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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2018, 21:55
Replies: 64
Views: 17,608
Posted By Alvechurch

I have to admit I've read this thread with a...

I have to admit I've read this thread with a degree of amusement and even a little nostalgia . Way back in the mid 1950's, yes way back then, we were called Mechanics.
As a brand new National...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jan 2018, 13:47
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,347,997
Posted By Alvechurch

Although anyone seeking information on Simon...

Although anyone seeking information on Simon Calder's airport and airline experience will quickly find that he was originally an aircraft cleaner at Gatwick Airport. He then rose to the giddy heights...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Oct 2017, 16:04
Replies: 1,904
Views: 787,614
Posted By Alvechurch

No subsidies from the taxpayer for BHX because...

No subsidies from the taxpayer for BHX because the owners are:

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan 48.25%
Seven West Midlands Metropolitan Boroughs 49%
Airport Employees 2.75%
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2017, 10:13
Replies: 1,394
Views: 1,347,997
Posted By Alvechurch

Still not up on BHX website but have appeared on...

Still not up on BHX website but have appeared on CAA.
Still looking pretty healthy:

August Pax: 1496213 up 16%
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2017, 11:40
Replies: 6,740
Views: 2,071,608
Posted By Alvechurch

According to the Steer Davies Gleeve & Capital...

According to the Steer Davies Gleeve & Capital Economics Catchment Areas analysis in May 2013, Birmingham Airport has 35 million people in its 2-hour catchment area.
Which is the largest catchment...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jun 2016, 22:54
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

We're still waiting for the CAA but BHX has put...

We're still waiting for the CAA but BHX has put up May's stats.


1,005,861 up by 11.1%
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2016, 00:20
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

China Flights The Birmingham Post is...

China Flights


The Birmingham Post is reporting that Beijing Capital Airlines have signed a deal with BHX to operate scheduled services to Beijing and Shanghai starting this summer.
Twice weekly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Jul 2015, 12:19
Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,017,249
Posted By Alvechurch

Yep, Bristol Airport is indeed playing a canny...

Yep, Bristol Airport is indeed playing a canny game and has done so for years.
So canny, that unlike BHX it manages to avoid paying Corporation Tax which of course is quite helpful.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Mar 2015, 17:17
Replies: 2,580
Views: 2,367,426
Posted By Alvechurch

I don't think BRS will complain too much about...

I don't think BRS will complain too much about any public subsidy for Cardiff as they appear to have legally avoided paying Corporation Tax for quite a while.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2014, 19:07
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,894
Posted By Alvechurch

RAF Tristar

ZD 951 landed at BHX at 1839.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2014, 10:41
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

What is it about the BHX thread that brings out...

What is it about the BHX thread that brings out the Manchester and London detractors?
Even a modest positive event for Birmingham triggers negative comments and Compto3bravo's contribution is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Nov 2013, 14:00
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

The Airblue situation is annoying but incidental....

The Airblue situation is annoying but incidental.
An impartial observer judging the stagnation at Birmingham might well ask questions about the performance of Paul Kehoe, BHX's CEO.
One of his...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2013, 19:07
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

BHX Charges Nigel, totally agree! The...

BHX Charges

Nigel, totally agree!

The figures for Combined Landing & Passenger Charges are a real eye-opener.

Reading off the bar chart isn't easy but the approximate rates were:

BHX...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Aug 2013, 13:22
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

Phew, that's a relief! Revised CAA July...

Phew, that's a relief!

Revised CAA July stats show: BHX - Dubai 38,663 +8%
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Aug 2013, 00:23
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

Pete, as ever thanks for the stats. ...

Pete, as ever thanks for the stats.

Apparently the diversion of the A45 on to the new section begins today (2nd August).
Bound to be a bit chaotic as there will be just a single lane open in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2013, 17:42
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

Of course there is that little matter of the BRS...

Of course there is that little matter of the BRS owners arranging the airport's finances so as not to pay any corporation tax!
If they're still at it, it's no wonder BRS's profits look good in...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jun 2013, 11:24
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

AI

Of course not too long ago, there was a bit of speculation regarding an AI European Hub being based at BHX or Dublin.
If this works out, who knows what might follow once the runway extension is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2013, 11:52
Replies: 4,886
Views: 2,918,181
Posted By Alvechurch

May Passenger Stats

Crikey, I knew BHX was struggling lately but the latest May passenger stats are showing just 106154 -86.6%
Now that's what you call a quiet month. ;)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Feb 2012, 21:37
Replies: 1,654
Views: 516,786
Posted By Alvechurch

So what have we got? A mysterious buyer. ...

So what have we got?

