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Hi could you ask your friend were I can apply for this as I was cabin crew and have ahad a baby girl, need to work and want to stay dealing with the public.
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Thanet District Council will be consulting with local residents after receiving a proposal from Infratil, the owners of Kent International (KIA), to adopt a formal night-time flying policy in line with the Section 106 agreement in place at the airport. This would allow flights to operate from the airport between 6am and 11.30pm which is one hour earlier, and half an hour later than the existing arrangements in place.
Current operations at Kent International are subject to a Section 106 agreement established between the council and a previous airport operator in September 2000. This arrangement allows flights to operate 24 hours a day, but restricts the scheduling of aircraft between 11pm and 7am. An extension to allow for scheduling between 6am and 11.30pm was approved in principle by the council in February this year for British Airways Cargo, but the company did not ultimately relocate its operations to Thanet.
As part of this proposal, Infratil is also looking to introduce a formal noise quota system. This is used by many UK airports including Bournemouth and Bristol to restrict the amount of night-time noise generated by the operation of an airport. The current system in place at KIA requires operators of the noisiest aircraft types to contribute to a community fund. The penalties double each time the same registered aircraft operates between 11pm and 7am, which is a system unique to KIA.
Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Roger Latchford said: “We are keen to hear what the public in Thanet thinks of this proposal and we will ensure a thorough consultation. The airport is an important part of Thanet’s economy and we are keen to make sure that any future developments are considered carefully and take into account the views of local people. The council has been asked to consider extending operating hours before, but only following direct approaches from aircraft operators. This now enables us to give the proposal full consideration, without the pressure of a specific request. I hope that residents will take the opportunity to get involved over the coming months.”
Matt Clarke, Chief Executive of Kent International Airport, said: “Our aim is to provide the airport with a level playing field which will enable us to develop the business and maximise the economic benefits to Thanet. Presently we are competing for business at a significant disadvantage with unique restrictions not applicable to other airports.
“It is not widely known that an element of the current system means that regular operators face a potential bill of over £4 million per annum if just one flight per month suffers a delay. It is not hard to see why a regime like that adds difficulty to attracting new business and we are pleased to be able to work with the council and the community to agree to appropriate controls which provide a workable balance between airport growth and environmental restrictions.”
The council will be engaging in a comprehensive public consultation process. Details of the process and how to be involved will be announced following a meeting of the council’s Airport Working Party.
Current operations at Kent International are subject to a Section 106 agreement established between the council and a previous airport operator in September 2000. This arrangement allows flights to operate 24 hours a day, but restricts the scheduling of aircraft between 11pm and 7am. An extension to allow for scheduling between 6am and 11.30pm was approved in principle by the council in February this year for British Airways Cargo, but the company did not ultimately relocate its operations to Thanet.
As part of this proposal, Infratil is also looking to introduce a formal noise quota system. This is used by many UK airports including Bournemouth and Bristol to restrict the amount of night-time noise generated by the operation of an airport. The current system in place at KIA requires operators of the noisiest aircraft types to contribute to a community fund. The penalties double each time the same registered aircraft operates between 11pm and 7am, which is a system unique to KIA.
Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Roger Latchford said: “We are keen to hear what the public in Thanet thinks of this proposal and we will ensure a thorough consultation. The airport is an important part of Thanet’s economy and we are keen to make sure that any future developments are considered carefully and take into account the views of local people. The council has been asked to consider extending operating hours before, but only following direct approaches from aircraft operators. This now enables us to give the proposal full consideration, without the pressure of a specific request. I hope that residents will take the opportunity to get involved over the coming months.”
Matt Clarke, Chief Executive of Kent International Airport, said: “Our aim is to provide the airport with a level playing field which will enable us to develop the business and maximise the economic benefits to Thanet. Presently we are competing for business at a significant disadvantage with unique restrictions not applicable to other airports.
“It is not widely known that an element of the current system means that regular operators face a potential bill of over £4 million per annum if just one flight per month suffers a delay. It is not hard to see why a regime like that adds difficulty to attracting new business and we are pleased to be able to work with the council and the community to agree to appropriate controls which provide a workable balance between airport growth and environmental restrictions.”
The council will be engaging in a comprehensive public consultation process. Details of the process and how to be involved will be announced following a meeting of the council’s Airport Working Party.
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Well I for one hope they get what they want.
The nature of long range freight flights means that they need that hour or so flexibility to be there early if they get the advantage of a tail wind and, or a direct ATC routing.
I know that there's a lot of politics in the Thanet area, but if the council don't grant this application they should be the people to stand up in front of the local people to explain why their pettiness has screwed up employment opportunities.
The nature of long range freight flights means that they need that hour or so flexibility to be there early if they get the advantage of a tail wind and, or a direct ATC routing.
I know that there's a lot of politics in the Thanet area, but if the council don't grant this application they should be the people to stand up in front of the local people to explain why their pettiness has screwed up employment opportunities.
