing strip for the space shuttle program is he right?
James
I thought it was Fairford - much more suitable than a busy civilian airfield.
Editted to say I am referring to STN of course, not MSE!
Editted to say I am referring to STN of course, not MSE!
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