Airbus may offer Qantas a stop-gap
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What pisses me off is that Jetstar are getting free A330-200's which are "relatively new" aircraft on the scale of things.
I dont see us (QF Mainline) getting any free aircraft. Why dont bloody Jetstar gives us some $$$ to put towards the purchase of new aircraft to cover the ones we have lost - OR - gives us some money to upgrade the interiors of those worn out 767-300's.
I dont see us (QF Mainline) getting any free aircraft. Why dont bloody Jetstar gives us some $$$ to put towards the purchase of new aircraft to cover the ones we have lost - OR - gives us some money to upgrade the interiors of those worn out 767-300's.
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yes there is nothing better than spending 8 hrs during a nightshift clearing the blocked galley sinks and drains on a b767 ZX aircraft because of brainless bent as short haul F/As keep pouring coffee/and who know's what else down there!!!!!!
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What pisses me off is that Jetstar are getting free A330-200's which are "relatively new" aircraft on the scale of things.: end quote
but hey what about the IFE
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What pisses me off is that Jetstar are getting free A330-200's which are "relatively new" aircraft on the scale of things.: end quote
but hey what about the IFE
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Hey buddy - those drains dont block up from SH FA's pouring incorrect stuff down them, they block up from being crap drains.
We fly on 767-300GE/300RR, 737-400/800, A330-200/300 and do they others block up? Ummm... nope.
767RR have issues. I know they are a work horse, we bash them up and down the east coast all day with near full pax loads on every sector on 40min turnarounds from 6am till 11pm. No wonder they struggle at times.
As far as the IFE is concerned - they have the system sorted on the A330-200's. Its the 300's that suck. So lets give the 200's to Jetstar. Typical
And be careful throwing stones at SH FA's. Domestic engineering can leave alot to be desired. Some of your Syd LAME's need an attitude adjustment.
We fly on 767-300GE/300RR, 737-400/800, A330-200/300 and do they others block up? Ummm... nope.
767RR have issues. I know they are a work horse, we bash them up and down the east coast all day with near full pax loads on every sector on 40min turnarounds from 6am till 11pm. No wonder they struggle at times.
As far as the IFE is concerned - they have the system sorted on the A330-200's. Its the 300's that suck. So lets give the 200's to Jetstar. Typical
And be careful throwing stones at SH FA's. Domestic engineering can leave alot to be desired. Some of your Syd LAME's need an attitude adjustment.
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S.O.F,
Not justifying the actions of the brain dead who block galley sink with coffee grounds however there was a recent issue with the re- re- configured ex Australian Airlines 763s.
The water boilers in the front galley were fitted with long spouts, which together with the clear hoses would not allow the J/C bodum "coffee"
jugs to fit UNDER them without tilting them almost 45 degrees.
It was almost impossible to not spill grounds into the sink if they were filled much above half full.
I believe the problems were logged in the CCL but it may explain your recent frustrations........
Sorry about the major thread drift.
Not justifying the actions of the brain dead who block galley sink with coffee grounds however there was a recent issue with the re- re- configured ex Australian Airlines 763s.
The water boilers in the front galley were fitted with long spouts, which together with the clear hoses would not allow the J/C bodum "coffee"
jugs to fit UNDER them without tilting them almost 45 degrees.It was almost impossible to not spill grounds into the sink if they were filled much above half full.
I believe the problems were logged in the CCL but it may explain your recent frustrations........
Sorry about the major thread drift.
yeh sorry about that -im just in a stone throwing mood tonight-Join Date: Jan 2005
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More pain on the way
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Scott Rochfort
July 27, 2006
QANTAS has provided its sternest signal yet that it will need to step up its cost-cutting efforts to offset the relentless rise in fuel costs and fight off increased competition from Middle Eastern and Asian carriers.
Prompting speculation Qantas could use its annual results briefing in Sydney next month to announce a fresh cost-cutting drive on top of chief executive Geoff Dixon's plans to slash $3 billion in costs by mid-2008, the airline's chief financial officer, Peter Gregg, said the airline faced a "further aggressive program of reforms over the next two years".
With Qantas already slashing $1.5 billion in costs over the past three years, Mr Gregg said the airline had identified another $1.2 billion in cuts but hinted that could only be the start.
"There's a huge amount of work being done on that identification process," Mr Gregg said.
He said the $1.2 billion in savings already took into account the recent decision to restructure the airline's long-haul engineering operations, including the closure of its Sydney 747 maintenance base.
It did not include savings which could arise from a restructure of Qantas's short-haul maintenance base in Tullamarine.
Qantas claims it faces $1 billion in extra fuel costs this year.
Mr Gregg declined to say which areas of the Qantas business could undergo further cost cutting.
Mr Gregg also blamed Qantas's recent history of record profits - not expected to be repeated this year - for fuelling criticisms aimed at its cost-cutting programs. "Because of this it's hard to convince some people of the need for further reforms in the industry in Australia."
Two years since seeing its planned alliance with Air New Zealand rejected by competition regulators on both sides of the Tasman, Qantas has also warned it has been put at a major disadvantage compared to other Asia-Pacific airlines which have been allowed to consolidate.
