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Further trouble for Manx2 as plane crash lands

By Pat Flynn

Saturday, March 10, 2012

An airplane operated on behalf of the same company involved in the fatal crash at Cork Airport last year, crash landed on the Isle of Man on Thursday.

Links Air flight NM-309 was arriving at Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man from Leeds when it veered off the runway into the grass after the right main landing gear apparently collapsed.

There were 12 passengers and 2 crew on board the British Aerospace Jetstream 3102 turboprop aircraft, however no-one was injured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

It is also understood that it took fire crews almost five minutes to respond the incident, which was not immediately spotted by air traffic controllers.

It has been reported that it was the crew of another aircraft which reported the incident to the tower.

The incident is currently under investigation by British authorities.

Manx2, a virtual commuter airline, sells flights from the Isle of Man to a number of British airports.

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Further trouble for Manx2 as plane crash lands

by IOM Bank

The Isle of Man Bank banking App, which was launched in July 2011 for the iPhone, has been upgraded and is now also available for customers with Android handsets.

Isle of Man Bank customers with Android phones will now be able to download the App which will allow them to view balances, transfer money between their accounts and locate the nearest Isle of Man Bank cash point and branch. Customers will also be able to view mini-statements and set limit alerts to prevent overspending.

Over 9,000 customers have downloaded the iPhone App since its launch, and following a recent upgrade they will also now be able to process payments from their phone using their online banking. Between August and December 2011 our customers undertook more than 100,000 transactions through the iPhone App and undertook more than 8 million of account transfers. This facility will be made available to Android users later in 2012.

Isle of Man Bank Managing Director Bill Shimmins commented: The Isle of Man Bank banking App has proved to be an extremely valuable tool for customers, as we can see from the take-up numbers, and we are pleased that Android users can now benefit from the technology. We are committed to investing in and upgrading the App and have planned further developments later in the year.

As part of the mobile banking developments, Isle of Man Bank launched a competition in January 2012 for entrants to win an iPhone 4s. Out of more than 1,500 entrants, Mrs Margaret Anne Corkill was the winner.

Customers wishing to download the App can do so by going to the iTunes App Store on their phone and keying in the words Isle of Man Bank.

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by Department of Economic Development

THE Isle of Man Aircraft Registry has announced the appointment of Gary Raby to the role of Chief Surveyor. Working with Director of Civil Aviation, Hartley Elder, Gary will be responsible for ensuring that Isle of Man registered aircraft conform to international standards including airworthiness, certification and maintenance. He has 25 years of aviation experience, initially with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, followed by Manx Airlines (British Airways CitiExpress/BA Connect) where he progressed to Engineering Manager, responsible for a base maintenance facility for six years. Gary is currently employed in the Aircraft Registry as an Airworthiness Surveyor; he was recruited into the Department in October 2009 and has since undergone intense training coupled with the practical application of Aviation Safety Oversight, Aviation Regulation, Continued Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness Management. The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry has been highly successful in attracting business since starting operations on 1st May 2007 and has registered a total of 456 aircraft in its four and three quarter years since the launch. Isle of Man Department Member for Economic Development, Alex Downie, OBE, MLC said: We are very pleased to be able to promote from within our existing Isle of Man Aircraft team. Gary has developed his skills in line with the growth of the register which is now the seventh largest in the world. I wish him every success in his new role. Commenting on his new position Gary Raby said: The transition from Licensed Aircraft Engineer to Airworthiness Surveyor involved a major change in my perspective of the aviation profession, however the change was assisted by the dedicated professionals within the Registry who aided my training in a clear and precise way. I am grateful for the help that they have given me and will ensure that in my role of Chief Surveyor this practice of rigorous professional development within the Aircraft Registry will continue. Gary went on to say: My appointment as the Chief Surveyor of this globally respected Aircraft Register is the highlight of my career in aviation so far. In particular, I am looking forward to applying the management experience that I have gained from other areas of aviation to confirm and consolidate the Isle of Man's position as the premier Aircraft Register of private & corporate aircraft. -ENDS-

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by IOM College

The Isle of Man College of Further and Higher Education hosts this years annual Health Fayre, with the theme of Looking after the whole you, on Wednesday 14th March. College students, local young people and the general public will have an opportunity to find out about healthy choices and local support agencies.

The wide range of topics to be addressed by the thirty plus voluntary and statutory agencies in attendance includes fitness tips from the NSC, support for problem gambling with Gamcare, advice on stopping smoking with Quit4You, guidance on healthy ways of expressing anger from the Psychological Therapies Service and information and awareness raising of ovarian cancer with a representative of UK Ovarian Cancer Action in partnership with IOM Anti-Cancer.

Local reiki therapists will offer 20 minute stress busting treatments and Isle of Man College Hair and Beauty students will provide a range of treatments including Indian head massage and face mapping. Yoga sessions with Barbara Thorn will be held throughout the morning and Digger, Daisy, Lucy and their furry chums from Paws for Therapy will also be on hand for people who want to find out about animal assisted therapy.

Anne Gundry, Head of Student Services at the College said; We are delighted so many local agencies have agreed to attend the Fayre and provide information on topics which are of real

relevance to young people in their everyday lives. Contributors will present information in an easy to understand, interactive, informative and fun way. Between them they will address the full meaning of health physical, emotional and mental well being.

The Fayre will be opened by David Anderson, Minister for Health, at 9.15 a.m. and attended by Peter Karran, Minister for Education; it will run until 1.00 p.m. A programme of activities will be available at the College Reception. Although the Fayre is targeted at young people aged 16 plus, anyone is welcome to attend. For further information, please phone Abbie on 648254.

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07 March 2012

The Isle of Man's Economic Development Minister John Shimmin has highlighted the recent tax relief measure introduced to stimulate economic and employment growth on the island which will provide National Insurance Contribution exemptions for new hires.

From April 6, 2012, an employer will be able to apply to the Assessor of Income Tax for exemption from having to pay the secondary National Insurance Contributions where certain conditions are met, namely: the employment must be of an employee that has not been connected to the entity in the last two years; employment must last at least twelve months and be for at least 30 hours a week; and staffing levels must exceed that in the previous year. Employers must also be up to date in terms of payment of Income Tax Instalment Payments and National Insurance Contributions. The scheme is to run for a period of two years.

Welcoming the boost the measure will give to the island's economy, Shimmin said: "The Treasury are to be applauded for introducing this scheme. I believe it will boost the islands competitiveness as a location for business and is another tool we can use to encourage economic growth."

He added: "Coupled with the existing support the Department offers to businesses, such as the Financial Assistance Scheme, the new National Insurance initiative can help achieve the main priorities that I have outlined for the Department, namely: supporting existing businesses in the island to ensure their continued presence and development; encouraging new businesses to establish in the Isle of Man; identifying and pursuing the development of new business sectors; and promoting the Isle of Man as a world class international business centre."

Chief Executive of the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, Mike Hennessy, added: "[The] Chamber has supported this type of initiative in prior discussions with Treasury and as such welcomes the move. Every economy around the world has its challenges presently and any move to encourage job creation aligned with ongoing economic prosperity will be well received on the island."

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