before the building was knocked down the airport was approached by several breweries wanting to reopen it. However the building was in a state of disrepair and had utility issues and was therefor condemmed.
The site IS being discussed as a visitor centre.

With the current economic climate, future ownership and debt repayment due soon - I'll bet nothing happens this side of 4 years or new owners.

Well fingers crossed something happens, even a wooden hut would do!!!!

If any ones Interested G-STRX With the Iron Maiden Livery is currently at NCL on behalf of TCX.

TCX
 

So are the promised 4 TCX aircraft now at NCL? and are they opperating a full schedule.
Same applies to the 3 TOM aircraft.

I hear JET 2 has reduced frequency on Prague or was that always intended.

The CAA April stats should be out soon. Any predictions?.

4 TCX are at NCL - two of their own and two leased in. The two leased especially don't seem to be up to a full programme yet. 3 TOM's also in place.

The all white AEU 757 was doing ground engine runs yesterday (think it might have even had a engine replacement) so I assume the Iron Maiden machine was filling in.

Does any one know which flight it operated today so I can look out for it on it's return?

It's operating the TCX6032/6033 to LPA and back today.

Any idea why BA used 772 G-YMMG on the BA1334/1335 flight yesterday?

Nevermind, looks like the website I got that info from was wrong...

If not at NCL , looks if it will certainly be at GLA
BA 777 to GLA - FlyerTalk Forums

NCL TCX Fleet
 

Im on EC-LBC 26/05/11 ill do a full trip report and upload pics as soon as im back from ZTH!

Airport Hotel sold a few weeks back, licensing application forms up on the fence now...

re viewing area, there is something being done, but money will decide when.....

the old building had to come down as it was full of asbestos and it was cheaper to demolish and rebuild than to make it safe first then do up....

Airport Hotel
 

Do you know who has bought it and what brand will it be?.

Although the CAA route analysis figures are not published yet the April pax total figure for the month is 23.2% higher than April 2010. Good news indeed.

However, it is difficult to compare April 2010 and April 2011 given the changing date of Easter and the impact of the ash cloud.

yes, that all it is, and most others will see similar apparantly significant rises. The true figures unlikely to be higher than a few percent. Better than a reduction though !

Looks like KLM have been the first to cancel flights just because someone spotted some ash from a cigarette. Surprise surprise.

ash666, it is actually a surprise as it's usually BA that cancel first :ouch:

Are we expecting the same amount of disruption as last year I wonder?

Oh, and I notice Emirates had their busiest ever month at Newcastle last month, 14701 people using the service, for an average load of just over 88%.
Not bad for an airport with a very limited catchment area :ok:

GrahamK
Nothing like a bit of pre-emptive panicking!
Good on Emirates, though. Don't use them myself but good to see them making a success of it.

Looks like Newcastle has taken a couple of Norwegian diversions from EDI, from Copenhagen and Stockholm.