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Post by devonian on Mar 2, 2017 8:30:24 GMT
That's good. Much needed, but a lot of stands closed in May when the 12 new Stobart/flyBE routes commence. Little chance of accepting LCY diversions during that time......
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Post by Thames Gateway on Apr 18, 2017 9:06:32 GMT
For the 3rd day running, the arrivals and departures board on the revamped website is down - hardly a ringing endorsement of the changes on what would be expected to be one of the busiest weekends of the year. What must passengers have thought? (Has now been fixed as of PM 18th)
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Post by tagron on Jun 7, 2017 7:51:25 GMT
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Post by tagron on Jun 13, 2017 8:26:43 GMT
Although the terminal stands and taxiway B are back in service, there are new NOTAMs covering closure of taxiway C, the North Apron and stands, and the stands on the South apron (though not the apron itself ?). These are valid to September 6. Mandatory handling and PPR are also still required up to September 6.
A further NOTAM appeared last week extending the restriction on diversions to July 1 but this now seems to have been withdrawn.
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Post by Thames Gateway on Jun 13, 2017 20:07:48 GMT
Yes, it seems the nightly BinAir flight is now parking on Stand 9, and the (very little) visiting GA that is allowed in is parking on Stand 10. I wonder what extra handling the 'mandatory handling' charge gets your typical cherokee parking up for half-an-hour on stand 10- right outside the FBO!
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Post by Thames Gateway on Jun 15, 2017 19:44:09 GMT
I see the LSA Twitter account has now reverted back to displaying the previous airport logo, rather than the (IMO) rather insipid and forgettable two triangle arrangement. Good riddance!
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Post by Thames Gateway on Sept 5, 2017 8:15:54 GMT
Travel Weekly article
Attracting airlines taking longer than planned, admits Southend Airport
by Phil Davies Sep 5th 2017, 08:05 Attracting airlines taking longer than planned, admits Southend Airport The company which owns Southend airport today admitted that efforts to attract new airlines was taking longer than expected. Stobart Group reported a 22% rise in year-on-year passengers using the Essex airport in the five months to the end of July. The company said today in a pre-close trading statement: “We continue to have advanced talks with a view to introducing additional airlines to operate from London Southend airport. “This is taking longer than originally planned, with airlines’ planning schedules requiring a lead time of 6 to 18 months for investment in new operations.” Stobart added that earnings [EBITDA] per passenger from commercial airport activities is “close to the management’s target”. It added that “commercial enhancement activities” are ongoing. “We continue to support new route development at London Southend airport through our franchise with Flybe operated by our regional airline,” Stobart added. “In May 2017, we started operations to 11 additional European destinations. “The group is confident about meeting the 2018 and 2022 calendar year targets but with some risk in the near-term targets.” Stobart is looking for 2.5 million passengers to be using the airport by the end of 2018, doubling to 5 million by 2022, but admitted this was dependent on securing a major airline to start operations next year. The group’s new chief executive Warwick Brady, former chief operating officer at easyJet, said: “In order to meet our aviation target we need to build a portfolio of airlines that will capitalise on London’s capacity constraints as well as the large London catchment. “This has taken longer than we originally envisaged. However, I am convinced that the overwhelming demand for additional airport capacity in London means we will ultimately meet this objective.” The company attributed the rise in passenger numbers in the first five months of the year to growing awareness of the airport’s customer proposition. “London Southend airport offers a convenient and efficient experience at a time when demand for air travel in the London area is increasing and the other airports are at capacity, particularly at peak times,” Stobart said.
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Post by tagron on Sept 5, 2017 8:54:33 GMT
In other words, no change, the story as before as regards new airlines and the 2.5 million "target" ?
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Post by mikkie4 on Sept 6, 2017 9:41:04 GMT
HAVE FAITH,EVERYTHING COMES TO THOSE WHO WAIT
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Post by Thames Gateway on Sept 23, 2017 11:34:11 GMT
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Post by Thames Gateway on Oct 9, 2017 8:19:35 GMT
Echo link"Bosses at Southend Airport have submitted an application to Rochford District Council for permission to extend its terminal building. This will offer greatly improved facilities for passengers and enable it to meet new aviation regulations. The multi-million-pound project has two elements, An extension to the southern end of terminal building housing new baggage sorting and screening systems. This will enable new equipment to be installed, ensuring London Southend Airport meets the forthcoming European Hold Baggage Security Screening Standard, which comes into force on 1 September 2018. An extension to the northern end of the terminal improving baggage reclaim facilities. The existing arrivals baggage area will be replaced with a new spacious area offering vastly improved and more flexible reclaim facilities for customers arriving at London Southend Airport. Both extensions are single storey and have been designed in keeping with the existing terminal building. Glyn Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Stobart Aviation, owners of London Southend Airport said, “We currently serve over one million passengers a year and more and more people are realising that London Southend offers them a better way to travel. This development is all about ensuring we maintain the highest levels of customer experience and ensuring we are able to comply with new regulations.” He added “The airport was designed to deliver the best possible passenger experience; this extension ensures that we can continue doing just that as we grow.” If planning permission is granted, then construction is expected to start in early 2018. This will allow both sections to be open before the summer peak, minimising any passenger disruption, and ensuring the Departures baggage sortation and screening system is fully operational ahead of the September deadline."
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Post by tagron on Oct 19, 2017 10:35:07 GMT
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Post by Thames Gateway on Nov 16, 2017 14:52:31 GMT
Just what the airport doesn't need this winter: GMB
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Post by tagron on Nov 29, 2017 11:00:20 GMT
The revised AIP charts have now been published showing the airport layout post the reconstruction work. Features that show up clearly are: The new link taxiway joining Alpha and Bravo designated Link Zulu. The deicing pad on Bravo taxiway The new car parking areas The oval shaped grass areas on the maintenance apron have gone – the ramp is now entirely paved (but why do they still retain the name Lasham for the hangar and ramp ?) Bearing strength of the entire ramp and taxiway system now PCN47 – the only areas remaining at PCN26 are north of the runway The enlarged Northern apron is completely devoid of stands. The current NOTAM shows stands 17-21 as withdrawn but the area available for parking. One can only guess the plan is to maximise flexible use of the area and stands could be added later as needed. There appears to be room for eight full size stands. Effective date is December 7.
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Post by viscount3 on Dec 15, 2017 14:57:03 GMT
I See Rochford Town council gave the go a head for the terminal extension yesterday... so ready for next summer
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