Netjets at Cranfield

[we_never_change]

I heard a whisper whilst at work today that Netjets are looking at moving some operations from Luton to Cranfield, any truth in this or a load of tosh?

WNC

[74Freight]

Not quite sure what you mean by moving operations?, netjets go where the customers want, so if they want to fly to cranfield, then netjets would fly them there. Maybe you could explain more?

[themoonsaballoon]

I believe they are interested in Cranfield as a Maintenance base for Netjets Technical Services as the facility at Northolt is too small now,
TMAB

[Fried_Chicken]

I presume if they did move to Cranfield they'd retain the hangar at Northolt so they can still be classed as "based" & thus, retain the privellages that go with it

FC

[themoonsaballoon]

Those precious slots are the Prize! TMAB

[spannerbearer]

anyone seen Flight? looks like the clocks ticking

[Callsign Kilo]

Cranfield

Does this mean Cranfield would need to narrow down the amount of Instrument Training traffic it attracts? Cabair, Bonus, Wycombe and Oxford are all heavy users of the airfield. It is also an CAA IR test centre. With Netjets operating in and out regularly it all could get a bit hectic; especially as i ATC can only operate with procedural control.

[hollingworthp]

FYI - Oxford's ILS should be finished soon - http://www.oxfordairport.co.uk/pilot...ils_update.htm

[Fried_Chicken]

Surely if NJE did move some op's to Cranfield, it wouldn't produce that many movements?

I assume its only light maintenance they carry out at Northolt?

Fried Chicken

[buzzc152]

I operate out of Cranfield. I have heard from several different sources that a well know biz jet operate has agreed to buy/rent the biggest of the hangars from the new jet park that is due to start construction on the northwest side of the airfield. Could well be netjets....

[angelorange]

EGTC would have to up the ICAO fire protection category! Currently fine for training but not ideal for larger biz jets.

[falconbis]

was about time, a maintenance center in a such restricted and unfriendly place like northolt, only netjets can have such a great idea...

[themoonsaballoon]

your missing the point, the hangar is the gateway to the valuable slots into Northolt, they could look after Airfix kits and it would still be worthwhile! TMAB

[Flintstone]

It's all part of that beeg peecture falconbis

[mrmagooo]

Fire cover wouldn't need updating I dont believe, currently it can cover upto a 146 operating from there

[angelorange]

"it can cover up to a 146 operating from there"
True the FAAM 146 does occaisionally fly but lots of notice given to enable Fire Cat to be raised.

[CL300]

If a maintenance based is set up at Cranfield, the aircrafts will fly in on ferry, struggling to carry all the mel items, or even on a ferry permit with NO pax. Most probably on GA rules on top of it...Fire category in this situation is the most minimal of all...

[Jaydee27]

I think you might me mistaking Cranfield with another airfield in the East of England beginning with C...

[mrmagooo]

Cranfield provide fire cover for the 146, Monday to Friday 0830 until 1900 local. Only if they wish to operate outside these hours is more notice required.

[themoonsaballoon]

I think you might me mistaking Cranfield with another airfield in the East of England beginning with C...

Ummmm, I think ill take a 'punt' on this one! TMAB