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Thanks for your reply OP.
Even if it is a 1 off it is very welcome and who knows if successful could open a few doors.Freight flights in support of the auto trade in the Midlands might yet return to Brum.
Even if it is a 1 off it is very welcome and who knows if successful could open a few doors.Freight flights in support of the auto trade in the Midlands might yet return to Brum.
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A new video update by Flugnug. 
As you mentioned OltonPete, only one side is in use, but it still looks good.
As you mentioned OltonPete, only one side is in use, but it still looks good.
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It arrived from CDG as FX9141 for ramp training. Departs Monday 2150Z as FX9142. The regular 757 FX5204 operated CDG-MAN direct and will route MAN-CDG direct as FX5203 Monday.
Next weekend the MD-11 visits DUB.
Next weekend the MD-11 visits DUB.
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Flight mech re Fed Ex MD-11.
Interesting the plan had been that an A300 would be used if the 757 went tech, and it was planned to come for BHX for loading trials.
However it was cancelled both times. Now it seems Fed Ex intends to use MD-11s instead of A300s in those circumstances.
Does that signal thereforethey are thinking of withdrawing the A300s from the UK ?
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Interesting the plan had been that an A300 would be used if the 757 went tech, and it was planned to come for BHX for loading trials.
However it was cancelled both times. Now it seems Fed Ex intends to use MD-11s instead of A300s in those circumstances.
Does that signal thereforethey are thinking of withdrawing the A300s from the UK ?
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Its a man thing and a woman thing too: if you have ever been involved in a large complex construction project, there are certain mile stones and even opening one side of a diverted road is a major step. OK the lighting now works.
The next one: will be completion of the road and construction of the extension proper. Note those new Approach Light stansions act as totem poles for those working - Physical harbingers for greater things to come.
Its psychology: There are a lot of hopes hanging on this project.
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The next one: will be completion of the road and construction of the extension proper. Note those new Approach Light stansions act as totem poles for those working - Physical harbingers for greater things to come.
Its psychology: There are a lot of hopes hanging on this project.
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The A300s will stay for a while. The spare is now a 757 so if the original breaks it should be replaced by another 757. We'd be having a really bad night if we had to use an MD11 to BHX but the current training will allow us to use it in a contingency situation. There is no longer a spare A300 in the EMEA region.
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Thanks Flightmech, makes the training with an MD more puzzling then ,but as a spotter, welcome.
How are the loads doing from BHX, could it support an MD-11 upgrade in the future via MAN or is such a short route to CDG unviable with such a big plane ?
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How are the loads doing from BHX, could it support an MD-11 upgrade in the future via MAN or is such a short route to CDG unviable with such a big plane ?
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Regarding the md11 still there hasnt departed,
i saw the md11 this afternoon approx 430..as i boarded my flight to spain i asked about it to a worker in t2 the person reckons its staying there until thurs evening.
i saw the md11 this afternoon approx 430..as i boarded my flight to spain i asked about it to a worker in t2 the person reckons its staying there until thurs evening.
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It's probable staying a long time now.. Just had engine fire on tail engine.. Fire bottle discharged. Not sure how they gonna fix this bad boy..
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It's probable staying a long time now.. Just had engine fire on tail engine.. Fire bottle discharged. Not sure how they gonna fix this bad boy..
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Flightmech.
I heard that the tail pipe and tail engine would have to be replaced.
Is this true,if so does STN have spare engines or would they come from CDG or even MEM?
Also how long do you think the MD could be stuck in Brum?
I heard that the tail pipe and tail engine would have to be replaced.
Is this true,if so does STN have spare engines or would they come from CDG or even MEM?
Also how long do you think the MD could be stuck in Brum?
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Wonder if an engine would be flown into EMA and put on a lorry to BHX , thats what happened I think the last engine replacement that was needed at BHX although it was for an A320 ?.
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Wonder if an engine would be flown into EMA and put on a lorry to BHX , thats what happened I think the last engine replacement that was needed at BHX although it was for an A320 ?.
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Nigel,I was thinking more on the lines of a large Antonov.We have had them before and they have transported engines when needed so why not?
I have not been in Brum these last 2 days,did the MD depart as Flightmech predicted?
On the subject of Antonovs did you hear about semi-regular BHX visitor UR-CAG AN12.It burnt out while on the ground at Leipzig,so we won't be seeing that one again,shame I like old props!!
I have not been in Brum these last 2 days,did the MD depart as Flightmech predicted?
On the subject of Antonovs did you hear about semi-regular BHX visitor UR-CAG AN12.It burnt out while on the ground at Leipzig,so we won't be seeing that one again,shame I like old props!!
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Route Thoughts
Have just read the following on different forums, which could affect BHX route ops?
Germanwings - planning an all Airbus fleet from Summer '14 and cutting back on CR9 ops from this winter - how will this affect BHX-DUS and BHX-HAM which are currently CR9 operated?
Hainan Airlines - I am sure BHX must be in talks with Chinese operators as they have so publicly stated that they want a Chinese route. Hainan now have the 787, a possibility for BHX in the future? They fly to TXL, BUD, ZRH and BRU in Europe right now.
Emirates - planning double daily 380 ops from MAN 1st Dec onwards, can BHX take any more squeeze between continued capacity increases at LHR and MAN? I guess cargo helps which I think BHX does quite well on for EK?
Parked up next to the AI Dreamliner on Mon on the EI from DUB, it caused quite a stir amongst fellow pax with lots of camera phones suddenly appearing. It was an impressive sight to be so close up to it, especially as I was one of those who very much doubted it would ever appear (hat already eaten....)
Germanwings - planning an all Airbus fleet from Summer '14 and cutting back on CR9 ops from this winter - how will this affect BHX-DUS and BHX-HAM which are currently CR9 operated?
Hainan Airlines - I am sure BHX must be in talks with Chinese operators as they have so publicly stated that they want a Chinese route. Hainan now have the 787, a possibility for BHX in the future? They fly to TXL, BUD, ZRH and BRU in Europe right now.
Emirates - planning double daily 380 ops from MAN 1st Dec onwards, can BHX take any more squeeze between continued capacity increases at LHR and MAN? I guess cargo helps which I think BHX does quite well on for EK?
Parked up next to the AI Dreamliner on Mon on the EI from DUB, it caused quite a stir amongst fellow pax with lots of camera phones suddenly appearing. It was an impressive sight to be so close up to it, especially as I was one of those who very much doubted it would ever appear (hat already eaten....)