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DUXNUTZ
7th Jan 2009, 08:02
At least its moving under its own power!
V Australia Boeing 777 VH-VOZ on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/royalscottking/3172368898/)
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airtags
7th Jan 2009, 09:54
well get it here so those drivers and CC who have been buggered around for so long can get up flying!
Let's also hope it also stays flying as V's current pricing offer is not commercially sustainable on the ever diminshing pac route...would hate to see it consigned to PER shuttles as a fall back.
Merlins Magic
7th Jan 2009, 22:01
Sure, it may be taxiing under its own power but where to? Maybe the paint shop for its new operators livery.:E
7378FE
8th Jan 2009, 04:58
Delivery to V Australia is on 26th Jan, then the aircraft will be ferried to Victorville for galley fitout, and will arrive Sydney on Feb 9th after possibly transitting another Australian port to clear C & I, before heading to Sydney, probably for a party in the Virgin tradition. :ok:
boofta
8th Jan 2009, 06:29
The New York Virgin mechanic, as distinct from the Townsville
refueler, has heard than Virgin's USA offshoot may take the
777's off V oz. They need about 6 machines.
Please don't kill the messenger!
sunnySA
8th Jan 2009, 09:28
transitting another Australian port
= CBR on (V)AUS Day
I see where you are going with this. It makes perfect sense. Why stick with the proven low cost model of common type that has made virgin successful all over the world. Why wouldn't VA be the first to introduce a widebody from a different manufacturer to supplement their narrow body airbus fleet. Think of the benefits of the extra training costs, recruiting, maintenance, ground handling. I can't understand why somebody didn't think of it before.
You might be onto something. Looks like the New York mechanic may be the new source of unconfirmed industry best practice rumours.
Eastwest Loco
8th Jan 2009, 09:40
Well folks, they are actively taking bookings and allowing ticket issue. We have made a few after going through all sorts of hoops to get their plate. This is not to mention a second string BSP program that costs us to participate in.
As for the fares on offer being non viable on the Pacific, please be aware these are the "lead in" fares". The regular fares are within 5% of the incumbents and a new player needs to attract a following and a baseload for a new service.
I did note today that UA has price matched within dollars, but with their drop to 3% commission I know who I will be offering first, with brand new equipment and crews that aren't due for a walking frame in the cabin. We do get a flown override, but that aint the point.
The PA route is one of the most expensive in the world, and has been a cash cow for QF and UA. I still can't figure why NZ didn't reopen the NZ14/15 service SYDLAX which was well supported. Maybe a nice tradeoff with QF? Just doesn't make sense.
Best all
EWL
Boofta,
Tell him he's dreaming............hahahahahaha
:)
Pentacle
9th Jan 2009, 12:18
It seem like the aircraft can fly as well.
http://paineairport.com/kpae1587.htm
sunnySA
9th Jan 2009, 22:20
Gee, there must at least be two!!
Yeah.
Don't tell Krusty. It'll really queer his day.
M
KRUSTY 34
10th Jan 2009, 02:49
An unprovoked if somewhat cryptic insult!
The Aircraft does look nice however.
Watchdog
10th Jan 2009, 02:55
Gotta love them 300ERs ! :ok:
If only VA'd pay more... :ugh:
They willl...........
Just like VB did.
takingover
10th Jan 2009, 05:28
PB didn't, despite many assurances over time, so don't hold your breath!
Capt_CheeseDick
10th Jan 2009, 07:11
Well said "Taking Over", bingo:D
Word from the Townsville refueller, backed up by the New York Mechanic :) is that they can't get finance for the other aircraft without loaning against the current VB fleet... so the idea of keeping all "group" airlines separate has fallen down and become useless and expensive.:confused:
...handing over:
goddamit
10th Jan 2009, 09:22
The difference is PB has a contract company paying wages. VB & VA is paid direct from VB holdings. That's the difference.
Jabawocky
10th Jan 2009, 10:20
Word is delivery the 30/1/09.......... might miss Oz Day after all.
J
MELKBQF
10th Jan 2009, 13:01
The first VOZ 777 is leased from ILFC, the next 3 have been finanaced by the US EXIM bank. Source VB Intranet. ;)
forgetabowdit
11th Jan 2009, 02:05
Pretty sure that VOZ is intended to be handed over to V on Australia Day - not to land in OZ that day. Word I had heard was it was not due in the country until early Feb.
7378FE
11th Jan 2009, 02:12
See post #4 :ugh:
Jabawocky
11th Jan 2009, 11:44
C1 Flight 23rd of Jan and estimated delivery 30th of Jan, assuming nothing slows them down!
J:ok:
Ken Borough
11th Jan 2009, 22:57
The aircraft might look smart but did they really have a livery that's a pretty poor knock-off of Australia's real flag carrier??? :E:E
littlehurcules
12th Jan 2009, 00:29
...of Australia's real flag carrier...
:} Who are they ?? :eek:
I cant seem to narrow it down to any carrier .... :8
Fatguyinalittlecoat
12th Jan 2009, 06:58
http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/badteeth.gif Who are they ?? http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/eek.gif
I cant seem to narrow it down to any carrier .... http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/nerd.gif
Your not very clever, are you?:p
Hoofharted
13th Jan 2009, 06:48
Who gives a "flying fvck" what time the bloody thing arrives. You must be having just another dull day inside the ringlock fence. :suspect: