Emirates or Serco to run DBX?

[Short Approach?]

Which will it be. And when...?

[Red Dragon]

Do you mean DXB or JXB? In the case of DXB definitely Serco.

[Short Approach?]

If it's so definate, why haven't they signed the contract yet? And wouldn't the Sheik want to take over himself, as a prestige-thing?

[Tivoli Vertigo]

Any news who's going to run JXB (Dubai World Central)?

How many ATCOs are required?

When will it become operational?

[Myway or the highway]

can you guys provide more info on the ATC contract issue in DXB? I would be very happy to see Serco get the shaft out of DXB, wouldn't be too soon either.

Not heard of JXB? is this the mooted new airport? again guys more info if able!

Chow:cool:

[clipped_wings]

Would it not be prudent to compare Civil Aviation regulation requirements for ANS providers against Emirates Airlines qualifications and track record in the ANS field.
If Serco is up against Emirates my interpretation of the regulations is no contest.

[Short Approach?]

Surely Emirates would be looking to hire the present workforce?

[AirNoServicesAustralia]

This rubbish gets thrown around every time there is a contract renewal. The contract is signed late every time because it takes some posturing from both sides before pen gets put to paper. Everytime there are stories about every company under the sun taking over the contract. 2 contracts ago here it was NATS that was going to take the contract, and then last time it was GCAA with all direct hire. Last time at Abu Dhabi airport it was NATS again (or was it Irish Air traffic control, I can't remember). This time the story is Emirates airline. As I said the usual rubbish. :yuk:

[throw a dyce]

This rubbish gets thrown around every time there is a contract renewal. The contract is signed late every time because it takes some posturing from both sides before pen gets put to paper. Everytime there are stories about every company under the sun taking over the contract. 2 contracts ago here it was NATS that was going to take the contract, and then last time it was GCAA with all direct hire. Last time at Abu Dhabi airport it was NATS again (or was it Irish Air traffic control, I can't remember). This time the story is Emirates airline. As I said the usual rubbish. :yuk:
Nats took Gibraltar off Serco.Nats is part owned by the Airline Group.Maybe Emirates want to have similar plans to the Airline Group.

[AirNoServicesAustralia]

Throw a dyce, stab in the dark long enough and you just might hit something, but I don't think you're anywhere near the mark on this one.

As I said before, this is the usual rubbish that gets rolled out by someone every time there is a contract renewal due. But if you all want to waste your breath, like the guys did when the area centre contract was due up, then fill your boots.

[Fox3snapshot]

Can't believe your wasting your typing breath mate....save it for writing your new 7 man rosters :E

[Red Dragon]

Before this gets completely out of hand and in the realms of the conspiracy theorists, Emirates is not in the frame nor are anyone else. The contract did not go out to tender and no bids were invited from anyone except Serco.

And wouldn't the Sheik want to take over himself, as a prestige-thing?

The Sheikh does have control as he is the President of the DCA (and of Emirates), however the two are entirely separate entities.

[AirNoServicesAustralia]

You big spoil sport Red Dragon, you ruined all their fun.:(

And F3SS, the rostering of the 7 man roster is easy on the night shift when you have to give 20 NM spacing, that is, have everyone plugged in for the first 3 hours of the shift, and then as supervisor spend the next hour filling out paperwork.:yuk:

[throw a dyce]

Oh well you can all keep complaining about Serco then.Normal service resumed:ok:

[Fox3snapshot]

Red Dragon
Who are you kidding '....as he is the President of the DCA (and of Emirates), however the two are entirely separate entities' ...is that why when things don't suit business plans and duty hours the relevent rules get changed?! :rolleyes:

Am also a bit confused, you said: 'The contract did not go out to tender and no bids were invited from anyone except Serco.' If no tenders went out then why would Serco have to bid??????? :confused:

ANSA, hang in there mate! At least now we have all the time in the world to do the paperwork! :p ....and yes I am being saaaarc-astic!

[Red Dragon]

Fox3,
Yes you are confused and no I wasn't kidding....:ugh: