NCL's been crying out for a FRA service, just a shame it won't be a Star Alliance flight - presumably connections won't be possible.

I've never understood why we get a DUS but no FRA from Lufty.

Channex 101

I know one Flybe a/c goes to LGW where does the other one go to all day?

2nd aircraft does a 2nd morning LGW then NCL-EXT-???-EXT-NCL

Jet2- How do they amke any money?
 

I have operated into NCL several times in the last few weeks and each time, the Jet2 757 (I think it's G-LSAD) has been parked on the exact same stand as have the two 737s on the south apron. How many flights per day do they operate from NCL? I have noticed a similar situation when operating into LBA. I know the current climate and the time of year will be a big factor but can't help but feel they are missing a trick here, especially with the collapse of XL ealier in the year, they could be expanding into XL's former position in the market.

Jet2- How do they make any money?

Probably from the mail. :)

Jet2 fly pax services out of NCL Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the moment.

The 737QCS fly mail Monday to Friday nights to EMA and i think STN.


I think the mail flights are moving down to MME soon as the runway is going to be getting some work done to it.

like airhumberside says, the 2nd dash 8 does a early LGW (will change to mid morning in 2009) and then it goes to EXT and either sits around or flies out of EXT before returning to NCL on the evening.

RE Jet2 and its idle fleet, the royal mail contract alone has always paid for the base at NCL, but this winter is quieter than normal, just ask the poor crew, temp crew laid off, a handfull of crew relocated to EDI and LBA and the ones in NCL have either manged to keep full time or have been made to job share and go part time.
The aircraft will prob operate charters later on after christmas but we'll see. every time i pass AD is always sat on remote and the 2x QCs hardly leave the cargo area.

Doesn't Jet2 start Murcia flights again in Feb??

u shud know 757 speedbrakes u work there ! lol

Yeah according to Jet2.com the MJV starts again in Feb, prob 737 though I would imagine?

Really? You wouldn't of thought so!! I'm averaging about 1 flight in 22 days!! :zzz:

There are a few 'Santa' charters booked up for next month at least.... :D

Behold! AD moved today quite odd to see!

Aye MJV starts up again in March 737 at first then moving to the 757 i think come the summer!

Are Easyjet Doing MJV next year?

Apprently not??

Just trying to work out if there will be two Jet2 757's for S09 like there was for S07??

One more route ought to do it - somewhere like Sharm for instance.........

757flyer,

The Reason for AD's diversion was a faulty Windsheild apparently.

The job was opened on the 28th but I've heard nothing about it all, speaking to a friend who flies for Thomsonfly who knows the Gate boss very well, and from what hes said, I can only guess easyJet will be the first of many to move to Gate.
Anyone know whats going to happen to Servisair now? Surely easyJet was the biggest contract they had? I'm sure Gate have Eastern Airways as well. Not sure mind.
Applied for the Gate positions like, but noticed the 'full driving license' essential. Shame, never mind.

The EZY base changeover Boeing to Airbus seems to start tonight with the arrival of 2 A319s (Credit: North-East-Aviation-Enthusiasts).

G-EZIH arrived at 19:00, along with a welcome from the tower.

easyJet A319's
 

Fantastic news, does anybody know which 737's have departed to make way for our new friends? And where to?
The change over has been hugely anticipated for agees now, but I still cant help feeling abit sad about the departure of the 73's. Shame.

Two 737's left this morning as the EZY8001 & the EZY8002 To LTN around 10:00,

FlyBe
 

Summer 2009 released today. From NCL nothing new as yet. French services gone. Jersey slight increase from 4x weekly to 5x weekly. Two based aircraft, one does 4 rotations to LGW and the other does Southhampton then Jersey then 2 further rotations to Southampton. Thats Mon to Fri only not sure what happens at weekends. Belfast, Exeter and Cardiff opperated as W flights from those bases. Frequency looks about the same as 2008.

The French routes are still there, Limoges and Rennes 1x weekly each on a Sat.

FlyBe
 

French routes ---Yes! they have just appeared not there a few minutes ago! must be still loading flights. Good news.

