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Wednesday 19 August 2015

Icelandair Birmingham Airport Departure


Icelandair Birmingham Airport Departure from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.

Part one from the cockpit of the special Hekla Aurora (Northern Lights) scheme Icelandair Boeing 757-200, TF-FIU as we depart Birmingham Airport, UK to Keflafik Airport, Iceland.

Thursday 13 August 2015

Hainan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER B-2492


By James's public transport videos
Published on 20 Jul 2015

Hainan Airlines Boeing 767-300ER B-2492
Departing Birmingham Airport BHX Going To Beijing as CHH7950

Danish Air Transport McDonnell Douglas MD83 OY-RUE


By James's public transport videos
Published on 24 Jun 2015

Danish Air Transport McDonnell Douglas MD83 OY-RUE at Birmingham Airport BHX

Air Transat Airbus A330-243 C-GTSZ


By James's public transport videos
Published on 24 Jun 2015

Air Transat Airbus A330-243 C-GTSZ
TSC165 Birmingham Airport BHX -Hannover
First Day With A330-200 As Last Flights Were A310-313

Thomson Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner G-TUIF


By James's public transport videos
Published on 21 Jun 2015

Thomson Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner G-TUIF
TOM096 Birmingham Airport BHX -Gatwick Airport

Air India Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner VT-ANU


By James's public transport videos
Published on 28 Apr 2015

Air India Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner VT-ANU
(In Star Alliance Livery)
Taken: Landing At Birmingham Airport BHX

Icelandair Boeing 757-200 TF-FIU


By James's public transport videos
Published on 16 Feb 2015

Icelandair Boeing 757-200 TF-FIU
FI494 TF-FIU In Aurora Livery
Seen here landing at Birmingham Airport BHX runway 15 end 60 minutes late

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N188AN) @ Birmingham BHX | 05/08/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 5 Aug 2015

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N188AN) @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 05/08/2015
N188AN is seen here taxiing to Runway 15 operating Flight AA131 Birmingham - New York JFK

Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-EGT) Arriving @ Birmingham BHX | 05/08/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 5 Aug 2015

Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-EGT) Arriving @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 05/08/2015
A6-EGT is seen here arriving into Birmingham Landing on Runway 15 at 07:45/07:46 operating Flight EK41 Dubai - Birmingham

Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-ENK) @ Birmingham BHX | 03/08/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 3 Aug 2015
Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-ENK) @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 03/08/2015
A6-ENK is seen here operating the NEW Third Daily Emirates Flight from Birmingham to Dubai (EK42/UAE42) which departs Birmingham at 09:40 and is seen here taxiing to Take Off on Runway 15

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N190AA) @ Birmingham BHX | 02/06/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 3 Jun 2015

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N190AA) @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 02/06/2015
N190AA is seen here taxiing to Runway 15 with Flight AA131 to New York JFK

Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-EBT) Departing Birmingham BHX


By BrummieRob1
Published on 1 Jun 2015

Emirates Boeing 777-31H(ER) (A6-EBT) Departing Birmingham Airport BHX
A6-EBT is seen here taxiing to Runway 33 with Flight EK40 to Dubai on 25th May 2015

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N177AN) @ Birmingham BHX | 11/05/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 11 May 2015

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N177AN) @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 11/05/2015
Seen here departing on Runway 15 operating Flight AA131 to New York JFK

Flybe Embraer E175 (G-FBJD) @ Birmingham BHX | 11/05/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 11 May 2015

Flybe Embraer E175 (G-FBJD) @ Birmingham Airport BHX | 11/05/2015
Seen here departing on Runway 15 operating Flight BE501 to Jersey & Guernsey

United Airlines Boeing 757-224 (N57111) @ Birmingham (BHX) | 08/05/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 8 May 2015

United Airlines Boeing 757-224 (N57111) @ Birmingham Airport (BHX) | 08/05/2015
N57111 is seen here departing on Runway 15 with Flight UA26 for New York/Newark (EWR)

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N186AN) @ Birmingham (BHX) | 08/05/2015


By BrummieRob1
Published on 8 May 2015

American Airlines Boeing 757-223 (N186AN) @ Birmingham Airport (BHX) | 08/05/2015
N186AN is seen departing on Runway 15 with flight AA131 to New York JFK (Second Attempt).

This is the first American Airlines Flight from Birmingham since 2001

Thomson Airways Boeing 787-8 'Dreamliner' (G-TUID) 'Angel of the Sky' at...


By BrummieRob1
Published on 9 Mar 2015

Thomson Airways Boeing 787-8 'Dreamliner' (G-TUID) 'Angel of the Sky' at Birmingham Airport BHX | 09/03/2015
G-TUID departing Birmingham on RWY 15 with Flight TOM538 to Cancun at 09:30

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBL Takeoff Birmingham International Airpor...


By Ross Cox
Published on 20 Mar 2015

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER A6-EBL Takeoff Birmingham International Airport 20/03/2015
Emirates Boeing 777 300ER Takeoff Birmingham International Airport BHX 20/03/2015

Birmingham Airport: Plane Spotting on Runway 33


By BNEspotter
Published on 10 Apr 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX: Plane Spotting on Runway 33
I thought I'd upload the rest of the footage I took in Birmingham all in one hit rather than individually. This is a typical sample of traffic Birmingham Airport sees every day. Flybe is the biggest operator out of BHX, offering many destinations throughout the UK and Europe.

