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Given that it is an aviation forum and sadly loss of life is regularly discussed it's not inappropriate as long as no sensitive or personal details are disclosed. It will be on Look North before long and in the public domain if not already so not exactly classified data. Just be careful not to include names or details not appropriate thats all, common sense.
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As per BBC:
BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Worker dies at Newcastle airport
BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Worker dies at Newcastle airport
A worker has died following an accident at Newcastle Airport.
The 50-year-old, who has not been named, was working on the apron - the area where aircraft is refuelled or boarded - when the accident happened.
An investigation is being carried out by Northumbria Police and the Health and Safety Executive.
A spokesperson for Newcastle International Airport said flights were operating as normal following the incident early on Friday.
The airport has said it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
The 50-year-old, who has not been named, was working on the apron - the area where aircraft is refuelled or boarded - when the accident happened.
An investigation is being carried out by Northumbria Police and the Health and Safety Executive.
A spokesperson for Newcastle International Airport said flights were operating as normal following the incident early on Friday.
The airport has said it will cooperate fully with the investigation.
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i disagree its totally inapropriate, its just people spreading rumours, which, when you hear as many as i do everyday, are blown out of proportion. The only the thing that should be said is paying respect, and sending thoughts to the family.
God bless
Thinking of all who were affected by this tragedy.
God bless
Thinking of all who were affected by this tragedy.
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Urdy,
Nobody has spread any rumours or posted anything which is not in the public domain.
It is a tragic accident and I am sure everyone sends their condolences to those affected by this.
Regrettably, these things are newsworthy and not even mentioning it is an over reaction. Fatal accidents are discussed on PPRUNE every signle day and it's about retaining tact and decency and not disclosing private, personal or confidential information.
Nobody has spread any rumours or posted anything which is not in the public domain.
It is a tragic accident and I am sure everyone sends their condolences to those affected by this.
Regrettably, these things are newsworthy and not even mentioning it is an over reaction. Fatal accidents are discussed on PPRUNE every signle day and it's about retaining tact and decency and not disclosing private, personal or confidential information.
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Just to quote part of the PPRUNE' statement - "Reporting Points that may affect our jobs or lives"
Speculation is happening at airports and it will only be a matter of time before someone posts " A RUMOUR", so if it is left for a rumour monger, this thread will be blown all out of proportion should that rumour be inaccurate.
A tragic loss of life has happened and my sincere condolences along with every other airport worker Im sure go out to this gentlemans family and loved ones.
Speculation is happening at airports and it will only be a matter of time before someone posts " A RUMOUR", so if it is left for a rumour monger, this thread will be blown all out of proportion should that rumour be inaccurate.
A tragic loss of life has happened and my sincere condolences along with every other airport worker Im sure go out to this gentlemans family and loved ones.
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Happy New Year to all the folk in the Newcastle area.
How is the Emirates flight doing to Dubai these times and are there any long haul charter series to Florida or Mexico, or the Caribean areas for next summer ex Newcastle?
Has Newcastle always been at 2,333 metres or was there an extension at some point?
Thanks. Long live the LS535/6 to Cork!
How is the Emirates flight doing to Dubai these times and are there any long haul charter series to Florida or Mexico, or the Caribean areas for next summer ex Newcastle?
Has Newcastle always been at 2,333 metres or was there an extension at some point?
Thanks. Long live the LS535/6 to Cork!
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2009 greetings TOM
From recent press releases and airport chit chat the EK service is doing well, can't rember the exact load factors!! Cargo is showing good growth and many services during weekends are fully booked, business class is very promising. Many pax are using the service for connecting flights.
In terms of long haul charters the following will operate this summer:
This totals 4 weekly flights, less than last summer as we have lost the MON charters to POP and CUN and also Thomson dropped their PUJ service
In terms of runway length, no extension made (I think) and the likes of EK and MON have no problem in lifting off with fully laiden A330 aircraft. Not entirely sure why TOM and their 767 stop off for fuel - thought it had the range?!
From recent press releases and airport chit chat the EK service is doing well, can't rember the exact load factors!! Cargo is showing good growth and many services during weekends are fully booked, business class is very promising. Many pax are using the service for connecting flights.
In terms of long haul charters the following will operate this summer:
- Thomson Airways 767-300ER to SFB and CUN (via MAN for fuel)
- Monarch Airlines A330 to SFB
- Air Transat A310 to YYZ
This totals 4 weekly flights, less than last summer as we have lost the MON charters to POP and CUN and also Thomson dropped their PUJ service
In terms of runway length, no extension made (I think) and the likes of EK and MON have no problem in lifting off with fully laiden A330 aircraft. Not entirely sure why TOM and their 767 stop off for fuel - thought it had the range?!
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Hi, the MON A332 had no problems getting to SFB and POP, but when doing CUN had to stop off at POP.
The TOM 763 does have the range to do CUn nonstop, but the problem is NCL's runway - it just isn't long enough. The 787, when it comes, should change all this though (apparently)
The TOM 763 does have the range to do CUn nonstop, but the problem is NCL's runway - it just isn't long enough. The 787, when it comes, should change all this though (apparently)
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BE7291 ABZ-LGW E195 GFBEH smoke in galley. A/C landed ok and towed to stand after inspection by fire service. New A/C positioned in to take pax to LGW.
AAIB arrived this afternoon to inspect the aircraft.
AAIB arrived this afternoon to inspect the aircraft.
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JET2 going long haul fo summer 09
after the sucess of leeds to new york jet2 are looking at expanding there range of long haul flights from uk airports for summer 2009
wonder if ncl will get the new york link now!! sorry to bring it up again
source: airlinerworld
wonder if ncl will get the new york link now!! sorry to bring it up again
source: airlinerworld
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wonder if ncl will get the new york link now!! sorry to bring it up again
Don't think we'll see any new routes from Jet2 at NCL to Summer 2010.
Still waiting to hear if there will be 2 x 757's for S'09 but don't think there will be enough capacity at MAN and LBA to free up an extra one.
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Thanks for the update, Transwede. Good to know what the summer plans are like. Hope the EK continues to do well. As for Jet2 & New York it sounds like a good idea to me - well established airline with the right aeroplane for the job. Should easily work on about three or four days a week given the right circumstances if there is any lift at all in our economies. Send two out via Cork! 
No harm in dreaming.
What a feat by the U S Airways crew in New York! Wow!
No harm in dreaming.
What a feat by the U S Airways crew in New York! Wow!