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I hold no brief for local politicians, but to accuse Thanet council of "pettiness" or "screwing up" Manston is unfair. They have bent over backwards to accommodate Planestation, EUjet and Infratil. They have granted penalty free extensions in flying hours to EUjet and the failed BAWC bid, they have passed every planning application submitted by the airport, they have consistently supported Manston in the media, and they have invested local taxpayers money in the airport, including the failed Virginia service.
Manston has not spent the last ten years as an economic failure due to lack of political support, lack of infrastructure, or local opposition, but simply because there is no real commercial demand for an airport in this location.
Manston has not spent the last ten years as an economic failure due to lack of political support, lack of infrastructure, or local opposition, but simply because there is no real commercial demand for an airport in this location.
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Fair point Deedave,
perhaps I didn't put as eliquently as I could have.
I didn't mean to criticise those councillors who have put a lot of work and personal effort into ensuring that the airport has continued to be available. Even though I don't live in the area, I've met a lot of them when they've travelled the country, they are genuinely passionate about Manston and I fully support the cause.
It's just that the prospect of genuine airport business, which will have little environmental impact on the surrounding area, being turned away because of a few ignorant NIMBY influenced politicians, really gets on my tits.
Not to put too fine a point upon it.
perhaps I didn't put as eliquently as I could have.
I didn't mean to criticise those councillors who have put a lot of work and personal effort into ensuring that the airport has continued to be available. Even though I don't live in the area, I've met a lot of them when they've travelled the country, they are genuinely passionate about Manston and I fully support the cause.
It's just that the prospect of genuine airport business, which will have little environmental impact on the surrounding area, being turned away because of a few ignorant NIMBY influenced politicians, really gets on my tits.
Not to put too fine a point upon it.
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The failed Virginia service was to be operated by Monarch for Cosmos. Just holidays really. It was on Cosmos website and had its own brochure. Low bookings I guess so the holidays were pulled. I don`t think they even operated the service. It was about 2 years ago this was planned?
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does anyone on here know if there is an active Manston support group ??. It gets my goat when ever there is a report in the local papers that they only ever manage to quote the anti brigade, they never seem to find anyone who supports the development of the airport. Its a pity they cant get thier hands on E.U jets passengers list and interview a few of the people that flew with them, I think they would get a much more positive response.
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July was another strong month for Kent, with 3,637 tonnes handled during the month, an increase of 234% on the prior year (1,088 tonnes).
It was the busiest July in the history of the airport's freight operation; services were undertaken by nine separate carriers. In addition, Virgin Atlantic operated a series of A340 charters to move military personnel on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
It was the busiest July in the history of the airport's freight operation; services were undertaken by nine separate carriers. In addition, Virgin Atlantic operated a series of A340 charters to move military personnel on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
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In the interests of a balanced picture.
Also from Infratil July operational report.
"Trust Power, Wellington Airport, and New Zealand Bus are performing to forecast, Infratil Energy Australia is at the lower end of expectations, the European airports are under delivering."
Elswhere in the report expresses an desire to sell low yield or low growth assets.
Manston?
Guess we have to wait and see what happens.
Also from Infratil July operational report.
"Trust Power, Wellington Airport, and New Zealand Bus are performing to forecast, Infratil Energy Australia is at the lower end of expectations, the European airports are under delivering."
Elswhere in the report expresses an desire to sell low yield or low growth assets.
Manston?
Guess we have to wait and see what happens.
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In the interests of a balanced picture.
All going well Dave, until fact turned to your negative interpretation of things.
Manston?
234% isnt slow growth in my book, FACT, please stick to them like Jes.
All going well Dave, until fact turned to your negative interpretation of things.
Manston?
234% isnt slow growth in my book, FACT, please stick to them like Jes.
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From Infratil-
"The priority for 2009/10 remains conserving capital by reducing outlays and selling low growth or low yield assets".
Unfortunately, Infratil Airports Europe is the poorest performer in their portfolio, and Manston is the biggest liability in the European operation.
Manston has experienced a number of flurries of activity in the past and these have been noted on this thread.
Overall, however, the past ten years suggest a picture of more or less zero, or very low, growth, and the yield is negative by several million.
No good for institutional investors I'm afraid.
"The priority for 2009/10 remains conserving capital by reducing outlays and selling low growth or low yield assets".
Unfortunately, Infratil Airports Europe is the poorest performer in their portfolio, and Manston is the biggest liability in the European operation.
Manston has experienced a number of flurries of activity in the past and these have been noted on this thread.
Overall, however, the past ten years suggest a picture of more or less zero, or very low, growth, and the yield is negative by several million.
No good for institutional investors I'm afraid.
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Not that I want it to happen, but, who would be likly to buy a currently operational airfield given the current economic climate. And given the amount of investment that has gone into the infrustructure, Infratil are going to want a good price for the land so as not tomake too large a loss on the capital investment.