The Emirates Airbus A380 is coming to Birmingham from Sunday 27 March 2016 - when and where to see it

Emirates will be launching a daily Airbus A380 "super jumbo" flight from Dubai
to Birmingham Airport on Easter Sunday 27 March 2016....

.... the Airbus A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on their lunch time
service and will arrive daily at 1220 - departing back to Dubai at 1420

 

During its daily visit to Birmingham the Emirates Airbus A380 will park at the
end of the International Pier on "Stand 54C"....

.... where an additional "double decker" air bridge has been installed to allow
passengers direct access to the upper deck of the Airbus A380

Where to see the Emirates Airbus A380

When Runway 15 is in use - aircraft landing from the north/taking off to the south

Sheldon Country Park surrounds the north end of the airfield and allows excellent views
of aircraft landing, taking off and on the runway with plenty of free car parking

The roof of the Multi Storey Car Park on the Elmdon/Sheldon side of the airport gives
panoramic views over the whole airfield and runway - it costs £3.50 for two hours

When Runway 33 is in use - aircraft landing from the south/taking off to the north

There is a network of public footpaths on the south side of the A45 - accessible from Catherine

de Barnes Lane/Clock Lane, Bickenhill, that give an excellent view of the South end of Runway 33

There is also an on-site "Viewing Area" in Car Park 5 that is right next to the Runway
and the Taxiway the Emirates Airbus A380 will use to depart

Beware - while this is the closest view you can get of an Airbus A380 anywhere
in the UK on-airport parking is expensive - it costs £4.70 an hour in this Car Park

NOTE - the Runway in use will be determined by the wind direction - if the wind is from the
North/West then Runway 33 will be use - from the South/East then Runway 15 will be used

Emirates Airbus A380 at Birmingham - Photo competition 

Emirates have organised a photo competition to mark the start of their Airbus A380
from Dubai to Birmingham - details of this will appear on their Facebook page at -

https://www.facebook.com/Emirates/
  
- on Saturday morning - more information will also be on their Twitter and Instagram
accounts - if you add a photo use the hash tag #A380Birmingham

Thursday 24 March 2016

Emirates to upgrade their lunchtime service to Dubai from Birmingham to an Airbus A380 from March 2016

Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its EK039/040 lunchtime service between
Dubai and Birmingham to an Airbus A380 from Sunday 27 March 2016. This will be the first
time the iconic and much loved A380 "super jumbo" will fly a regular service from the region,
and comes as Emirates celebrates its 15th anniversary at Birmingham Airport

Airbus A380-861 A6-EDE visited on Wednesday 9 September 20009 to mark the

official opening of the International Pier and celebrate the Airport's 70th anniversary

It isn't the first time this aircraft has been to the Midlands based airport, in September 2009
it was flown in to be part of Birmingham Airport's 70th anniversary celebrations and for the
opening of the International Pier. This time it will be much more of a permanent feature as
Emirates will be replacing the current Boeing 777 to a two-class Airbus A380 on the lunchtime
service into Birmingham, carrying 557 passengers in Economy Class and 58 in Business Class

Birmingham will be the fifth route operating the new two-class A380 since it was unveiled at
the Dubai Airshow in November 2015 by Emirates. The upgrade will increase daily capacity
to and from the region by 15%, and means Emirates will now offer 77 A380 flights into the
UK each week, more than any other country on the Emirates network

Airbus A330-243 A6-EAA was named "City of Birmingham" for the inaugural flight

Emirates first launched its route to Birmingham Airport on Monday 18 December 2000 as
a daily service to Dubai, operated by a 278-seat Airbus A330. As passenger numbers have
risen, Emirates has added more services and larger aircraft to the route, including a third
daily service introduced his year. In the last 15 years, Emirates has carried over five million
passengers between Dubai and Birmingham, with over 500,000 travelling in 2015 so far

Laurie Berryman, Emirates Vice President, UK, said: "In 15 years of operating at Birmingham,
Emirates has experienced exceptional levels of growth driven by an increase in demand from
the Midlands. The A380 is hugely popular amongst our passengers as it provides a unique
level of service that has become synonymous with the Emirates brand. We are very excited
to be the first airline to introduce the iconic A380 into the region and look forward to more
of our customers enjoying the experience of flying on the world’s largest passenger aircraft"

