BA plans cargo flights from Manston

As always with a decision like this, there are some keen for the move and others not so. I personally wanted the move to happen as I am seeking employment as an avionics engineer in Kent and Manston and BAWC would have been a great opportunity.

Does anyone know what companies carry out aircraft maintenance at Manston?

Been confirmed that BAWC are staying at STN.

So why did they ask MSE to extend there flying hours then :confused:

James

Been confirmed that BAWC are staying at STN.

If the move goes ahead will MSE be having Global Supply Systems & its 3 747-400’s based there?

James

A couple of weeks may be too long…We should find out this coming week if the contract has been signed.

Hi all,

Just wondering does anyone know if there is any news yet about this move?:confused:

Regards

James

I’ve not heard anything yet. I’m due to speak to BAWC in a couple of weeks, though my guess is I won’t be able to post on here what they say until an official announcement.

Hi all,

Just wondering does anyone know if there is any news yet about this move?:confused:

Regards

James

I think you meant to say widest, James…didn’t you?:D:dev2:

Thats the one :D:D

James

I heard its the wildest runway in the whole of UK…

I think you meant to say widest, James…didn’t you?:D:dev2:

ba cargo landed at stansted at 4.30am this morning so much for no night flights

As I’m sure you’re aware, STN has 24-hour permitted operations and so the BA schedule is designed around a vareity of factors because it matters less when the aircraft arrive/depart the UK. As is typical, if they move to MSE, they will ahve to work within the permitted operating hours and this will become a factor in scheduling. In almost all cases where there are night movement restictions (accepting the Heathrow movements outside of permitted hours) airlines work within the rules or else accept heavy financial penalties. There are many airports where this is the case.

night flights

ba cargo landed at stansted at 4.30am this morning so much for no night flights

You will find that the promise of quiet nights to be false. These aircraft land all times of night. .

I use to live near a railway line and you could hear it all the time but after a while you get use to it .

So what sort of timescale are we talking about here before they stop flying from STN. I mean should I run up there within the next 2 weeks to get photos of them.

Cheers, Huw:)

I think they have been saying if BAWC do come to Manston It be in May.

James

So what sort of timescale are we talking about here before they stop flying from STN. I mean should I run up there within the next 2 weeks to get photos of them.

Cheers, Huw:)

I wouldn’t panic at STN just yet, from what I’ve heard this is more of a speculative move by MSE management than a definite plan by BA Cargo.

Job losses at Stansted

Great news for you but think about us down here losing our jobs. You will find that the promise of quiet nights to be false. These aircraft land all times of night.

What? Thought it was one of the longest civil runways in the south or did you forget your smilie?:confused:

I heard its the wildest runway in the whole of UK, Though I did hear that its also a landing site for the Nasa Space shuttle 😮

James

2752m by 61m. Could do with 3000m+ for heavy 744’s departures.

Right, always think 9029 feet sounds longer!:D

2752m by 61m. Could do with 3000m+ for heavy 744’s departures.

I am Glad that the NIMBY’s did not win like to see what they are saying now:D , Well done Thanet council all MSE needs now is an expainson done to its Runway.

James

What? Thought it was one of the longest civil runways in the south or did you forget your smilie?:confused:

Thanet Council have voted to agree an extension to flying hours :p

They have thats brilliant news 😎 ,well not brilliant for STN and those who will lose there jobs if BAWC now move from there to Manston.

I am Glad that the NIMBY’s did not win like to see what they are saying now:D , Well done Thanet council all MSE needs now is an expainson done to its Runway.

James