Following Cathay's recent purchase of fellow Hong Kong carrier Dragon Air and talk Singapore Airlines could soon take a stake in China Eastern, Mr Gregg said the national carrier was being hobbled in its attempts to take part in the wave of consolidation sweeping the industry around the world.
"Here in Australia, which represents less than 2 per cent of the global aviation market, Qantas and Air New Zealand are not allowed to consolidate," Mr Gregg told the Asia Pacific Aviation Summit in Brisbane yesterday.
On the emergence of mega-carriers in Asia, Mr Gregg said: "All these developments have major implications for Qantas."
Amid signs that any possible merger of Singapore Air and Qantas has been placed far back on the burner, Mr Gregg could not highlight any other major foreign airlines Qantas could team with.
Scott Rochfort
July 27, 2006
QANTAS has provided its sternest signal yet that it will need to step up its cost-cutting efforts to offset the relentless rise in fuel costs and fight off increased competition from Middle Eastern and Asian carriers.
Prompting speculation Qantas could use its annual results briefing in Sydney next month to announce a fresh cost-cutting drive on top of chief executive Geoff Dixon's plans to slash $3 billion in costs by mid-2008, the airline's chief financial officer, Peter Gregg, said the airline faced a "further aggressive program of reforms over the next two years".
With Qantas already slashing $1.5 billion in costs over the past three years, Mr Gregg said the airline had identified another $1.2 billion in cuts but hinted that could only be the start.
"There's a huge amount of work being done on that identification process," Mr Gregg said.
He said the $1.2 billion in savings already took into account the recent decision to restructure the airline's long-haul engineering operations, including the closure of its Sydney 747 maintenance base.
It did not include savings which could arise from a restructure of Qantas's short-haul maintenance base in Tullamarine.
Qantas claims it faces $1 billion in extra fuel costs this year.
Mr Gregg declined to say which areas of the Qantas business could undergo further cost cutting.
Mr Gregg also blamed Qantas's recent history of record profits - not expected to be repeated this year - for fuelling criticisms aimed at its cost-cutting programs. "Because of this it's hard to convince some people of the need for further reforms in the industry in Australia."
Two years since seeing its planned alliance with Air New Zealand rejected by competition regulators on both sides of the Tasman, Qantas has also warned it has been put at a major disadvantage compared to other Asia-Pacific airlines which have been allowed to consolidate.
Following Cathay's recent purchase of fellow Hong Kong carrier Dragon Air and talk Singapore Airlines could soon take a stake in China Eastern, Mr Gregg said the national carrier was being hobbled in its attempts to take part in the wave of consolidation sweeping the industry around the world.
"Here in Australia, which represents less than 2 per cent of the global aviation market, Qantas and Air New Zealand are not allowed to consolidate," Mr Gregg told the Asia Pacific Aviation Summit in Brisbane yesterday.
On the emergence of mega-carriers in Asia, Mr Gregg said: "All these developments have major implications for Qantas."
Amid signs that any possible merger of Singapore Air and Qantas has been placed far back on the burner, Mr Gregg could not highlight any other major foreign airlines Qantas could team with.
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Yeah where is our mate Lucius Maximus Ignoramus?
I heard this a week back but just believed it was hype about the previously extra two 332’s coming for pornstar. However a little birdy droped some poop in my pigeon hole that says they will be full 233T versions with the all the problems previously mentioned rectified before delivery. These frames could then be used primarily for PVG & BOM ex SYD.
As to talk for freighters the 400F is no more as all slots are gone. Does this mean that if there has been a policy change on the old rhetoric “There’s no money in freight” then we might see 747NG freighters………… prequelling pax versions.
Think of the timings….
743 on the last legs by then.
Early 744s hitting the 20 yr mark.
Common rating for the 744
Common engines for the 787
Boeing super keen to get a “A list” pax launch customer……
However it does mean that someone will have to under cut Atlas……which I suppose gives someone the chance to limbo better then Jetstar! 
ps: I did not mean to copy Taildraggers other thread, it just means we must be thining onlong the same lines....... ooohhhh that is scary for atleast one of us!
I heard this a week back but just believed it was hype about the previously extra two 332’s coming for pornstar. However a little birdy droped some poop in my pigeon hole that says they will be full 233T versions with the all the problems previously mentioned rectified before delivery. These frames could then be used primarily for PVG & BOM ex SYD.
As to talk for freighters the 400F is no more as all slots are gone. Does this mean that if there has been a policy change on the old rhetoric “There’s no money in freight” then we might see 747NG freighters………… prequelling pax versions.
Think of the timings….
743 on the last legs by then.
Early 744s hitting the 20 yr mark.
Common rating for the 744
Common engines for the 787
Boeing super keen to get a “A list” pax launch customer……
However it does mean that someone will have to under cut Atlas……which I suppose gives someone the chance to limbo better then Jetstar!
ps: I did not mean to copy Taildraggers other thread, it just means we must be thining onlong the same lines....... ooohhhh that is scary for atleast one of us!
Last edited by international hog driver; 27th Jul 2006 at 17:57.
