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So the B767 currently on the MOD flights, which had a hangar "A" check this week, was a mirage in MAELs Hangar 60 at Luton then "GSM".
I think you will find MAEL carry out the hangar "A" checks on the B767 fleet and BCT do the line work.
I think you will find MAEL carry out the hangar "A" checks on the B767 fleet and BCT do the line work.
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Told You So.
This is the outcome of the hype from the airline.
They advertise routes even when they dont have aircraft.
I keep getting shot down for speaking my mind but during the winter
as they sold aircraft after aircraft..Think about it. where has the money from that gone, to balance the books?....
They have no intention of leasing long term.
maybe from June to September initialy looked good but the climate has changed and well Im afraid so will the plans of GSM.
4567 You got it in one.when you have nothing left to sell you cant claim profits.
Will they be here in 2010 .TCX taking routes
(where did RG CEO come from)
next the airline.
So not just my opinion.
They advertise routes even when they dont have aircraft.
I keep getting shot down for speaking my mind but during the winter
as they sold aircraft after aircraft..Think about it. where has the money from that gone, to balance the books?....
They have no intention of leasing long term.
maybe from June to September initialy looked good but the climate has changed and well Im afraid so will the plans of GSM.
4567 You got it in one.when you have nothing left to sell you cant claim profits.
Will they be here in 2010 .TCX taking routes
(where did RG CEO come from)
next the airline.
So not just my opinion.
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Davyday Told You So
"sold aircraft after aircraft"
GSM sold THREE aircraft, 3 737-600's which did not suit the operation. The other is still owned by Globespan but is on a long term dry lease.
The 737-300's lease came to an end, they went back to the leaser
The 757 was replaced by a 767-300.
Good business sense to downsize don't you think when in a recession. Look at other airlines, how many aircraft did they have sitting around all winter doing nothing.
All the GSM fleet were working on our own routes or away on ACMI's earning money.
Time will tell what will happen at GSM but DAVYDAY you do not have accurate information, this is just your typical rants with no facts to back it up.
GSM sold THREE aircraft, 3 737-600's which did not suit the operation. The other is still owned by Globespan but is on a long term dry lease.
The 737-300's lease came to an end, they went back to the leaser
The 757 was replaced by a 767-300.
Good business sense to downsize don't you think when in a recession. Look at other airlines, how many aircraft did they have sitting around all winter doing nothing.
All the GSM fleet were working on our own routes or away on ACMI's earning money.
Time will tell what will happen at GSM but DAVYDAY you do not have accurate information, this is just your typical rants with no facts to back it up.
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To further back up GSMSCOT, GSM are on track to make profit this financial year.
GSM know that the winter months are leaner up in Scotland, and that is why it is more sensible to have ACMI work during this time. Lots of other airlines operate this way. TOM, TCX, etc, send A/C away for Winter, bringing them back in summer.
Load factors are excellent for S09 so far, most flights are either full or near full.
The A/C that GSM have got rid of were older classic A/C and did not fit with the fleet strategy.
The handling company, Alba, 100% owned by GSM are going from strength to strength, with PIA, BE, VS, amongst others signed up for full handling.
As they employ over 1300 people is Scotland, and is owned by a smart businessman, I'm confident GSM will stay around for the forseeable future.
GSM know that the winter months are leaner up in Scotland, and that is why it is more sensible to have ACMI work during this time. Lots of other airlines operate this way. TOM, TCX, etc, send A/C away for Winter, bringing them back in summer.
Load factors are excellent for S09 so far, most flights are either full or near full.
The A/C that GSM have got rid of were older classic A/C and did not fit with the fleet strategy.
The handling company, Alba, 100% owned by GSM are going from strength to strength, with PIA, BE, VS, amongst others signed up for full handling.
As they employ over 1300 people is Scotland, and is owned by a smart businessman, I'm confident GSM will stay around for the forseeable future.
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Gsm B757
Interesting bit of info I heard regarding the lease deal on GSPNA
Apparently the lease company which owns the a/c was having trouble
shifting it.
They had an airline looking for a 757 lease to become free.
The lease company happened to own the GSM 757.
GSM were looking to get rid of their 757.
Lease company offered them the 767 at the same rate as the 757.
Everybodies happy!!
Apparently the lease company which owns the a/c was having trouble
shifting it.
They had an airline looking for a 757 lease to become free.
The lease company happened to own the GSM 757.
GSM were looking to get rid of their 757.
Lease company offered them the 767 at the same rate as the 757.
Everybodies happy!!
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Just wish to make clear DAVYDAY in no way is i trying to say or prove that GSM will be bankrupt by the end of the next financial year. If anything i hope GSM's profits go up and up 
I was just curious if anyone thought profits will go up this year when all airlines are struggling.
