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Common practice at Luton to go from A1 or B1 with out full back track. I believe the sign said 1771m TORA from A1 on 25 when I flew from there last year.

There are one or two folk on the campaign page who turn around every post into a tirade against LBA. (They should of course be focussing on EMA) However - one of the usual culprits posted an 'explanation' as to why restrictions were needed at LBA (short runway - full throttle take offs etc etc)...

Just had a look on the page - which I see is now into property sales - advertising that huge Panattoni speculative build warehouse next to the ex airport which still remains vacant. It must be a couple of years at least now that it has been awaiting a sale/tenant - maybe more?

I noticed that there's a gentleman called Paul Empey joined the fray recently who certainly knows his stuff airspace wise. Was frustrated by a holiday maker telling him he was wrong about a post he made so informed her he was an SME and knew he was correct. Defensive of the cause overall but...

Yes Aer Lingus (Aer Arran/Stobart) did try for a while but the passenger figures were very poor and it didn't last long. but in mitigation there was only one flight a day if I recall with poor timing. I suppose that they may try again if it reopens and they are paid to do so. That's the sort of...

Possibly trying to apply more pressure on Oliver Coppard? He will probably know whether the 'advanced discussions' are true or propaganda. There was a very telling and informed post on the campaign site some time ago clearly from someone involved previously in the freight forwarding side...

They are probably doing no good at all - possibly even harm because none of them understand the industry. If the politicians had kept their noses out and let the CAA follow due process, CDC would have been where they are now with the airspace 2 years ago - although I guess that doesn't matter...

Window dressing I guess. I would imagine that FlyDoncaster have already talked to Ryanair - if they haven't that's not very good! So long as they don't sent Mr O'Leary to the meeting - he's already made his views on DSA known:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO: Remember this is the same MP who campaigned...

The 'statement of need' filed by CDC/Cyrrus aviation last year appears now to have disappeared from the ACP. I read elsewhere that it has 'expired'?. Ah well - back to the drawing board!!

I think only because someone else posted it - doubt it would have made it otherwise! It's been hijacked by one or two into the usual 'we hate LBA' tirade as of course YEP is an LBA supporter. However - a few more voices of moderation and common sense appearing on the page! The gentleman is...

Yes one wonders. The airport and the Gateway East project had always been talked of as one entity by CDC and reading between the lines I think that the original Consultants had probably told them that the airport would struggle to 'stand alone' (in spite of the spin) and thus the plan was to...

I did notice that too. The airport and Gateway East seem always to have been talked about as one 'entity' which is something the SAU picked up on and sent CDC away to re-word the plan. As clearly the majority of jobs will come from the Gateway East development and OC is most certainly talking...

I am aware (first hand) that certain equipment fundamental to licensing for pax. flights is on 12 months delivery - and tenders have not yet gone out - so unless they can beg, steal or borrow interim equipment - if indeed there is any available - Spring 2026 is looking a non starter for other...

I really don't see what he is so upset about - the narrative on his page is usually over optimistic and often only one side of the story which obviously is going to lead to questions when the promised event doesn't happen as described - I believe he knows that! It will not however affect the...

Yes - Cyrrus did indeed submit the statement of need. Still at stage 1 on the Airspace change portal. I guess they can design all they want but if they do not get any airlines signed up they may not need any controlled airspace. CAA have said as much!

I read that the Airship project was based at Carcroft Common? It would have seemed appropriate to base it at DSA to provide a much needed revenue stream. In respect of Holtec, never picked up that they had a £30 million Government Grant - but then as an 'aviation' man I wouldn't but then imagine...

I think that 'they' are too far in now to be able to bin it and retain credibility - unless they can come up with spin that it is the Gateway East project that will provide the jobs and investment regardless whether the loss-leader airport is re-opened or not. The political problem of course is...

Depending upon which Recruitment Agency site one looks at, the temporary appointment is for 2 months on some, 6 months on others. The qualification required (amongst other things) is a Batchelors Degree in Aviation Management and an expertise in anything and everything associated with running an...

You are probably in a better position with your background to know a bit more about 'the wider Gateway East project' than we (dare I say) aviation specialists. It would answer so many questions and avoid speculation if he would just publish this Business Plan which is still hidden behind the...