A third daily early morning service was introduced on Saturday 1 August 2015

Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive of Birmingham Airport, said: "This is really great news for the
Airport and our community. The A380 will not only give an additional 188 seats a day from
Birmingham but will also offer customers that want to experience the magnificent A380
aircraft an opportunity to now do so from the Midlands region and I’m certain that the
service, just like the programme spanning 15 years from Birmingham Airport, will be hugely
successful. We would like thank Emirates for its commitment to our region and congratulate
the team on serving Birmingham to Dubai and beyond for 15 very fruitful years"

Passengers flying from the Midlands with Emirates can travel to Dubai and beyond, to an
ever expanding global network, including Bali, Multan and Mashhad which all launched in
2015. Popular destinations on the Emirates network from Birmingham include Dubai,
Islamabad, Bangkok, Mumbai and Hong Kong 

Emirates schedule from Birmingham to Dubai from Sunday 27 March 2016

0750/0940 EK041/042 77W from/to Dubai
- operates daily - Boeing 777-300ER
1220/1420 EK039/040 388 from/to Dubai
- operates daily - Airbus A380
1935/2120 EK037/038 77W from/to Dubai
- operates daily - Boeing 777-300ER 

www.emirates.com

Thursday 17 December 2015

Birmingham Airport Photo Blog

to see more news and photos "click" here to go to the homepage

Emirates to commence a third daily service from Dubai to Birmingham‏ Airport on 1 August 2015

Emirates has announced that it is to commence a third daily service from Dubai to Birmingham

Airport, becoming the first airline to offer a direct First Class service to the Midlands region
 

Commencing Saturday 1 August 2015, Emirates flight EK041, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER,

will depart Dubai International Airport at 0235hrs and arrive in Birmingham at 0705hrs. The

outbound flight, EK042, will depart Birmingham Airport at 0910hrs and arrive in Dubai at 1910hrs

- the additional service adds seven more inbound flights a week to Birmingham, increasing
passenger and cargo capacity on the route by 42 per cent

 

"Stepping up our presence in Birmingham will give customers across our network and across the

Midlands, greater flexibility in their travel plans. This is another significant investment in the UK
market and we look forward to offering further choice and excellent value for money to travellers
and businesses, including the cargo community", said Hubert Frach, Emirates’ Divisional Senior

Vice President, Commercial Operations West. "As part of our continued commitment, we’re excited

to become the only airline offering First Class to the region, with the introduction of our acclaimed

First Class Private Suites"

 

 Emirates started flying to Birmingham in December 2000 when it launched the route with a daily

non-stop service, operated by a 278-seat Airbus A330. In the 14 years since, Emirates has carried

over 4.9 million passengers to and from Birmingham. Passengers flying from the Midlands can travel

to Dubai and beyond, to an ever expanding global network. Popular destinations on the Emirates

network from Birmingham include Dubai, Australia, India, Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong

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"

"Since the carrier began flying from Birmingham 14 years ago, passengers have been telling us

how much they value the route and the excellent service they receive, so today’s announcement

is great news for everyone. In addition to increased frequency, this new third service will operate

on a three class Boeing 777-300ER, meaning passengers will be able to experience their excellent

First Class suites, the first time it has been offered on this route"

The new daily service will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three class configuration.

The added capacity provides eight Private Suites in First Class, 42 Business Class seats and 310

Economy Class seats per day, as well as 23 tonnes of additional cargo capacity per flight. Popular
commodities are expected to include; seafood, clothing, vehicle parts and foodstuffs

www.emirates.com

Monday 22 December 2014

Emirates at 10!! - Inaugural flight to Dubai on Monday 18 December 2000

Emirates commenced their daily service from Birmingham

to Dubai on Monday 18 December 2000....

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.... the inaugural flight was operated by Airbus A330-243 A6-EAA

which was named "City of Birmingham" for the occasion

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Passengers arriving at the airport were greeted by large

Emirates billboards marking the new service....
.

.... taking the theme of "world leader"
.
.... following the visit by US President Clinton
to the Midlands the previous week
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Remember BHX in 2000!?
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Saturday 18 December 2010

Emirates celebrates 10th anniversary at Birmingham Airport with continued growth

Emirates is celebrating 10 years of flights from Birmingham Airport

this Saturday 18 December 2010 with a leap in passenger numbers

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Passengers increased by 15 per cent for the year to date compared

to the same period in 2009

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The award-winning international airline first started flying from

Birmingham to Dubai in December 2000 when it launched the route

with a daily non-stop service, operated by a 278-seatAirbus A330

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Now, after increasing to a double daily servicein 2005, Emirates

operates a pair of Boeing777-300ERs with a total of 870 seats each

day- trebling capacity since launch

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Over its 10 year history at Birmingham, Emirates has carried

2.7 million passengers and 76 million kilos of cargo; and its route

to Dubai has recentlyovertaken Amsterdam, Edinburgh and

Paris to becomethe second largest from the airport in terms of

passengers carried

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Laurie Berryman, Vice President UK & Ireland,Emirates, said:

"Our Birmingham service hasgone from strength-to-strength

since 2000 and has received tremendous support from people

across the region. This is demonstrated in our passenger figures

for the route which are now well on their way to hitting the three

million mark in total"

.

