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Newcastle Airport Chief Exec suspended
Has anyone heard anything about the Chief Executive of Newcastle Airport being suspended today. Apparently it has something to do with contracts?
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I couldnt get the links to work, here's the story...
THE region's biggest airport has suspended its chief executive while an investigation is carried out into what it described as "personal contractual issues".
Newcastle International Airport Limited said John Parkin would have no further involvement in the day-to-day management of the company during the investigation.
Mystery surrounds the exact cause of Mr Parkin's suspension which one of the airport's main shareholders, Newcastle City Council, said was of "great concern".
An airport spokesman could shed no light on the situation and said no further comment would be made until the investigation was complete.
David Laws, formerly the airports commercial and aviation development director, will take over Mr Parkin's chief executive duties.
A new executive director, Simon Fisher, has been appointed as finance director and company secretary.
A spokeswoman for Newcastle City Council said: "As a shareholder in the airport along with a number of other councils, this situation is of great concern to us.
"It would inappropriate for us to comment further on what is clearly a complex situation.
"The airport is a valued and vital local business and we are confident that it has a bright and prosperous future."
Meanwhile, a transport official, based in the region, who did not want to be named, said the news had come as a shock.
He said: "It's come out of the blue. The relationship our organisation has had with the airport has always been through the chief executive and he has always been very open and honest about their plans."
Mr Parkin joined the airport as managing director in June 2002 from Bristol International Airport, where he was also managing director.
His background includes management stints with the likes of the Thomas Cook group and P&O.
Under his leadership passenger numbers have continued to grow and several new routes have been added, one of the most recent being a direct service from the North-East to Dubai in the Middle East.
The airport itself has also grown in size with a new £7m terminal extension being opened three years ago.
However, one of its more high profile ventures, a link up with American Airlines in 2005, failed to get off the ground after the American firm pulled the plug on planned flights to New York before they had begun.
THE region's biggest airport has suspended its chief executive while an investigation is carried out into what it described as "personal contractual issues".
Newcastle International Airport Limited said John Parkin would have no further involvement in the day-to-day management of the company during the investigation.
Mystery surrounds the exact cause of Mr Parkin's suspension which one of the airport's main shareholders, Newcastle City Council, said was of "great concern".
An airport spokesman could shed no light on the situation and said no further comment would be made until the investigation was complete.
David Laws, formerly the airports commercial and aviation development director, will take over Mr Parkin's chief executive duties.
A new executive director, Simon Fisher, has been appointed as finance director and company secretary.
A spokeswoman for Newcastle City Council said: "As a shareholder in the airport along with a number of other councils, this situation is of great concern to us.
"It would inappropriate for us to comment further on what is clearly a complex situation.
"The airport is a valued and vital local business and we are confident that it has a bright and prosperous future."
Meanwhile, a transport official, based in the region, who did not want to be named, said the news had come as a shock.
He said: "It's come out of the blue. The relationship our organisation has had with the airport has always been through the chief executive and he has always been very open and honest about their plans."
Mr Parkin joined the airport as managing director in June 2002 from Bristol International Airport, where he was also managing director.
His background includes management stints with the likes of the Thomas Cook group and P&O.
Under his leadership passenger numbers have continued to grow and several new routes have been added, one of the most recent being a direct service from the North-East to Dubai in the Middle East.
The airport itself has also grown in size with a new £7m terminal extension being opened three years ago.
However, one of its more high profile ventures, a link up with American Airlines in 2005, failed to get off the ground after the American firm pulled the plug on planned flights to New York before they had begun.
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What a terrible shame. Let's just all hope that this isn't the cue for Servisair to have a clearout on Level 3 either. Serial bungling is essential for business success.
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BLEED-AIR:Best News I have head today
So Mr P may have been a norty boy!!! (so what) Take the blinkers off and look at whats been achieved since his arrival back in 2002?. Look how the Airport has developed over the last 4-5 years!! I'm not saying he did it by himself, but he certainly was a major contributing factor, to the success of what Newcastle Airport is today!!
I'm not saying the Airport won't develop or expand just because he is no longer at the top. But what I will say is that he has done an excellant job during his time at Newcastle! Think back to what it was then (2002) to what it is now??? The facts speak for them selves!!!
Before you all jump on me, i'm not a manager or an
licker!!!!
