V Aus 777
 

At least its moving under its own power!
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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.

Sure, it may be taxiing under its own power but where to? Maybe the paint shop for its new operators livery.:E

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:

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!

= CBR on (V)AUS Day

Boofta
 

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.

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

:)

First flight. 8th January2009.
 

It seem like the aircraft can fly as well.
http://paineairport.com/kpae1587.htm

Gee, there must at least be two!!

Yeah.

Don't tell Krusty. It'll really queer his day.

M

An unprovoked if somewhat cryptic insult!

The Aircraft does look nice however.

Gotta love them 300ERs ! :ok:

If only VA'd pay more... :ugh:

They willl...........
Just like VB did.

PB didn't, despite many assurances over time, so don't hold your breath!

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:

The difference is PB has a contract company paying wages. VB & VA is paid direct from VB holdings. That's the difference.

Word is delivery the 30/1/09.......... might miss Oz Day after all.

J

The first VOZ 777 is leased from ILFC, the next 3 have been finanaced by the US EXIM bank. Source VB Intranet. ;)