Could this be the end of Biggin Hill Airshow
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Could this be the end of Biggin Hill Airshow
Could this be the end of Biggin Hill Airshow as we know it?
The following statement was released on th 6th July this year .
The annual Biggin Hill International Air Fair is to revert to management by the airport company, as it was in earlier days when founder Sqdn Ldr Jock Maitland was Airport Manager and CAA licence-holder. Following the retirement of Jock Maitland five years ago from active involvement in the organisation of the Air Fair through his company Air Displays International and the understandable non-executive status of his son Jim in the company, the family links as organisers have diminished as BHAP Chairman Andrew Walters explains. “Now that the Maitland family involvement has subsided as principals, the new circumstances are that the airport management and staff are required by law to assume a high degree of control over the air show event. As effective owners and CAA licence-holders, this is now our obligation” he said. Mr Walters paid tribute to Sqdn Ldr Maitland and his family for the phenomenal success of the Air Fair series that he founded in 1963. “Millions of people have enjoyed your shows over nearly five decades, which is a personal legacy to you. Hundreds of people – possibly thousands – have been inspired to take up jobs or careers in aviation after experiencing the dynamic appeal of the show. They have much to thank you for, as I do” Mr Walters said. Mr Walters confirms that ‘the show will go on’ and that a suitable date for 2011 will be agreed soon.
“We shall consult widely with airport stakeholders and tenants before any lasting decisions are made on future arrangements and this consultation will proceed without delay” Mr Walters confirmed.
06.07.10
The following statement was released on th 6th July this year .
The annual Biggin Hill International Air Fair is to revert to management by the airport company, as it was in earlier days when founder Sqdn Ldr Jock Maitland was Airport Manager and CAA licence-holder. Following the retirement of Jock Maitland five years ago from active involvement in the organisation of the Air Fair through his company Air Displays International and the understandable non-executive status of his son Jim in the company, the family links as organisers have diminished as BHAP Chairman Andrew Walters explains. “Now that the Maitland family involvement has subsided as principals, the new circumstances are that the airport management and staff are required by law to assume a high degree of control over the air show event. As effective owners and CAA licence-holders, this is now our obligation” he said. Mr Walters paid tribute to Sqdn Ldr Maitland and his family for the phenomenal success of the Air Fair series that he founded in 1963. “Millions of people have enjoyed your shows over nearly five decades, which is a personal legacy to you. Hundreds of people – possibly thousands – have been inspired to take up jobs or careers in aviation after experiencing the dynamic appeal of the show. They have much to thank you for, as I do” Mr Walters said. Mr Walters confirms that ‘the show will go on’ and that a suitable date for 2011 will be agreed soon.
“We shall consult widely with airport stakeholders and tenants before any lasting decisions are made on future arrangements and this consultation will proceed without delay” Mr Walters confirmed.
06.07.10
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Assuming ADI, is a limited company, and thus has a board of directors, the air show organisation is in the hands of a responsable organisation.
How ADI decide to organise the event is up to them.
If I remember correctly the Airport Owners licenced ADI for the show.
If the owners wish to remove the licence, then they normally should pay compensation.
Perversly, it would be a good oportunity to stage a LONDON based show.
Think Olympics, and reshedule for that period, and have an Air Olympics.
Just thinking out loud.
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How ADI decide to organise the event is up to them.
If I remember correctly the Airport Owners licenced ADI for the show.
If the owners wish to remove the licence, then they normally should pay compensation.
Perversly, it would be a good oportunity to stage a LONDON based show.
Think Olympics, and reshedule for that period, and have an Air Olympics.
Just thinking out loud.
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Whether or not there will be a threat to the cointinuence of
Biggins annual Air shows is probably down to whether or not it is more
profitable to run the airshows - compared to any loss of landing fees revenue etc that will result during the days the airfield in effect will be closed for normal operations.
Biggin has changed out of all proportions in recent years. Since Mr Walters company took over the lease for running the airfield he has plans to greatly increase movements - including acceptance of larger aircraft and setting up of regular scheduled air services - against a very strong local residents objection who naturally have no wish to see Biggin evolve into another
Gatwick or Stanstead.
IMHO any threat to the airshow will probably be down to Mr Walters
profit and loss account.
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Whether or not there will be a threat to the cointinuence of
Biggins annual Air shows is probably down to whether or not it is more
profitable to run the airshows - compared to any loss of landing fees revenue etc that will result during the days the airfield in effect will be closed for normal operations.
Biggin has changed out of all proportions in recent years. Since Mr Walters company took over the lease for running the airfield he has plans to greatly increase movements - including acceptance of larger aircraft and setting up of regular scheduled air services - against a very strong local residents objection who naturally have no wish to see Biggin evolve into another
Gatwick or Stanstead.
IMHO any threat to the airshow will probably be down to Mr Walters
profit and loss account.
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Scheduled services from BIGGIN
I beleive that the airports terms of use and general approval prohibits scheduled flights.
Unless perhaps less than 9 seats.
Acceptance of scheduled flights on diversion from City were common.
glf
Unless perhaps less than 9 seats.
Acceptance of scheduled flights on diversion from City were common.
glf