"The route has always proved a strong part of our UK operation

and this looks set to continue. With the lack of extra runway

capacity in the South East, Birmingham is in the perfect position

to respond to the "Heathrow Problem". These are exciting times

for both the airport and Emirates"

.

Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham Airport, added:"Emirates' Birmingham

service is a real success story. It's grown from strength to strength,

with Dubai leaping from our 8th most popular route in 2006 to

second place this year"

.

"Its success is partly due to the strong Midlands market realising the

ease of flying to Dubai and beyond from their local airport but also

due tothe commitment that Emirates has shown to the region. We

look forward to further growth and perhaps seeing Dubai become

Birmingham'slargest destination in the coming years"

.

In the last nine months alone, Emirates has opened a new £1.3

million lounge at Birmingham Airport for its First Class and Business

Class passengers, as well as Gold Skywards members; and

increased capacity by 22 per cent over the summer by introducing

a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft onto its evening flight

.

Passengers flying with Emirates from the Midlands can travel to

Dubai and beyond to an ever expanding global network spanning

over 100 destinations across six continents. Popular destinations

from Birmingham include Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

and Perth), India (ten cities), Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong

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Birmingham - Dubai - service landmarks

Monday 18 December 2000

+ Inaugural flight to Dubai operated by Airbus A330-243 A6-EAA

which was named "City of Birmingham" for the occasion

Sunday 28 March 2004

+ Service upgraded to Boeing 777 operation (from Airbus A330)

Wednesday 1 June 2005

+ Second daily service commences - reverts to

all Airbus A330 operation

Sunday 1 July 2007

+ lunchtime service upgraded to Boeing 777-300ER

- Airbus A330 continues to operate evening service

(777-300's had been used during summer 2006)

Wednesday 1 June 2009

+ evening service upgraded to Boeing 777-300ER

to give BHX a double daily 777 service to Dubai

Wednesday 9 September 2009

+ Airbus A380-861 A6-EDE operates lunchtime service

from Dubai to mark Airport's 70th anniversary

and opening of new International Pier

Thursday 11 March 2010

+ Emirates open Business Lounge in the new International Pier
.

Saturday 18 December 2010

news emirates

Emirates Airbus A380 to operate Dubai service on Wednesday 9 September 2009

An Emirates Airbus A380 flies past the original Elmdon terminal at BHX!!

Emirates will be giving Birmingham International Airport a
super-sized birthday present when it flies in the Airbus A380
“superjumbo” on Wednesday 9th September 2009 for the
airport’s 70th birthday party and official opening of its new
International Pier

.

The world’s largest airliner will be used on one of Emirates’ two
daily services to Dubai, giving passengers from the region the first
ever chance to fly directly to or from Birmingham on the A380

.

Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, says: "Emirates and
Birmingham International Airport have enjoyed a successful
partnership since we started services in 2000, and it’s fitting that
we should mark this significant milestone in the airport’s history
by flying in our most talked about aircraft"

.

"We hope that many travellers from around the region will take
advantage of this opportunity to fly on the superjumbo for the
first time. With the range of amenities we have on board,
including the world’s first Onboard Shower Spas in First Class,
we are sure they won’t be disappointed"

.

Joe Kelly, Birmingham International Airport’s Deputy Chief
Executive Officer, said: "Our 70th anniversary is a fantastic
milestone for the airport and we are delighted that Emirates is
helping us celebrate our birthday with the A380. Additionally,
this is the first commercial flight of an A380 outside of London
Heathrow in the UK"
.

"As well as celebrating our 70th anniversary, Wednesday
9th September 2009 is also the official opening date of our
new £45 million International Pier. The Pier replaces the
existing Pier, constructed in 1984, with state of the art facilities
and it is therefore very fitting that the Emirates’ Airbus 380
will be one of the first aircraft to use it"

.

