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Well i thought today was going to be a bad day, naff weather, feeling ill and just loads of other nonsense! But this really has put a big grin on my face! As said above, Gatwick holds so much potential with the good transport links.
Hopefully next Summer there will be a few more airlines populating Gatwick
Hopefully next Summer there will be a few more airlines populating Gatwick
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Good News! Perhaps they'll fix the Airbridge service doors on Stands 2, 18 and 22 for starters! It's been rather noticeable that all repairs seem to have stopped lately. 
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But, the agreement was between West Sussex County Council and BAA.
Since BAA no longer own the airport, I'd guess the new owner could say it no longer applies?
I am led to believe that the Government, the new owners, and the airlines all want an expansion of Gatwick.
TN
Wonder did the estate agent get 1.5% commission plus VAT or did they settle for a fixed amount.
What did the advert say
For Sale 1 Airport in desireable location, close to local transport links.
What did the advert say
For Sale 1 Airport in desireable location, close to local transport links.
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I've never used London City but from all reports it is a very well run and efficient airport. Can we now expect the same good management for Gatwick? If there is UAE money available I'm sure whatever needs fixing at Gatwick can (indeed) be fixed and quickly too.
As for a second runway???
As for a second runway???
Given unemployment nationally and political hue of WSCC then don't rule out objections disappearing in the next year followed by a big pot of Govt money going in to the council.
Oh a cynic am I.
Oh a cynic am I.
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Gatwick Airport
Dubaian
G.I.P AKA Global Infrastructure Partners is a 5.64 billion US dollar fund.
Credit Suisse and General Electric are joint funding investors with each putting in $500 million of investment. G.I.P. own London City as well plus have interests all over the world.
If London City is anything to go by they will give Gatwick a real shot in the arm.
G.I.P AKA Global Infrastructure Partners is a 5.64 billion US dollar fund.
Credit Suisse and General Electric are joint funding investors with each putting in $500 million of investment. G.I.P. own London City as well plus have interests all over the world.
If London City is anything to go by they will give Gatwick a real shot in the arm.
The MD of LCY is ex-Luton, not an appointee of GIF, as far as I am aware. So ownership does not necessarily mean good management.
If GIF are prepared to invest (and it would be odd if they weren't), LGW can look forward to some improvements. Whether a second proper runway would appear before 2019 (the original agreement date) is a matter of debate, but if the agreement was overturned, there would be a big hue and cry from the locals, and the eco-nutcases.
If GIF are prepared to invest (and it would be odd if they weren't), LGW can look forward to some improvements. Whether a second proper runway would appear before 2019 (the original agreement date) is a matter of debate, but if the agreement was overturned, there would be a big hue and cry from the locals, and the eco-nutcases.
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Hmmm, a few points still remain :
1. It is still a regulated airport, with a regulatory regime that basically offers a return on asset value.
2. That means returns will only increase if you push through more pax, (revenue), using the same assets and controlled or lower costs.
3. If you want to attract more pax, then you need the right investment in assets but.....
4. because Gatwick has a broad range of carriers, there is always a struggle to agree the investment plan priorities. Easy and Ryanair want to pay next to nothing, ( but have the growing market ), whilst at the other end larger carriers want better facilities but don't command pax nos, and the charter boys who have been there forever, don't really know what they want. This is at odds with Stansted and Heathrow where there is basically conflict on the amount spent, as opposed to major conflicting carrier requirements.
5. Hopefully the GIP guys have done their homework, because if they are to investment big time, they will have to expect lower returns in the short term and expect their money to come back sometime in the future.
Now, as regards the management, the "old hand of BAA" actually left this lot some time ago. Have a look at the profiles and you'll be hard pressed to find someone who has an aviation background or knows an Airbus from a Jumbo. So have things changed for the better in the last 5 years ?
1. It is still a regulated airport, with a regulatory regime that basically offers a return on asset value.
2. That means returns will only increase if you push through more pax, (revenue), using the same assets and controlled or lower costs.
3. If you want to attract more pax, then you need the right investment in assets but.....
4. because Gatwick has a broad range of carriers, there is always a struggle to agree the investment plan priorities. Easy and Ryanair want to pay next to nothing, ( but have the growing market ), whilst at the other end larger carriers want better facilities but don't command pax nos, and the charter boys who have been there forever, don't really know what they want. This is at odds with Stansted and Heathrow where there is basically conflict on the amount spent, as opposed to major conflicting carrier requirements.
5. Hopefully the GIP guys have done their homework, because if they are to investment big time, they will have to expect lower returns in the short term and expect their money to come back sometime in the future.
Now, as regards the management, the "old hand of BAA" actually left this lot some time ago. Have a look at the profiles and you'll be hard pressed to find someone who has an aviation background or knows an Airbus from a Jumbo. So have things changed for the better in the last 5 years ?
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Security staff often get abuse on these forums but Ive got to say they where great when we passing through North terminal last night, not only was the whole procedure quick but everyone was polite, helpfull and took (and gave!) a bit of good natured ribbing as we passed through
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New airline/route?
I see United Airways Bangladesh has started a new service tonight to/from Dhaka via Dubia. What equipment are they using? I also see Iraqi Airways keep coming up on the airport info, will they also be starting?
True Blue
True Blue
Dhaka, Dubai, Istanbul, London. Twice a week
Hope management have found a good niche for it to be a solid profitable route