Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2014 17:45:00 GMT 1
Credit to Farnborogh News
TAG Farnborough Airport is planning to upgrade its facilities to cater for larger aircraft.
The airport has received more airliner-sized business jets from the Middle East this year and is investing in further development of its infrastructure as a result.
The airport has experienced a 10% increase in aircraft movements from operators such as Boeing Business Jets or Airbus Corporate Jets.
The airport is therefore now planning to build additional lounges for passengers and enhanced crew facilities, including a gymnasium.
It is also introducing a fast-track entrance to the site, which is set to open for the exclusive use of passengers and crew early next year.
Brandon O’Reilly, chief executive of TAG Farnborough Airport, said: “We continue to identify ways to better serve our customers.
“The ongoing investment underpins our commitment to enhance facilities and services, maintaining our position as Europe’s leading business aviation airport.
“We are further improving our facilities in order to cater for larger aircraft.
“TAG Farnborough Airport is 40 miles from central London and is the UK’s only dedicated business aviation airport.
“Our tailored services and facilities, together with easy access to London, provide a seamless travel experience.”
It is thought the plans could be linked to TAG’s proposal to submit an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) to the UK Civil Aviation Auth-ority.
It was announced last December that the airport intended to submit an ACP.
It said it wanted to reduce the threat of frequent noise, but the plans sparked concern from residents of nearby towns and villages.
The airport currently operates within an uncontrolled air space, which is shared with other airports, so aircraft often take longer or use less direct routes, and with a less predictable descent, causing more aircraft to fly low over houses.
Around 25,000 flights are currently handled by TAG Farnborough Airport each year, but it now has permission to increase the number of incoming and outgoing flights to 50,000 by 2019.
A public consultation was launched in February and initial feedback has already been released from TAG, with a second feedback report due to be published next year.
The first report from TAG stated that stakeholders were concerned about access to the proposed airspace, justification for the proposed changes and the safety issues caused by the compression of non-Farnborough aircraft around or beneath the airspace.
Stakeholders also raised concerns about the environmental impact and the general safety of the proposal.
Part of the report stated: “This is a complex proposal and has generated a large number of responses, hence the time and amount of work required to consider those responses in the appropriate manner is considerable.”
Kevin Daley, a member of the Farnborough Aerodrome Consultative Committee (FACC) and chairman of the Mytchett, Frimley Green and Deepcut Society, said a number of constituents fought against plans to increase the airport’s traffic movements.
Matthew Evans, head of planning for Waverley Borough Council, also raised strong concerns.
He said: “Parts of the borough south and east of Farnham, while more sparsely populated, are tranquil in nature and will be adversely affected by the proposed flight corridors.
“In Waverley Borough Council’s view, there is little doubt that these proposals will assist the owners of Farnborough Airport to consider increasing the number of flights and it provides the basis for the introduction of larger planes.”
|
|
Buster the Bear
member
Global Moderater
Whipsnade's Most Wanted!
Posts: 6,275
|
Post by Buster the Bear on Dec 12, 2014 19:14:53 GMT 1
I am quite happy to have a new route over Buster Towers  Interesting reading. |
|
|
|
Post by Admin (Annette Andria) on Dec 12, 2014 21:21:36 GMT 1
and mostly press CRAP Giant airliners indeed .
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2014 11:26:39 GMT 1
Yep typical scaremongering from the local rag. Wait for the letters to roll in now.... we are doomed, doomed, Farnborough's the next Heathrow!!
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin (Annette Andria) on Dec 13, 2014 13:10:23 GMT 1
well i was expecting Howls of protest on there comment page .as i said it Rubbish and so has JEFF IT Served it purpose to bring the idiot brigade out in Force. a real GIANT  |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 12:05:53 GMT 1
Pete
you are possibly correct in what you say but the saying regarding smoke and fire springs to mind
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by Mike on Oct 23, 2015 12:05:22 GMT 1
Yet another headline & feature from our friewnds at the local paper
'You can sue Farnborough Airport', homeowners affected by flights told
06:30, 23 Oct 2015
By Natalie Garland
Tribunal ruling means TAG Farnborough Airport may be liable to pay out millions of pounds to residents affected by its operations
129 shares 2 comments
Farnborough Air Show. Farnborough Airport, Farnborough. Super Constellation
Farnborough Airport owners TAG may have to pay out millions of pounds to residents affected by airport operations following a tribunal decision.
Last week, the Lands Tribunal ruled that residents impacted by operations at Farnborough Airport, whose homes have been devalued by flights, can claim against operators TAG.
Law firm Hugh James is already dealing with 200 claimants and estimates that compensation could run into the millions.
The ruling concerns claims for compensation under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973, which provides a right to compensation where property value has been depreciated by increases in noise and other physical factors caused by the use of certain works including airports.
Martin Rodger QC, deputy president of the Lands Tribunal, ruled that claims can proceed in any depreciation in property values caused by the addition of the airport’s West One Apron, completed in May 2010.
The West One Apron provided an additional 12,800sqm of apron space for aircraft parking and operations at the airport and increased the area of the old West One Apron from 19,800sqm to 32,600sqm.
The tribunal was satisfied that this was a substantial alteration built with the purpose of providing facilities for a greater number of aircraft.
Neil Stockdale, partner and head of environment at Hugh James, said: “This is a real step forward for the claimants as they seek redress.
“It’s yet to be determined whether any depreciation has been caused to property values and if so by how much, but it will now be the subject of ongoing proceedings.
“However, any claims for compensation arising out of the decision will need to be brought prior to the expiry of the statutory limitation period in May 2017.”
Some claims relating to earlier works at the airport – to extend the runway and construct new aprons that were completed in 2002 – were rejected by the tribunal on the basis they had been brought out of time.
