Updated statement Regarding Aircraft at former Plymouth Airport Site - 23rd August
Updated Statement Regarding Aircraft at former Plymouth Airport Site
Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc is awaiting a response from the pilot and his insurers in respect of confirmation of airworthiness and indemnities to allow the aircraft to safely leave the former Plymouth Airport site.
We had a positive meeting on Friday with Councillor Nick Kelly (Plymouth Moor View) who has also met with representatives of the pilot. Following this Cllr Kelly was quoted in the Plymouth Herald as saying Sutton Harbour Holdings are simply acting in the interest of safety, adding: "I have had face-to-face meetings with Sutton Harbour Holdings and representatives of the pilot to come to a workable solution to allow the aircraft to leave as soon as possible, but with no danger to the local residents of Moor View."
We have also had a positive discussion with Sir Gerald Howarth MP, following his public statement on the issue, and we agree in principle with his comments regarding establishing of the serviceability of the aircraft and necessary insurance indemnities.
As we have made clear previously, this confirmation of airworthiness (from a public safety perspective) and the proper indemnity cover being in place are the key issues for us, as a responsible company, in order that we can be satisfied that any decision we make ensures that this aircraft leaves safely.
This is what we have been working towards securing over recent days and we are currently awaiting a response from the pilot and his insurers regarding the indemnity and airworthiness confirmation our lawyers have proposed.
Contrary to some reports we have not insisted that the plane be dismantled and we have invited the pilot to have access to cover his aircraft to protect it from the elements.
We would also like to put on record our deep disappointment at the level of abuse which has been directed at the company, and personally to some of its employees, over recent days.
The former airport site, which has been closed for almost four years, is in a built up area and has none of the facilities to safely manage the movement of aircraft. During its operations no aircraft movements took place at the former airport without the approval of air traffic control which is of course no longer in place.
For some commentators on the other side of the country, or indeed the world, to offer reassurances that ‘everything with be all right’ is simply unacceptable. Since a private pilot was tragically killed nearby at Newquay Airport just a short time ago we are surprised that anyone involved in aviation would take safety matters lightly.
We will continue to work with the pilot and his insurers to reach an agreed and safe solution to the resolution of this matter as quickly as possible and will provide updates as these become available.
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Sutton Harbour Holdings Plc is awaiting a response from the pilot and his insurers in respect of confirmation of airworthiness and indemnities to allow the aircraft to safely leave the former Plymouth Airport site.
We had a positive meeting on Friday with Councillor Nick Kelly (Plymouth Moor View) who has also met with representatives of the pilot. Following this Cllr Kelly was quoted in the Plymouth Herald as saying Sutton Harbour Holdings are simply acting in the interest of safety, adding: "I have had face-to-face meetings with Sutton Harbour Holdings and representatives of the pilot to come to a workable solution to allow the aircraft to leave as soon as possible, but with no danger to the local residents of Moor View."
We have also had a positive discussion with Sir Gerald Howarth MP, following his public statement on the issue, and we agree in principle with his comments regarding establishing of the serviceability of the aircraft and necessary insurance indemnities.
As we have made clear previously, this confirmation of airworthiness (from a public safety perspective) and the proper indemnity cover being in place are the key issues for us, as a responsible company, in order that we can be satisfied that any decision we make ensures that this aircraft leaves safely.
This is what we have been working towards securing over recent days and we are currently awaiting a response from the pilot and his insurers regarding the indemnity and airworthiness confirmation our lawyers have proposed.
Contrary to some reports we have not insisted that the plane be dismantled and we have invited the pilot to have access to cover his aircraft to protect it from the elements.
We would also like to put on record our deep disappointment at the level of abuse which has been directed at the company, and personally to some of its employees, over recent days.
The former airport site, which has been closed for almost four years, is in a built up area and has none of the facilities to safely manage the movement of aircraft. During its operations no aircraft movements took place at the former airport without the approval of air traffic control which is of course no longer in place.
For some commentators on the other side of the country, or indeed the world, to offer reassurances that ‘everything with be all right’ is simply unacceptable. Since a private pilot was tragically killed nearby at Newquay Airport just a short time ago we are surprised that anyone involved in aviation would take safety matters lightly.
We will continue to work with the pilot and his insurers to reach an agreed and safe solution to the resolution of this matter as quickly as possible and will provide updates as these become available.
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