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11th Apr 2006, 19:51

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1st SAX Q400 in Libreville

For all the Contract guys, keep your eyes open:

You might just spot the 1st of SAX's Q400's on its ferry flight from Toronto, doing a night stop in Libreville. ETA approximately 1st or 2nd May 06.

Due to arrive at FAJS on 3rd May 06.

If you do spot it, please take pictures of this 2x5000 SHP BEAST!

12th Apr 2006, 10:59

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If it's anything like Royal Jordanian's two new Q400's, its going to spend most of it first few months on the ground with it's engine cowlings open... these two have been sitting on the ground on and off for the last 3 months nearly, engineers crawling all over them

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Here's -NMO at LUX on delivery, sans open engine covers

Anyone know when she's expected in JNB?
Sean

6th May 2006, 16:02

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Oh, what a beauty she is..!!

Should be arriving at FAJS on Sunday 7th May 2006.

Can't wait to c this beast in the flesh (or is that aluminium..)

6th May 2006, 17:10

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NMO routing via GBE @ 1400 SAST on 7 May. Should land in JNB between 1500-1600.

6th May 2006, 19:30

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How many more of these beauties are they getting?

6th May 2006, 19:37

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So far two have been ordered. Second to arrive soon.

7th May 2006, 00:16

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To put this beast into perspective:

Wingspan: 0.3m longer than Boeing 737-200
Fuselage: 2.5m longer than Boeing 737-200

5x 8"/12" EFIS Display

7th May 2006, 06:10

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ETA at JNB 1500 SAST on 07-05-2006, flying as SA1900

7th May 2006, 06:19

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Quote:

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Wingspan: 0.3m longer than Boeing 737-200:

Is it because they are so straight?

Nice aerie!

7th May 2006, 16:26

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Haha, YES!

ZS-NMO made a surprise appearance at the EAA Wonderboom Airshow today.

First display in SA, even before it reached FAJS...

Anyone got some footage: please share the link?

7th May 2006, 17:35

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SAX Q400 in Khartoum

She landed in Khartoum at 1112z on the 6th May. We were waiting to Line up at echo holding point when this beauty appeared in front of us. What a site to see it inflight. The last thing I expected that day.

My question is why Khartoum, Libreville would seem like the obvious choice. Sounded like a Canadian on the radio.