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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Sep 2004, 08:21
Replies: 13
Views: 3,170
Posted By aviaraptor

The arch may be being funded by advertisers but...

The arch may be being funded by advertisers but then it sends the wrong signal to the likes of ppruners and aviation people that it's all about style and not substance.

BAA should focus on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2004, 07:19
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By aviaraptor

Keepit BMI did leave BFS because of their...

Keepit

BMI did leave BFS because of their relationship with TBI, the pricing structure and the growing presence of eJ. At the time BM were offered the same terms as eJ but turned down the offer....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Jun 2004, 10:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,077
Posted By aviaraptor

The fortune is in the capital value of the...

The fortune is in the capital value of the aircraft. 65 BBJs/GVs/Falcons/Global Expresses and Challengers probably works out at about US$1bn on the apron. The average landing and navigation charge at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Jun 2004, 16:04
Replies: 11
Views: 3,194
Posted By aviaraptor

No, more likely - EMI - Eric Morecambe...

No, more likely - EMI - Eric Morecambe International in line with the current penchant for naming airports after famous people.

A
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2004, 07:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By aviaraptor

BAA - Big and Awful Airports. TBI - They Build...

BAA - Big and Awful Airports. TBI - They Build Intermittently.

Have to agree with the above. Tough call but the market is growing and Stansted will get permission to lift its movements to gain...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Mar 2004, 11:25
Replies: 36
Views: 4,075
Posted By aviaraptor

What's also amazing is the noise levels...

What's also amazing is the noise levels attributed to the Boeing 747. I think it's real scaremongering to compare terrorist explosions with normal aircraft operations. Perhaps it was really one of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Feb 2004, 23:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,009
Posted By aviaraptor

No there is a new plan. The BHD MD is moving...

No there is a new plan.

The BHD MD is moving to the Belfast Harbour Commisioners and so will have one or two plans to help his former employer.

The first one is drain the Lough so that extra...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Jan 2004, 20:08
Replies: 12
Views: 1,771
Posted By aviaraptor

Well said GK430. I for one as a former...

Well said GK430.

I for one as a former Meteorology student fully concur with your analysis. As a user, I have to say in the rapidly changing conditions, the airport boys and girls did well. Shame...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2004, 18:25
Replies: 31
Views: 4,208
Posted By aviaraptor

Similarly Geneva this month also. Before Xmas, NE...

Similarly Geneva this month also. Before Xmas, NE seaboard US also effected.

Wx happens and we pilots are a sensitive lot. We don't do snow. Each mm of snow and x-wind reduces aircraft performance...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2003, 23:54
Replies: 30
Views: 3,411
Posted By aviaraptor

Ninnak "Professional Airport operator" -...

Ninnak

"Professional Airport operator" - that'll be the one that managed to close three airports in Jan 03 at one time leaving only LTN open.

Seem to recall that STN was closed for many hours...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jan 2003, 08:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,295
Posted By aviaraptor

So only Luton was closed eh LTN MAN? - it's now...

So only Luton was closed eh LTN MAN? - it's now 0950 and I here that STN is still suffering from it's 12hr+ closure. You should also check out LHR and LGW during the snow storms - especially as it...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2002, 07:29
Replies: 61
Views: 7,121
Posted By aviaraptor

BTB Please answer - one eyed bear? etc ...

BTB

Please answer - one eyed bear? etc

So will the new baby bee (sic) a liteweight?

Where will easy's 25% network growth go if LTN already has 40% of eJ network, not nuch room at LGW and...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2002, 16:18
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By aviaraptor

What's required? Good leadership, not management.

What's required? Good leadership, not management.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2002, 22:13
Replies: 37
Views: 1,788
Posted By aviaraptor

Post "22" We are a sensitive bunch. But then, I guess...

"22" We are a sensitive bunch. But then, I guess you guys have more time on your hands to make posts to Pprune. Wish I did. Today is unusual - ah ... to be 8 miles final to the Harbour - back soon. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2002, 17:19
Replies: 37
Views: 1,788
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Dear Standard I didn't mis-read this thread...

