Tigerair fleet change to B737.
That clown exemplifies everything that is bad about CASA. I highly doubt that the operation will be better off having him there but it does serve to highlight the absolute vaccum of quality aviation managers in Australia.
Totally get "across the Virgin group"
But just how much is shared
VA won't even fly a 737 in Tiger colours for a couple of months and VA are running a couple of 320s in WA
Separate admin, crew and attendants but I get that there would be savings for ground staff and maintenance
Likely more to do with finding homes for all the shiny new 737s they have committed to
VA seem to have no issue with going out and ordering new planes every few years and flogging of 5-6 year old frames in a buyers market
Maybe this is why QF is doing so much better with a fleet age of nearly 11 years versus VA at less than 7 years and less than 2 years away from a single isle fleet replacement
Why they don't buy their frames at the end of lease and run them up to 10-15 years old is just ludicrous
REX and Alliance both have fleets of over 20 year old frames and with the exception of the occasional prop falling off, they are both making better profits than VA
Alliance picked up their F70s and F100s for under $1 million each...or the 30 or so that they bought would still be less than 1 of VAs new 737s
Yes they drink more, but still....
But just how much is shared
VA won't even fly a 737 in Tiger colours for a couple of months and VA are running a couple of 320s in WA
Separate admin, crew and attendants but I get that there would be savings for ground staff and maintenance
Likely more to do with finding homes for all the shiny new 737s they have committed to
VA seem to have no issue with going out and ordering new planes every few years and flogging of 5-6 year old frames in a buyers market
Maybe this is why QF is doing so much better with a fleet age of nearly 11 years versus VA at less than 7 years and less than 2 years away from a single isle fleet replacement
Why they don't buy their frames at the end of lease and run them up to 10-15 years old is just ludicrous
REX and Alliance both have fleets of over 20 year old frames and with the exception of the occasional prop falling off, they are both making better profits than VA
Alliance picked up their F70s and F100s for under $1 million each...or the 30 or so that they bought would still be less than 1 of VAs new 737s
Yes they drink more, but still....
Question, how does virgin have enough 737s to release to tiger when the are taking over the flying from the 18 odd Ejets being retired and also delaying the Max until at least late 2019?
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Yes they do, with each aircraft flying more hours per day, rather than parked up for 2-4 hours a day. Remember not all Ejet flying will be replaced by 737 flying with Alliance picking up some of the flying as well.
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Remember not all Ejet flying will be replaced by 737 flying with Alliance picking up some of the flying as well.
Totally get "across the Virgin group"
But just how much is shared
VA won't even fly a 737 in Tiger colours for a couple of months and VA are running a couple of 320s in WA
Separate admin, crew and attendants but I get that there would be savings for ground staff and maintenance
Likely more to do with finding homes for all the shiny new 737s they have committed to
VA seem to have no issue with going out and ordering new planes every few years and flogging of 5-6 year old frames in a buyers market
Maybe this is why QF is doing so much better with a fleet age of nearly 11 years versus VA at less than 7 years and less than 2 years away from a single isle fleet replacement
Why they don't buy their frames at the end of lease and run them up to 10-15 years old is just ludicrous
REX and Alliance both have fleets of over 20 year old frames and with the exception of the occasional prop falling off, they are both making better profits than VA
Alliance picked up their F70s and F100s for under $1 million each...or the 30 or so that they bought would still be less than 1 of VAs new 737s
Yes they drink more, but still....
But just how much is shared
VA won't even fly a 737 in Tiger colours for a couple of months and VA are running a couple of 320s in WA
Separate admin, crew and attendants but I get that there would be savings for ground staff and maintenance
Likely more to do with finding homes for all the shiny new 737s they have committed to
VA seem to have no issue with going out and ordering new planes every few years and flogging of 5-6 year old frames in a buyers market
Maybe this is why QF is doing so much better with a fleet age of nearly 11 years versus VA at less than 7 years and less than 2 years away from a single isle fleet replacement
Why they don't buy their frames at the end of lease and run them up to 10-15 years old is just ludicrous
REX and Alliance both have fleets of over 20 year old frames and with the exception of the occasional prop falling off, they are both making better profits than VA
Alliance picked up their F70s and F100s for under $1 million each...or the 30 or so that they bought would still be less than 1 of VAs new 737s
Yes they drink more, but still....
I think they had been progressively reducing flying and had several aircraft 'parked' which were positioned strategically in MEL and BNE I believe as operational 'spares' which were for some time on a 'for sale' list. I think this is where the 'slack' in terms of being able to lose some of them came from - that and the fact they would be replacing most of the fleet with 737-MAX-8 anyway.
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Roughly 85Kg and a 737.
Painting versus Polishing of Airplane Exterior Surfaces
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What is the go with VH-VOR? looks like is has recently been based in AKL, and painted all white after its short stint with TT.
Has it had an VA cabin re-installed, or are the J passengers up for an nice surprise when they arrive at the Airport.
Assuming its being crewed by VA (AKL Crew) or is it operated by TT still.
Has it had an VA cabin re-installed, or are the J passengers up for an nice surprise when they arrive at the Airport.
Assuming its being crewed by VA (AKL Crew) or is it operated by TT still.
It's been handed back to VAI(NZ) temporarily to cover another 73 in heavy maintenance. Cabin is VA fitted and crew is VAI(NZ). It will go back to TT within the next few months.
Out of curiosity what would the cost of the internal fit out cost? Externally I don't think would be all that much as tiger and VA only have tail and engine cowl differences. Just seems like more wasted money by our top managers.
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Who is Tegos ? ? ?
Hey AerialPerspective Guru / in the know & No Crap Master 
Who is running under the Callsign TEGOS pls
Is it of any fact, AQZ are running TT flts ex MML
Who is running under the Callsign TEGOS pls
Is it of any fact, AQZ are running TT flts ex MML
DutyofCare is right on the money. Actually, Alliance is on the money!
Mate of mine reckons Virgin is the best thing that ever happened to them. Going gang busters.
Basically Skywest, Tiger and Alliance are loving the "Game Change"...
Mate of mine reckons Virgin is the best thing that ever happened to them. Going gang busters.
Basically Skywest, Tiger and Alliance are loving the "Game Change"...
