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Going back to the LGW slot issue, it only changes things for SEN and others if it's EZY that end up with the vacant Monarch slots and they suddenly need to find nine aircraft to throw over there. If BA/IAG or Norwegian get them, it changes nothing because they barely operate north of the river anyway. Either way, unless no one takes them (unlikely) it will still be the case that peak LGW is full and new entrants will be forced to look elsewhere.
Neo will be at large bases to facilitate the training pilots, engineering and cabin crew trainers gaining authorisation to fly/maintain/serve in the new machine. This will facilitate in-house cascading of training downward.
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neo or ceo, temporary or permanent. Surely this news cannot be regarded as anything other than positive for SEN. Over the last 12 months or so I've read here (I paraphrase) "Southend was a vanity project for EZY executive" Southend is the worst performing of the UK bases" EZY can't wait to get out" and frequently "Hell will freeze over before a fourth based aircraft comes along".
Clearly, easyjet don't share those views. There's no sentiment in their decision. It's not something they had to do.
Clearly, easyjet don't share those views. There's no sentiment in their decision. It's not something they had to do.
Engineers do need an extra piece of paper but it's not going to stop one being based at Southend. We've flown it from LTN to many places where the engineers are able to fix it but has to be signed off from Maintenance control due to them not having enough experience on type. Obviously as more and more come online they'll be able to sign things off themselves.
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There are lots of works going on , on the north west side.
I was just wondering if the rbs offices would be used by an operator on,the south side
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Read the following article in yesterday's Evening Standard. Wonder if the airport will benefit from the investment in any way?
LOGISTICS giant Stobart, which owns London Southend Airport, today revealed it will invest in a tech start-up which helps travellers get luggage from their door to the airport without having to lift a finger. The firm will provide £2 million to London-founded AirPortr. The company has an app that allows holidaymakers to have a third party deliver their bags and check them in. It is partnered with Gatwick and Heathrow and offered to British Airways customers and is looking to expand with the funding.
LOGISTICS giant Stobart, which owns London Southend Airport, today revealed it will invest in a tech start-up which helps travellers get luggage from their door to the airport without having to lift a finger. The firm will provide £2 million to London-founded AirPortr. The company has an app that allows holidaymakers to have a third party deliver their bags and check them in. It is partnered with Gatwick and Heathrow and offered to British Airways customers and is looking to expand with the funding.
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This is a bit of a surprise if you ask me. Especially as it was only extended a couple of years ago and that was only a few years after the original building was finished.
Todays Echo - FIRST_LOOK__Multi_million_pound_extensions_to_Southend_Airpo rt/
Todays Echo - FIRST_LOOK__Multi_million_pound_extensions_to_Southend_Airpo rt/
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EXPANSION
SEN have announce that a MULTI MILLION POUND extension will start in early 2018 (subgect to planning)..an extension to southern end of terminal to house new baggage/sorting & screening systems to meet new rules starting 1st sept 2018.....also extension to northern end improving baggage reclaim
Just for the record Stobart's expediture on SEN improvements this year seems to comprise around £3m on taxiway and apron works, some £1m on FBO improvements currently in progress, a large additional long-stay car park which opened last week and now £5m for the terminal extension. So roughly £10m being spent in total. Not a huge sum but still substantial.
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On that score I'm still hoping ('hopeful' might be too strong a word to use though) that an important announcement may be forthcoming within the next month.
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On that score I'm still hoping ('hopeful' might be too strong a word to use though) that an important announcement may be forthcoming within the next month.
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Nice little item about Milan in yesterdays Mail on Sunday - with a plug for the Stobart Air services from SEN. I believe the Mail on Sunday is the biggest Sunday seller in the UK (sorry to all the left-wingers who crop up regularly here!) - so hopefully will have reached a big audience.
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Just for the record Stobart's expediture on SEN improvements this year seems to comprise around £3m on taxiway and apron works, some £1m on FBO improvements currently in progress, a large additional long-stay car park which opened last week and now £5m for the terminal extension. So roughly 10m being spent in total. Not a huge sum but still substantial.
tws123
On that score I'm still hoping ('hopeful' might be too strong a word to use though) that an important announcement may be forthcoming within the next month.
tws123
On that score I'm still hoping ('hopeful' might be too strong a word to use though) that an important announcement may be forthcoming within the next month.
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Stobart are pretty clued up, the recent investment is future proofing, and good to see. Some of the recent convulsions with Monarch, RyanAir, and the decline of CityJet may throw the plans, allowing more slots elsewhere,
but SEN is steadily building a public awareness of speed quality and efficiency. See the Which surveys.
Remember it took years before LCY scratched the surface.
All this money is not being invested without committment.
but SEN is steadily building a public awareness of speed quality and efficiency. See the Which surveys.
Remember it took years before LCY scratched the surface.
All this money is not being invested without committment.
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EssexMan61....What with the comment concerning & to quote "sorry to all the left-wingers who crop up regularly here !!"..
I have pointed out before it is all the side swiping on this airport thread in particular that does nothing to help get a general SEN message across.
I have pointed out before it is all the side swiping on this airport thread in particular that does nothing to help get a general SEN message across.