Now that 9G-AXC has left OST to ACC does anyone has more info if she is now active in Africa?

Heard also that the next DC-8 to leave should be AXD and after that AXA.

Rgds,
ErwinS

Continued ops in Africa, from what I've heard...second hand.

Another Meridian plane leaving today :D

This time to Fujaira. Not sure what the plan is. I believe its 9G-AXA but I'll check when I go spot it later. Luckily the flight is delayed cause the weather is crap out here. And I forgot to bring my HD camera tooo :ugh:

Check here: één - teletekst (http://teletekst.een.be/tt_een.php?p=383&g=on&s=1&r=0&x=1)

It 9G-AXD and she left at 12:36L.

3 to go :P

So it is AXD wich is now gone from OST. A shame they are leaving....

Meridian Banned from UK on 23/7/10, from Belgium from 28/7/10, over safety issues. Added on EU ban list on 2/9/10. AOC suspended 11/10. Added on EU ban list on 23/11/10.

AXD to be stored in FJR

What's happened to the old Iris/United Arabian aircraft (not sure of the reg) ?

Is it allowed to remain/operate in EU ?

Oh yes! It is the last (proper) DC-8 flying around europe. I hope they will keep ik active for a while to come. :D

If I'm not wrong she had a C check end of last year. Saw here twice in OST already since I got back from Namibia.

Last flights she did were ACE103 to Havana via Canada and last left to Sebha with horses.

Just search the regular sites for 9G-AED.

Video on my channel @<hidden> youtube soon, when I get this AVCHD editing right... :ugh:

AXD stored at FJR? Why would you do that... Make her airworthy again and then fly her to FJR for further storage??

I"ve had hoped they found some work for them.

Some people should check their sources before spreading false information....
AXD won't be store in FJR, they will fly in Africa for some time until Europe lift the ban... it will take some time but the maintenance paperwork, etc,... improved a lot!!
FJR is just a cheap parking spot btw Africa and Asia....!
ans also, AXD, she's in a pretty good shape....and flying good
Happy landings

AXD....! she is flying...

I realy hope that Meridian will get there stuff together and will be back operating within the EU.
But why wasn't the maintenance good from the start?
They should have known that if you fly with vintage DC-8's from OST you will get inspections from the CAA.... with the resulting ban.

I wonder how many rules are broken by any other operator... I'm certain they inspect a DC8 in more detail then a newer plane, just because it looks older.

Anyway, any spottings on the Meridians lately? :eek::} And AED? Ive been waiting for her to try and film her better this time, haven't seen the old lady since the flight to Sebha :(

AED has been parked at MSE since 23rd Jan, awaiting its next mission.

EGMH
and your point is?


gs

MKA742 posted..And AED?

He/She seemed to be inquiring where AED was, hence my reply that she was at MSE.

9G-AXD Meridian Airways DC-8-63F

9G-AED Air Charter Express DC-8-62F

Different birds, different companies.

EGMH
my sincere apologies


gs

Indeed.. Thanks. That's a long time, hope she will fly soon...

Yep different companies both, and both doing a sterling job...:cool:

Anything????

9G-AED is stored at Manston so Air Charter Express seems to be bust?

Meridian has now two active birds. one in Africa and the other in the Middle Eas.

9G-AXC was noted active last April at Abu Dhabi.

AED stored!!???? :ugh::{:\:mad:

Bye bye DC8, I will miss them.... Classic era of aviation is officially over :(

All I can hope for is to see the National 63 or ZS-OSI now... Slim chance...

Indeed very sad. The site of Air Charter Express is now also down.... Homepage (http://www.dc8cargo.com)

Maybe AED will be picked up by another operator.

Meridian was busy trying to get off the EU black list but that chance looks slim.

AXA,AXB and AXD are all stored now for a long time at OST.

From whom is the info that AXA, AXB and AXD are stored now for long
time in OST ???

For example AXD is already flown out of OST to Fujairah !

AXE is the third one still in OST

Sorry typo.... AXE is still at OST.

Is there any news regarding MAG ATM?

Heard from a good source 9GAED has been sold to Hanover Aviation to work along side ZSOSI from Manston, still life in the old birds yet.:ok: Z

Was'nt osi operated by stars away in cape town ?

ZS-OSI is currently parked alongside 9G-AED at Manston

Gents

I'm informed that ZS-OSI was crew training at Manston yesterday

Hunty :8

Hello any info on whom owns OSI and how to contact them?
I am dc-8 aircraft engineer

Web site address below

STARS AWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES - Home (http://www.saiflycargo.co.za/)

thank you very m,uch for the info, I would like to know as well any info to contact hanover aviation, thank you very much.

google : Hanover Aviation (http://www.hanoveraviation.com/)

What's the latest on the old girls, have they picked up a contract or are they still parked up at Manston ??:ok:

Meridian Airways where never parked in Manston, that is Air Charter Express. That Aircraft has been sold to Stars Away of South Africa. Meridian currently has two aircraft flying. One that has had extensive maintenance carried out & is ready to depart Ostende. One that is currently undergoing maintenance & one awaiting its maintenance input.

Sorry, should have made my question clearer, it was these 2 old girls that I was enquiring about ;)


ZS-OSI is currently parked alongside 9G-AED at Manston

ZS-OSI has been in and out of Manston a couple of times. 9G-AED departed for a C check on 15th July.

we all do!!!!

Ostend seems to be a dumping ground for these great aircraft!! was there the other week, one of them had all the enginesw removed!

What's your problem??

First of all, care's is short for 'care is', which makes no sense.

We are trying to track the last few DC8s around, leave us be.

Great to hear AED is being looked after! But is it bought by Stars Away or Hanover Aviation now?? Hope she gets a new paint too :ok:

Meridian DC8 just departed Ostend, 3 down 2 to go.

Had to work :mad:

No HD video... If someone cares...

The other 2 don't seem anywhere near flying condition yet. I wonder if they will even depart. Would HATE to have mist the very last DC8 at Ostend...

Old thread I know, but thought some of you might be interested in hearing about 9G-AXD. She's based out of NBO (JKIA) at the moment, bringing relief supplies to Mogadishu for UNICEF. Up to December last year, they were running two to four rotations a day. Also a second Meridian DC8 is based at NBO but I don't have its reg just now.

Cheers,

SB.

Should be 9G-AXA I believe. Good to hear that they are still flying.

On a sidenote, Johnson/Airlift 9G-TOP was seen active this month at Zagreb:-)