Just because they are doing circuits doesn't mean they will be signed off tomorrow. Shortage is with Captains, not cadets

I think they will have more to do than just extend the runway 1000ft or so for the A380. Runway and taxiway width/clearances for a start...

At EMA FR appears to have upped the tempo of training, most days the 73G EI-SEV is in the circuit, but mainly during "office hours". This last week I have seen it going up, and in the circuit well into the evening.

And I can ASSURE you, Cargolux ARE NOT Moving!

(Bracing for the onslaught 🙄)

With the increased losses at PIK , which can't be allowed to go on much longer , then Cargolux might not have any say in whether they're moving or not. :-)

Maybe they wont, but you can be sure they will choose EMA or STN over GLA!

There's surely no reason why they couldn't shut down commercial passenger ops, while keeping the airport open for freight/GA/training etc.

Given that the 747-8 is presently banned from using GLA, you are probably correct. I suppose they could use the 747-400 through GLA though.

You seem more upset at the prospect of GLA gaining Cargolox than you do at the prospect of PIK losing Cargolox.

Fan boy logic right there!

Excellent input.:D

Is main deck cargo loading something GLA wants? Without getting in the middle (again) of ye olde local airporte argument, is there an appetite for 747F operations at Glasgow? Assuming they could unload a B744F on the west apron remotes, the cargo area is on the other side of the airport with limited warehouse facilities. In all honesty, EMA or consolidating at STN would make more sense for CLX. Freight doesn't care which airport it uses but GLA has never done this and has a different focus.

I can't get excited about this discussion but, out of interest, why is the 747-8 "banned" at GLA?

Apologies, perhaps banned is the wrong terminology. Not cleared/not approved to use GLA. I assume length or the wingspan is the reason.

http://www.boeing.com/assets/pdf/com...8-Airports.pdf

There was much detailed looking at STN`s taxiways & parking stands (concrete infilling) in preparation for the B748F with GTI/BAWC..STN was ready thus before LHR because of the parking requirements.
The a/c is Category 10.

Interesting document GrahamK. Off-topic, but it's a bit bizarre that Damascus are allowed to handle the B748 but the legal disclaimer on the right hand side says that we aren't allowed to tell them!

Similar work was done at PIK in preparation for CLX operations. She's a big beast!

Yes she is...some observers believe it a standard B747 with a few enhancements...
Actually it is a Category above the B744 at Category 10 the same as the A380...

Ron Smith leaving his post as CEO by the end of this month ? That was short lived !
Trouble at mill ?

Put the greatest business minds in the world in the top seat and even they won't turn a profit from passenger ops at this airport.

From Googling, all I can find is that he wanted a flight to Heathrow. It's flying to Heathrow that has left Scotland with restricted routes to the World.