Dragonair 400's [Archive]

speed check

7th May 2002, 22:44

Anyone any info on Dragonair upgrading to 400's in the near future?:) :)

shimmydamper

9th May 2002, 00:41

hello,

Lots of rumors goiing around these days,
as far as I know the answer is NOT in the near future.
but lots af talking about it.
mind you, I am on the pax fleet and do not hear everything what is happening with the cargo side.

cheers,

Dan Winterland

9th May 2002, 17:02

Officially denied to me. So who knows?

Max Burner

10th May 2002, 10:40

Dan,

You went for an interview as well. Seems like a good package.

Dan Winterland

10th May 2002, 23:29

Yep, good command prospects too. If called for the second interview, do you want to go splits on a sim pre ride?

joebanana

13th May 2002, 09:07

Hi Dan,

Just got back from HKG and can say that all looks good. Hope to see you on board soon!

As for the 400 rumour I think it's a long way off and will probably only happen if they expand the cargo operation to trans Pacific. However there is still plenty of market share for them to take in Europe and also regionally in Asia.

Dan Winterland

13th May 2002, 15:09

Thanx Joe, speak to you soon.

Max - mail me.

Fly747

19th May 2002, 20:50

Hey Joe next year is not a long way off!

joebanana

22nd May 2002, 18:03

Fly747,

Sounds like you've heard something, care to let us know? :)

Fly747

10th Jun 2002, 06:56

See SCMP of 4th june about going to the US. Also talk of increasing Europe freqs including directs. I's have thought a 400 necessary but maybe more classics. Expansion anyway.

Kegbuster

17th Jun 2002, 22:40

Hi I start with Dragon next month 747 would appreciate any info on what to expect when i get out to HK. eg HK CAA licence conversion exams Performance, Human Factors & Air Law.

Thanks

Max Burner

17th Jun 2002, 22:43

September for me, interested in that as well. See you there.

joebanana

22nd Jun 2002, 15:56

Nothing to worry about chaps. You'll be given everything you need to know in order to pass the air law and perf A exams.

You'll meet all the wheels and office staff that you'll need to know (rostering, personnel etc). Everybody is very friendly and welcoming and keen to give the impression of a happy company.

The rest of your time will no doubt be spent in Wanchai!

The 747 conversion course is at Burgess Hill and again you'll be given everything you need to know. You won't sit the CAD exam until you go back to HKG for Base Tng.

Enjoy your time in HKG and welcome to the company.