Birmingham Airport: Air France Wonky Lineup


By BNEspotter
Published on 8 Apr 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX : Air France Wonky Lineup
There are many benefits to having a view straight down the runway, one of them being judging how well the pilots lined up on the runway! This Air France pilot must have been a little preoccupied.

Birmingham Airport: KLM Fokker 70 Scream!


By BNEspotter
Published on 29 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX : KLM Fokker 70 Scream!
The Fokker 70 is one of my all-time favourite aircraft, so it was great to hear it's turbofans roar directly above me and to catch it in the fetching new KLM livery. It's just a pity the sun didn't stay out for its departure back to Amsterdam.

Birmingham Airport: Ryanair 737-800 Departures


By BNEspotter
Published on 26 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX : Ryanair 737-800 Departures
Ryanair have a small presence in Birmingham, but that doesn't stop there being one departure directly after an arrival. I also think their livery suites the 737 very well, it's certainly nicer than the somewhat boring Qantas and Virgin liveries we have in BNE.

Birmingham Airport: Emirates 777-300ER Arrival and Departure


By BNEspotter
Published on 24 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX : Emirates 777-300ER Arrival and Departure
And now for something completely different! I spend a good week and a bit in Birmingham in January this year and had a day free to go spotting so expect a few more Birmingham Airport videos over the coming month. And yes I did bring my tripod with me halfway around the world specifically to get this shot!

I didn't look up any of the arrivals before spotting that day so it was complete luck that I ended up catching Emirates' daytime arrival into Birmingham (EK39) and a few hours later the departure (EK40) back to Dubai. That day Emirates flew A6-EBP, a Boeing 777-31H(ER) which was built in 2006 and has been with Emirates ever since.

Tuesday 4 August 2015

Birmingham Airport evening arrivals 18th June 2015


By badwolf506
Published on 18 Jun 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX evening arrivals 18th June 2015

A busy 45 minutes at Birmingham in great late evening conditions, various aircraft including Boeing 777,787,757, 737, Bin Air Metro, Airbus A320 and Embraers.

Birmingham airport inbounds 27th March 2015


By badwolf506
Published on 28 Mar 2015

Birmingham airport BHX inbounds 27th March 2015

West Atlantic 767 at Birmingham


By badwolf506
Published on 28 Mar 2015

West Atlantic 767 at Birmingham Airport BHX
Seen on approach after its sortie to Cardiff, West Atlantic Airlines 767 SE-RLA.

Birmingham Airport 23rd March 2015


By badwolf506
Published on 23 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport 23rd March 2015
First visit to the viewing area in car park 5 at Birmingham Airport BHX. Aircraft seen are Embraers, A319 and 320, 737's and 777

Birmingham Airport 23rd March 2015 001


By badwolf506
Published on 23 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX 23rd March 2015 001

Birmingham Airport 20th March 2015


By badwolf506
Published on 20 Mar 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX 20th March 2015

Emirates EK40 to Dubai


By badwolf506
Published on 20 Mar 2015

Emirates EK40 to Dubai on March 2015
Boeing 777 taxi and departure from Birmingham Airport BHX on 20th March 2015

Winter Holiday Departures - Birmingham Airport - Thomas Cook, Monarch, T...


By Mraviationguy
Published on 5 Jul 2015

Winter Holiday Departures - Birmingham Airport - Thomas Cook, Monarch, Thomson 787 A321 A320 (+ATC)

Three consecutive holiday airlines depart Birmingham Airport to three completely different destinations on a beautiful December Morning.

This was filmed on the 19th December 2014 when I went up to Birmingham International Airport (BHX/EGBB) to catch a rare Turkish A330 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzHRv...). This was filmed at around 11:45am during a very busy period that lasted around half an hour. First to depart behind an arriving Flybe was a Thomas Cook A321 - fairly rare (at the time) as it was replacing the normal B757. The Thomas Cook was departing as TCX51RD to Tenerife. Next was a Monarch A320; both it and the Thomson 787 lined up on the runway at the same time to save time and increase runway usage efficiency. The Monarch was departing to London Gatwick on a positioning flight as MON320P. Shortly after the Monarch got airbourne the Thomson 787 powered up and took off runway 33 as TOM814 to Bridgetown, Barbados.

I really like this spotting location, even more so now the runway extension has finished as you can get great shots of aircraft taxying along to S1. Also you'll be able to listen to Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications. I decided to add some fairly appealing subtitles - this takes a long time to edit so your support will be appreciated more than ever. Thanks guys, take it easy.

The day wouldn't have been the same without my good mate Will, check out his channel here for quality aviation videos from many airports including BHX: www.youtube.com/bristolcardifairport


Thomson Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner G-TUIE Takeoff at Birmingham Air...


By bristolcardifairport
Published on 20 Feb 2015

Thomson Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner G-TUIE Takeoff at Birmingham Airport (BHX-EGBB) with ATC

Today's video is of a beautiful Thomson Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Birmingham Airport last year in the winter sunshine. Reg: G-TUIE c/n;37227 Date Filmed: 19th December 2014. After heading up to Birmingham to catch the first visit of a Turkish A330, me and my mate were also expecting to get a glimpse of a Thomson Dreamliner departing to Bridgetown, and we weren't disappointed! At around 11am, it appeared from behind the terminal, only one hour late following two other aircraft, a Thomas Cook A321SL and a Monarch A320. The 787 taxied all the way to the new holding point S1, at the end of the new extended runway. Being number 3 in sequence for departure, it had to wait a while, made even longer by three other aircraft landing while it was holding short. It was then cleared to line up behind the departing Monarch from the intersection ahead, and then the 787 was then cleared for takeoff, on its way to an equally as sunny but much warmer Barbados. This aircraft was built and delivered in 2014 directly to Thomson. It was their fifth 787. I hope you enjoyed and thanks for watching! Please like, comment and subscribe for weekly Full HD videos.

Emirates 777: in your face (and eye) at Birmingham Airport


By flugsnug
Published on 2 Aug 2015

Emirates 777: in your face (and eye) at Birmingham Airport
Grass storm in Sheldon Park, next to BHX. Or what happens when somebody starts the world's largest jet engines next to the lawn you've just mowed.

The plane puts on a great show, but for me the real star is the lady with the pushchair.

Night Flights (Sony a7s) Air India at Birmingham Airport


By flugsnug
Published on 7 Mar 2015

Night Flights (Sony a7s) Air India at Birmingham Airport
Approach and take-off activity in the dark, from BHX airport..

Includes Air India and Thomson 787, Emirates and Pakistan International 777-300, FedEx and United 757, and RAF C-17.

Filming settings used:
ISO 12800-32000, Picture Profile 7 (S-log2), lens apertures f/2.8-f/5.6.

Thomson Airways - standing out from the crowd



By funslugg
Published on 23 Jul 2015


By funslugg
Published on 24 Jul 2015

Thomson Airways - standing out from the crowd
First of two videos from a busy BHX Birmingham airport.

Honeywell 757 engine testbed at BHX


By funslugg
Published on 18 Jun 2015
Honeywell 757 engine testbed at BHX
This Boeing 757 is used by Honeywell to test engines, which are attached to the unusual pylon projecting from the fuselage. It spent several weeks in early summer undergoing works at the Monarch Aircraft Engineering facility at Birmingham Airport, making numerous test flights, taxiing runs and fast runs down the runway.

Thomas Cook | 757-200 | Head On Landing At Birmingham Airport | HD


By Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 27 Feb 2015

Thomas Cook | 757-200 | Head On Landing At Birmingham Airport | HD
Thomas Cook Airlines
Boeing 757-200
Head On Landing At Birmingham Airport BHX

Lufthansa | 737-300 | Head On Takeoff | Birmingham Airport | HD


By Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 23 Feb 2015

Lufthansa | 737-300 | Head On Takeoff | Birmingham Airport | HD
Lufthansa
Boeing 737-300
Takeoff At Birmingham Airport BHX

Easy Jet | A319-111 | G-EZBA | Landing At Birmignham Airport | HD


By Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 14 Feb 2015

Easy Jet | A319-111 | G-EZBA | Landing At Birmignham Airport | HD
Easy Jet
Airbus A319
Landing At Birmingham Airport BHX

Planes at Birmingham Airport with ATC - 20th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 24 Jul 2015

Planes at Birmingham Airport BHX with ATC - 20th July 2015
An evening's plane spotting at Birmingham Airport with Air Traffic Control! Video includes action on Runway 15 before a runway swap meaning I caught the second half of the video on Runway 33! Filmed on Monday 20th July 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Emirates 777 at Birmingham Airport with ATC - 20th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 22 Jul 2015

Emirates 777 at Birmingham Airport BHX with ATC - 20th July 2015
An Emirates 777 A6-EBH arriving on Runway 15 and departing on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport with Air Traffic Control! Filmed on Monday 20th August 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Air India 787 Dreamliner at Birmingham Airport with ATC - 20th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 21 Jul 2015

Air India 787 Dreamliner at Birmingham Airport BHX with ATC - 20th July 2015
An Air India 787 Dreamliner VT-ANK arriving on Runway 15 and departing on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport with Air Traffic Control! Filmed on Monday 20th July 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Air India 787 VT-ANS landing at Birmingham Airport - 8th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 8 Jul 2015

Air India 787 VT-ANS landing at Birmingham Airport BHX - 8th July 2015
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner VT-ANS landing on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Wednesday 8th July 2015! Like and Subscribe for more videos!

Titan Airways 757 G-ZAPX taking off from Birmingham Airport - 8th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 8 Jul 2015

Titan Airways 757 G-ZAPX taking off from Birmingham Airport BHX - 8th July 2015
A Titan Airways Boeing 757 G-ZAPX taking off on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Wednesday 8th July 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Air Transat A330 landing at Birmingham Airport - 8th July 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 8 Jul 2015

Air Transat A330 landing at Birmingham Airport BHX - 8th July 2015
An Air Transat A330 landing on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Wednesday 8th July 2015! Like and Subscribe for more videos!

