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15th Mar 2024, 09:03
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Posted By Balair

What slightly surprises me is that given MAN...

What slightly surprises me is that given MAN doesn't want cargo, and the planned arrival being mid morning when DHL are at their quietest, they haven't been directed to EMA.[/QUOTE]

Please let’s...
8th Feb 2024, 13:16
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Views: 12,651
Posted By Balair

Looks like it is heading for Airbourne Colours

Looks like it is heading for Airbourne Colours
21st Dec 2023, 09:17
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

DHL announce major “green” investment in their...

DHL announce major “green” investment in their EMA hub operation.

https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/dhl-makes-16m-east-midlands-airport-investment
19th Nov 2023, 20:54
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Posted By Balair

Thanks for the update, hopefully they are in a...

Thanks for the update, hopefully they are in a position to start the service then.
19th Nov 2023, 19:52
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Posted By Balair

FedEx

I hate to raise this contentious topic (for MAN anyway) again, but has this service commenced yet or has the start been delayed, as I haven’t seen any mention of it?
I get the impression from...
22nd Jun 2023, 10:49
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Posted By Balair

If it’s a “no-go area for freight” how come FedEx...

If it’s a “no-go area for freight” how come FedEx are being “allowed” to commence flights to BFS and CDG from October?
3rd Jun 2023, 12:52
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

With freight accounting for about a third of the...

With freight accounting for about a third of the airport’s income, I doubt very much that this decision was taken without firstly having exhaustive conversations with the major operators at the...
18th May 2023, 19:08
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

EasyJet Any truth in the rumour that Easy...

EasyJet

Any truth in the rumour that Easy are looking to gain a share of the package holiday market from EMA next year by utilising BHX based aircraft on a ‘W’ pattern?
Perhaps this ties-in with...
6th Nov 2022, 18:06
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

I would imagine additional ramp space has to be...

I would imagine additional ramp space has to be their priority, as I’ve heard space, particularly on Cargo East, is becoming somewhat problematic at times.
As far as I can see, the only way of...
28th Sep 2022, 19:26
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

I know it’s probably still work in progress, but...

I know it’s probably still work in progress, but a quick look at Tui flights summer timetable for 2023 suggests (all be it without studying it that closely) that they are planning to base 5 aircraft...
24th Aug 2022, 08:36
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Posted By Balair

“Lots of theory and ideas, but no politician...

“Lots of theory and ideas, but no politician ready to put their money where their mouth is”

Shouldn’t that read “our money where their mouth is”? Which makes a pleasant change.
12th Aug 2022, 12:41
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Posted By Balair

I know business is business but I wouldn’t have...

I know business is business but I wouldn’t have thought that EMA would go after Wizz too strongly. I could imagine an awful lot of toys emanating from a certain airline’s pram if they were to arrive...
30th Mar 2022, 15:59
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Given the known stand (and possibly manpower)...

Given the known stand (and possibly manpower) constraints at the airport at that time of day, it was possibly not the wisest decision to divert in FDX21 yesterday evening.
Extra ramp space is not...
15th Mar 2022, 20:58
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

FedEx In light of the reports that FedEx are...

FedEx

In light of the reports that FedEx are to cease their MAN-BHX-CDG route, do we know what, if any, changes are planned for EMA?
13th Mar 2022, 20:36
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Freeport A map showing the location of the...

Freeport

A map showing the location of the Freeport tax sites which will be centred on and around the airport can now be viewed on the GOV.UK website.
The main site is a huge area to the South...
27th Feb 2022, 15:10
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

[QUOTE=STN Ramp Rat;11190371]The EMA-IND route is...

[QUOTE=STN Ramp Rat;11190371]The EMA-IND route is only at EMA due to a shortage of night slots at STN. FedEx have had night slot issues at STN for some time and previously operated a EWR-STN-CDG-EWR...
22nd Feb 2022, 16:48
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

FedEx Following the introduction of the...

FedEx

Following the introduction of the EMA-IND route, has there been any further indication from FedEx that they are still looking to operate Eastbound into EMA from the States, either from IND...
3rd Dec 2021, 18:05
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Interesting. Thanks for the feedback.

Interesting. Thanks for the feedback.
3rd Dec 2021, 13:20
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Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

The “commercially sensitive” comment is from the...

