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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Mar 2022, 21:50
Replies: 2,289
Views: 721,640
Posted By edinv

ACA YYZ/EDI/YYZ now op by a 788 (Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner)

Just had an email from AC changing acft type on a booked flt in Oct 22 EDI/YYZ from a 737Max to a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Jul 2020, 21:59
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,228,049
Posted By edinv

AC 813 CPH/PIK - YYZ on my first AC trip May 74....

AC 813 CPH/PIK - YYZ on my first AC trip May 74. AC823 the regular number on LHR/PIK - YQX/YHZ into the 70s. Also remember a trip on AC852 YVR/YEG - PIK/LHR in Jun 78, op by 747.

To bring things...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2020, 12:36
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,228,049
Posted By edinv

AC YYZ/EDI

With AC ' vouchers $$$$ ' in hand for future travel, (hopefully from EDI!) there is an element of self interest here!

Having travelled and spoken to FAs who operated this service with ACr in the...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jul 2020, 08:31
Replies: 430
Views: 253,734
Posted By edinv

BA1 & 2 Cancelled - Sep 20

Just received this email from BA this morning 14 Jul. - 'We're very sorry to let you know that your BA1 flight to New York J F Kennedy on Monday, 07September 2020 has been cancelled.'
On checking...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2020, 20:35
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,228,049
Posted By edinv

Air Canada Rouge To Retire Boeing 767 - EDI ops?

From Airwaysmag (on-line) 07 May 20

'Following Air Canada’s (AC) 1Q loss report, its subsidiary Rouge (RV) will retire a number of Boeing 767 aircraft due to the halt of long-haul international...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2020, 10:18
Replies: 430
Views: 253,734
Posted By edinv

Don't disagree with the above except for the...

Don't disagree with the above except for the dates. Business traveller has a leader on this:- British Airways has suspended bookings for its all business class service between London City and New...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Oct 2018, 19:10
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,228,049
Posted By edinv

Mo Th F & Su EI3250/1 A320 wef 31 March 19...

Mo Th F & Su EI3250/1 A320 wef 31 March 19 (source expert flyer)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2018, 09:11
Replies: 2,137
Views: 1,228,049
Posted By edinv

Munich – Edinburgh eff 01DEC18 2 weekly...

Munich – Edinburgh eff 01DEC18 2 weekly (reservation available soon) * info from routes online 23Jul18
LH2580 MUC1000 – 1120EDI 319 26
LH2581 EDI1225 – 1530MUC 319 26
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Jun 2017, 12:16
Replies: 1,355
Views: 867,873
Posted By edinv

Via Sc Govt:- BRR/GLA CAL/GLA TRE/GLA ...

Via Sc Govt:-
BRR/GLA
CAL/GLA
TRE/GLA

Via Comhairle nan Eilean Siar:-
BEB/SYY
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Apr 2016, 22:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,520
Posted By edinv

Not LSI but SYY!

I think this incident occurred at SYY.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Feb 2016, 18:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,662
Posted By edinv

G-AMOG and 'ON also did PIK/BFS feeders as well.

G-AMOG and 'ON also did PIK/BFS feeders as well.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2015, 18:03
Replies: 27
Views: 4,393
Posted By edinv

It might be worth having a look at HIALs web site...

It might be worth having a look at HIALs web site at:-

Charges, Opening Hours and Pilots Information | About Us | HIAL Group...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Feb 2015, 09:13
Replies: 135
Views: 42,710
Posted By edinv

I think that the 748 was called the Budgie by BA...

I think that the 748 was called the Budgie by BA originallyOM15 I think that you are correct here.
I think it may have been given the name 'Budgie' by BA folks at GLA soon after its delivery when it...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Mar 2014, 21:47
Replies: 14
Views: 7,933
Posted By edinv

I have also applied for a position as an ATSOA at...

I have also applied for a position as an ATSOA at Stornoway airport.

If offered an interview with HIAL,take it! See what they have to say, remember it's your interview as well. Ask about career...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Dec 2013, 13:31
Replies: 50
Views: 15,039
Posted By edinv

am I missing anything? As I said earlier it...

am I missing anything?

As I said earlier it depends who is on the board - if they are non-op types the Qs will no doubt reflect this!

That said, operational type questions could include asking...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Nov 2013, 21:37
Replies: 50
Views: 15,039
Posted By edinv

I suspect what HIAL will ask depends on who is on...

I suspect what HIAL will ask depends on who is on the Board. ;) :=

If there is a 'field' member from an operational unit I would think that technical questions may well be asked. Questions...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Nov 2013, 17:21
Replies: 1,718
Views: 422,148
Posted By edinv

US Airways PHL/EDI

From http://airlineroute.net

US Airways from 23MAY14 to 30SEP14 (US departure) is launching Philadelphia – Edinburgh service, on board Boeing 757 aircraft. Service to operate mainly on daily...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Jun 2013, 09:03
Replies: 4,715
Views: 3,519,736
Posted By edinv

EZY DEP INV 0645 & DEP LGW 2000 flight agreement

A 5 year deal agreed between EZY and HIAL Inverness which effectively means supported and approved by Scottish Government, HIALs owners.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jun 2013, 18:02
Replies: 1,718
Views: 422,148
Posted By edinv

Games airport spin-off (1970 version!)

