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from the speed of the fire engines headed for the runway
Our reader tells us that the wind was directly down the runway but the aircraft 'seemed to be crabbing on the approach'
and it did not appear to use full reverse thrust after landing, indicating engine problems
Where do these idiots come from?
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Another story in the Bristol Evening Post regarding a Manx2 aircraft flying to Gloucester, had landing gear probs and declared emergency and diverted to BRS. Paper says fire engines from all over Bristol went to airport...was this over zealous journo's again?
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It did happen but it was something and nothing really. As for the local brigade coming from all over the city, I dunno what way the A&S brigade deploy. Could be true.
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Heres a funny one for you?? Got this e-mail from easyjet the other day:
Anyone spot the strange additons of STN and LPL as low fares?? Have seen no other indication of this from either the airport or EZY. E-mail was sent on the 6th and I have been waiting for an anouncement to materialise since then, but nothing yet.
That is classic! I was on for this and it was really nothing like this. Was due to a smell of burning in the cockpit so the story about lack of engine braking is particually hilarous. I guess the "source" must have been viewing this from the terminal rather than being a passenger as I belive that they knew nothing about the incident and the fire section kept a discrete distance while the aircraft taxied to stand.
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That is classic! I was on for this and it was really nothing like this. Was due to a smell of burning in the cockpit so the story about lack of engine braking is particually hilarous. I guess the "source" must have been viewing this from the terminal rather than being a passenger as I belive that they knew nothing about the incident and the fire section kept a discrete distance while the aircraft taxied to stand.
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Flight out of BRS
Can I just say, as SLF, I had the most extraodinary experience at Bristol Airport yesterday afternoon. No que at all at check in with Easyjet, no que at all at security, no hassle getting through security and all this with a reasonably full flight to Malaga and several other flights busy as well. Almost boardering on excellent, keep up the good work who ever has had the sense to increase staffing levels! or am I being naive and it was just quiet??
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The anti-expansionists persuaded North Somerset Council planning committee last night that the proposed covered walkway to the western apron cannot go ahead as permitted development and will need to undergo the full planning process.
A Bristol Evening Post report describes airport officials as 'fuming' at the decision with chief executive, Paul Kehoe, saying he was 'extremely disappointed'.
The airport is yet to decide whether to appeal the decision. Mr Kehoe said, "We believe the proposal was permitted development and we need to think about what the council has said and move forward accordingly. An environmental own goal has been scored here tonight. The council has failed to understand its own officers and aviation advisors - there is a lot of emotion at the moment and we need to put a cold towel around our heads before deciding what to do next."
It does seem a peculiarly British thing that the future of a major regional facility is left to the whim of councillors from one small area of that region to decide on its future.
A Bristol Evening Post report describes airport officials as 'fuming' at the decision with chief executive, Paul Kehoe, saying he was 'extremely disappointed'.
The airport is yet to decide whether to appeal the decision. Mr Kehoe said, "We believe the proposal was permitted development and we need to think about what the council has said and move forward accordingly. An environmental own goal has been scored here tonight. The council has failed to understand its own officers and aviation advisors - there is a lot of emotion at the moment and we need to put a cold towel around our heads before deciding what to do next."
It does seem a peculiarly British thing that the future of a major regional facility is left to the whim of councillors from one small area of that region to decide on its future.
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Apparently watching the democratic process evolve at local level was depressing, particularly as the Councillors went against the recommendations of their Planning Officer.
I wasnt able to make it to show my support as face of Bristol International Supporters Group, but i hope that the airport will continue to fight through the hard times that the nimbyists are giving them.
Bristol Airport ARENT giving up!
I wasnt able to make it to show my support as face of Bristol International Supporters Group, but i hope that the airport will continue to fight through the hard times that the nimbyists are giving them.
Bristol Airport ARENT giving up!
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Expansion plans
Yet again it's the VOCAL minority deciding the future of a REGIONAL service.
I just hope that each and every member of the council plus the NIMBYs catagorically promise NEVER to use either their local airport, the infernal combustion engine or any other airport in this country for their transportation need now or in the future, after all we all have to make a sacrifice
Someone should show them the pictures of the newly opened terminal at Beijing airport!!!!........
Rant over
I just hope that each and every member of the council plus the NIMBYs catagorically promise NEVER to use either their local airport, the infernal combustion engine or any other airport in this country for their transportation need now or in the future, after all we all have to make a sacrifice
Someone should show them the pictures of the newly opened terminal at Beijing airport!!!!........
Rant over
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categorically promise NEVER to use either their local airport
Don't imagine they're much different here.
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I wonder if Bristol City Council would of come to the same opinion had it been in their remit?
I have a sneaky suspision they would of Ok'd it as it would be helping maintain and boost the city as a destination and a business.
The North Somerset Council just see the airport as a noisy pain in the rear if you ask me, such the wrong attitude to have, they should be using it to their advantage, example...I was out in Bristol on saturday night, there were hen and stag parties all over the place and from all over the place, 1 party from glasgow(flew EZY), 1 group from Ireland (flew FR) and another group from Newcastle(flew EZY) if you go on the ezy/fr websites they're full of what a great city bristol is, surely the council could be marketing Weston, Burnham and the Mendips in these areas!!
They should move in to the 21st century and think outside the box, bunch of flippin planks if you ask me!
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I wonder if Bristol City Council would of come to the same opinion had it been in their remit?
I have a sneaky suspision they would of Ok'd it as it would be helping maintain and boost the city as a destination and a business.
The North Somerset Council just see the airport as a noisy pain in the rear if you ask me, such the wrong attitude to have, they should be using it to their advantage, example...I was out in Bristol on saturday night, there were hen and stag parties all over the place and from all over the place, 1 party from glasgow(flew EZY), 1 group from Ireland (flew FR) and another group from Newcastle(flew EZY) if you go on the ezy/fr websites they're full of what a great city bristol is, surely the council could be marketing Weston, Burnham and the Mendips in these areas!!
They should move in to the 21st century and think outside the box, bunch of flippin planks if you ask me!
Perhaps the aforementioned councillors should be charged with bringing democracy into disrepute.
Unfortunately, they may be doing the bidding of their electorate in the hope of retaining their seats.
Unfortunately, they may be doing the bidding of their electorate in the hope of retaining their seats.
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North Somerset Councilors
Maybe B.I.A. should play them at their own game, next time they get wind of one of the afore mentioned luddites passing thru the airport on one of their "fact finding" missions to Paris
Invite the local T.V. and press to interview them at the airport.
Might prove interesting, although knowing most self serving hypocrites that they are, they'd probably find someway to look good in the eyes of public.
Personally I think they should put in planning permission to extend the runway to 8,000 feet and build a terminal the size of T5!!!
That would bring the muppets out in force
Invite the local T.V. and press to interview them at the airport.
Might prove interesting, although knowing most self serving hypocrites that they are, they'd probably find someway to look good in the eyes of public.
Personally I think they should put in planning permission to extend the runway to 8,000 feet and build a terminal the size of T5!!!
That would bring the muppets out in force
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SN Bristol - Split
What aircraft type operates the SN Bristol - Split route? The flight departs BRS at 15:15 every Saturday, is the aircraft already based in BRS or does it arrive from another destination? There is nothing on the arrivals board.