View Full Version : bmi G-MIDZ in SNN, why?
bmi A320 G-MIDZ was ferried LHR-SNN on the 16th November. It isn't due back until somtime in late December. Anyone know if it's just for routine maintenance or could we be seeing it in a fresh coat of paint soon? :D
I know what U think, bmi paint a plane?! Well I can but hope!
Rampvan
2nd Dec 2008, 19:29
MIDZ returned to Lessor, a new coat of paint is on the cards but not in bmi colours
jedigtr
2nd Dec 2008, 19:32
It went to Shannon for a handback check
captain_flynn
2nd Dec 2008, 20:23
So MIDZ has left the BMI fleet? Thats a shame, always liked seeing her in the old colours (well, interim)
I didnt realise bmi were getting rid of some A320's. I thought only A321's were returning to lessor.
SinBin
2nd Dec 2008, 22:41
This aircraft is owned by bmi not leased. Probably doing charters or having maintenance
jedigtr
3rd Dec 2008, 02:22
I stand corrected, it's having a "C" check
captain_flynn
3rd Dec 2008, 11:33
Ah so she'll be back? Does that mean she'll be having a respray into the current BMI livery too?
jedigtr
3rd Dec 2008, 19:34
Absolutely no idea, but in the current climate I doubt it
Resprayed intyo Lufthansa livery:}
Endeavour
8th Dec 2008, 11:38
The comments earlier were correct. G-MIDZ has operated its last passenger flight for bmi. Once its maint check in SNN is complete it is due to be ferried SNN-EMA on 19Dec. Once it has been repainted it will be handed back to the lease company and onward to its new operator by 24Jan.
G-MIDZ used to be owned by bmi, however it was sold and leased back several years ago.
captain_flynn
8th Dec 2008, 15:53
Ah thats a shame. MIDZ was always easily recognisable being the only A320 still in old livery.
Yep DZ left the bmi fleet. Due to ferry SNN-EMA on the 20Dec as BD9561. Wonder if it'll be the 4th ex bmi A320 to go to Spanair?!
captain_flynn
8th Dec 2008, 22:17
Why has bmi been getting rid of the A320? I thought the original plan was for the A321's to go.
SinBin
8th Dec 2008, 22:27
Because they're very old, and a little knackered, 4 new 321s due soon, one arrived this year.
captain_flynn
9th Dec 2008, 15:26
Very old? I thought BMI A320's were only about 10yrs old?
Yeah, i've seen the new A321 a few times.:}
Does this mean that all the A320's are up for replacement soon?
citywings
9th Dec 2008, 17:08
A320 G-MIDX is supposedly leaving the fleet early next year... Finally time to get rid of the Starbus still displaying old Star Alliance Members such as Ansett.
wired2fly
1st Feb 2009, 21:59
I saw G-MIDZ parked outside the BMI hangar this weekend with a nice new all-white paint job. Hopefully no-one will crash into it with all the recent snow :}
Endeavour
21st Mar 2009, 17:24
G-MIDX isn't due for handback until spring 2011, so the old star livery will be around for a while yet!