Keeping on the Commonwealth Games theme, the then BoT as airport owners in those days installed RADAR at EDI in time for the 1970 commonwealth Games. From Hansard:- 'It is planned to have the radar...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Feb 2013, 12:43
Replies: 565
Views: 284,859
Posted By edinv

Thumbs down BRR / BEB & BEB / SYY Flight cuts

Seen in the press:-
As a result of budget cuts, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ( Western Isles Islands Council) PSO Flights (operated by Loganair) between Barra and Benbecula will end. In addition,...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2012, 17:05
Replies: 6
Views: 3,506
Posted By edinv

Anyone working there to give us some more...

Anyone working there to give us some more information?
How are the working conditions, additional allowances etc?

Would an EU validated controller with past experience have a chance at this job...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jul 2012, 22:46
Replies: 970
Views: 306,097
Posted By edinv

Scottish Government policies should also be...

Scottish Government policies should also be factored into DND/EGPN ops.
- An extract from their web site under Transport Scotland:-
HIAL is a public corporation, wholly owned by the Scottish...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jun 2012, 20:16
Replies: 1,279
Views: 660,876
Posted By edinv

(What concerns me more is what they going to do...

(What concerns me more is what they going to do with the 7/9? embraers with nowt to do over winter. Will people book with a dead brand.)
I have just booked a EDI/ZRH for Feb 13. - An expression of...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Nov 2011, 19:34
Replies: 17
Views: 3,078
Posted By edinv

Released leaving controlled airspace -Not for a...

Released leaving controlled airspace -Not for a release on a participating aircraft outside CAS on an ADR. (class F airspace) Time, Place or level rules OK!
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Nov 2011, 18:43
Replies: 18
Views: 3,185
Posted By edinv

How many ATCOs would be happy to fly as passenger...

How many ATCOs would be happy to fly as passenger in an airliner that flew IMC in uncontrolled airspace anywhere in Europe ?

No problem! I have made hundreds of duty and leisure flights as a PAX...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Oct 2011, 16:35
Replies: 47
Views: 7,876
Posted By edinv

ATCO early retirement..have you taken it? How is it for me?

Took early retirement on my 56th birthday, however I was part-time for the last 12 months. - Its been great, no regrets at all! :):ok:
That said, a little forward planning helped - I paid 'stand...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2011, 14:56
Replies: 674
Views: 139,312
Posted By edinv

Not too many miles GLA/NQY

-Great news on this service. For info, from a flight miles calculator, NQY/GLA is given as 76 more miles than LSI/GLA.:)
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2011, 13:03
Replies: 168
Views: 67,535
Posted By edinv

Meaning of in flight

The following is the UK definition of flight.

UK Air Navigation Order Article 256:- (1) An aircraft is deemed to be in flight:
(a) in the case of a piloted flying machine, from the moment when,...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Mar 2011, 23:18
Replies: 2,329
Views: 433,311
Posted By edinv

Pension review

The annual pension adjustment effective from 1 April 2011 in the main category is therefore 5.5% in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) to February 2011.
- Read this today from an official...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Feb 2011, 22:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,231
Posted By edinv

In a statement, a spokesman for Highlands and...

In a statement, a spokesman for Highlands and Islands Airports said: "A Thomson charter aircraft had arranged to pick up 213 passengers from Inverness Airport on 13 February.

"In making these...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Feb 2011, 18:00
Replies: 21
Views: 3,721
Posted By edinv

Sale commences!

Just released 17 Feb. BAA has not been granted the permission from the Supreme Court to appeal to the Court of Appeal's decision regarding investigation into the supply of U.K. airport services. -...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Sep 2010, 18:59
Replies: 42
Views: 22,613
Posted By edinv

BEA DC3 & DLH B727 meeting together at LHR/EGLL?

LHR/EGLL is not my patch either. I dont remember the BEA DC3s! That said, I think BEA retired the DC3 in May 1962. Last route in H&I over ILY-CAL-GLA. - Well gone from London by then! The DLH B727 is...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Sep 2010, 18:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,953
Posted By edinv

You could try HIAL. Their ATSUs at Benbecula,...

You could try HIAL. Their ATSUs at Benbecula, Dundee*, Kirkwall, Stornoway and Wick are combined ADI/APP. *Dundee is a subsidiary of HIAL.
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Aug 2010, 19:38
Replies: 5
Views: 6,923
Posted By edinv

Why not apply for the job, and if 'paper sifted'...

Why not apply for the job, and if 'paper sifted' go along for an interview.
You can ask about T&Cs then.
I think these days you would also be expected to be a MET Obsever as part of the job. - MET...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2010, 15:12
Replies: 15
Views: 2,011
Posted By edinv

(I am fully committed to become an ATCO and I am...

(I am fully committed to become an ATCO and I am planning to write to most airports in Scotland and England and visit them)

The majority of Scottish airports are operated by HIAL. HIAL have in the...
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