Do you think GSM will ever be floated on the stock exchange?
I would have prefered GSM hadn't got rid of the 757, it makes Long-haul in the winter months less likely and was a slightly younger and good a/c.
Ofcourse if gsm were getting a good deal at a bargin then why not.
I was just curious if anyone thought profits will go up this year when all airlines are struggling.Do you think GSM will ever be floated on the stock exchange?
I would have prefered GSM hadn't got rid of the 757, it makes Long-haul in the winter months less likely and was a slightly younger and good a/c.
Ofcourse if gsm were getting a good deal at a bargin then why not.
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737-800W on Transatlantic ( Halifax ) schedule
I thought the 737 were not Etops Cert for '09
Have they reduced seat capacity or increased legroom for this flight ?
Airline Flyglobespan
Flight Number 158
Departure City (Airport) Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ)
Departure Time 05/27/2009 06:23 PM
Arrival City (Airport) Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain (EGPF)
Arrival Time 05/28/2009 04:34 AM
Remaining Flight Time 00:00
Aircraft Type Boeing 737-800
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Landed
direct from BAA Glasgow flight info GSM 737W on route all summer
VALIDITY
From To Freq Dep Arr Flight a/c Via Flight a/c Duration
26-May 14-Oct - - 3 - - - - 13:55 16:25 GSM157 73H nonstop 06:30
Have they reduced seat capacity or increased legroom for this flight ?
Airline Flyglobespan
Flight Number 158
Departure City (Airport) Halifax, NS, Canada (YHZ)
Departure Time 05/27/2009 06:23 PM
Arrival City (Airport) Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain (EGPF)
Arrival Time 05/28/2009 04:34 AM
Remaining Flight Time 00:00
Aircraft Type Boeing 737-800
Current Altitude 0 feet
Current Groundspeed 0 mph
Flight Status Landed
direct from BAA Glasgow flight info GSM 737W on route all summer
VALIDITY
From To Freq Dep Arr Flight a/c Via Flight a/c Duration
26-May 14-Oct - - 3 - - - - 13:55 16:25 GSM157 73H nonstop 06:30
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You are right Afterdark the 738's are not ETOPS Certified and 158 didn't fly an ETOPS routing:
YHZ DCT YYG DCT YNA DCT YYR DCT PRAWN DCT 5900N/05800W DCT 6100N/05600W DCT 6200N/05000W DCT 6400N/04000W DCT 6400N/03800W DCT 6300N/03000W DCT 6100N/02000W DCT ERAKA UP58 ETSOM UN580 BRUCE
Regards,
YHZ DCT YYG DCT YNA DCT YYR DCT PRAWN DCT 5900N/05800W DCT 6100N/05600W DCT 6200N/05000W DCT 6400N/04000W DCT 6400N/03800W DCT 6300N/03000W DCT 6100N/02000W DCT ERAKA UP58 ETSOM UN580 BRUCE
Regards,
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B763 will take over the Halifax runs soon, on the way to Hamilton.
It's true that routes have been cut throughout Scotland, but look out for expansion on both fleets south of the border................
LJ
It's true that routes have been cut throughout Scotland, but look out for expansion on both fleets south of the border................
LJ
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Well if more 737's were leased all the better NG'S ofcourse would be good to see some new exciting destinations. Any ideas were Lubly Jubbly?????
hatters united: im not too sure what plans for long-haul are next year. Canada and orlando would be the definate destinations as for the rest suppose we will have to see. There may not be much long-haul expansion until the 787's arrive.
hatters united: im not too sure what plans for long-haul are next year. Canada and orlando would be the definate destinations as for the rest suppose we will have to see. There may not be much long-haul expansion until the 787's arrive.
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Several recent posts moved here:
Flyglobespan questions
As has been pointed out many times before, this forum is neither a customer service point of contact nor a spotters forum for discussing individual flight on and off times.
The mods.
Flyglobespan questions
As has been pointed out many times before, this forum is neither a customer service point of contact nor a spotters forum for discussing individual flight on and off times.
The mods.
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Winter 09/10 Ski route released - 2 weekly to GVA from EDI.
The way the timings of this route are, a 3rd A/C will have to operate this, however, I think the ACE may be changed to a later departure.
The way the timings of this route are, a 3rd A/C will have to operate this, however, I think the ACE may be changed to a later departure.
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Oops! It seems that GSM's old B752 (ex G-CEJM) has been making the news in Geordieland!
http://www.pprune.org/passengers-slf...eir-worst.html
LJ
http://www.pprune.org/passengers-slf...eir-worst.html
LJ