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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2021, 20:05
Replies: 153
Views: 76,059
Posted By A300BOY

Talking Its normal that a CEO only stays a year at Lba !!...

Its normal that a CEO only stays a year at Lba !!
No doubt he will be off if the local council fail to back the proposals for a new terminal and rail station.
We can only hope things go well and my...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2018, 17:18
Replies: 138
Views: 68,307
Posted By A300BOY

So where has it gone and why ?

So where has it gone and why ?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2017, 15:45
Replies: 138
Views: 68,307
Posted By A300BOY

I assume the train journey to Manchester Airport...

I assume the train journey to Manchester Airport is pretty straight forward from the east coast and should get better in the next few years.
Its not what I want to happen but it seems to be the way...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2017, 19:42
Replies: 138
Views: 68,307
Posted By A300BOY

More landing distance would help in fog,crosswind...

More landing distance would help in fog,crosswind or contaminated runway situations.

Its a no brainer but as has been said before, little or no business case to do so. Yorkshire folk are happy to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2017, 19:37
Replies: 96
Views: 42,282
Posted By A300BOY

I love Ostend for all the reasons already posted...

I love Ostend for all the reasons already posted and the Belgian people are so friendly.
I worked in the Brussels area for 10 years and Ostend was a regular trip on my motorbike.
Cannot wait to get...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2017, 16:13
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,856
Posted By A300BOY

Lots of reasons why they may not be capable !

Lots of reasons why they may not be capable !
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Jan 2017, 07:51
Replies: 3,424
Views: 1,635,856
Posted By A300BOY

Do you know if the aircraft are Cat 3 capable...

Do you know if the aircraft are Cat 3 capable with Cat 3 qualified crew other wise no doubt the Leeds operation might present a problem.
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Aug 2016, 16:40
Replies: 13
Views: 17,149
Posted By A300BOY

A300BOY

Does not seem like you are too happy Enos !
Do you think Ups or Tnt are any better ?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2016, 11:54
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

The location of Leeds Airport works for me ! I...

The location of Leeds Airport works for me ! I can walk to my light aircraft, watch all the departures and arrivals from my conservatory and costs it me £3 for a cab to the terminal and whilst it is...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2015, 09:24
Replies: 746
Views: 788,445
Posted By A300BOY

Stay on the runway and allow the fire vehicles...

Stay on the runway and allow the fire vehicles room to move around the scene unrestricted plus not allowing the wind to blow the flames against the fuselage. Fine job by the crew and as someone...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2015, 20:32
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

Lbia lost 3 flights today and the wind has now...

Lbia lost 3 flights today and the wind has now dropped below 20 kts.
One Monarch A320 and a positioning Jet 2 B737-800 plus Aer Lingus cancelled the evening rotation. Whilst it is annoying and it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2014, 08:28
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

Well that will make all the Lbia supporters ,...

Well that will make all the Lbia supporters , myself included, very happy.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2014, 19:07
Replies: 1,689
Views: 896,315
Posted By A300BOY

A300BOY

The worst bit about it is no one will tell you why they have cancelled the evening rotation even if we can all guess. It would seem that BA are pretty unhappy with the route and are not willing to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Feb 2014, 13:21
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

The obvious first step would be to concrete the...

The obvious first step would be to concrete the grass areas between the access points to the main apron at B-C-D3 and N4 so it might be possible to park some extra aircraft nose away from the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2014, 16:15
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

We had 25 night stoppers last night so all stands...

We had 25 night stoppers last night so all stands and other bits of the apron used for parking so I could not agree more.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jan 2014, 22:33
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

The story is that no major work will be...

The story is that no major work will be undertaken until the airport is making a profit. Cant blame them but I thought they had taken on the mantle of investing and developing the airport.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2014, 16:56
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

America and Dubai

We will have to wait until an airline has an aircraft that can operate long haul from our inadequate runways as there are now no plans to improve the dimensions of it in the new revised plans.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jan 2014, 11:17
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

Smile A300BOY

A little bit thin saying there are 7 new routes as some are replacing routes lost and others are old routes back in the frame. However the marketing team have done very well for us over the last few...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jan 2014, 09:46
Replies: 9,241
Views: 5,239,390
Posted By A300BOY

That is what they did at Leeds for years so it...