A mysterious buyer.
Connected with aviation but not necessarily an airline.
The Bmibaby Headquarters will be still be in the 'Midlands' but strangely not necessarily the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Sep 2011, 13:02
Replies: 2,367
Views: 708,544
Posted By Alvechurch

Head of Route Development Appointed

Real news from BHX at last.
William Pearson, currently Head of Aviation Sales at Manchester, has been appointed Head of Route Development at Birmingham starting 6th October.
He'll have his work...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2011, 23:13
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,894
Posted By Alvechurch

Perhaps Sir Peter was relying more on gaining...

Perhaps Sir Peter was relying more on gaining Enterprise Zone status than we thought.
In an article on the failure to gain EZ status for the airport, the Coventry Telegraph, (22nd August) says he...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Sep 2011, 11:44
Replies: 2,367
Views: 708,544
Posted By Alvechurch

GayFriendly There are all sorts of exciting...

GayFriendly

There are all sorts of exciting things happening at BHX.

There's erm, a new Chief Financial Officer, probably brought in to think up ways of increasing Paul Kehoe's £300,000 a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Aug 2011, 10:24
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,894
Posted By Alvechurch

To supporters of Coventry, the Holy Grail is the...

To supporters of Coventry, the Holy Grail is the return of passenger flights.
Sir Peter is a hard headed business business man who must be well aware that these days BHX can't afford to lose...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2011, 20:38
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,044,884
Posted By Alvechurch

So, the Prime Minister of China, Wen Jiabao,...

So, the Prime Minister of China, Wen Jiabao, decides to visit the UK.
He is one of the most prestigious politicial leaders in the world, perhaps more important than the Pope.
Wen Jiabao was to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Jun 2011, 11:32
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,044,884
Posted By Alvechurch

Does anyone have access to the BHX landing...

Does anyone have access to the BHX landing charges in comparison to other airports?
I'd be willing to bet they are still higher than most of its competitors.

Birmingham supposedly has a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jun 2011, 21:14
Replies: 45
Views: 14,257
Posted By Alvechurch

There was a big 24v battery on the Vampire and a...

There was a big 24v battery on the Vampire and a Electrical Mechanic (Air) at Little Rissington changed one but forgot to secure the fixing bolts.
Bit before my time there, probably around '56, but...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2011, 13:10
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,894
Posted By Alvechurch

According to the BBC local news Sir Peter wants...

According to the BBC local news Sir Peter wants to develop the land 'around' the airfield into a business park including manufacturing whilst still pressing on with the airport resurrection and he's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2011, 20:54
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,044,884
Posted By Alvechurch

New Control Tower

According to the Birmingham Mail, our local rag, work on the new 115ft tower begins next month.
That's the good news, the not-so-good news is that it will be two years before it's operational.
A...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Apr 2011, 14:14
Replies: 2,518
Views: 696,894
Posted By Alvechurch

Leofric I thought Marshalls had the ATC...

Leofric
I thought Marshalls had the ATC contract at CVT?
Serco wouldn't be recruiting ATCO's in that case.
Might be a job with their maintenance/services activities.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Mar 2011, 12:08
Replies: 3,558
Views: 1,037,990
Posted By Alvechurch

paarmo That's amazing! No, not Bernie...

paarmo

That's amazing!
No, not Bernie Slaven's bottom, the fact that the referee didn't give Manchester United the usual 6 minutes of extra time to draw level. :eek:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Mar 2011, 15:07
Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,017,249
Posted By Alvechurch

Andrew 1968 Hmm, so I was right after all. ...

Andrew 1968

Hmm, so I was right after all.
I'm too easily persuaded.
:*
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2011, 19:42
Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,017,249
Posted By Alvechurch

Andrew 1968 Ah yes, sorry, I see what...

Andrew 1968


Ah yes, sorry, I see what you mean now, the Belfasts's have no numbers at all.
If you are right and it certainly looks that way, it seems Birmingham can add in about 23,000 extra...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Mar 2011, 11:51
Replies: 3,125
Views: 1,017,249
Posted By Alvechurch

Provisional CAA Stats

Andrew 1968

I don't think it works like that.
Surely the CAA simply looks at Bristol's reported figures and they will include the Belfast passengers? :confused:
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Mar 2011, 12:38
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,044,884
Posted By Alvechurch

If the Terminal merger was intended to save 50...

If the Terminal merger was intended to save 50 jobs then I reckon that at say, £30,000 per person per year, it will take at least eight years before there are any savings whatsoever whether the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Mar 2011, 11:55
Replies: 4,437
Views: 1,044,884
Posted By Alvechurch

The sad thing is, if Mr Kehoe hadn't spent £13...

The sad thing is, if Mr Kehoe hadn't spent £13 million turning 2 terminals into one, (what a great marketing ploy that is) apparently claiming it would increase efficiency and save costs, and then...
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