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Old 13th September 2008, 10:41   #41 (permalink)
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Ia cargo-B getting the very much promised 3rd 747-200 ex NCA, or will they be flying with only 2 acft?

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Old 13th September 2008, 18:34   #42 (permalink)
 
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try a 747-400ERF
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Old 13th September 2008, 20:22   #43 (permalink)
 
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the -400erf goes hand in hand with lay off's as well
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Old 14th September 2008, 23:53   #44 (permalink)
 
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cargo b third aircraft

Has cargo B made the decision yet as to whether the third a/c is a classic or a 400erf.Has anybody heard anything, cheers.
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Old 15th September 2008, 15:44   #45 (permalink)
 
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It will be an ERF. Starting the end of October.
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Old 18th September 2008, 09:42   #46 (permalink)
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I am in a shortlist of candidates for their third aircraft but it does not look so good right now . Does anyone know if they are aiming for two or three 400 aircrafts?
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Old 22nd September 2008, 16:43   #47 (permalink)
 
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a -400erf...hmm would like to know where that is coming from..im sure not Boeing..?

Will it be operated by Cargo B or on ACMI lease...?
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Old 22nd September 2008, 17:22   #48 (permalink)
 
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The plan is a third 747 and this time a 744...
I don't think a fourth or fifth aircraft is likely so for now I believe you can expect to see a single 744 flying for Cargo b.
Anybody know under which registration? Where it's coming from?
Good luck to them
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Old 23rd September 2008, 15:37   #49 (permalink)
 
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hi
be sure it will be a 742F
cheers
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Old 23rd September 2008, 16:06   #50 (permalink)
 
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I am in a shortlist of candidates for their third aircraft but it does not look so good right now . Does anyone know if they are aiming for two or three 400 aircrafts?
Sorry Matsl but next year only 2 B747-400ERF
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Old 23rd September 2008, 16:36   #51 (permalink)
 
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Devil Cargo Bru

they struggled the first year, they will stumble thru the future as well like most of the other small cargo operators that try to survive with only 1 or 2 machines.

I share the pain of all f/e's that'll loose their jobs as well as all other pilots who have been fired (I hear they only fire foreigners smells fishy!).
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Old 23rd September 2008, 16:55   #52 (permalink)
 
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Confirmation today from an insider that 742 is being phased out and will slowly be replaced by 744F.
The first one is expected in a month or so...
Expensive machines though!
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Old 23rd September 2008, 17:38   #53 (permalink)
 
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Does any one know if this really is an ERF or a conversion?

Would like to know if it is indeed an ERF how they have managed to get a slot on the production line at such short notice.

I know of no carriers that have not taken up the delivery of a brand new 747-400ERF..does any one else..?

My guess either a BCF or they have leased it from another carrier.

They were very lucky to retain their investor!!
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Old 23rd September 2008, 18:28   #54 (permalink)
 
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its not an ERF just a brand new 400F....
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Old 24th September 2008, 08:47   #55 (permalink)
 
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Which airplane is it? They are just going to wet lease one from somebody?
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Old 24th September 2008, 13:46   #56 (permalink)
 
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according to CBB ground staff a brand new one, strait from Seattle.
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Old 24th September 2008, 14:19   #57 (permalink)
 
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Hearing now that Cargo B has been sold to Asiana and the -400F is coming from them, has any one else got this info..?
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Old 24th September 2008, 16:21   #58 (permalink)
 
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2 400F and 1 SF on the market and available now from China Airlines unless Cargo B done a deal with their neighbor CV because their 2 400Fs have been removed from the advertised sale sheet. But again both MK and Cargoitalia are queuing to purchase/lease as well maybe these guys are in the running to
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Old 24th September 2008, 16:28   #59 (permalink)
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Latest update...

Cargo B has struck a deal with NAS, and is leasing two -400F from ANA.

Not sure about Cargoitalia or MK getting 400s, but how long can other carriers continue to operate the classics

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Old 24th September 2008, 17:58   #60 (permalink)
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Busy day

Wow - that is a busy day, sold to Asiana and took on a 744F, then did a deal with Cargolux for 2 744F, then did a deal with NAS(?) taking 2 x 744F from ANA (who don't own any). Come on chaps, I know this is a rumour forum but get a grip.

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