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There are a whole raft of issues to confont:
Runway PCN; unless some re-surfacing has gone on lately it is shot.
Compliance with current DfT requirements for security (fencing for a start).
Then there is the issue of reliability; the Council ripped out the radar so only a non-precision approach aid is available. The runway is prone to surface icing in winter due to centreline drainage (hence its condition). These factors result in diversions (typically to Newcastle). Pretty soon the regular users of a scheduled service work out that they are better off driving the other way on the A69 and just using Newcastle.
For a viable, reliable service CAX needs a new runway (I understand that there are problems with the sub-strate - after all it was just 'floated' over moorland and bog at short notice for the Second World War) and lighting and an ILS. A single regional route would never repay that level of investment.
Runway PCN; unless some re-surfacing has gone on lately it is shot.
Compliance with current DfT requirements for security (fencing for a start).
Then there is the issue of reliability; the Council ripped out the radar so only a non-precision approach aid is available. The runway is prone to surface icing in winter due to centreline drainage (hence its condition). These factors result in diversions (typically to Newcastle). Pretty soon the regular users of a scheduled service work out that they are better off driving the other way on the A69 and just using Newcastle.
For a viable, reliable service CAX needs a new runway (I understand that there are problems with the sub-strate - after all it was just 'floated' over moorland and bog at short notice for the Second World War) and lighting and an ILS. A single regional route would never repay that level of investment.
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Nipper.... agree entirely, but a small correction: even with the radar still operational, only non-precision approaches would have been available. An SRA only gives guidance in one azimuth.
Still, what are Carlisle's options now? Hopefully there is a plan B.
Still, what are Carlisle's options now? Hopefully there is a plan B.
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Heres the press release from the 'mystery bidder' trying to buy the freehold from Carlisle City Council
PRESS RELEASE
A Green Airport for Cumbria
We are setting out to achieve a first for Carlisle with the country’s first green airport.
The intentions are ;
To secure the airport for use by light aircraft beyond 2011 and encourage development of the aviation services and businesses on site;
To integrate the airport development with our tourism needs and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site better;
To accommodate small businesses committed to the development and utilisation of renewable energy; and
To use renewable energy sources to service the airport’s facilities and accommodation.
In all of this the intention is to work closely with local communities and businesses and to find ways of giving the local community a stake in the development.
What will the site offer?
-Security for the airport as a regional centre for light aircraft, the aircraft museum and a venue for aviation festivals.
-A workshop/laboratory base and small business provision for the development of sustainable technology, with opportunities for eco- entrepreneurs. The development of sustainable electrical and heating provision for all accommodation on the site. The aim being to lower carbon dioxide emissions .
-Log cabins for tourists, users of the airport, walkers and cyclists; a nature reserve; eco domes for plants; teaching facilities; renewable energy exhibitions; ‘Hadrian’s Wall from the air’ base and a Hadrian’s Wall interpretation centre are all possibilities.
- New employment opportunities for 100 people within 5 years.
The intention is to work with the local communities to achieve this and with the broader Cumbrian and regional communities.
If you want to learn more or are interested in taking part in the development, register your interest with [email protected]
Working for a secure and sustainable future for Carlisle Airport.
PRESS RELEASE
A Green Airport for Cumbria
We are setting out to achieve a first for Carlisle with the country’s first green airport.
The intentions are ;
To secure the airport for use by light aircraft beyond 2011 and encourage development of the aviation services and businesses on site;
To integrate the airport development with our tourism needs and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site better;
To accommodate small businesses committed to the development and utilisation of renewable energy; and
To use renewable energy sources to service the airport’s facilities and accommodation.
In all of this the intention is to work closely with local communities and businesses and to find ways of giving the local community a stake in the development.
What will the site offer?
-Security for the airport as a regional centre for light aircraft, the aircraft museum and a venue for aviation festivals.
-A workshop/laboratory base and small business provision for the development of sustainable technology, with opportunities for eco- entrepreneurs. The development of sustainable electrical and heating provision for all accommodation on the site. The aim being to lower carbon dioxide emissions .
-Log cabins for tourists, users of the airport, walkers and cyclists; a nature reserve; eco domes for plants; teaching facilities; renewable energy exhibitions; ‘Hadrian’s Wall from the air’ base and a Hadrian’s Wall interpretation centre are all possibilities.
- New employment opportunities for 100 people within 5 years.
