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Job losses at East Midlands Airport

UP to 60 roles at East Midlands Airport could be cut, it was been announced today.
Staff were told that 35 new posts would be created, meaning 25 jobs in total would be lost.
It has come after a structural review by Manchester Airports Group, which owns the airport.
Geoff Muirhead CBE, group chief executive, said falls in passenger numbers was one of the reasons for the cuts.

He said: "The shorter-term outlook for the economy is not positive and as a business we expect to continue to face ongoing reductions in passenger numbers in the coming months, and we must respond to these circumstances."

East Midlands Airport is consultations with unions and hopes to achieve the proposed job reductions through redeployment and voluntary severance where possible.

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Big drop in East Midlands Airport noise complaints

East Midlands Airport has announced a significant fall in complaints about aircraft noise, the Mercury reports. Latest figures show 2,632 complaints were made about disturbance from aircraft engines between April, 2008 and the end March, 2009, a 63% drop compared to the year before – when there were 7,128 complaints.

The information was revealed in the airport's annual community and environment investment report, which has just been published. The airport's environmental experts say the fall was down to their measures to limit aircraft noise. However, campaigners, who want restrictions on the number of flights into and out of the airport, say people have stopped complaining because they were not listened to when they did.

Airport environmental manager Neil Robinson said: ‘We have taken a number of measures to cut our noise footprint. One of the things we have done is stop training flights from airlines who do not fly out of the airport. They were the source of many complaints. Our air controllers also work with pilots to get them to do continuous descent approach which means that at 6,000ft and from about 20 miles away, the planes almost glide in. Previously, they would have come in steps, which led to more engine noise.’

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Aviador said:
' Our air controllers also work with pilots to get them to do continuous descent approach which means that at 6,000ft and from about 20 miles away, the planes almost glide in. Previously, they would have come in steps, which led to more engine noise.’

I would have thought that most complaints would have related to take-offs.

We live around eight miles from our local airport (BRS) and rarely hear inbound aircraft when we are indoors. However, when aircraft use the easterly runway (for about one third of the year) the engine noise is sometimes quite noticeable. It doesn't bother us but I suspect some would complain - in fact some have - to our local MP.
 
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We have discussed this many times on various thread 'TheLocalYokel' and like we've said before, most complainers complain about anything and everything, so if it's not the airport then it would be something else.
 
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[textarea]Third win in a row for East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport has won the ‘Star Regional Airport' title at the Travel Bulletin 2009 Star Awards for the third year running. It was crowned winner over Stansted, Bournemouth and Liverpool airport.

Voted for exclusively by UK travel agents, the Travel Bulletin Star Awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of the travel trade. Caroline Plant, East Midlands Airport's Marketing Director, said: ‘We are extremely proud to have secured this award which recognises the airport's achievements over the last year. As well as highlighting the successes of the airport, the award clearly demonstrates the confidence, trust and respect our travel partners place in us.’

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[textarea]East Midlands Airport car park scraps transfer buses

From Monday (November 16) East Midlands Airport Long Stay Car Park 2 and Car Park 3 will be no longer operating a transfer service for passengers. The car parks are described as 'within an easy walking distance of the terminal building, taking just 4 - 6 minutes'.

This seems to be part of the airport's cost / carbon footprint cutting plans. It will be interesting to see whether passengers accept this 4 - 6 minute walk with heavy cases.

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I find it difficult to believe that this move has been to reduce the carbon footprint of the airport. I'd say it's more about reducing the cost of paying for drivers and buses.
 
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[textarea]New eco friendly East Midlands Airport hotel

A new 216-bedroom hotel, incorporating innovative carbon friendly initiatives, is to be built at East Midlands Airport. MAG Developments, the property and development arm of the Manchester Airports Group has signed contracts with the Azure Property Group to start construction of the hotel, which is expected to be ready within 18 months.

The hotel will have eight executive suites, a restaurant and bar, extensive conference facilities, swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms. MAG currently has nine hotels at Manchester and three at East Midlands, operated by several different hotel brands including Radisson Blu, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Travelodge.

John Atkins, managing director of MAG Developments, said: ‘This is the next stage of our airport hotel development, building on our existing portfolio of over 1500 beds at our four UK airports. We look forward to delivering this new high quality, energy efficient hotel adjacent to the M1 at East Midlands.'

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[textarea]East Midlands Airport to be powered by willow farm

East Midlands Airport is to become the first in the UK to plant its own willow farm to produce fuel to power its terminal building. The 26-hectare woodland farm will be created on a plot to the north of the airfield. It will be planted and harvested in phases over the next three years to ensure a continual crop of willow to power the airport's new bio-mass boiler.

The development is part of the hubs plan to become carbon neutral for its ground operations by 2012. The farm is expected to produce about 280 tonnes of wood fuel annually, saving 350 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Other plans to reduce carbon use include installing four wind turbines on the site, which will generate 10% of the airport's electricity. The airport is also piloting the use of buses powered by liquid bio-methane fuel for passengers.

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I hope that this is the correct thread for my request. Does anyone know of a website for EMA enthusiasts?
 
[textarea]East Midlands ‘UK’s greenest airport’

East Midlands is the greenest airport in the UK according to its annual report published this week, the Burton Mail reports. During the last year, the airport has recycled 645 tonnes, or 84 per cent, of its waste - more than any other UK airport. It also became the UK’s first airport to plant a tree farm to provide renewable fuel to heat and cool its terminal building.