One claimant, Glenn Morrison, from Mytchett, said: “I think the impact on everybody is personal.
“That’s one of the things that makes it difficult to quantify.
“It’s the noise and the invasion of privacy at weekends and bank holidays that is really unfair.
“I have lived in and around Mytchett for 14 years and the RAF were good neighbours, but TAG are just in it for profit.
“Seeing our properties depreciate in value over time has been indescribable, therefore the ruling concerning more recent works is very encouraging as we seek redress from TAG Farnborough Airport.
“For the first time the airport’s expansion has been recognised locally, and that’s fantastic as it’s only going to get worse for the residents.”
A spokesperson for TAG said: “TAG Farnborough Airport and its legal team note the judgment made by the Lands Chamber (Upper Tribunal) on October 15 2015 and are assessing this.
“As it is an ongoing legal matter subject to the court process, we have no further comment to make at this time.”
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin (Annette Andria) on Oct 23, 2015 14:28:47 GMT 1
GIVEN You dare not say to much these days my only comment is Nimby CRAP This is why this country
is loosing money with trade easier to go abroad to get less restricions . if many had there way we
would still be on horse and cart .
|
|
|
|
Post by chevvron on Oct 23, 2015 23:04:06 GMT 1
What would they rather have, noisy military research aircraft or much quieter business aircraft? And how long have these NIMBYs lived near the airfield?
If Farnborough had closed as an airfield, the site would have been offered to other government agencies and for a long time, the Home Office has been looking for a site for a high security prison to replace Reading; would the NIMBYs rather have that?
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin (Annette Andria) on Oct 24, 2015 9:04:47 GMT 1
they dont print the Truth or what the real people have to Say .sensational reporting Sells
Papers .
|
|
|
|
Post by chevvron on Oct 24, 2015 17:25:52 GMT 1
That's one big, big excellent statement Chevvron. What about sending that or an extended version in to the Farnborough News? Wrote to 'em years ago stating the same thing - never published. Wot Tony said. |
|
|
|
Post by Admin (Annette Andria) on Oct 24, 2015 20:14:37 GMT 1
|
|
|
|
Post by Mike on Dec 13, 2015 18:26:11 GMT 1
Yet another article from the local paper none of it realy news
'No commercial flights' vows TAG Farnborough Airport boss
08:00, 12 Dec 2015
By Stephen Lloyd
Customers and crews are to benefit from a £1m refit at the airport - but chief Brandon O'Reilly has ruled out introducing commercial flights
Shares Comments
Brandon O'Reilly, CEO of TAG Farnborough Airport
Brandon O'Reilly, CEO of TAG Farnborough Airport
“There will be no commercial flights from Farnborough."
That was the vow made by TAG Farnborough Airport chief executive Brandon O’Reilly as he celebrated the conclusion of a 15-year development dream.
ADVERTISING
The airport has upgraded its award-winning terminal building with additional lounge space for passengers and enhanced crew facilities, including a gymnasium and second "snooze room".
At an exclusive unveiling on last week, Mr O’Reilly said he was delighted with the £1m refit of the terminal facilities.
“About two years ago, this was an office suite. They shouldn’t be in terminal buildings - terminal buildings are for our customers,” he said.
“So we moved all TAG management to a bespoke office building in the business park within the airport boundary, which is TAG’s UK HQ, to free up the space and create better and enhanced customer facilities.”
And the proud chief executive reckoned the new facilities were perfect for business aviation.
“We are now getting planes with up to 50 people on board,” he added. “We have Premiership football teams and entertainers, for example.”
Mr O’Reilly said the company also continues to look after its crew members.
“Reception has iPads for crew feedback,” he said. “They wanted improvements, including better work and rest facilities, and many asked for a gymnasium.
“A lot of crew spend a lot of time waiting here, so we have created a bespoke gym so they are fit and ready to be engaged.
“It all helps to take our business forward as one of the best business aviation airports in Europe.”
'15-year dream'
Looking just beyond the airport’s boundary, TAG has also taken over the Swan pub on the A325, overlooking the airfield.
“It’s been there since 1861 but about 18 months ago it became available for sale so we tendered for that and bought the freehold of the building,” Mr O’Reilly said.
“We have just completed a significant redevelopment and turned it into a nice, warm gastro pub. It’s a stand alone business overseen by the Aviator management and bookings for Christmas are going very well.
“It’s another investment in the local community. We have taken a landmark building and done something modern with it, but still respecting its rich history.
“These conveniently located facilities, together with our tailored airport services, make TAG Farnborough Airport the one-stop-shop of choice for business aviation customers travelling through London.”
Kieran Doherty TAG Farnborough Airport has upgraded its award-winning terminal building with additional lounge space for passengers
TAG Farnborough Airport has upgraded its award-winning terminal building with additional lounge space for passengers
Mr O’Reilly said TAG has now spent more than £200m on the airport since 2000.
“We couldn’t just develop it for anything,” he added.
“The planning permission was for business aviation only. There’s always been this discussion, ‘is there going to be commercial aviation?’ and ‘is easyJet coming in?’ We keep saying absolutely not, the planning permission does not allow commercial aviation. It’s specifically for business aviation.”
Mr O’Reilly said it was important to remember the airport is a major employer in the area.
“The airport facilitates business for British companies around the world and supports around 4,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs across the UK.
“TAG Farnborough Airport itself is home to a range of businesses. Taking account of the average impact on gross domestic product per direct and indirect employee as well as induced job, the net GDP benefit to the UK is estimated over £200m per year. The airport makes a significant contribution to the local economy.”
Mr O’Reilly said the latest improvements meant a long-term development project has finally come to fruition.
“It’s a 15-year dream that’s been developed and it enables us to look forward to the next 15 years.”
|
|
