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Originally Posted by Betablockeruk
(Post 10445788)
Artist's impression clearly shows a gap between the airbridge and the 747 on 106 and that's what they have delivered. :ok:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....d8f20f90f.jpeg |
Originally Posted by azz767
(Post 10445945)
Whilst I admit it really isn't great, wont it in the long run not actually be a major problem, I say this because:
(I am in no way excusing the shoddiness of the situation, just looking at it from a different perspective) 1. Surely learning from pier 1, this wont be allowed to happen on pier 2/3. 2 There's surely going to be enough stands capable of handling the 747's from the existing T2 even whilst the second pier is getting built. 3. When pier 2/3 are built, isn't the likelihood that most VS will park in those two closer to the new lounges leaving pier 1 to Loco's/charters. 4. How many A350's, 747's etc, will be on the ground max at any one time? Wont there be enough stands in pier 2/3 to cope with these if the pier 1 issue can't be sorted? I know that's not the point but it should be manageable right? That timeline probably makes it a non issue unless the A350 is also a problem? |
Originally Posted by Betablockeruk
(Post 10446090)
Virgin Atlantic Set To Retire Boeing 747s In 2021
That timeline probably makes it a non issue unless the A350 is also a problem? Hopefully they pay more attention on the next phase. |
Originally Posted by azz767
(Post 10445945)
Whilst I admit it really isn't great, wont it in the long run not actually be a major problem, I say this because:
(I am in no way excusing the shoddiness of the situation, just looking at it from a different perspective) 1. Surely learning from pier 1, this wont be allowed to happen on pier 2/3. 2 There's surely going to be enough stands capable of handling the 747's from the existing T2 even whilst the second pier is getting built. 3. When pier 2/3 are built, isn't the likelihood that most VS will park in those two closer to the new lounges leaving pier 1 to Loco's/charters. 4. How many A350's, 747's etc, will be on the ground max at any one time? Wont there be enough stands in pier 2/3 to cope with these if the pier 1 issue can't be sorted? I know that's not the point but it should be manageable right? |
Spannersatcx - Having been working off only a mobile for the last few weeks I have missed a couple of important OANs that have been issued, and which make interesting reading, since there is no reference to Stand 104 being able to accept B747
OAN-26a-2019 Issued 29th March 2019 https://i.ibb.co/hVH2FYP/Screenshot-352.png https://i.ibb.co/FzGxrpk/Screenshot-353.png OAN-26b-2019 Issued 5th April 2019 https://i.ibb.co/DrB68rv/Screenshot-355.png https://i.ibb.co/thM4Xq9/Screenshot-356.png |
Etihad A388
Good to see A6-APD will be on EY21 today
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Originally Posted by Scottie Dog
(Post 10447493)
Spannersatcx - Having been working off only a mobile for the last few weeks I have missed a couple of important OANs that have been issued, and which make interesting reading, since there is no reference to Stand 104 being able to accept B747
OAN-26a-2019 Issued 29th March 2019 https://i.ibb.co/hVH2FYP/Screenshot-352.png https://i.ibb.co/FzGxrpk/Screenshot-353.png OAN-26b-2019 Issued 5th April 2019 https://i.ibb.co/DrB68rv/Screenshot-355.png https://i.ibb.co/thM4Xq9/Screenshot-356.png |
Looking at the aerial view of the three piers, I am wondering why all three appear to be different in length, particularly why the middle one is rather short? Is the area around it earmarked for walk boarding by LCCs so that investment in an extension of the shed and throwing in another set of airbridges was not worthwhile?
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Is the Etihad A380 going to have to park remote? I thought the stand that Emirates use is the only contact stand that is A380 compatible and the Etihad plane will be in at the same time as the 3rd Emirates of the day and I doubt Emirates will be too pleased if they get budged off their stand.
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Originally Posted by azz767
(Post 10448069)
Is the Etihad A380 going to have to park remote? I thought the stand that Emirates use is the only contact stand that is A380 compatible and the Etihad plane will be in at the same time as the 3rd Emirates of the day and I doubt Emirates will be too pleased if they get budged off their stand.
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Originally Posted by BHX5DME
(Post 10447765)
Good to see A6-APD will be on EY21 today
Nice treat for all you MAN spotters to see one of Etihad's A380’s |
Anyone know why Etihad was sending an A380? Was it planned or a substitution?
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virginblue,
a MAG presentation I attended last year indicated that it may be extended further in the future. As someone in the audience pointed out, that would involve turning the airside into a secure land-side building site-again, with all the cost/inconvenience that would involve. Just borrow the money and build it now. |
Originally Posted by ld0595
(Post 10448133)
Anyone know why Etihad was sending an A380? Was it planned or a substitution?
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Originally Posted by azz767
(Post 10448069)
Is the Etihad A380 going to have to park remote? I thought the stand that Emirates use is the only contact stand that is A380 compatible and the Etihad plane will be in at the same time as the 3rd Emirates of the day and I doubt Emirates will be too pleased if they get budged off their stand.
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Went on 62
Ian |
Originally Posted by spannersatcx
(Post 10445519)
I’m told the 350 was trialled on 110, the airbridge wouldn’t get to the L2 door without hitting the engine and was 2 feet short of the L1 door. Was supposed to be trialled on 106 today but has been postponed until next week. L2 door is the preferred door so not everyone traipses through the business class section. |
Facebook rumour alert...!
"Juneyao Air have applied to add MAN as an extension of its new daily PVG-HEL service, although the add on MAN would only be 4 weekly. They use Dreamliners on this route and MAN start from Nov 19." Make of that what you will... |
Originally Posted by eggc
(Post 10449696)
Facebook rumour alert...!
"Juneyao Air have applied to add MAN as an extension of its new daily PVG-HEL service, although the add on MAN would only be 4 weekly. They use Dreamliners on this route and MAN start from Nov 19." Make of that what you will... |
...its usually LGW first in that scenario! |
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