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Old 7th Nov 2012, 06:29   #4621 (permalink)
 
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Flamer...

Let me get this straight.... You suggest I close my eyes and ignore what's happening around me. Maybe take a different route to work...?

5 bombs exploding on the same day within hours of each others has very much to do with GF developments or lack there of. Bombs exploding on the island I call home does have an impact on my future here and the future and safety of my family.

Brassplate is not spreading terror, he's simply spreading the word. He's relaying facts. Those that are thinking of joining.... FYI... a couple of "tedious" bombs went off the other day. Politics does have its part with GF developments.... Routes, cash flow, hiring.... All discussed in parliament

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Old 7th Nov 2012, 06:58   #4622 (permalink)
 
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So what are you going to do?
Why don't you quit gulf air and work in the ministry of interior in chasing the terrorists, that would be a great idea...
And then make another topic thats titled terrorism developments.

Seriosly there is not much you can do about it, so keep this matter to the relevant authority and do your job.

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Old 7th Nov 2012, 12:24   #4623 (permalink)
 
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Does anyone hold any info regarding a 3 day trip coming up shortly on the Embraer to Athens/Casablanca?

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Old 7th Nov 2012, 12:40   #4624 (permalink)
 
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flame bringer,
now that is just being irresponsible and silly.
gulf air's certain demise is directly related to the security of gf employees in bahrain, among other things, like visitors reluctance to come to bahrain. you can not just put your head in the sand and say it has nothing to do with gulf air.
with a name like flame bringer, i will not be surprised if you are one of those thugs burning tires on the road and burning public and private property.
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Old 7th Nov 2012, 13:14   #4625 (permalink)
 
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Bahrain Unrest

Very well said brassplate
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Old 7th Nov 2012, 13:40   #4626 (permalink)
 
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Surprise surprise...CSeries first flight delayed till June 2013 and Entry Into Service till June 2014:
Bombardier delays first C Series flight - The Globe and Mail

Seeing Gulf Air is at present still M.E launch customer I wonder if they can now get out of this program in a 'less costly' manner... (depending on many obvious factors with regards to recent developments)

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Old 7th Nov 2012, 14:46   #4627 (permalink)
 
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Btw anybody heard anything regarding the saudi venture
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Old 8th Nov 2012, 04:19   #4628 (permalink)
 
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Gulf Air pay attention...:

Quote:
Bulgarian private airline BH Air has applied with the US DOT for a Foreign Air Carrier Permit and route authority.

BH whose current largest aircraft is an A320 says it is "negotiations for lease of A340 and A330"

BH seeks to offer services both New York and Chicago with a proposed 3x weekly SOF-JFK-ORD-SOF routing. No start up date mentioned.
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Old 11th Nov 2012, 06:14   #4629 (permalink)
 
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Seems we're not alone when it comes to facing redundancies: Gulf Daily News » Local News » Redundancy fears spark union plea
Poor bahrain air chaps I reckon they are in a much more serious situation than us being as It's a low budget carrier with only 4 aircraft so thier revenues are already limited, Let alone being prohibited from the lucrative destinations.
The ministry of transport must understand that being a control freak won't bring any sort of wealth to the country and ultimately plummet it down to a worse recession.
I hope no one gets laid off or loses his job out there.

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Old 11th Nov 2012, 10:04   #4630 (permalink)
 
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Bahrain Air

Know it's a GF thread, but anyone know anyone at Bahrain Air with insight into which lucrative route is under review?

Fingers crossed it's not KTM.

Tx,

J
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Old 11th Nov 2012, 11:13   #4631 (permalink)
 
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I heard its an issue with flight time limitations and the destinations are Dhaka and a couple of long Indias.
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Old 12th Nov 2012, 02:49   #4632 (permalink)
 
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Thanks. Regards, J.
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Old 12th Nov 2012, 05:43   #4633 (permalink)
 
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I heard its an issue with flight time limitations and the destinations are Dhaka and a couple of long Indias.
A business case built on the assumption that there will always be tailwinds (and crews willing to go into discretion)?
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Old 12th Nov 2012, 12:21   #4634 (permalink)
 
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Finally a sensible decision. Outstanding aircraft orders have been revised to 16 A320 NEO's and 12 to 16 787's. The only thing unclear to me is that it mentions 8 A320ceo's. Are they refering to the new A320er's and A321's already here?

Gulf Air restructures fleet orders with Boeing and Airbus to reduce long-term liability and meet future strategic needs | Gulf Air | AMEinfo.com

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Old 12th Nov 2012, 12:34   #4635 (permalink)
 
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neo = new engine option

ceo = current engine option
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Old 12th Nov 2012, 12:51   #4636 (permalink)
 
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I know that, thanks. I mentions 8 A320ceo's (presumably current A320ER and A321's) And that would total 10 aircraft, not 8. Unless two come from a seperate order earlier on. It's good to see the 787's are still coming. I heard earliest 2016. So we'll finish 2012 with 24 A320 family aircraft. 14 of those are non -ER's and A319's. Presumably they will be replaced by these (newer) aircraft leaving a 2 aircraft expansion. That is if my quick mental maths are correct and I ain't gonna vouch for that...

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Old 12th Nov 2012, 20:35   #4637 (permalink)
 
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I don't get it: What about the downsizing to 20 aircraft we were talking about last week??
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Old 13th Nov 2012, 04:34   #4638 (permalink)
 
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Gulf Air allegedly proposes 28 aircraft and 16+12=28 Any visions of growth/development are out the window though...for the next 7 years.

And meanwhile all our neighbours are flying ever higher.
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Old 13th Nov 2012, 05:33   #4639 (permalink)
 
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The below is from the Gulf Air careers site. Is Gulf Air recruiting pilots right now? And what 'expanding fleet' are they talking about??

Current Vacancies

GULF1765 - Direct Entry Rated Captains for Airbus A320

Division:Pilots - Direct Entry
Location:Bahrain

Vacancy Information: We are now in the process of recruiting Direct Entry Rated Captains for Airbus A320 to join our expending fleet.

To be considered for this position you must:
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Old 13th Nov 2012, 05:55   #4640 (permalink)
 
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off your heads

wow

so sad to see from a distance whats hapenning to you guys and girls.
i miss that place,,,such a great country with great people,,
great airline.. with people like adel, gordo, richard, ishmail flying ?

should not have been bettered...or beaten
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