United Airlines 757 *STAR ALLIANCE LIVERY* taking off at Birmingham Airp...


By lcfcliam
Published on 5 Jul 2015

United Airlines 757 *STAR ALLIANCE LIVERY* taking off at Birmingham Airport BHX - 3rd July 2015!
A United Airlines 757 (Star Alliance colours) taking off on Runway 15 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Friday 3rd July 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Thomson 787 Dreamliner taking off at Birmingham Airport | 3rd July 2015!


By lcfcliam
Published on 5 Jul 2015

Thomson 787 Dreamliner taking off at Birmingham Airport BHX | 3rd July 2015!
A Thomson 787 Dreamliner (G-TUIC) taking off on Runway 15 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Friday 3rd July 2015! Check out my video of the departing Hainan 767 on this day!

Hainan Airlines 767 taking off at Birmingham Airport | Inaugural Flight ...


By lcfcliam
Published on 5 Jul 2015

Hainan Airlines 767 taking off at Birmingham Airport BHX | Inaugural Flight | 3rd July 2015
The very first Hainan Airlines Boeing 767 (B-2490) taking off on it's first flight to Beijing from Birmingham Airport! Like and Subscribe for more videos!

Icelandair 757 landing at Birmingham Airport - 11th May 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 11 May 2015

Icelandair 757 landing at Birmingham Airport BHX - 11th May 2015
An Icelandair Boeing 757-208 TF-FIN arriving on Runway 15 at Birmingham Airport on Monday 11th May 2015! Like and Subscribe!

DHL 767 take off at Birmingham Airport - 26th February 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 26 Feb 2015

DHL 767 take off at Birmingham Airport BHX - 26th February 2015
A DHL Boeing 767 (G-DHLE) taking off on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport after coming out of the Monarch Hangar! Filmed on Thursday 26th February 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Planes at Birmingham Airport - 6th February 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 7 Feb 2015

Planes at Birmingham Airport BHX - 6th February 2015
Planes arriving and departing on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport! Filmed on Friday 6th February 2015! Like and Subscribe!

Monday 3 August 2015

Birmingham Airport Boosting Midlands International Tourism



By E Birmingham
Published on 22 Jul 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX Boosting Midlands International Tourism
The region is attracting an increasing number of visitors from the Far East. Birmingham left London in the shade in the tourism stakes in 2014 with a record 32 per cent increase in visitors – as millions flocked to the second city from the US and China.

The city welcomed unprecedented tourist numbers in the last 12 months with a total of 34 million visitors spending more than £5 billion, according to Marketing Birmingham.

The influx saw Birmingham’s tourist and business visitors grow by a record 32 per cent compared to London’s growth of just 8.9 per cent, said the agency.

21 07 2015

Saturday 1 August 2015

Emirates Third daily flight to Dubai from Birmingham Airport starts


By E Birmingham
Published on 31 Jul 2015

Emirates Third daily flight to Dubai from Birmingham Airport starts

Emirates have commenced a third daily flight from Birmingham Airport on Saturday 1st August 2015. Emirates flight EK41 is scheduled to depart Dubai International Airport at 0235hrs and arrive in Birmingham at 0705hrs. The outbound flight EK42 will depart Birmingham Airport at 0910hrs and arrive in Dubai at 1910hrs, well-timed for a good night’s sleep and a fresh start in the city the following day. The additional service adds seven more inbound flights a week to Dubai for Birmingham, increasing passenger and cargo capacity on the route by 50 percent.

Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport CEO, said: “Emirates’ decision to add a third daily service to Dubai and beyond from Birmingham Airport clearly shows the strong demand that exists in the city and the region for passengers who want connectivity to Dubai, Asia and Australia.

Friday 24 July 2015

Thomas Cook Airlines - leader of the pack


By funslugg
Published on 24 Jul 2015

Thomas Cook Airlines - leader of the pack
Another busy scene at BHX airport.

Friday 10 July 2015

Birmingham Airport Celebrates the Launch of Direct Flights to Beijing wi...


By Birmingham Airport Published on 9 Jul 2015

Flights to Beijing with Caissa & Hainan Airlines
Watch the inaugural flight, operated by Hainan Airlines, arrive into Birmingham Airport on Friday 3rd July, with 233 passengers visiting the UK on organised package tours.

Tuesday 7 July 2015

Hainan Airlines to Birmingham Airport from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.


Hainan Airlines to Birmingham Airport from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.

Interview with Birmingham Airport CEO Paul Kehoe on the start of direct Hainan Airlines from Beijing. This the first in a series of Boeing 767-300 flights that will see more than 4,000 Chinese visitors to the region over the summer months. In this exclusive interview with AirTeamImages Paul Kehoe talks about the huge growth this year of new airlines that are operating to Birmingham together with plans for the future.

