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Getting a bit impatient for CX news but as long as they comeback (and tell BA what to do with themselves in case they try to block it), then we can wait a while longer.
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Now that MAN is a confirmed 'Category 10' airport, does this clear the way for acceptance of the Antonov 225 again? Were there other 'large freighter' types which MAN was deemed unable to accept? I am aware that demand for visits by the AN225 and the like is extremely limited (or absent altogether!) but it would be interesting to confirm that MAN is approved to accept these types should the need arise.
Any clarification appreciated. SHED.
Any clarification appreciated. SHED.
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but it would be interesting to confirm that MAN is approved to accept these types should the need arise.
I was under the impression we were always able to accept the AN-225? There has certainly been a visit of one in the last couple of years (2007 maybe??)
Just search youtube for AN225 Manchester and there are 2-3 videos of the visit.
I was under the impression we were always able to accept the AN-225? There has certainly been a visit of one in the last couple of years (2007 maybe??)
Just search youtube for AN225 Manchester and there are 2-3 videos of the visit.
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AN225 / Category 10
Category 10 in this context refers to RFFS cover, specifically for the A380. Cargo aircraft require much lower (or sometimes none at all) RFF Category.
The issues arround the AN225 are more to do with the neccessary disruption caused to operations which arises from the cumbersome transit of this huge aircraft between runway(s) and suitable parking stands. MAN is not ideally laid out in this respect, with many taxilanes bordered by stands which have to be cleared of aircraft for a 225 to pass by. EMA is better suited for this aircraft, with a long parallel taxiway and separate accesses to individual aprons.
The issues arround the AN225 are more to do with the neccessary disruption caused to operations which arises from the cumbersome transit of this huge aircraft between runway(s) and suitable parking stands. MAN is not ideally laid out in this respect, with many taxilanes bordered by stands which have to be cleared of aircraft for a 225 to pass by. EMA is better suited for this aircraft, with a long parallel taxiway and separate accesses to individual aprons.
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So with less than 2 weeks to go and the announcement that MAN is ready for the A380, I take it that the new stand 12 and the 2 airbridges have been tested and are all ready for the beast?
How's Pier B's redecorating coming along? I hope the its going to look better than the old style, especially when the emrites passengers will be travelling through their soon, quite a walk from the departure lounge! When everything is complete, will you be able to walk down to gate 12? It was blocked off last time I was there (about 3 weeks ago).
How's Pier B's redecorating coming along? I hope the its going to look better than the old style, especially when the emrites passengers will be travelling through their soon, quite a walk from the departure lounge! When everything is complete, will you be able to walk down to gate 12? It was blocked off last time I was there (about 3 weeks ago).
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Hi wanna be there,
The operative word in my posting was "again"; I have my own photographs from the AN225's one previous visit to MAN. I believe it was taking equipment to Nigeria for a charity concert back then. My question was prompted by the last line of the article posted by "nomoresteerage" (posting no.120). It mentions that MAN will now be able to accept certain large freighter types which were previously excluded.
The AN225 visit caused problems, as 'Roverman' alludes to. The airport made it known that the type would not be accepted again based on the infrastructure available at that time. However, the airport still regularly accepts AN124's.
So two questions arise from this. Firstly, would the AN225 be accepted following the work done in readiness for the A380 (and based on 'Roverman's' response the answer would appear to be "no"). And secondly, the article refers to "Code F aircraft" (plural); what other freighter types, previously excluded by MAN, would now be accepted? Or would MAG, as a matter of policy, still offload large freighter business to the inhouse sister airport at EMA (or elsewhere)?
Any insights would be appreciated. SHED.
The operative word in my posting was "again"; I have my own photographs from the AN225's one previous visit to MAN. I believe it was taking equipment to Nigeria for a charity concert back then. My question was prompted by the last line of the article posted by "nomoresteerage" (posting no.120). It mentions that MAN will now be able to accept certain large freighter types which were previously excluded.
The AN225 visit caused problems, as 'Roverman' alludes to. The airport made it known that the type would not be accepted again based on the infrastructure available at that time. However, the airport still regularly accepts AN124's.