Passengers from the region will have two chances to fly on the
double decker on 9th September, with a choice of First, Business
or Economy Class cabins. Flight EK040 departs from Birmingham
at 3.05pm, arriving into Dubai at 1.05am (local time). Alternatively,
passengers can fly into Birmingham on the A380 earlier in the day.
Flight EK039 departs from Dubai at 8.05am (local time) arriving
in Birmingham at 12.35pm

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Prices to fly on the Airbus A380 from Birmingham on Wednesday
9th September 2009 start from £361 in Economy Class, £1,965 in
Business Class and £2,867 in First Class. For reservations, contact
a travel agent or visit www.emirates.com/uk
.

Emirates Airbus A380 schedule to BHX
on Wednesday 9 September 2009 -
.

Arrive 1235 EK 039 from Dubai

Depart 1505 EK 040 to Dubai
.

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Emirates boosts capacity from Birmingham

Emirates (EK) is increasing the number of Business Class seats

out of Birmingham by 39 per cent this summer

.

From 1 June 2009, the award-winning international carrier is
introducing a second state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER on its
twice-daily services from Birmingham to Dubai, where passengers
can connect to onward destinations worldwide

.

The move increases the total number of Business Class seats

available every day from 69 to 96, and the number of Economy

from 651 to 710. It represents a total capacity increase across all

classes of just over 11 per cent

.

The new aircraft type is being introduced on the evening flight

from Birmingham, which departs daily at 9.20pm and is currently

operated by the smaller Airbus A330-200. A Boeing 777-300ER

is already operating on the lunchtime flight, which departs

Birmingham daily at 2.15pm

.

Laurie Berryman, Emirates manager for UK regions, said:

"Despite the challenging economic conditions, travellers in the

Midlands remain keenly aware of the benefits of Emirates'

worldwide network

.

"Over the last few months demand has continued to grow on

the Birmingham route, necessitating an increase in capacity to

meet the surge in passenger numbers

.

"Both services will be operating by the state-of-the-art

Boeing 777-300ER, which has Emirates latest ICE inflight

entertainment system on board"

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Joe Kelly, Deputy CEO, Birmingham International Airport said:

"We are delighted that Emirates is introducing this extra capacity

on what is already an extremely popular route. Emirates

commenced services from Birmingham in 2000 and since then

it has gone from strength to strength, introducing a second daily

departure in 2005

.

"Emirates opens up access to Australia, the Far East and the

Indian Sub-Continent from Dubai, and this news will mean that

there are more than 800 seats a day available for people wanting

to fly long haul in style from Birmingham"

.

Tuesday 7 April 2009

September is Airbus A380 month
at Birmingham Airport!!

last updated Tuesday 8 September 2009

The new "double deck" Airbus A380 "superjumbo"

will be making two visits to Birmingham Airport

during September 2009

.

On Wednesday 9 September 2009 an Airbus A380

of Emirates is scheduled to operate their lunchtime

service from/to Dubai in place of the usual Boeing

777-300ER – the schedule for the day is –
.
Arrive Birmingham 1235 - flight EK 039 from Dubai
Depart Birmingham 1505 - flight EK 040 to Dubai

.The Emirates Airbus A380 is visiting Birmingham for the

official opening of new International Pier and to mark the

Airport's 70th anniversary
.
For the full Emirates Release - and more information on

the Airport's 70th Anniversary and the new International

Pier please scroll down

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EMIRATES AIRBUS A380 AT BHX
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Airbus A380 A6-EDE has been provisionally allocated
to operate the flight - scheduled arrival time is 1235
.

Based on the current forecast for Wednesday the aircraft

will land on Runway 33 at BHX....

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.... and will park on stand 54C on the new International Pier

- see below for a 777-300ER parked on this stand

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Subject tailwind on the day the A380 will depart off Runway 15
- this will ensure both the landing and take off take place in

front of the terminal/new International Pier
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To monitor its movements ATC frequencies are -

BHX approach/radar - 118.050

BHX tower - 118.300

BHX ground - 121.800
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Are you A380 ready? - BHX is!!

. BHX at 70 - OTHER EXPECTED VISITORS.

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In addition to the Emirates A380 the following are expected to

visit on Wednesday to help celebrate BHX's 70th birthday -

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Classic Flight Dragon Rapide G-AGTM will be coming over from

Coventry - ETA circa 1100 - to be ready to have its photo taken

next to the Emirates A380 - a Rapide having operated the first

service from the Elmdon terminal (above) back in 1939!
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Two "retro" schemed airliners should visit during the day -

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KLM Boeing 737-800 PH-BXA which is in their 90th

anniversary scheme is planned to operate the KL 1423

from Amsterdam at 1030 - it departs as the KL1424 at 1130

.

