Bacx And Emb170
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Yes and also the A380. I heard one of the trainers is down in Toulouse at the moment although I think that it's more realistic that we'll actually get the A379 (slightly shortened version of the A380). Aparently the stand markings on Bristols' western apron extension will soon be repainted to accomodate it, and the first route is the shortly to be announced Bristol - Southampton shuttle.
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Airbus for BACX, i don't think so! our former leader told us that the RJ's would be to big for us and our routes, so i don't know what changed since then.
us gouchos flying airbusses,no way, BA and BA-BALPA ,would never let that happen.
Don't forget dozens of BACX pilots have recently been told, that they are not good enough to fly shiny busses!!!
the only thing that could happen is, that they replace the RJ's with airbuses to allow mainline crew to bid for EDI and BHX.
i seem to remember that happened before, i think they called themself BAR and let's be honest they don't trust TdLF, flying 777, or 747's, so maybe the lined him up for running BAR
in BHX,impossible,only if pigs can fly!
Yes bigs can fly , i can see them in Brum every day, especially if maastricht tell's me to slow down over koksi!
still don't know what i'm on about? let me spell it out for you
RJ = Sky pig, i know that's harsh on pigs!
I'll be off to have my bacon roll now.
us gouchos flying airbusses,no way, BA and BA-BALPA ,would never let that happen.
Don't forget dozens of BACX pilots have recently been told, that they are not good enough to fly shiny busses!!!
the only thing that could happen is, that they replace the RJ's with airbuses to allow mainline crew to bid for EDI and BHX.
i seem to remember that happened before, i think they called themself BAR and let's be honest they don't trust TdLF, flying 777, or 747's, so maybe the lined him up for running BAR
in BHX,impossible,only if pigs can fly!
Yes bigs can fly , i can see them in Brum every day, especially if maastricht tell's me to slow down over koksi!
still don't know what i'm on about? let me spell it out for you
RJ = Sky pig, i know that's harsh on pigs!
I'll be off to have my bacon roll now.
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A very smart looking 170 has been getting in our way, doing circuits for the last week at LCY.
So far I haven't observed any dorsal brakes being deployed on final, but can't rule it out as the weather (cloud) has been pretty ****e.
Also, he started up the other day for his usual off peak circuits, but when we changed runway to 10, quickly closed back down and declined any flying.
Could prove interesting, only being able to use one end............................
So far I haven't observed any dorsal brakes being deployed on final, but can't rule it out as the weather (cloud) has been pretty ****e.
Also, he started up the other day for his usual off peak circuits, but when we changed runway to 10, quickly closed back down and declined any flying.
Could prove interesting, only being able to use one end............................
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BA recently changed its order from Airbus 318 aircraft to larger aircraft for their mainline operations, apparently due to the economics of the 318. Not sure how it's an uneconomical aircraft, as Frontier, despite being a LCC seem very happy with their aircraft.
I can understand the Embraer 170 being a natural progression for BACX, and could lead to the 190 or 195. I believe that the 195, or it might be the 175, still needs a new launch customer following swiss pulling out of the deal. The 195 would be a great replacement for busier BACX routes as they can seat around 110 in a two-class configuration.
I can understand the Embraer 170 being a natural progression for BACX, and could lead to the 190 or 195. I believe that the 195, or it might be the 175, still needs a new launch customer following swiss pulling out of the deal. The 195 would be a great replacement for busier BACX routes as they can seat around 110 in a two-class configuration.
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I may be wrong, but I seem to recall that the A318s had been destined for BA's regional operation. An operation which no longer exists. (At least not in it's previous form!) I am not too surprised if it is indeed uneconomic to operate such a small aircraft from LHR.
I would think BACX would be expected to enjoy a period of solid profit, before receiving the large investment required for a new fleet of aircraft. Wouldn't you?
I may be wrong, but I seem to recall that the A318s had been destined for BA's regional operation. An operation which no longer exists. (At least not in it's previous form!) I am not too surprised if it is indeed uneconomic to operate such a small aircraft from LHR.
I would think BACX would be expected to enjoy a period of solid profit, before receiving the large investment required for a new fleet of aircraft. Wouldn't you?
If anyone's getting 318s it'll be GB Air!! They will be takng most of the bigger routes from BAs regional ops.
This is BA we're talking about here. A logical statement like the one above has no place in thread like this.
I would think BACX would be expected to enjoy a period of solid profit, before receiving the large investment required for a new fleet of aircraft. Wouldn't you?
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BACX might well need to show some solid profit before any new investment is forthcoming, but it would appear that the company can afford to buy a hot air balloon to go swanning off around the world, taking part in balloon races and such.
This is something the bulk of the company will never see, will have no involvement in and will be expected to support.
Meanwhile the company continues to penny pinch and generally make a hash of itself. No new aircraft on the horizon to replace the Dash 8 (which may, or may not be going next year) and little clear idea of the direction it is heading in.
EMB-170? Not a chance - hot air balloons are cheaper!!
skiddy
This is something the bulk of the company will never see, will have no involvement in and will be expected to support.
Meanwhile the company continues to penny pinch and generally make a hash of itself. No new aircraft on the horizon to replace the Dash 8 (which may, or may not be going next year) and little clear idea of the direction it is heading in.
EMB-170? Not a chance - hot air balloons are cheaper!!
skiddy