Saturday 4 July 2015

Extended Direct Flights From Beijing to Birmingham Airport



Extended Direct Flights From Beijing to Birmingham Airport
By E Birmingham
Published on 3 Jul 2015

The Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP has welcomed the first passengers on a flight from China in the first of an extended series of flights, which, if developed into a daily service, could deliver an additional £81 million to the UK economy each year, including £62 million per year for the West Midlands.

The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, operated by Hainan Airlines, arrived this morning with 233 passengers visiting the UK on organised package tours. This is the first in a series of flights that will see more than 4,000 Chinese visitors to the region over the summer months through packages offered by Caissa Touristic, one of China’s largest tour operators.

Hainan inaugural

From left to right: Jenny Loynton, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for the West Midlands, Mayor of Solihull’s Consort, Mr Clive Slater, The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Glenis Slater, Chief Executive Birmingham Airport Paul Kehoe, Hu Hui, Caissa Touristic, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Ray Hassell and Fei Yang of Hainan Airlines.

Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP said:

“Airports play a vital role in our long-term economic plan so this route between Birmingham and China is a great step forward.

“The new service will showcase the West Midlands to thousands of visitors and potential investors.

“Birmingham Airport’s work towards a daily service shows their commitment to creating opportunities and new jobs in the region.”

Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, has joined business leaders in hailing the flights as a sign of continued growth in the region:

“Last year’s test of direct Beijing flights were the result of collaborative working with Birmingham City Council, Marketing Birmingham, VisitBritain and the Government. I am delighted that we have been able to push on from last year’s success to offer a series of 34 flights this summer.

“The Midlands is a powerful engine of growth at the heart of our country and needs direct aviation to succeed. As the only region to have a positive balance of trade with China, we know how much the Midlands tourism and manufacturing industries value this direct connection.

“All involved in the deal intend that these Hainan flights will build over the coming years, before becoming the first scheduled service between a non-London UK airport and mainland China.”

A daily scheduled route would offer significant potential economic benefits to the West Midlands. In a forthcoming report being undertaken by York Aviation, the transport analysts say that “such a flight could support additional Gross Value Added in the region of around £62 million a year and around 1350 jobs”.

In addition, York Aviation say that the time savings for passengers in the West Midlands, able to fly from Birmingham to China rather than via Heathrow, would be worth £5 million a year to the economy.

Businesses across the region have been quick to welcome this development.



Supportive business quotes

Paul Faulkner, the new CEO of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, has responded to the announcement:

“The expansion of the Birmingham-Beijing links will be a tremendous asset to the region’s business community. The West Midlands continues to be the only UK region enjoying a positive trade balance with China and it is vital that we not only maintain that position but improve on it.

“The airport’s extra links will help enormously and even in this digital age, there is nothing like direct contact to create, promote and maintain trade. It will also encourage additional tourism between the two countries, further benefitting the regional economy.”

Barry Clemo, the Strategic Marketing Director at Resorts Worlds Birmingham, said:

“We have been actively supportive of the China initiative with Birmingham Airport during 2015. Being part of the Genting Group, an international business with roots in Asia, we recognise the importance of attracting business from China for Resorts World Birmingham and indeed the wider region. We will therefore continue to give our full support to this initiative and intend to be more actively involved in 2016 and beyond.”

Paul Noon OBE, the Regional Director of UKTI West Midlands, said:

“China is an extremely important market for goods and services produced in the West Midlands. Building up the cultural, business and academic links between this region and China is vital to the future prosperity of the West Midlands. These flights will be pivotal in building new people to people and business to business relationships between the engine of British growth and one of the world’s most important economies.”

Mandy Robinson, the National Sales Manager at Virgin Trains, said:

“This is great news for the city and wider region. Improved connectivity is vital to help boost both the local economy and that of the nation as a whole. Virgin Trains is proud to play our own small part and congratulate Paul and his team at the Airport for adding China to the map. We look forward to welcoming some new visitors onto our trains in the coming months.”

Robin Tjolle, the Chief Executive of Shakespeare’s England, said:

“Shakespeare’s England is proud to support Birmingham Airport in connecting our region to the rest of the world, and China in particular. Tourism is such an important part of the local economy and the development of a direct route to Beijing will help us encourage more Chinese visitors to come to the region and experience some of our history and heritage along with our Shakespeare connections.”

Tony Elvin, the General Manager of Hotel du Vin Birmingham, added:

“I would like to add my support for the cheaper flights between Birmingham and Beijing. China is becoming an ever important country for us in terms of foreign stays and dining within the hotel and this can only help and assist in promoting the region so that others follow.”

Steve Brittan, Managing Director of BSA Machine Tools, said:

“At present, BSA use carriers to fly from Birmingham Airport to European hubs or to Dubai to connect with long-haul flights, as this is easier than travelling to Heathrow. When BSA visits customers in Taiwan, we do fly from Heathrow via Hong Kong but this incurs the added inconvenience of travelling to and from London: fighting through traffic congestion and incurring parking expense and hotel fees.

“These difficulties also affect our overseas customers visiting our plant here in Birmingham. It would be of tremendous benefit and put Birmingham on the international map if Birmingham Airport could cater for long-haul point-to-point services.”