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Lufthansa Airbus A321 D-AIRX which is in their retro

scheme is planned to operate the LH 4904 from Frankfurt

at 1745 - it departs as the LH 4905 at 1825

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Above aircraft allocations subject to change!!

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On the lighter side 20 "classic" light aircraft are expected

to be present on the Elmdon apron (west side of airport)

Details of the aircraft expected will appear when available

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TRAVEL/VISITOR ADVISORY!!
.
While visitors are welcome to come and see the Airbus A380
of Emirates and the other visiting aircraft at Birmingham it is

important to note that these visits are not an "air show" and that

the airport will be operating normally on the day and in particular

the usual parking restrictions and charges will apply in the

and around the Terminal area
.
For a guide to viewing around the airport please see -

http://flyintobhx.co.uk/spottinglocations.html

There are plenty of freely accessible areas on the

western/Sheldon side of the airport away from the terminal

.

On Wednesday 9 September 2009 visitors to the Terminal

site will be directed to the Long Stay Car Park which costs

£7 for a stay of up to 4 hours - £12 over 4 hours
.
There is also a Multi Storey Car Park on the Elmdon
(old airport) site that gives good views over the airfield
Rate - £2 for upto 3 hours

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Emirates Press Release

Emirates will be giving Birmingham International Airport a
super-sized birthday present when it flies in the Airbus A380
“superjumbo” on Wednesday 9th September 2009 for the
airport’s 70th birthday party and official opening of its new
International Pier.

.

The world’s largest airliner will be used on one of Emirates’ two
daily services to Dubai, giving passengers from the region the first
ever chance to fly directly to or from Birmingham on the A380.

.

Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, says: “Emirates and
Birmingham International Airport have enjoyed a successful
partnership since we started services in 2000, and it’s fitting that
we should mark this significant milestone in the airport’s history
by flying in our most talked about aircraft.

.

“We hope that many travellers from around the region will take
advantage of this opportunity to fly on the superjumbo for the
first time. With the range of amenities we have on board,
including the world’s first Onboard Shower Spas in First Class,
we are sure they won’t be disappointed.”

.

Joe Kelly, Birmingham International Airport’s Deputy Chief
Executive Officer, said: “Our 70th anniversary is a fantastic
milestone for the airport and we are delighted that Emirates is
helping us celebrate our birthday with the A380. Additionally,
this is the first commercial flight of an A380 outside of London
Heathrow in the UK.“

As well as celebrating our 70th anniversary, Wednesday
9th September 2009 is also the official opening date of our
new £45 million International Pier. The Pier replaces the
existing Pier, constructed in 1984, with state of the art facilities
and it is therefore very fitting that the Emirates’ Airbus 380
will be one of the first aircraft to use it.”

.

Passengers from the region will have two chances to fly on the
double decker on 9th September, with a choice of First, Business
or Economy Class cabins. Flight EK040 departs from Birmingham
at 3.05pm, arriving into Dubai at 1.05am (local time). Alternatively,
passengers can fly into Birmingham on the A380 earlier in the day.
Flight EK039 departs from Dubai at 8.05am (local time) arriving
in Birmingham at 12.35pm.

.

Prices to fly on the Airbus A380 from Birmingham on Wednesday
9th September 2009 start from £361 in Economy Class, £1,965 in
Business Class and £2,867 in First Class. For reservations, contact
a travel agent or visit www.emirates.com/uk
.
Emirates Airbus A380 schedule to BHX
on Wednesday 9 September 2009 -
.

Arrive 1235 EK 039 from Dubai

Depart 1505 EK 040 to Dubai

.

On Saturday 5 September 2009 Airbus A380 F-WWOW
of Airbus be made two flypasts at BHX as part of a flying
UK tour on that date - for photos see -

http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/aib-a380.html
.

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Birmingham "Elmdon" Airport opened on 1 May 1939

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For a historical perspective please see -
http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/2000/10/bhx-1939.html
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For an overview of the International Pier project please see -
http://bhxflightguide-news.blogspot.com/2008/06/single-biggest-investment-project-in-20.html
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To see the changing skyline of BHX over the last year see -
http://bhxflightguide.blogspot.com/search/label/0%20-%20International%20Pier
.

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