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LBIA
Jan 19, 2007 17:54:03 GMT
Post by admin on Jan 19, 2007 17:54:03 GMT
I heard today that Leeds-Bradford has been put up for sale...
It is said it could reach up to £40m
can anyone confirm?
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LBIA
Jan 19, 2007 21:23:17 GMT
Post by sjr on Jan 19, 2007 21:23:17 GMT
Thats really interesting. Can anyone help me raise £40 million so i can buy LBA and then a further £80 million to develop it with a new terminal and then some more to lengthen the runway and then some more for lighting and staff wages, okay maybe not then!
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LBIA
Jan 19, 2007 21:26:59 GMT
Post by planeshots on Jan 19, 2007 21:26:59 GMT
i have £25, but there's a start, lol
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LBIA
Jan 20, 2007 11:35:27 GMT
Post by admin on Jan 20, 2007 11:35:27 GMT
I agree the runway needs extending, everytime we land there it seems quite short, even for a 737, and I have no idea how the 757 manages.
There has also been a 747 and Concorde in there!
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LBIA
Jan 21, 2007 20:52:20 GMT
Post by sjr on Jan 21, 2007 20:52:20 GMT
HOW! did the Concorde stop in Yeadon!. I also think extensive taxiway work is a must as well because the aircraft taxi to a certain point and then have to taxi on the runway which delays other aircraft in the busy times. In my case the flight i was on to Amsterdam delayed an already late due to tech problems KLM Amsterdam flight by five minitues. As we landed i could see it behind us and this was confirmed as we taxied in at AMS. It was rather funny that two aircraft took off together and landed together because that is really rare. All the wonders for the business class passengers because the poor got to Amsterdam first! he he he!
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LBIA
Jan 22, 2007 19:33:08 GMT
Post by admin on Jan 22, 2007 19:33:08 GMT
I think I am right with the concorde, it ahs definately been at Liverpool, and im sure it has been to Yeadon!
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LBIA
Mar 15, 2007 21:12:48 GMT
Post by admin on Mar 15, 2007 21:12:48 GMT
Yep i was right... concordes, 747's... its had the lot, i dont know how it copes, i get a tad nervous on a bloody 737!!
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LBIA
Apr 6, 2007 21:39:14 GMT
Post by sjr on Apr 6, 2007 21:39:14 GMT
well a runway expansion and terminal investment wouldn't go a miss
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LBIA
Apr 7, 2007 16:43:22 GMT
Post by captainbill on Apr 7, 2007 16:43:22 GMT
It can be a tricky airport to land at being on top of a hill when you have a cross wind and if pilots are not used to this type of condition they get over the fence with the aircraft at 30 to 40 degrees to the runway and tend to flair out too quickly at the threshold and drop it down suddenly. The same thing happens at Cork (ORK) as it also is on a hill. I will be doing a little stint in and out of ORK on Wednesday and Thursday 11th. and 12th.
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LBIA
May 4, 2007 22:37:55 GMT
Post by admin on May 4, 2007 22:37:55 GMT
Leeds-Bradford sold for around £145 million!
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LBIA
May 14, 2007 21:39:27 GMT
Post by sjr on May 14, 2007 21:39:27 GMT
Is there any news on plans to expand the current airport at all or will it remain the same size allowing doncaster to take over some of the traffic that was rightfully due for LBA
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LBIA
May 21, 2007 17:47:34 GMT
Post by admin on May 21, 2007 17:47:34 GMT
Ive not heard a lot yet, but latest reports are that the airport could be getting a rail link to.. well I cant remember where to lol. Just so its easier t get to. I would love them to expand it, I might get to some decent spotting then  |
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