Peter Matthews, CMG; Chairman, Black Country Metals, said:

“Having a direct link from Birmingham to China is some of the best news I have heard for some time. The energetic region of the West Midlands can only benefit and grow with these flights. I, for one will be using this fantastic connection.”

Thursday 18 June 2015

Honeywell 757 engine testbed at BHX


By funslugg
Published on 18 Jun 2015

Honeywell 757 engine testbed at BHX

This Boeing 757 is used by Honeywell to test engines, which are attached to the unusual pylon projecting from the fuselage. It spent several weeks in early summer undergoing works at the Monarch Aircraft Engineering facility at Birmingham, making numerous test flights, taxiing runs and fast runs down the runway.

Sunday 10 May 2015

American Airlines Launch Flights From Birmingham to New York JFK


By Birmingham Airport
Published on 12 May 2015


By E Birmingham
Published on 10 May 2015

American Airlines Launch Flights From Birmingham to New York JFK
Birmingham Airport and American Airlines have launched direct daily flights between Birmingham and New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). The route will provide nearly 100,000 seats between Birmingham Airport and JFK, and through the American Airlines and British Airways joint business and oneworld airline alliance, will offer a British Airways code share, allowing customers to earn and redeem BA air miles and Avios points.

American AirlinesDavid Winstanley, chief operating officer at Birmingham Airport with David Thomas, UK sales director for American Airlines and Miss United States, as they celebrate the launch of flights between Birmingham Airport and New York JFK with American Airlines.

David Winstanley, Chief Operating Officer for Birmingham Airport said: “We warmly welcome today’s new American Airlines daily service between Birmingham and New York JFK as it provides more choice for people wanting to access this vibrant US destination and has created almost 100,000 extra seats between the two cities.

“American Airlines’ strong route network from JFK also broadens onward connectivity across the Americas and Canada, including nearly hourly connections to LA, San Francisco and Orlando, and international flights down to Buenos Aires, San Paulo and Rio, as well as up to Toronto and Montreal.

“This joint business and oneworld alliance with British Airways also means that we see the return of a British Airways code share to Birmingham, allowing customers to earn and redeem BA air miles and Avios points.”

Last year, American tourists spent around £40m in Birmingham and the Midlands exported £4.8bn to North America, giving a trade surplus of £2.9bn; the largest of any UK region.

David added: “This service will not only help to build on the region’s success in attracting trading with America, but with so many wonderful places on our doorstep such as Stratford-up-Avon, Warwick and the Cotswolds, we’re confident that this new flight will draw in even more tourists and business to the region.”

The American Airlines flight will operate daily, arriving from JFK into Birmingham at 0700 local UK time. It will depart for its return leg at 0900, arriving into New York JFK at 1155 local US time.

The new flights are available via AA.com and BA.com and through travel agents. The service will be operated by a Boeing 757 aircraft with 16 business and 160 economy seats.

Helen Grice, manager at the British American Business Council for the midlands, commented: “The British American Business Council (BABC) Midlands is delighted to welcome American Airlines to Birmingham. The USA is the world’s largest and most competitive economy in the world, it is also the UK’s top export destination. The extra flights will benefit our 2000 members as well as the Region’s businesses by increasing opportunities for trade and providing more choice when flying to and from the US.”

American is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, the world’s leading quality airline alliance bringing together 15 of the best global airlines, whose members and members-elect serve nearly 1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. The oneworld alliance holds an unprecedented six of the eight most competitive "best airline alliance" titles from top travel media and award organisations.

Saturday 18 April 2015

Birmingham Airport unveils direct flights to Beijing with Hainan Airlines


By Birmingham Airport
Published on 17 Apr 2015

Birmingham Airport unveils direct flights to Beijing with Hainan Airlines
The UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, welcomes news that Birmingham Airport will host a programme of charter flights from Beijing this summer, carrying almost four thousand Chinese tourists into the UK onBHX package tours and contributing £19 million to the regional economy.

Monday 6 April 2015

Birmingham Airport marks its 75th Anniversary


By E Birmingham
Published on 6 Apr 2015

Birmingham Airport marks its 75th Anniversary

This year Birmingham Airport is marking 75 years of being in business. It has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings in 1939 when it was known as Elmdon Airport. Over the years its been rebranded, reopened and expanded making it one of the UK’s busiest Airport.

Commenting on the milestone, Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive of the Airport, said: “Birmingham Airport has played an important role in the success of the region for 75 years. It was built with the aim of creating jobs and stimulating industry; and that it has certainly done.

“Back in the early years, only the privileged could enjoy the luxury of flying but as it became more accessible to the masses, more and more people took to the skies from Birmingham to experience the wonder of air travel and seek new adventures overseas.

“Today, Birmingham Airport continues to bring people together, delivers goods to global destinations and connects industry with opportunities around the world - reliably, safely and speedily.”

Last spring, the airport opened its extended runway which allows airlines to fly further than ever before from Birmingham, including the Far East, The Americas and South Africa. The last time the runway was extended was back in 1966 by 300ft, which attracted new tour operators using jet flights allowing Birmingham Airport to thrive.

