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The landing traffic before ZB533 reported rubber debris on the runway which caused the go around and then temporary closure of the runway for runway inspection and clearing.
Indeed, south westerlies onto 23R can be tricky!
Indeed, south westerlies onto 23R can be tricky!
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Obviously my lot Bristol Rovers have their Ethiad A330 in the paint shop also 
Manchester City unveil an aeroplane in the team’s colours | The Sun |News
Manchester City unveil an aeroplane in the team’s colours | The Sun |News
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Ryanair announcement
IrishFinancialTimes (irelandfinance) on Twitter spotted this just now, looks like its going to be announced then.
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MEN also reporting an FR press conference today so it must be true 
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Jobs boost as Ryanair is set to reveal expansion plans | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
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Jobs boost as Ryanair is set to reveal expansion plans | Manchester Evening News - menmedia.co.uk
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Looks like they have an a/c (EI-EFG) positioning down from PIK at about 1030 as RYR1091 and going back out at 1230 to DUB as RYR1071.
Should be an interesting day in Manchester for sure!
Should be an interesting day in Manchester for sure!
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Most of the story below is irrelevant, but bit at bottom is of interest:
AirAsia X to switch from Stansted to Gatwick - www.travelweekly.co.uk
AirAsia X to switch from Stansted to Gatwick - www.travelweekly.co.uk
AirAsia X is also believed to considering operating from Manchester airport.
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Some more bits from the news:
Manchester one of cheapest airports in Europe to operate from:
Atlanta holds most efficient airport title - News & Advice, Travel - The Independent
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Extra Cathay Pacific Cargo rotation:
The FINANCIAL - Cathay Pacific extends freighter network with launch of new service to Bengaluru
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Manchester one of cheapest airports in Europe to operate from:
Atlanta holds most efficient airport title - News & Advice, Travel - The Independent
In Europe, the charges were lowest at Brussels, Riga (Latvia) and Manchester (UK)
Extra Cathay Pacific Cargo rotation:
The FINANCIAL - Cathay Pacific extends freighter network with launch of new service to Bengaluru
The freighters continue onwards to either Manchester or Brussels, providing access to three European destinations from South India.
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FR press release from their website here - looks the same as the previous link which obviously went to the financial institutions first.
Ryanair Announces New Base (No 45) in Manchester
Nothing noted on the external links from Manchester Airport or on the MEN yet
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Ryanair Announces New Base (No 45) in Manchester
Nothing noted on the external links from Manchester Airport or on the MEN yet
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Confidential talks to Michael O'Leary in his City shirt | News | Manchester Confidential
Confirms there will be 6 based aircraft in 2013, up to 40 routes at some point in the near future, expects only easyjet and ryanair to grow at MAN next year.
Confirms there will be 6 based aircraft in 2013, up to 40 routes at some point in the near future, expects only easyjet and ryanair to grow at MAN next year.