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http://www.kent-online.co.uk/news/de...ticle_id=31489
Interesting background stuff here.
A good source at Manston has suggested to me that Infratil were secretly quite pleased that the project, which was started back in PlaneStation days, had collapsed, as it would have resulted in expensive peak provision of resources.
Interesting background stuff here.
A good source at Manston has suggested to me that Infratil were secretly quite pleased that the project, which was started back in PlaneStation days, had collapsed, as it would have resulted in expensive peak provision of resources.
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Yes, its a curious set-up, I believe Viking of Sweden (rumoured to be operating a while ago) own the aircraft which is registered in Greece but flies under the UK Jet name. They were indeed based in NEMA last year, this year it will be Prestwick based but operating to MSE on a W pattern Thu, Fri and Sun.
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Hi all I Think its Excel using an Mad Dog MD83 under the name off UK Jet from Viking maybe?. Jes I tried looking for Sky Wings but I cant find anything 
Tommy whats a W pattern?
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James
Tommy whats a W pattern?Regards
James
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Thisn is whats been going through the grape vine
Cargolux to operate once a week initially then maybe twice if all goes well on behalf of Ghana Airways
Atals Air to operate two B744 in April, cargo is A1 Grand Prix cars and spares ( beleive this is a weekend in the middle of April )
Gemini Cargo to use Das Air Engineering very shortly, World Airways already using with DC-10's and soon to have their pax MD-11's in for servicing
Das air possibly importing goods at the weekend before going in the hangar
Talks are being held with other companies and we are not talking small fry stuff
It will take time but wait and see the traffic increase ( negotiations in progress )
Cargolux to operate once a week initially then maybe twice if all goes well on behalf of Ghana Airways
Atals Air to operate two B744 in April, cargo is A1 Grand Prix cars and spares ( beleive this is a weekend in the middle of April )
Gemini Cargo to use Das Air Engineering very shortly, World Airways already using with DC-10's and soon to have their pax MD-11's in for servicing
Das air possibly importing goods at the weekend before going in the hangar
Talks are being held with other companies and we are not talking small fry stuff
It will take time but wait and see the traffic increase ( negotiations in progress )
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Gemini are visiting DAS this week to discuss maintenance. I don't believe anything's fixed yet, but World were very satisfied with the service. The hangar will have to be altered to take MD11s; again, I don't believe anything's agreed.
As for importation this weekend, maybe, but I heard the plane is positioning in from another UK airfield.
Keep us posted!
As for importation this weekend, maybe, but I heard the plane is positioning in from another UK airfield.
Keep us posted!
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According to one of the Oasis guys, who was in the History Museum recently, they've booked 3 days a week for six months.
Good to see Astraeus are back again today for training: they seem to like the place. Shame that Virgin's training captains took against it.
Good to see Astraeus are back again today for training: they seem to like the place. Shame that Virgin's training captains took against it.
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Atals Air to operate two B744 in April, cargo is A1 Grand Prix cars and spares ( beleive this is a weekend in the middle of April )
.MDIS I think toptrumps means cargo flights.regards
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Is that when A1 Grand Prix are at Brands hatch ? Looks like some good stuff there toptrumps hope its true.MDIS I think toptrumps means cargo flights
.MDIS I think toptrumps means cargo flights
I think it does conincide with the Brands Hatch stuff
I am talking Cargo negotiations not sure what is happening with the Pax side yet
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Cool KM at MSE again the last I remember seeing them was on a cruise chater at Dover bring in a 737-200.
Another thing on Kent Escape site it show the airline is GSW I looked at Sky Wings but they dont say what there code is ?
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James
Another thing on Kent Escape site it show the airline is GSW I looked at Sky Wings but they dont say what there code is ?Regards
James
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Local rag reports this week that Kent Council have been hauled over the coals regarding the Cosmos Virginia flights, and forced to reveal that they actually blew almost £300,000 of public cash on the venture - not the considerably lower figure they previously stated.
Total losses by all investors were in excess of a million pounds.
Still, I suppose it's only a drop in the ocean compared to the £100 Million-plus lost by MSE since 1999.
Total losses by all investors were in excess of a million pounds.
Still, I suppose it's only a drop in the ocean compared to the £100 Million-plus lost by MSE since 1999.