Official Birmingham Airport (BHX) Thread 1 - Page 123

morestoreysplease · November 20th, 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neon18

I have marked the location of where the hanger might be:

Great news on Monarch!!

Is Hatchford Brook golf course under BCC control? Because that is a very sought after piece of land I think for any other hangars, taxiways etc. Sorry to any golfers out there!

NeilM · November 20th, 2012, 07:11 PM

Potentially, although remember the extra room made on the other side of the old Elmdon ATC when the runway extension is finished could also be used.

From that video, it looks as if Birmingham's will be around 5 times the size of that one at Luton, it may well make others look at Birmingham as an option for aircraft maintenance as well.

Brum X · November 20th, 2012, 08:25 PM

I LOVE YOU MONARCH AIRLINES

B22 · November 20th, 2012, 10:51 PM

Huge expansion plans will be announced at BHX over the next 12 months, both in terms of infrastructure & airlines at the airport.

Sandblast · November 20th, 2012, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B22

Huge expansion plans will be announced at BHX over the next 12 months, both in terms of infrastructure & airlines at the airport.

A friend & pilot who flies out of BHX and lives in our village (cannot name the airline) says that he has heard that a South East Asian airline has an eye on the city. Great news!

Brum X · November 20th, 2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B22

Huge expansion plans will be announced at BHX over the next 12 months, both in terms of infrastructure & airlines at the airport.

And what is the "source" of this information ?????????

PSS1980 · November 20th, 2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B22

Huge expansion plans will be announced at BHX over the next 12 months, both in terms of infrastructure & airlines at the airport.

Sounds interesting...any hints you can give at all im very interested in BHX growth plans....and what are your sources ?

PSS1980 · November 20th, 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandblast

A friend & pilot who flies out of BHX and lives in our village (cannot name the airline) says that he has heard that a South East Asian airline has an eye on the city. Great news!

Air Asia X ....?.....thats my guess ...can you give any clues...pretty please...

sefton66 · November 21st, 2012, 12:11 AM

Great news

seems to be some very hard working and committed people at the airport getting things done

nigeman · November 21st, 2012, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brum X

I LOVE YOU MONARCH AIRLINES

Well it seems the runway extension is already bringing rewards, these big planes can't easily land at BHX (even if they are unloaded).
Was asking a Thompson rep about the big advertising campaign with the Dreamliner, and they said they can't include Brum yet due to the runway length... so you have to assume Monarch have taken the runway extension into account.
The extension will undoubtedly open up new oportunities...just wish we could reduce our landing fees and make us more competetive

stu1300 · November 21st, 2012, 02:24 PM

I thought the Dreamliner was made for shorter runways ?? And I'm not aware the 2 emirates 777's seem to have much trouble stoping before the end

hammerb24 · November 21st, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stu1300

I thought the Dreamliner was made for shorter runways ?? And I'm not aware the 2 emirates 777's seem to have much trouble stoping before the end

I think TUI are taking the view that the runway is too short whilst they're bedding it in hence why its being used out of East Mids.

stu1300 · November 21st, 2012, 03:20 PM

Right I see I didn't realise all the places they fly to have longer runways than bhx sorry

neon18 · November 21st, 2012, 05:11 PM

A youtube video of the new Monarch Aircraft Engineering hanger announcement at Birmingham Airport

Central Tonight new clips

Brum X · November 21st, 2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neon18

A youtube video of the new Monarch Aircraft Engineering hanger announcement at Birmingham Airport

Good view of Brum skyline too

Hassaan13 · November 21st, 2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by faddypainter

We should get a detailed Airport Activities Report detailing route development news released on the 20th of this month. It will be interesting to see if it is mentioned again.

Well, any news (20th was indeed yesterday)?

faddypainter · November 21st, 2012, 08:58 PM

Nothing specific that wasn't already known I'm afraid. Just the generic spiel Meetings continue to be held with airlines in China, North America and the Middle East with a view to establishing new services from Birmingham in the future.