So two questions arise from this. Firstly, would the AN225 be accepted following the work done in readiness for the A380 (and based on 'Roverman's' response the answer would appear to be "no"). And secondly, the article refers to "Code F aircraft" (plural); what other freighter types, previously excluded by MAN, would now be accepted? Or would MAG, as a matter of policy, still offload large freighter business to the inhouse sister airport at EMA (or elsewhere)?
Any insights would be appreciated. SHED.
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Local reports suggest that a FlyBe Q400 evacuated on 23R.
With the fire service fully committed, a number of other aircraft were unable to accept the delays caused by the emergency and diverted elsewhere.
With the fire service fully committed, a number of other aircraft were unable to accept the delays caused by the emergency and diverted elsewhere.
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Local reports of a FlyBe Q400 evacuation on 23R.
(Posting 128 [above] is part of another thread from a different forum which has been merged into this one. Hence the chronology of responses appears illogical in retrospect.)
(Posting 128 [above] is part of another thread from a different forum which has been merged into this one. Hence the chronology of responses appears illogical in retrospect.)
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In terms ofthe AN225, at a time when its imperative the flight is to/from MAN, then im sure they would accept it. Yes it was a bit of a logistical nightmare, but they housed the AN225 for a couple of nights and the airport operated its normal schedule around it, so they *could* handle it again.
In terms of other code F aircraft, the B747-8 is in that category and CX cargo have them on order. CX seem to send us the new aircraft and the MAN flights are well patronised, so they could send the B747-8 to us (I dont know which one it is, but a stand has already been marked up with a B747-8 stopline.
In terms of other code F aircraft, the B747-8 is in that category and CX cargo have them on order. CX seem to send us the new aircraft and the MAN flights are well patronised, so they could send the B747-8 to us (I dont know which one it is, but a stand has already been marked up with a B747-8 stopline.
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according the the MEN, the MAN-SOU flight returned after a burning smell in the cabin. Pax evacuated on the runway and airport closed whilst to emergency cover was occupied.
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Evacuation on 23R?
Maybe it happened, but unlikely as reported. Evacs on active r/w's are not initiated simply due to burning smells. These happen all the time in the galleys, especially with horrible crew meals.
It takes much more to let the punters loose. Smoke in the cockpit for example.
(MEN is not a reliable source on aviation matters, or much else come to think of it. Good for cheap used cars though)
It takes much more to let the punters loose. Smoke in the cockpit for example.
(MEN is not a reliable source on aviation matters, or much else come to think of it. Good for cheap used cars though)
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A few more details here:-
Airport shutdown after plane makes emergency landing - Manchester Evening News
Airport shutdown after plane makes emergency landing - Manchester Evening News
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Drove past stand 12 three days ago and there was one bridge installed, but didn't look like they'd done any tests on it (was lying very low to the ground so not sure if all the electrics had been installed).
Wonder how long it'll be until the second one arrives? Hope they do a good bit of testing on the new bridges considering how all the other bridges at MAN handle
Also noticed another bridge dumped near Staff West today, looks like it's come off T3? (One of those Natwest ones)
Wonder how long it'll be until the second one arrives? Hope they do a good bit of testing on the new bridges considering how all the other bridges at MAN handle
Also noticed another bridge dumped near Staff West today, looks like it's come off T3? (One of those Natwest ones)
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Yes it does interestingly or not, your choice, i made a joke about the same thing once and was kindly informed that as far as the airport authorities/estates and operations are concerned the original runway is indeed runway one (23R/05L) and the newer, relief runway is runway two (23L/05R). Hence in their statements they refer to them as such.
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"Also noticed another bridge dumped near Staff West today, looks like it's come off T3? (One of those Natwest ones)"
This may have come off stand 55. I note that stands 45 & 46 have been closed and replaced by stand 44R - according to latest Notam.
"Also noticed another bridge dumped near Staff West today, looks like it's come off T3? (One of those Natwest ones)"
This may have come off stand 55. I note that stands 45 & 46 have been closed and replaced by stand 44R - according to latest Notam.