The intention is to work with the local communities to achieve this and with the broader Cumbrian and regional communities.
If you want to learn more or are interested in taking part in the development, register your interest with [email protected]
Working for a secure and sustainable future for Carlisle Airport.
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And who is going to fund all of this? sounds like the usual nonsense that has surrounded Carlisle Airport for many years.
Note that it's a GMAIL address for enquiries, they "mystery bidder" can't even raise their own web site. Probably Nigerian, possibly Martin Halsted undoubtedly Micky Mouse.
Note that it's a GMAIL address for enquiries, they "mystery bidder" can't even raise their own web site. Probably Nigerian, possibly Martin Halsted undoubtedly Micky Mouse.
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Peter Elliott, i believe is only fronting the bid for the 'mystery buyer' as he did when negotiating the previous deal for Andrew Tinkler/Stobarts when he bought the lease from Lord Ballyedmond.
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Peter Elliot is a bankrupt "avaition consultant", his credentials appear to lack some authenticity in respect of his track record as an expert in his chosen field.
This proposal is a a complete non starter.
This proposal is a a complete non starter.
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Trying again it appears, hope it goes through:
Cumberland News | News | Carlisle airport revamp must not stall again, say Cumbrian business chiefs
Cumberland News | News | Carlisle airport revamp must not stall again, say Cumbrian business chiefs
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Who's going to join me on bets that this consultant chap is going to suggest they follow the footsteps of John Lennon and Robin Hood; call it Publius Aelius Hadrianus Airport? 
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The planning application assumes there would be 3,650 passenger and 1,560 cargo flights each year by 2025 and an average of 276 heavy-lorry movements each day.
Quite clearly, once Stobart get the requisite planning permission, the can continue to develop the vehicle transport operation at the airport and could easily have the 270 or so lorry movements every day within a month from now.
The airport side will remain undeveloped as, within the planning permission, they have just under 15 years to arrange for just one scheduled passenger flight per day to operate from the airport, in fact, they are not legally obliged to do that.
I can't belive that anyone who is supporting the development of the airport hasn't seen through all of this.
But it doesn't matter as if Stobart don't get what they want, they'll relocate to Cheshire and sell Carlisle Airport at the best price they can get, I'd wager that it almost certainly won't be to anyone with any aviation interests and there's nothing the local authority will be able to do about it.
Either way, Stobart speak with forked tongues with regard to the airport development.
It won't happen.
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Well I hope they get it all sorted out this time irrespective of the time or wish to develop the air side. That part of the country desperately needs more work and I think there will be a lot of 'knock on' benefits.
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Clean yer specs and re read:
They have 15 years to reach those figures, whereas Stobart could have 276 lorries operating in and out of there next week. Now you do the maths.
Jamesair - air freight is unlikely as most of what Stobart haul would not be cost effective to fly to Carlisle and then put on a lorry.
Any other airfreight is well catered for in the north west by the proximity of Newcastle, Glasgow and Prestwick.
Purpose built facilities would be required for air freight at Carlisle and that would be a very expensive investment for little return.
I doubt that it would happen.
3,650 passenger and 1,560 cargo flights each year by 2025
They have 15 years to reach those figures, whereas Stobart could have 276 lorries operating in and out of there next week. Now you do the maths.
Jamesair - air freight is unlikely as most of what Stobart haul would not be cost effective to fly to Carlisle and then put on a lorry.
Any other airfreight is well catered for in the north west by the proximity of Newcastle, Glasgow and Prestwick.
Purpose built facilities would be required for air freight at Carlisle and that would be a very expensive investment for little return.
I doubt that it would happen.
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Maybe Stobart plan to use a fleet of these; BBC News - The new vehicle set to revolutionise the skies
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"Purpose built" facilities for airfreight seem to be exactly what are included within the plans. There is a dedicated freight apron with eleven aircraft stands, four of which are immediately adjacent to the freight terminal.
Quite how eleven stands could ever be needed at CAX is rather beyond me, but that is what the plans show.
"Purpose built" facilities for airfreight seem to be exactly what are included within the plans. There is a dedicated freight apron with eleven aircraft stands, four of which are immediately adjacent to the freight terminal.
Quite how eleven stands could ever be needed at CAX is rather beyond me, but that is what the plans show.
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Redevelopment Plans
I see the redevelopment plans have been resubmitted after the original one was thrown out. The new one doesn't include a PASSENGER TERMINAL. Comments please.
