A300F4 Future?

[Diabolo]

I was just wondering if anybodie has an idea about the future of the old A300F4.
Must of them are operating as Freighters.
Is it cost effectif ?

Happy contrails !

[Flip Flop Flyer]

Technically speaking banned in the EU as of Jan 1st 2005, but with grandfather rights extending through Jan 1st 2007. I seriously doubt anyone will develop a Stage 4 hush-kit for what is a fairly small number of CF6-50 donks.

Might very well have a future in the 'usual places' where the old and noisy retire to.

[CargoOne]

Flip Flop Flyer

That's something new for me.
On which grounds they are banned? Stage IV is still far from implementation.

[Willit Run]

I have 2 years on the old B-4's. I lovd the plane. its a great mediem range frieghter. 90,000 lbs, lots of bulk fun to fly. in the US, its a great domestic box hauler. the airframes are limited to like 63,000 hours and then off to the beer can factory!

[Nopax,thanx]

Stage IV hushkit proof of concept carried out last year in France. Airbus leased a TNT A300 for the trials.

[Clarence Oveur]

The airplane can meet the Stage 4 requirements as was proven by Airbus last year.

There is also a Stage 4 kit offered by GE, but no takers so far as it is not required.

[Flip Flop Flyer]

I stand (or rather sit) corrected! Just goes to prove that one should never trust stories told by pilots in a bar :E

[411A]

....unless they buy the the first few rounds...an unlikely scenario, at best.:uhoh:

[CDB.A300]

Today's Flt International, TOSH_D "representing all Turkish Private Airlines..." immediate entry for A300-B4 captains (5000 TT, 1000 PIC on type) & FOs (2000 TT, 500 on type), JAA ATPL, 1st Class medical. CV + photo to: [email protected]


Sure a friend was called about 1 month ago by parc and was offerd a position by a Turkish Co.
Capt 5000USD Based in Soudan + crasy rostering !

if you like modern slavery do not hesitate and apply

:}

Do they have an internet page??

Happy contrails !:ok:

[Diabolo]

:ooh:

As far as I hurt the conditions in Turkey are not so good at all.
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[five iron]

CDB.A300

I think that Airline Appointments are offering A300 work now. Darn site better than Captain USD5000, I can tell you!:ok:

[MaxBlow]

Always go with the agencies! Don't believe a word their managers say and make sure you keep your back out of trouble.

Guess way their reliability is alway above 99.8%...

Stay away from Toshid!

This of course is only my opinion...if you go, have fun. Local pay is now 6k Euro plus overtime.

Cheers

[MaxBlow]

www.toshid.org

Too bad it´s all in Turkish. It is basicly an association of all private airlines in Turkey. CEOs of all companies meet once in a while and talk about strategies, make gentleman agreements and work out similar airfares.

They also try and keep the level of flt.crew salaries to a standard and as my friend explained: Most of the GMs are pilots themselfs or mx guys who worked their way up to senior management.

There´s also an interesting list of all acft and you´ll be surprised to see how many A300s are still used.

Great airplane, loved every single hour on it but its days are certainly numbered.








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