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Indeed not part of the EU but:
Reviewed in 2008:
The decision was made by the Council of Ministers in 1994 that the Isle of Man would not legislate against complying with the Liberalised Air transport Market. This allows certificated airlines to fly in any EU market subject only to market forces (the ‘Open Skies Policy’).
It therefore remains within the Isle of Man Government Strategic Plan to continue to adopt the regulatory position of “Open Skies”, in terms of Air Transport Licensing, thus providing free access for airlines with an ‘Operating License’ to fly air service routes from the Island.
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The government is to end its baggage handling and cargo loading service at the airport.
Staff affected - 22 in total - are being offered either redeployment elsewhere in the Department in Infrastructure or redundancy
Staff affected - 22 in total - are being offered either redeployment elsewhere in the Department in Infrastructure or redundancy
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The government is to end its baggage handling and cargo loading service at the airport
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Interesting comments! Ronaldsway had fog issues early but visibilty improved from about 10.30 and BE811 from Man landed at about 10.40 and operations have operated with delays for the rest of the day.
Compare that to Jersey and Guernsey which have both been fogged in with no flights for over 2 days with almost no flights during Wednesday, Thursday and this morning!
Compare that to Jersey and Guernsey which have both been fogged in with no flights for over 2 days with almost no flights during Wednesday, Thursday and this morning!
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The BE811 also got in .. 
It's a shame the approach lights aren't a full approach lighting system, that would bring it down to normal CAT I minima and then if the runway lights were to standard, it could even be CAT II on RWY26
But with CityWing closing down then thats even less revenue and in the grand scheme of things I think it will stay as it is
It's a shame the approach lights aren't a full approach lighting system, that would bring it down to normal CAT I minima and then if the runway lights were to standard, it could even be CAT II on RWY26
But with CityWing closing down then thats even less revenue and in the grand scheme of things I think it will stay as it is
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Very sad to read about the end of the road for Citywing on social media...their niche will be a difficult one to fill. BHD is the stand out route for prospective carriers.
BLK unlikely to be accessible by bigger types of ac and other markets quite thin, though Loganair could look at a saab on GLA on peak days ...
BLK unlikely to be accessible by bigger types of ac and other markets quite thin, though Loganair could look at a saab on GLA on peak days ...
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It's over.
10 March 2017
Citywing statement
As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24th February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil our contracts. The company has tried to offer a service whilst suffering considerable losses but these have proved unfortunately to be commercially unsustainable.
It is therefore with much sadness and deep regret that the Directors of Citywing Aviation Services Limited have had to take the difficult decision to close the company today and put the company into liquidation. This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made to protect creditors.
Flights on 11th March 2017 onwards have all been cancelled
We request that you do not turn up at the airports for your flights as there will be no one to assist.
A liquidator will be appointed and they will advise in due course on how to get a refund on your tickets.
There will also be guidance on the UK CAA website from Monday 13th March 2017.
https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
For those passengers on the Cardiff to Anglesey service, we have been advised that your Citywing tickets will be valid on train services out of Cardiff, and from stations between Bangor and Holyhead.
On behalf of all at Citywing, we all apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you all for your support over the last 4 years.
The Directors
Citywing Aviation Services Limited
Citywing statement
As a result of Van Air losing their route licenses on Friday 24th February 2017, the company has found it difficult to source suitable viable aircraft to fulfil our contracts. The company has tried to offer a service whilst suffering considerable losses but these have proved unfortunately to be commercially unsustainable.
It is therefore with much sadness and deep regret that the Directors of Citywing Aviation Services Limited have had to take the difficult decision to close the company today and put the company into liquidation. This decision has not been taken lightly and has been made to protect creditors.
Flights on 11th March 2017 onwards have all been cancelled
We request that you do not turn up at the airports for your flights as there will be no one to assist.
A liquidator will be appointed and they will advise in due course on how to get a refund on your tickets.
There will also be guidance on the UK CAA website from Monday 13th March 2017.
https://www.caa.co.uk/home/
For those passengers on the Cardiff to Anglesey service, we have been advised that your Citywing tickets will be valid on train services out of Cardiff, and from stations between Bangor and Holyhead.
On behalf of all at Citywing, we all apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you all for your support over the last 4 years.
The Directors
Citywing Aviation Services Limited
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Not many airlines out there with small aeroplanes suited to these routes. Belfast and Glasgow/Edinburgh are the two critical ones, maybe Eastern and/or Loganair could be incentivised to operate them.