2nd April 2015

Watch Spitfire G-RRGN Flypast over Birmingham Airport to mark airport's 75th anniversary

http://skybrex.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/spitfire-g-rrgn-flypast-over-birmingham.html

75th Anniversary opening BHX EGBB

Wednesday 1 April 2015


Norwegian inaugural Birmingham Airport service from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.

Norwegian, Europe’s third largest low-fare airline, inaugural flight to Madrid from Birmingham Airport, the first of three Spanish routes set to launch this summer. Interview with David Winstanley, chief operating officer at Birmingham Airport about the airports new services.

Friday 20 March 2015

Emirates EK40 to Dubai


By badwolf506
Published on 20 Mar 2015

Emirates EK40 to Dubai
Boeing 777 taxi and departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) on 20th March 2015
(Got the wrong year on the titles)

Sunday 1 March 2015

International Tourism rose 32% in Birmingham


By E Birmingham
Published on 1 Mar 2015

International Tourism rose 32% in Birmingham

International tourist numbers in Birmingham alone rose by 32% last year helping to swell the city's economy by £5bn.

Today delegates from India, a country considered key to this success, were in the city as part of a campaign to attract even more tourists to the whole of our region.

Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport, said:

“By playing host to important tourism delegations from across the globe in the coming weeks, we are opening up the region to a whole new visitor base, further increasing our international appeal.

“2015 is already shaping up to be another great year for the Airport, with record passenger numbers in January adding to the launch of Icelandair’s new service between Reykjavik and Birmingham. We look forward to welcoming more visitors to the area this year than ever before.”

This month also sees Birmingham host a number of Australian travel consultants to promote the region’s leisure tourism offer ahead of two major international sporting events involving Australia in 2015. In July, Edgbaston Stadium welcomes the third Ashes Test Match, while Villa Park – home of Aston Villa Football Club – stages the Rugby World Cup fixture between Australia and Uruguay in September.

Birmingham will welcome 10 of Germany’s leading conference and events organisers at the end of February to highlight its business tourism credentials. In association with VisitEngland, the delegation – from eight German cities which fly directly into Birmingham Airport – will visit venues including Hilton Garden Inn, Aston Villa, Birmingham Hippodrome and Hotel du vin.

The city will also have a presence at this year’s Best of Britain and Ireland (BoBI) exhibition at the NEC on 11th and 12th March, showcasing its offer to 3,000 targeted decision makers from the UK’s tourism sector.

Emma Gray, Director of Marketing Services at Marketing Birmingham, which operates the leisure and business tourism programmes Visit and Meet Birmingham, said:

“The success of the Christmas Markets programme not only rounds off an exceptional year for Birmingham’s visitor economy, but provides a ripple effect for continued success throughout the wider region in 2015.

“Birmingham is proudly welcoming the world in 2015, with international sporting events such as the Ashes and Rugby World Cup. We are committed to raising the region’s profile across wider international markets.

“This year will be one of Birmingham’s busiest, with major attractions and institutions such as Cadbury World, Birmingham Cathedral and Birmingham Royal Ballet all celebrating key anniversaries as well as the arrival of new retail and leisure offerings including Resorts World and Grand Central. We have more to offer visitors than ever, and we anticipate record-breaking numbers of both domestic and international tourists in the region right across 2015.”

27th February 2015

Birmingham Airport BHX Air India Delhi Amritsar flights

Saturday 21 February 2015

Exclusive interview with Paul Kehoe the CEO of Birmingham Airport (BHX)


Paul Kehoe CEO of Birmingham Airport from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.

Exclusive interview with Paul Kehoe the CEO of Birmingham Airport (BHX) as he looks back at the past 12 month's events at the airport and then looking forward to the exciting 2015 with further new services and we get his views on the UK airport Sir Howard Davies report proposals for additional runway capacity at both Gatwick (LGW) and Heathrow (LHR)  airports and how this could affect Birmingham and other UK airports.

Tuesday 10 February 2015

Birmingham Airport Hello World Branding


Birmingham Airport have redesigned their website to better highlight its ‘Hello World’ brand which launched five years ago.

Beth Gawthorpe, marketing manager at Birmingham Airport, explained responsiveness has also been key as traffic to the site from mobile devices has grown to 60 per cent since 2010.

“The previous website was not designed for mobile platforms so the trigger point to develop a new website was due to customers not having an optimum experience on their mobiles and tablets,” Gawthorpe added that the next phase of will see the development of a mobile app and wayfinding service.  “That will enable a seamless digital journey from researching and booking on the website to physically arriving and departing through the airport itself,” she said.

#animation #bhx #helloworld #birminghamairport say "hello even more world" "hello china"

Icelandair Inaugural Reykjavik Flight Ceremony


By Birmingham Airport
Published on 10 Feb 2015


Icelandair Inaugural Birmingham Service from AirTeamImages on Vimeo.

Icelandair Inaugural Reykjavik Flight Arrives at Birmingham Airport
05 February 2015

Icelandair's first scheduled service between Birmingham and Reykjavik has lift off, as passengers were treated to an experience on board the new “Aurora plane”.