Dear Standard

I didn't mis-read this thread or indeed your post. My comment was a simple one. I will restate it.

Every time someone mentions anything to do with NI Airops, we get you,...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2002, 13:32
Replies: 33
Views: 2,386
Posted By aviaraptor

Post It would appear that people will vote with their...

It would appear that people will vote with their feet and low cost attracts pax. Look at the Northwest-Northern Ireland market from around 250,000 with BA/BRAL to 500,000plus with eJ ex LPL and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Feb 2002, 13:00
Replies: 37
Views: 1,788
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Amazing. Every time somone posts a thread...

Amazing.

Every time somone posts a thread about BHD/BFS routes etc. The air traffic brigade jump on the band wagon about which ATSU is better than the other.

As a user of both, I have to say it...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2002, 14:13
Replies: 91
Views: 6,429
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Buster TB Like your idea of the new name -...

Buster TB

Like your idea of the new name - BA BA Baby.

If we come up with a new name for the new BA product ex LGW here, we could save Rod a fortune in consultancy costs. He could even make a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Jan 2002, 14:06
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Rentaghost In one respect you are absolutely...

Rentaghost

In one respect you are absolutely right, there is a belief that Government Airports, sorry BAA plc, are the only soLUTiON to the South East air Transport problem. Times must change and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Jan 2002, 22:32
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By aviaraptor

Post He wants £200,000 for each month!?! Is he the top...

He wants £200,000 for each month!?! Is he the top airport footballer? Perhaps he should work for Manchester Airport United.

Not bad eh. How do you get jobs like that?

However, if you look at...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Dec 2001, 14:25
Replies: 53
Views: 2,731
Posted By aviaraptor

Post "22" Sorry for being a bit dull but what has the...

"22" Sorry for being a bit dull but what has the management of either airport got to do with diversions?

Seems to me the pilots elected to take the safe(r) option.

All "pressonitis" does is...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2001, 14:25
Replies: 21
Views: 1,953
Posted By aviaraptor

Post "22" Sorry for being a bit dull but what has the...

"22" Sorry for being a bit dull but what has the management of either airport got to do with diversions?

Seems to me the pilots elected to take the safe(r) option.

All "pressonitis" does is...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Nov 2001, 16:18
Replies: 23
Views: 2,419
Posted By aviaraptor

Post BOEINGBOY1 I see your position now. You are...

BOEINGBOY1

I see your position now. You are a pilot who is embarrassed to fly from Luton because airport management were unable to clear snow last year. Well what do you expect from a Bank. I hear...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2001, 13:30
Replies: 23
Views: 2,419
Posted By aviaraptor

Post BOEINGBOY1 Too bad your not a pilot. A...

BOEINGBOY1

Too bad your not a pilot. A pilot would appreciate an airport operator who doesn't leave the runway open in poor viz conditions when occupied by eight pieces of snow clearing...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Oct 2001, 17:06
Replies: 18
Views: 925
Posted By aviaraptor

Post BMI TO STAY AT BFS

It has just been announced that bmi are to remain at BFS - with up to 400,000 pax capacity on LHR. It's on the ft.com website. Things change by the hour don't they? :D
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2001, 11:32
Replies: 99
Views: 6,963
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Interesting about Kai-Tak - look what they did...

Interesting about Kai-Tak - look what they did there. They closed it down because it became - environmentally unacceptable and couldn't grow any further. Funny old thing thing Chep Lap Kok is built...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2001, 18:33
Replies: 99
Views: 6,963
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Never mind the performance criteria. what about...

Never mind the performance criteria. what about the economics? I hear that the MOD are concerned about their many thousands of pax (soldiers and families) who currently use bmi having to use the less...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Aug 2001, 15:07
Replies: 99
Views: 6,963
Posted By aviaraptor

Post Never mind departures even with 04 up the lough...

Never mind departures even with 04 up the lough and a tailwind. What about that nice short landing - hope the thrust reversers and brakes are good on the A321, and that the runway is always bare and...
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