On the up side Air freight was up almost 9% on the same period last year and BHX seems to be focusing on targeting corporate travel with recent meetings with KPMG, Caterpillar, JCB, Eon, JLR and some other firms.

It seems to be working as UA reported a 31% increase in bookings with one particular corporate travel firm (JTA).

Other than that there was an overview of future marketing campaigns. Expect to see Turkish Airlines taxis buzzing around town for quite a while yet!

neon18 · November 22nd, 2012, 12:52 AM

Youtube videos of the new radar tower and ATC tower:

Typhoon2000 · November 22nd, 2012, 02:31 AM

Brilliant stuff.. haven't checked the full report but this should provide lots of opportunities for young apprentices to get on... Engineering saving the day, yet again....

faddypainter · November 22nd, 2012, 02:12 PM

Ryanair dropping their 2x weekly BHX-BUD. Blaming airport charges at the BUD end.

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NeilM Mmm, Chocolate, woohoo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brummagem Posts: 3,014 Likes (Received): 1	Potentially, although remember the extra room made on the other side of the old Elmdon ATC when the runway extension is finished could also be used. From that video, it looks as if Birmingham's will be around 5 times the size of that one at Luton, it may well make others look at Birmingham as an option for aircraft maintenance as well. __________________ Updated my website www.njmurray.co.uk, please visit, feedback welcomed

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neon18 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 423 Likes (Received): 12	A youtube video of the new Monarch Aircraft Engineering hanger announcement at Birmingham Airport Central Tonight new clips Last edited by neon18; November 28th, 2012 at 11:09 AM.

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Typhoon2000 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Birmingham/Coventry Posts: 2,573 Likes (Received): 23	Brilliant stuff.. haven't checked the full report but this should provide lots of opportunities for young apprentices to get on... Engineering saving the day, yet again.... __________________ Call yourself an Architect?.. Listen, take my advice.. A building can ONLY come to life when there is life *around* it - not just in it.. think about it.... This is Birmingham... FORWARD!!!

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November 20th, 2012, 08:25 PM	#2443
Brum X Brum X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,969 Likes (Received): 16	I LOVE YOU MONARCH AIRLINES

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B22 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 67 Likes (Received): 2	Huge expansion plans will be announced at BHX over the next 12 months, both in terms of infrastructure & airlines at the airport.

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sefton66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6,482 Likes (Received): 58	Great news seems to be some very hard working and committed people at the airport getting things done

November 21st, 2012, 02:24 PM	#2451
stu1300 Doberman 1111111 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: birmingham Posts: 103 Likes (Received): 0	I thought the Dreamliner was made for shorter runways ?? And I'm not aware the 2 emirates 777's seem to have much trouble stoping before the end

November 21st, 2012, 03:20 PM	#2453
stu1300 Doberman 1111111 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: birmingham Posts: 103 Likes (Received): 0	Right I see I didn't realise all the places they fly to have longer runways than bhx sorry

November 21st, 2012, 08:58 PM	#2457
faddypainter Registered Numanoid Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 166 Likes (Received): 2	Nothing specific that wasn't already known I'm afraid. Just the generic spiel Meetings continue to be held with airlines in China, North America and the Middle East with a view to establishing new services from Birmingham in the future. On the up side Air freight was up almost 9% on the same period last year and BHX seems to be focusing on targeting corporate travel with recent meetings with KPMG, Caterpillar, JCB, Eon, JLR and some other firms. It seems to be working as UA reported a 31% increase in bookings with one particular corporate travel firm (JTA). Other than that there was an overview of future marketing campaigns. Expect to see Turkish Airlines taxis buzzing around town for quite a while yet!

November 22nd, 2012, 12:52 AM	#2458
neon18 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 423 Likes (Received): 12	Youtube videos of the new radar tower and ATC tower:

November 22nd, 2012, 02:12 PM	#2460
faddypainter Registered Numanoid Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 166 Likes (Received): 2	Ryanair dropping their 2x weekly BHX-BUD. Blaming airport charges at the BUD end.