The “Aurora plane” is a special themed Boeing 757 that is decorated with the Northern Lights both on external livery and in internal cabin fixtures and lighting, providing a unique experience for passengers.

Birmingham is Icelandair’s 5th gateway in the UK and 39th overall. The new flights operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Mondays, starting from today the 5th of February 2015.

Birkir Hólm Guðnason Icelandair, CEO said: “Icelandair looks forward to be offering a refreshing and valuable travel experience to and from the West Midlands. Icelandair has been flying for 70 years to the UK and we hope people from the Midlands will like the service we have to offer. Birmingham and its neighbouring cities are predicted to grow substantially and we are pleased to be taking part in and supporting that growth as of today.

“We were delighted to be able to mark the beginning of our new service from Birmingham airport by giving passengers the chance to fly on our new Aurora plane and were honoured that dignitaries such as the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, the Iceland Ambassador to the UK and the CEO of Birmingham Airport were able to join us on this special occasion.”

The new service also offers an attractive flight option to North America. Mr Guðnason explains: “By using Iceland’s geographical position midway between Europe and North America we can offer some of the fastest elapsed times from Birmingham to popular destinations such as Washington D.C. and Seattle.”

Paul Kehoe, the CEO of Birmingham Airport, added: “Icelandair’s new service from Birmingham is not only fantastic news for Midlanders wanting to spend leisure time in Reykjavik to see the northern lights or relax in hot springs, but also to travel onwards to the USA and Canada using Icelandair’s strong network of connecting flights.”

Cllr Shafique Shah, The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, said: "I am delighted to take part in today's inaugural celebrations to signify the start of flights to Reykjavik and beyond with Icelandair and Birmingham Airport. This new route not only allows people from the Midlands region to access this wonderful leisure destination but also creates more connectivity to the US and Canada and opens up opportunities for Icelandic people to visit Birmingham and the wider region."

The Birmingham service will operate with an Icelandair Boeing 757, seating 183 passengers, offering a three-cabin service, leather seats and personal in-flight entertainment system.

Flight details are:
FI494 departs Reykjavik (KEF) 07:50, arriving in Birmingham (BHX) 10:25
FI495 departs Birmingham (BHX) 12:25, arriving in Reykjavik (KEF) 15:10

Thursday 5 February 2015

Icelandair Inaugural Reykjavik Flight Arrives at Birmingham Airport



By antman09ful1
Published on 5 Feb 2015

1st Scheduled Icelandair Flight into Birmingham Airport 05/02/15
Here is the landing of the first scheduled flight FI 494 from Reykjauik to BHX. Aircraft was a Boeing 757 TF-FIU. As it was the 1st flight it got a water canon salute.

By planeportal
Published on 5 Feb 2015

By planeportal
Published on 5 Feb 2015

Flight details are:
FI494 departs Reykjavik (KEF) 07:50, arriving in Birmingham (BHX) 10:25
FI495 departs Birmingham (BHX) 12:25, arriving in Reykjavik (KEF) 15:10

Sunday 25 January 2015

Crossing the Birmingham Airport overhead in Gazelle formation


Michael Atherton
Published on 12 Jan 2015

Crossing Birmingham Airport (BHX) overhead in Gazelle formation
An older video shot in a Gazelle crossing the Birmingham Airport overhead.

Thomson Fly at Birmingham International Airport


come fly with me
Published on 18 Jan 2015

Thomson Fly at Birmingham International Airport BHX

KLM Cityhopper | Fokker 70 | Landing & Takeoff At Birmingham Airport | HD


Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 14 Jan 2015

KLM Cityhopper | Fokker 70 | Landing & Takeoff At Birmingham Airport | HD
KLM Cityhopper
Fokker 70
Landing & Takeoff
Birmingham Airport BHX

Alba Star | 737 4K5 | EC-LTG | Takeoff At Birmingham Airport | HD


Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 11 Jan 2015

Alba Star | 737 4K5 | EC-LTG | Takeoff At Birmingham Airport | HD
Alba Star
Boeing 737-4K5
EC-LTG
Head On Takeoff At Birmingham Airport BHX

Emirates Airlines | 777-31H ER | A6-ECY | Landing At Birmingham Airport ...


Ematom1 Aviation Videos HD
Published on 18 Jan 2015

Emirates Airlines | 777-31H ER | A6-ECY | Landing At Birmingham Airport | HD
Emirates Airlines
Boeing 777-31H ER
A6-ECY
Landing At Birmingham Airport BHX

Thursday 22 January 2015

Planes at Birmingham Airport - Tuesday 20th January 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 22 Jan 2015

Planes at Birmingham Airport - Tuesday 20th January 2015
Plane spotting from the Sheldon Country Park! Video includes the Emirates 777 and other regulars using Runway 15 at Birmingham Airport BHX! Like and Subscribe!

Friday 16 January 2015

Emirates 777-300ER taking off at Birmingham Airport - 16th January 2015


By lcfcliam
Published on 16 Jan 2015

Emirates 777-300ER taking off at Birmingham Airport - 16th January 2015
An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER A6-ENO taking off on Runway 33 at Birmingham Airport BHX! Like and subscribe!