Other eco-friendly initiatives include the launching of a shuttle-bus powered by biofuel to ferry passengers to and from the planes, and a 59 percent reduction in noise-related complaints from residents. Airport bosses claim the report is a vindication of much hard work by staff.

Penny Coates, airport managing director, said: ‘The community and environment investment report demonstrates our broad programme of work and longstanding commitment to our local community and the environment.’

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Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Airport of the Year Award

The six airports shortlisted for this award are Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster-Sheffield, East Midlands and Manchester. The award is voted on by travel agents.

From the performance of most of these airports over the past year it seems a significant criterion is a substantial fall in passenger numbers.
 
[textarea]Another award for East Midlands Airport

East Midlands Airport was awarded 'Airport of the Year' at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) awards in London late last week. Voted for by travel agents and independent industry observers, the awards saw East Midlands Airport succeed over; Robin Hood Airport, Cardiff and Bristol along with sister airports Bournemouth and Manchester. The airport was recognised for its high levels of customer satisfaction, excellent product development and its strong relationship with travel partners.

Daniel Pearce, editor of TTG, said: ‘A year of volcanoes, strikes and business failures has given travel businesses challenge after challenge in 2010 - but it has also given the very best of them the chance to truly excel. Travel companies from every corner of the UK came forward to enter our awards. And after months of entries coming in and rigorous judging from our independent panels of travel industry experts any winner of a TTG Travel Award will truly have earned it.’

East Midlands Airport also received the 'Star Regional UK Airport' at the Travel Bulletin Awards earlier this month, which recognised the strong focus the airport has on working with and improving relationships with the travel agents across the region. The airport was commended for its excellent trade partner relationship and its comprehensive and innovative approach to trade communications.

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[textarea]Ash crisis cost East Midlands Airport £600,000

East Midlands Airport has revealed the volcanic ash disruption earlier this year cost it around £600,000. The eruption of the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajoekull, in May caused UK airspace to be shut for six days. Barry Thompson, the airport's finance director, said the costs had been ‘substantial’, though much less than initial estimates of more than £1m.

About 63,000 East Midlands passengers were affected by cancellations and delays. Mr Thompson said: ‘The airport lost on average £100,000 each day during the period of disruption. Six months on, the financial impact that the volcanic ash cloud had on our business is now clear. Although this is a substantial amount, it is less than originally anticipated; due to a prediction that we would incur further associated costs or income loss.’

In June, the airport called for damages from the government, but has now said it is ‘no longer actively pursuing any form of compensation’.

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[textarea]East Midlands Airport begin wind turbine installation

Work has started on installing two wind turbines East Midlands Airport. The turbines are part of the commitment to make ground operations carbon neutral by 2012 and due to be operational in March. They will produce about 5% of the airport's electricity, will stand 45m (148ft) high and the rotor blades will have a radius of about 14m (46ft).

The airport received planning permission to install a total of four wind turbines in 2008, to be located on site next to its offices. Neil Robinson, director of sustainability, said: ‘We will be the first UK airport to install turbines on this scale [Bristol Airport recently installed a much smaller turbine] and the road to get here has been challenging. The turbines will be installed for 20 years and we see it as a significant investment for the airport and the environment.'

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Re: East Midlands Wind Turbines

It seems a bit gimmicky if you ask me. When you look at the amount of C02 aircraft must throw into the atmosphere, it almost makes it look pointless having wind turbines. It looks good though I guess, or at least it looks like they are doing their bit for the environment.
 
Surely any contribution is better than nothing?
And they make a landmark - along with 'the thistle' :LOL:
 
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Surely any contribution is better than nothing?
And they make a landmark - along with 'the thistle' :LOL:

Welcome to Forums4airports!

I agree, and it's far more than other airports are doing. It might seem gimmicky but at least they're doing something.
 
[textarea]East Midlands Airport Wins 'Star Regional UK Airport'

East Midlands AirportFor five consecutive years, East Midlands Airport has secured the ‘Star Regional UK Airport' title at the Travel Bulletin 2011 Star Awards.

Competing against other regional airports, such as, Bristol, Liverpool, Luton and Southampton; East Midlands Airport succeeded in holding on to its title.

Voted for exclusively by UK travel agents, the Travel Bulletin Star Awards, now in its 15th year, is one of the most prestigious events in the travel industry calendar. The annual awards are designed to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the travel and tourism industry.

Brad Miller, Managing Director, East Midlands Airport, said:

"To be awarded a Star Award is one of the highest achievements in the travel industry, as the awards are voted for and judged exclusively by some of the most experienced professionals in the travel industry.

"Strengthening relationships with the travel trade continues to be one of our key priorities, from the large call centres to the small independent agent. We constantly strive to deliver real support for travel partners and this year's result is undoubtedly representative of the confidence our travel partners continue to place in our airport."

East Midlands Airport places a strong focus on working with and improving relationships with travel agents across the region and has been continually commended for its excellent trade partner relationships.
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Seems as though East Midlands Airport is extremely well thought of by the travel trade.

I'm never sure though how much these awards mean.
 
There are rumours circulating that EMA will be expecting a few A380 ops in the not too distant future :s_dunno No idea when/who/why, anyone else?
 

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