It seem BHX is run by people who are happy to trundle on.
Totally agree Rollo....
We now have two fairly anonymous people running this, Tim Clarke ( WHO ? ) chairman since July 2017. I think i have only ever seen one quote from him and I cant find him on social media. Simon Richards, acting MD, who pops up every now and again with the odd inane quote/appearance. These just seem like two yes men to the political leaders, as against PK, who was quite outspoken about his vision for the airport and also the region.
Both Andy Street and Caroline Spelman ( Meriden MP ) supported the 3rd runway at Heathrow and admitted this would mean leakage of passengers from the Midlands to Heathrow. Sort of says it all, that they are happy for us to travel from the Midlands to Heathrow, rather than focus on developing BHX.
It is a real shame that they don't redraw the City boundaries, so that the airport falls within the planning jurisdiction of Birmingham rather than Solihull, as I think that would result in a totally different, more ambitious masterplan.
Solihull has never been a friend of the airport, and this is mainly due to the noise impact around Marston Green and Hampton. The masterplan mentions new quieter aircraft like the NEO's and MAX's, but what it does not mention is the proposed battery driven aircraft that Easyjet ( sorry ) are committed to. Only read last week, that they are still planning entry into service for 2032, so within the lifetime of this plan. They might not achieve that date, but at some point, we will see this happen and when it does, i am sure there be a huge take up of these planes for short haul with the accompanying environmental benefits. I am sure all airports will then be clamouring to get these planes operating to them.
So,i don't think there is any political will to show any real ambition for the airport.
I find it extremely frustrating. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for our political leaders to show leadership, vision and ambition ( a bit like our Birmingham forefathers ) and for me they have failed the region massively.