Qantas Sells 767s
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There appears to be a misunderstanding of what market segment UPS and FEDEX (DHL…) operate in. It is NOT the cargo hauling business. These companies are small package delivery services with a delivery network that literally covers the globe. They employ several hundred thousand people and operate over 100,000 delivery vehicles. This market has proven to be a very lucrative one.
Professor,
I have unloaded and processed many a 5X and FX flight in my time. Whilst approx 60-70% of the aircraft is in fact small parcel post the rest is general cargo uplifted on behalf of freight forwarders such as Schenker and co. We have had many a horse, outsized cargo on 20ft pallets and perishable foodstuffs both for export and import on these carriers.
With regard to 5X crash being caused by Lithium Batteries when I handled 5X they had a complete blanket ban on the carriage of DG's... has this changed?
Professor,
I have unloaded and processed many a 5X and FX flight in my time. Whilst approx 60-70% of the aircraft is in fact small parcel post the rest is general cargo uplifted on behalf of freight forwarders such as Schenker and co. We have had many a horse, outsized cargo on 20ft pallets and perishable foodstuffs both for export and import on these carriers.
With regard to 5X crash being caused by Lithium Batteries when I handled 5X they had a complete blanket ban on the carriage of DG's... has this changed?
Prof
Chards is absolutely correct WRT CX. Apart from a few on FX only contracts all 744 pilots fly both fleets if and as required.
Apart from the scheduling disruptions, staying away from PAX terminals and SLF is a far less stressful life.
Chards is absolutely correct WRT CX. Apart from a few on FX only contracts all 744 pilots fly both fleets if and as required.
Apart from the scheduling disruptions, staying away from PAX terminals and SLF is a far less stressful life.
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All you pilots do is argue with each other, and others...about...baloney!
No wonder you guys (and girls) are going backward in this world.
Drop the ego and start banding together (though it will NEVER happen).
You people are so full of yourselves that you stop general debate.
Other parts of the aviation industry are joining together...and good luck to them!
You people are in your own perverse world...and GOOD LUCK to you.
You'll need it in the future, when you all turn on each other, (as is happening already).
No wonder you guys (and girls) are going backward in this world.
Drop the ego and start banding together (though it will NEVER happen).
You people are so full of yourselves that you stop general debate.
Other parts of the aviation industry are joining together...and good luck to them!
You people are in your own perverse world...and GOOD LUCK to you.
You'll need it in the future, when you all turn on each other, (as is happening already).
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SEATTLE, Dec. 20, 2010 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced its
production rate for the 777 program will increase to 8.3 aircraft per
month in the first quarter 2013. This is the second production increase
announced for the program this year. In March the program announced it
would increase production from five to seven aircraft per month
beginning in mid-2011.
“In response to strong customer demand globally, we are increasing our
yearly production to 100 777s,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes
President and CEO Jim Albaugh. “The 777 is the twin-aisle market leader
because of its superior operating economics, unmatched range and
preference among travellers’ needs.”
The 777 has a large installed operator base, and a track record of
proven performance including 1,163 orders, 907 deliveries and a backlog
of more than 250 airplanes. Suppliers are prepared to support the rate
increase.
This is Boeing code for "FKCU.........get as many triplers as possible out there -to cover the massive fines we'll be paying for 787 cancellations."
The 787 -"supply chain" experiment has been a disaster.
Time for the QF board to face reality........make a decision BEFORE its too late (ooopps forgot -it is already too late
)
production rate for the 777 program will increase to 8.3 aircraft per
month in the first quarter 2013. This is the second production increase
announced for the program this year. In March the program announced it
would increase production from five to seven aircraft per month
beginning in mid-2011.
“In response to strong customer demand globally, we are increasing our
yearly production to 100 777s,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes
President and CEO Jim Albaugh. “The 777 is the twin-aisle market leader
because of its superior operating economics, unmatched range and
preference among travellers’ needs.”
The 777 has a large installed operator base, and a track record of
proven performance including 1,163 orders, 907 deliveries and a backlog
of more than 250 airplanes. Suppliers are prepared to support the rate
increase.
This is Boeing code for "FKCU.........get as many triplers as possible out there -to cover the massive fines we'll be paying for 787 cancellations."
The 787 -"supply chain" experiment has been a disaster.
Time for the QF board to face reality........make a decision BEFORE its too late (ooopps forgot -it is already too late
)
Seems amazing if the difference between profit and loss in air freight is labour costs. No flight attendants, so really we are talking about the difference in pilot pay, which from what I've heard isn't that great between pax and freight ops. I thought a lots of the legacy airline overheads were to do with passenger lounges, check-in staff, catering etc which wouldn't apply to cargo. Not sure how stand alone cargo airlines save much in maintenance, fuel and capital cost of equipment.
Think there would be a cost saving being able to tap into a legacy airline's maintenance system, training system, and by using an under utilized pilot group that is being paid regardless.
Think there would be a cost saving being able to tap into a legacy airline's maintenance system, training system, and by using an under utilized pilot group that is being paid regardless.
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced its
production rate for the 777 program will increase to 8.3 aircraft per
month in the first quarter 2013.
production rate for the 777 program will increase to 8.3 aircraft per
month in the first quarter 2013.
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actually bought by and owned by a company called "perpetual nominees"
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does anyone know the schedule for the QF767-300F? I'm assuming its SY-AKL, SY-CH.
This is for a mate of mine who wants to replicate it for flight simulator
- if its daily or 3 times a week, etc thats all I need to know.
Thanks
P
This is for a mate of mine who wants to replicate it for flight simulator
- if its daily or 3 times a week, etc thats all I need to know.Thanks
P
That's a QF towmotor!
That's not an EFA towmotor, it's one the LAMEs use around the Jetbase it's been QF red & white for umpteen years (it was probably inherited from TAA!). You may have also noticed that all the JetStar tows between SIT & DOM1/Jetbase are also done by QF towmotors & QF drivers. Low cost operators supported by legacy QF "sugar-daddy" 
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PS JQ dom & int pushbacks done by EGH & Aerocareless, AJ probably doesn't trust them to cross runways
.PS JQ dom & int pushbacks done by EGH & Aerocareless, AJ probably doesn't trust them to cross runways
