The preferred bidder of Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has been announced as as a company called bridgepoint.
Press release here: http://www.lbia.co.uk/newsandupdates-newsstory.php?storyid=20070404
By: rdc1000 - 8th May 2007 at 16:43
“Would need a quarry full of aggregate to build up a plateau at that end.”
Why?
I suggest you look at Madeira ariport for an innovative solution to a runway extension.
A runway extension at LBA is in the Government’s long term strategy for UK airports and the winning bidder will be more than aware of this.
See also IOM.
By: wawkrk - 8th May 2007 at 15:48
People talk about the hump in LBA runway. Still on the subject of Madeira.
The first 3000ft of runway 05 appears to rise something like 140ft then falls again.Another gem is Bilbao which is located on the side of a hill.The apron is 40ft higher than the main runway which also falls away about 65ft at one end.
I have written before about being surprised how so many airports I have visited that are built on hills.
By: lba - 8th May 2007 at 13:13
“Would need a quarry full of aggregate to build up a plateau at that end.”
Why?
I suggest you look at Madeira ariport for an innovative solution to a runway extension.
A runway extension at LBA is in the Government’s long term strategy for UK airports and the winning bidder will be more than aware of this.
By: flybar - 6th May 2007 at 11:51
Think the runway extension is a non starter.
Would never get planning permission, particularly now the airport is no longer owned by the Local Authority that would have to grant permission.
Plus there is a huge drop at the end of the runway and major engineering would be required.
Would need a quarry full of aggregate to build up a plateau at that end.
A fully laden 767 frequently files direct to Bridgetown in the winter cruise season.
I think the more immediate problem is to try and remove the hump, however this would severely hamper operations whilst the work is done.
By: andrewm - 6th May 2007 at 11:08
Why would they want to get rid of Small Props and Private Jets. They provide income….
Also, do you not have an issue with extending runway of the ground dropping away at each end?? I assume the only expansion could be at the 14 end?
By: Jet 22 - 6th May 2007 at 09:39
Saw the BBC filming in Check in Hall A earlier, lets hope that the airport gets the investment it so badly needs to improve things!
Yes but arnt they exteding the Runway so in like 2-5 years time they can Do long Haul and getting rid of the Small Props and Prvate jets. Anway i agree with you on the Improving things
By: rdc1000 - 4th May 2007 at 10:34
Don`t hold your breath. Do not expect any quick changes. The wrong mob won the deal. Yes they will provide more space for the hordes with another giant sticking plaster. They cannot afford to spend the required investment.
The price was too high.
I think the buyer is a good choice to be honest, but I agree they paid a lot, over 30x EBITDA, which is more than LCY went for. The truth is, like it or not though, that sticking plaster development is the way forward for regional airport development in the UK because the airlines won’t pay for anything more.
By: wawkrk - 3rd May 2007 at 22:23
Don`t hold your breath. Do not expect any quick changes. The wrong mob won the deal. Yes they will provide more space for the hordes with another giant sticking plaster. They cannot afford to spend the required investment.
The price was too high.
By: LBARULES - 3rd May 2007 at 21:06
Saw the BBC filming in Check in Hall A earlier, lets hope that the airport gets the investment it so badly needs to improve things!
By: Craigston_Tom - 3rd May 2007 at 20:59
Today is the official handover date to the new owners of Leeds Bradford International Airport. The new owners are Bridgepoint Capital who have bought the airport for £145.5 million.
The announced their plans on BBC Look North tonight about what they want to do at a cost of £70 million.
Full Story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/6619991.stm
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