Albert Tatlock Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 what was said in the news? Look here Edited to add: That's a paraphrased version compared to what was on the news, which specifically mentioned Internet Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumble Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 On the basis that you're not providing a reputable source for your disclosure, and that you're just an anonymous poster, I would consider his comments perfectly reasonable. Of course, time may prove you right and him wrong, but you certainly can't accuse him of a 'no comment' political answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I don't think that anyone particular is to blame here. We are a tiny Island with delusions of granduer when it comes to this sort of thing. It only goes to emphasise that in order to provide a vital link and maintain jobs and a broad skillbase, our government needs to be more deeply involved in both the airline and shipping companies as a major shareholder. Look at the job losses suffered by the Steam Packet engineering and maintenance sectors and the skills and infrastructure lost to the Island for ever. This has happened in several private sector engineering concerns and it is a tragedy. We live in a world driven by economics, and we are too small to be heard above the clamour for cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Off thread, Just looking at those photos of our DTI minister, I thought they were pictures of Norris, the bloke in the corner shop on Coronation Street. Back on thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gonzo Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Hehe... back on thread... http://www.manxradio.com/readItem.aspx?ID=...mp;cate=General Come in Mr Downie, your time is up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanna Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 As for my source I think Dr Gonzos post has cleared up the need for me to reveal my source. When it comes to blame, its got nothing to do with the IOM government its just been very very poorly managed by seconded managers that were not good enough for mainline BA so they were passed on to manage BA connect. The top boss will be packed off with a healthly retirement after completely destroying what was (5 years ago) one of the biggest regional airlines in Europe. @the skeat. The hangar was built and is owned by the government and leased to Ba connect now so it will go back into the governments hands Im assuming. (I think the office blocks at the terminal are owned by the government too) @ tatlock. Yes your right, if i didnt know for certain I shouldnt have said (For future reference I dont post rumours). But I did know for certain so I did say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Come in Mr Downie, your time is up... He does look a bit of a chump. Barely an hour after he's on the midday news decrying scurrilous rumours on teh interweb it's announced that said "rumour" is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Roll up - Roll up Get your 'umble pie 'ere - only a penny a slice. What a difference a lunchtime makes eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideways Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 It's great that Spanna was correct and not the scurrillous chap Mr downie would have you belive but not so good for the job loss situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhumsaa Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 yeah and where is the market for those people to find new jobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 You couldn't make up this stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanna Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 yeah and where is the market for those people to find new jobs? Good point. Its going to have a major impact on unemployment levels here for a while. Airline maintenance workers and the support workers are unlikely to have any experience in the available jobs over here. ps. what do the manx secret police look like? Im a bit worried I will be quietly "removed" for making a Government minister look like a plank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gonzo Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 ps. what do the manx secret police look like? Im a bit worried I will be quietly "removed" for making a Government minister look like a plank. Hehe... on his first day, the Manx Intelligence Agency gives every new Chief Minister three secret assassinations as well as the codes to the Manx nuclear arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah 01 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 This wouldn't, purchance, be the same Mr Downie who only a few months ago was calling for the great and glorious British (London) Airways to be given exclusive rites on routes to and from the Island, would it? Perhaps not quite big enough a faux pas to fall on his sword over but is this degree of awareness and judgement typical of our ministers? BA Connect was going to be closed, was ALWAYS going to be closed - no ifs or buts - and it is very unfortunate that many here on the Island refused to face up to the inevitable. It's just that BA decided to apply the coup de grace 18 months earlier than expected. If the engineering facility were to close it would be very bad news not only for those employed there but it would have a knock on effect on the economy. Aircraft engineers are in short supply and I'm sure many will get jobs but it will either mean a move from the Island or a commuting lifestyle. June 2007 is still a long way off and the government, Downie in particular, needs to get of its collective arse and go out and find some work for that hangar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triple7 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Spanna '@the skeat. The hangar was built and is owned by the government and leased to Ba connect now so it will go back into the governments hands Im assuming. (I think the office blocks at the terminal are owned by the government too) The hangars x 2 and offices plus the new parts facility are owned by BA Connect and on ground leased from the airport. Viscount house beside the terminal is on a long lease also from the Airport. This is a very sad day for IOM which will lose a specialised capability that has taken about 17 years to get where it is today and yes aircraft Engineers are in short supply but not here. Good luck to all........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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