That is what they did at Leeds for years so it was no wonder that the base became unprofitable. I know it technically is a new company but they seem to follow the old companies ways.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Nov 2013, 07:54
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,710,108
Posted By A300BOY

A300BOY

I have just retired after 20 Years as a ground engineer and 25 years as aircrew the last 10 years were on the A300-B4 and even though the Boeing 727 was great the Airbus was a dream to operate.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Nov 2013, 12:08
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

B777 at Leeds

EK77WNCL I think it would be more interesting to watch it landing on runway 14 with its landing distance of 1802 meters.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Nov 2013, 20:30
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

Based Aircraft

He may mean my post about two Boeing 727-200s. As I did not get the job I applied for with them, I am unsure of what is happening anymore. One aircraft is ready and I believe they have at least one...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2013, 15:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,237
Posted By A300BOY

B727 Ops

Hi TimmyW ! If you mean the Boeing 727 Oil Polution operation. I didnt get the job so I cannot tell you but as far as I know its still going to happen. As it seems to be the oil companies who are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Nov 2013, 15:51
Replies: 3,558
Views: 1,034,780
Posted By A300BOY

I believe Blackpool Airport built some houses and...

I believe Blackpool Airport built some houses and industrial units around the perimeter and it seems to be booming as an airport again. Its never over until the fat owners sing.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Oct 2013, 12:20
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

onyxcrowie The point to bear in mind is Robin...

onyxcrowie
The point to bear in mind is Robin Hood may never get the passenger numbers you would like, as other airport around you seem to have got the market tied up. They have had commercial...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 19:38
Replies: 3,142
Views: 779,379
Posted By A300BOY

A300BOY

De fuelling an aircraft is a difficult thing for an airline to do at an airfield you dont regularly operate to. The fuel has to go back into a bowser from the aircraft tanks and cannot be re-used by...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 18:12
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

They have cut one destination from Lbia this...

They have cut one destination from Lbia this winter and I believe another next summer so its not just at Doncaster. We have lost a lot of destinations from Lbia recently with Jet 2 and Ryanair. They...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 17:22
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

A300BOY

First one is ready and painted G-OSRA and according to the advert for crew I am applying for [ I was B727 rated in the past when Dan-Air had them ] they are to be based at Robin Hood. So we will all...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 17:11
Replies: 3,594
Views: 751,639
Posted By A300BOY

They could allow movements outside published...

They could allow movements outside published hours when the airfield is un licenced but I doubt they will. More likely they will ask for a large fee to stay open when required.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 17:03
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

New Operator

I suspect I did ! but its an Oil pollution operator 2Excel with two B727s based with you. Good catch for you but not a lot of movements and no passengers I am afraid. Never the less its more revenue...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Oct 2013, 20:06
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

British Airways

Or Half Full it want to see it that way !!!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jul 2013, 20:32
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,213,230
Posted By A300BOY

Smile Best get the fire brigade geared up then for its...

Best get the fire brigade geared up then for its arrival.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jun 2013, 08:26
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

I still believe it is an Airport too many !! If...

I still believe it is an Airport too many !! If Leeds and Humberside Airports were to close I am sure it would prosper but not enough business for all three sites.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2013, 21:12
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,247
Posted By A300BOY

If they do I hope its with a Cat 2 Jetstream J41...

If they do I hope its with a Cat 2 Jetstream J41 and not the Cat 1 Saab 2000 or it will not last long. A 100ft cloudbase all day at Leeds today led to just about all Easterns flights being cancelled....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2013, 16:58
Replies: 1,210
Views: 483,046
Posted By A300BOY

I just route round this airspace if possible as...

I just route round this airspace if possible as when its a good flying day the Doncaster controllers are overloaded and often unable to reply other than to ask you to standby
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