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No it matters not a jot what it`s called.
What matters is getting carriers, passenger and/or cargo through the door! |
New Route
Ryanair starting PIK-knock from April 2014
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SG Investigation
Anyone with ears to the ground heard who has been put in to do the due diligence for the SG, given that we are getting near the half-way point of the six-week period being allowed for it?
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The Scottish Government is using its own resources for the DD work.
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Re SG Investigation
So, do we get a properly evaluated commercial decision, or is it going to be down to a political fudge?
I had hoped they would bring in external financial, business, and aviation analysts, who could take a neutral and objective stance. With it being an SG internal analysis, is there a pre-determined outcome, which figures have to be made to fit? PIK does have a future, the question is whether the loss-making bits can be cut out without affecting the viability of the rest. |
So, do we get a properly evaluated commercial decision, or is it going to be down to a political fudge? I had hoped they would bring in external financial, business, and aviation analysts, who could take a neutral and objective stance. With it being an SG internal analysis, is there a pre-determined outcome, which figures have to be made to fit? PIK does have a future, the question is whether the loss-making bits can be cut out without affecting the viability of the rest. |
Sunsetrep,
I would be keen to keep up to date with progress so I am presuming that given these are SG moves the progress updates will be in the public domain? Any idea where these can be accessed? |
Who is the most likely contender to manage Prestwick Airport on behalf of the Scottish Government. Someone suggested Manchester Airport Group but they have ruled out getting involved.
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HIAL perhaps ? If Dundee falls within their remit, then who's to argue against Prestwick... ?
Maybe HIAL could also be renamed as the "Scottish Airports Authority" ? :8 |
It looks like we shall find out a bit more next week as according to the Scotsman the sale is to go through next week with Infratil selling the airport to the Scottish Government for £1
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1 pound
Infratil to sell prestwick airport to scottich government for 1 pound deal to be competed by 20th november
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The main runway at PIK is changing its designation today from 31/13 to 30/12 due to magnetic variation. Look out for the paint trucks at either end of the runway changing the numbers.
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BBC News - Flybe outlines base closures as part of job cuts plan
A shame for INV and ABZ, however you would think that PIK could use this to their advantage and offer a cut price deal for FlyBe to switch from GLA. Interesting to see WestJet starting YYZ-YYT-DUB with a B73W. Go get em PIK! |
A shame for INV and ABZ, however you would think that PIK could use this to their advantage and offer a cut price deal for FlyBe to switch from GLA. Try finding out what FlyBe's business model is, then explain how a move to PIK would be sensible / viable. |
Got to agree with ATNotts - ludicrous comment which I hope was made 'tongue in cheek'. As regards the Westjet news to DUB that's an interesting development which needs more investigation.
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That has got to be one of the daftest things I've read on PPRuNe for months! Try finding out what FlyBe's business model is, then explain how a move to PIK would be sensible / viable. |
Christ, it was only a suggestion! :)
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A stupid suggestion at that!
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Well, that's it official. Prestwick is now in public ownership.
BBC News - Prestwick Airport sold to Scottish government for £1 |
Onwards and Upwards...... Things Can Only Get Better .............
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