The “commercially sensitive” comment is from the last published minutes of the ICC meeting.
FedEx is the name that is mentioned most often on the rumour network as the most likely to be moving in,...
2nd Dec 2021, 21:54
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

I understand that “commercially sensitive”...

I understand that “commercially sensitive” discussions were taking place during the Summer with a company (or companies) regarding the former UPS facility.
There are a couple of obvious candidates...
28th Sep 2021, 12:00
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Thanks EGNXROB, I have heard mention of...

Thanks EGNXROB,
I have heard mention of aircraft availability issues also.
One source also suggested MEM-EMA-CDG-EMA-MEM is the planned routing, but how firm this is I don’t know.
At least it...
17th Sep 2021, 11:48
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

FedEx

Maybe this proposed development is a result of the consolidation of the FedEx and TNT air networks. Are you aware of the planned routing?
I suppose the restructuring could also lead to FedEx...
6th Sep 2021, 20:51
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Has there been any indication as to the future...

Has there been any indication as to the future use of their vacated facility?
19th Aug 2021, 10:09
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

If you read FR’s Commercial Director’s comment on...

If you read FR’s Commercial Director’s comment on the announcement of the DUB-CWL route regarding the “necessary incentives” required due to Covid-19, you can imagine exactly what’s happening here?...
7th Jul 2021, 10:24
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

I understand that Victor taxiway onto the Eastern...

I understand that Victor taxiway onto the Eastern apron is to be re-profiled to facilitate aircraft manoeuvring. I would imagine primarily in relation to B744F/B748F size aircraft onto stand 83.
As...
10th May 2021, 09:28
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Whilst I doubt Ryanair will close their EMA base...

Whilst I doubt Ryanair will close their EMA base altogether (although it is far from impossible) I would not be surprised if they see the present circumstances as an ideal time undertake a major...
28th Dec 2020, 12:08
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

Quite so. I’ve watched with interest, the...

Quite so. I’ve watched with interest, the incredible growth of the freight operation at EMA over the years since I used to export through there. I can only see this growth continuing over the coming...
8th Oct 2020, 10:44
Replies: 323
Views: 158,832
Posted By Balair

UPS Looking for an update on their operation...

UPS

Looking for an update on their operation at EMA.

Have UPS completed their move to the new hub facility yet?
I haven’t seen any announcement in the trade press so far, so I suppose it may...
8th Jul 2020, 13:41
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,210,101
Posted By Balair

DHL DHL’s expansion of their EMA hub...

DHL

DHL’s expansion of their EMA hub continues.

Chicago has now been added to their schedule, becoming the 5th USA destination served by them from East Midlands.

The flights are currently...
21st Jun 2020, 10:45
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Views: 1,210,101
Posted By Balair

QUOTE “Not sure on what aircraft are to be used,...

QUOTE “Not sure on what aircraft are to be used, but JFK and Miami routes also mentioned”

This morning’s flights were operated by the following:

CVG - ABX B763
LAX - BOX B77L
MIA - AJT B763...
1st Apr 2020, 13:00
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Posted By Balair

[QUOTE=Flightmech;10735641]SNN was for...

[QUOTE=Flightmech;10735641]SNN was for maintenance reasons with Lufthansa. FedEx use them for base maintenance on the Europe captive 757 fleet.

Thanks for the clarification Flightmech.

Also,...
26th Mar 2020, 14:46
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,210,101
Posted By Balair

FedEx As with previous BHX night closures...

FedEx

As with previous BHX night closures FedEx are currently routing the FDX 5204 CDG-BHX-MAN through EMA.

In addition, the usual day stopping FDX 6203/4 has operated t/f SNN as FDX 9075/6...
16th Nov 2019, 20:33
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,210,101
Posted By Balair

Considering the current challenging state of the...

Considering the current challenging state of the air freight market I doubt there will be any immediate additions from UPS.
There have however been suggestions that their 767s will be upgraded to...
7th Apr 2019, 20:45
Replies: 696
Views: 296,015
Posted By Balair

It has been rumoured that Loganair are ...

It has been rumoured that Loganair are considering establishing a base at EMA. If that is the case, then an EMA-LDY route may be a possibility.
20th Jan 2019, 16:50
Replies: 3,561
Views: 1,210,101
Posted By Balair

UPS HUB Now that construction is well...

UPS HUB

Now that construction is well underway on the new UPS hub (I believe it is due to be completed later this year) has anyone heard if a decision has been made on the future of their current...
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