Anyone know from what date EZY contract goes over to Gate - Aviation?

EZY A319s
 

claireybaby: 21st January 2009 (AviationNE mentioned it), I think your first post asking this was moved.

Seen the EZY monthly timetable (NIA NOV 08 Issue) and the A319s have now been included.
Main routes for the new buses seem to be BRS, GVA and STN (Doesnt STN timetable also include STN sending one of their A319s up here?)
Also CDG, PMI, MJV, KRK, BFS and BCN timetables included the A319s.

No airbuses timetabled on the CIA, PRG, NCE, AGP, FAO routes as of yet.

Can anyone confirm that the two aircraft are G-EZIH and G-EZAM?
GeorgEGNT

Errrr AMS??? :=

What the?! My apologies. What a hurrendous mistake.

Any Gate people on here with any idea of the Gate shift patterns for PSA's?

Sorry if this is a repost but what has happened to the GA Hangar at the Southside of the Airport, I was up there today visiting Northumbria Helicopters and its vanished?

What is that area designated for now?

I noticed a couple of JET 2 aircraft parked down there too, any idea why?

Do you mean the Gill hanger?

Got Demolished earlyer this year and is now an avation college soon to have a Ex European BAC 1-11 inside its mini hanger area.

The two Jet2.com 737's were parked on the cargo ramp! They haven't flown any passengers today so they will have been left there since there mail runs last night ready for tonights mail flights.

Lukelad,

Not sure if it was the Gill Hanger, but it used to house Northumbria Helicopters aircraft and some small GA stuff, its the one directly outside the front of the Police Helicopter 'office'!

Do you know why it has been removed, there is no sign of anything being built in its place?

FlyBe - according to the e-mail I've just received Jersey, Rennes and Limoge are all new for 2009(sic). No Frankfurt...

Hangar - this is the Bellman hangar, demolished before it fell down and because it made the place look untidy...

Ah i know which one you mean! could be do to with the airport development plans for the GA side.

Really, I read somewhere that the airport weren't happy to support the GA operation?

The Airport now own samson Avation. There going to redevelop the whole area into some sort of Private Jet Base. Aswell as renovate the old terminal and to Keep the spotters happy a viewing deck! Thats what was proposed when they bought it any way.

Brilliant, it's about time there was somewhere again for the spotters........shame they charged so much rent for the Aero Club, it would be nice to see that re-open too!

EZY 319s
 

GeorgEGNT - yes, G-EZIH and G-EZAM seem to be the 2 new based 319s, I was on them both today on the early to STN and late back from STN. Cheers Graeme

Is the flying club going to move or is it staying where it is?

Gill Aviation Hanger + GA
 

Gill Aviation hanger was demolished earlier this year and a new building is being built which will be used by Newcastle College for their aviation engineering courses.
Flying school isn't going anywhere for a while, havent heard any plans from them to be moving, I doubt they will, because although Newcastle are re-generating the southside I don't think that includes new approns being built (Correct me if I'm wrong someone)
Also I'm sure that I read that as part of the re-generation the old terminal/wings bar is being turned into a visitors/enthusiasts centre? Good news if that is the case.

KNIEVEL77: I don't think any major international airport particularly likes general aviation getting in the way, but I'm quite annoyed Newcastle always seem to hold a grudge against the flying school. To be honest there isn't much choice in the north east for flying schools, apart from Durham Tees Valley. The school is doing well in terms of members numbers and lessons booked. Takes about 2 weeks to get a lesson in the diary now. So I think they'll be alright.

Have it on good authority that FlyBe have not applied for FRA..

GeorgEGNT,

I hope you are right about the flying school, it would be sad to see it go......especially as i'm just about to start flying helicopters with them!!!!

It won't be going anywhere in a hurry. Thats my personal opinion anyway, I'm going up to see them tomorrow so I'll poke about the notice board etc.
Anyone know if the MNG Kargo aircraft are still operating out of the cargo ramp and rough times of departures?

I Believe MNG had their Uk operating licence revoked and so have left the airport all together. A Italian Fokker is now operating the Bristol Mail route.