EK: so long A6-EMD

[Desdihold]

Emirates first 777 has left dxb for the last time after being painted white.
I hear it is going to be scrapped.

When I flew it a few months ago it had over 70k hours.

[donpizmeov]

Not a bad effort at all.

The don

[Check 'Six']

The first one we delivered. Seems like only yesterday.

[Shangaan]

A6-EME is withdrawn from service as well for phase out.
On the A345 front....A6-ERG left last week and ERH is also withdrawn from service for phase out!

[SOPS]

I am starting to feel old. An aircraft I have flown regularly is on it's way to being scrapped.

[mutt]

Gone to other airlines or scrap heap??

[scandistralian]

Caught up with an engineer today, he said that the 777's are going through a thorough C check, and being brought to a top standard in order to be sold.

Great opportunity for a charter outfit.

[bogeydope]

" thorough" C check, as opposed to the "usual" EK C check..........??????!!!

[falconeasydriver]

I'll dance a small dance of happiness when the RR powered 300's are pensioned off. 8.5 degrees..8.5 degrees, must remember 8.5 degrees....

[fliion]

Eh...I think you mean 7*

FCTM 3.9

f.

[nosegears]

Sometimes is important to have new airplanes flying

:D

[Mister Warning]

Was ERG the Melbourne machine?

[Capn Rex Havoc]

Do we still have 777s? I thought we only had Airbus

[Payscale]

Yes it was...safest plane around! its not gonna happen twice!

[Mister Warning]

One owner, low km, only taken out on week-ends, nil damage history?

[falconeasydriver]

Eh...I think you mean 7*

Errr no, 8.5 keeps me safe…..(with a margin) and then theres no need the think :-)

[Am NOT Sure]

They should donate it to fly Dubai :}

[Wizofoz]

EMD was the first 777 I ever saw in the flesh- it was the first RR powered 777 and it was in Alice Springs, still owned by Boeing, doing Hot-High testing when I rocked up in a 737.

The Boeing guys showed us over it (My FO that day is now ALSO an EK 777 Captain!!) and I went home brimming with how much I'd like to fly a triple.

It's a nice touch that I didn't just get to fly 777s, I actually flew THAT one!

[clear to land]

Also first saw EMD in the Alice for the hot and high tests. Parked my Twotter next to it and the Boeing crew came over to look at my aircraft-very friendly group. Gave us a guided tour of EMD in return. She sure looked different inside than it does now with the test stations and minimal cabin fitting. Never imagined then that I would end up flying her around from both seats. Hope she goes to a good home :ok:

[CaptainChipotle]

I had a dream that EMD took off to the scrapyard with a few of our managers...

[Sheikh Your Bootie]

It flew direct to Boston, prob the longest flight since it left Seattle for DXB.
Then flew down to Tupelo, Missiisipi for parting out.
A market 777's not worth much, limited range. Probably due a heavy D check, not worth doing. Am guessing EME and EMF will follow.The 200ERs will probably find other operators when they go, as they have good range/flexibility.
The -300s who knows.

http://it.flightaware.com/photos/view/725126-c14e2ec895211c87ab26bfd3eae44bddd8216a5c/all/sort/date/page/1/size/vga

SyB :zzz:

[BigGeordie]

Oh God, here we go again. :rolleyes:

[givemewings]

thanks, Chipotle, I now have coffee all over my laptop...! :E