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Ref. 'Mr P'
I don't work at NCL & as such do not have an 'axe to grind' one way or another. What I will say is that I have been around a long time and noted his arrival in 2002 with hope, that given Mr P's track record at BRS in Loco route development that that such experience could be used to drive NCL forward. Before his arrival, then what did we have ? virtually zero 'Loco', Go operated to STN, and I can recall very little else. His appointment followed a period of unparallel expansion, & if it he was to be judged on route development alone then the guy is virtually untouchable in the history of NCL. But as with everything there are clearly downsides as much debate can be had as to the ability of the infra structure & resource to keep up with this explosive growth. But then is that his fault? funding and timescales for significant capital projects can take years and is ultimately the sanction of the shareholders.
I haven't a clue as to what the guy has done, but I note that he isn't 'in jail', more likely to be down to political correctness, and oportunism from some of those that he has upset in forcing through the necessary if uncomfortable changes to working practices.
What also needs to be also be noted that back in 2002 the differential between NCL & MME was nothing like it is now in pax no.'s & route availability, possibly one should take the view that it is extremely fortunate that back in 2002 that there was not a place for him 'down the road' as it is possible that things may have turned out very different. Please note that I have never met or spoken to Mr P and this view is merely one of a frequent user, & who is extremely proud of what has been achieved at NCL over the years. If previous history is anything to by then Mr P is going to be a hard act to follow.
I don't work at NCL & as such do not have an 'axe to grind' one way or another. What I will say is that I have been around a long time and noted his arrival in 2002 with hope, that given Mr P's track record at BRS in Loco route development that that such experience could be used to drive NCL forward. Before his arrival, then what did we have ? virtually zero 'Loco', Go operated to STN, and I can recall very little else. His appointment followed a period of unparallel expansion, & if it he was to be judged on route development alone then the guy is virtually untouchable in the history of NCL. But as with everything there are clearly downsides as much debate can be had as to the ability of the infra structure & resource to keep up with this explosive growth. But then is that his fault? funding and timescales for significant capital projects can take years and is ultimately the sanction of the shareholders.
I haven't a clue as to what the guy has done, but I note that he isn't 'in jail', more likely to be down to political correctness, and oportunism from some of those that he has upset in forcing through the necessary if uncomfortable changes to working practices.
What also needs to be also be noted that back in 2002 the differential between NCL & MME was nothing like it is now in pax no.'s & route availability, possibly one should take the view that it is extremely fortunate that back in 2002 that there was not a place for him 'down the road' as it is possible that things may have turned out very different. Please note that I have never met or spoken to Mr P and this view is merely one of a frequent user, & who is extremely proud of what has been achieved at NCL over the years. If previous history is anything to by then Mr P is going to be a hard act to follow.
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So the Summer timetable starts tomorrow (just about) anyone know when the Jet2 aircraft will be coming in to be based? I see the LGW starts tomorrow. Also Ryanairs last TRF was on Friday and the first GRO is tomorrow I think. Regarding EZY there 7th based aircraft will start operating next saturday, as for tomorrow morning quite a busy schedule for them with AGP,ALC,FAO,BCN,PMI all am departures.
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mr p's demise
I suspect there will be about 99.9% of staff at Newcastle laughing up their sleeves at what has happened. Sure, the airport has developed, but at what cost to the many staff that work or worked there? From the baggage staff that were forced to work for contractors and lost half their salary to the security staff who had to take massive pay cuts (and staff cuts) under Mr Parkins control.
Lets just see what comes out when the investigation is complete.
Lets just see what comes out when the investigation is complete.
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There wont be 5 Jet2 aircraft for a few days yet
757 G-LSAA is here and operated the MJV this morning
737 G-CELA is here always!
737 G-CELO (last years TF-ELO is back - still not fully painted tho, will be swapped for G-CELU in the next few days)
146 G-FLTC is here, in billboard stlye company logo with £26.99 all over it lol
757 G-LSAE is due to join us mid week
757 G-LSAA is here and operated the MJV this morning
737 G-CELA is here always!
737 G-CELO (last years TF-ELO is back - still not fully painted tho, will be swapped for G-CELU in the next few days)
146 G-FLTC is here, in billboard stlye company logo with £26.99 all over it lol
757 G-LSAE is due to join us mid week
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From the baggage staff that were forced to work for contractors and lost half their salary to the security staff who had to take massive pay cuts (and staff cuts) under Mr Parkins control.