Originally Posted by dragon man
(Post 10362835)
4 380s grounded we would really see who was naked when the tide was out then. That they still call their long range replacement 'Project Bananarama' as if to imply some Operational security is laughable. Not only has the tide already gone out, those airlines that went with it, took new fleet into the future. Little Napoleon sits with bucket and spade and wonders where the water went. Qantas need new management |
My source said that management are looking at grounding the first four A380’s - PERMANENTLY |
Originally Posted by Beer Baron
(Post 10363019)
Does your source give any reason for this? I believe the early aircraft have more of a problem than the later ones. |
Ask the worlds greatest user of the “Sarah Jessica Parker “, what their wing cracking experience is with their early built units. How many of them are now “ parked “ at Dubai World ? Does the Alliance Engined Dugong have a different harmonic affecting wing crack propagation compared to the RR engined block of flats ? Does this explain Clarke’s departing “ French Castle “ inspired RR engined splurge of 380’s ? That order , which happened to keep the Airbus’ 380 production line conviently opened , must have pissed Qantas’ wee one off no end ! Due , no doubt to the lack of access to an end of production clause for the remaining White Elephants that Qantas are stuck with ! Of course this is purely fanciful rumour mongering speculation . Or is it ? |
Originally Posted by blow.n.gasket
(Post 10363066)
Ask the worlds greatest user of the “Sarah Jessica Parker “, what their wing cracking experience is with their early built units. How many of them are now “ parked “ at Dubai World ? Does the Alliance Engined Dugong have a different harmonic affecting wing crack propagation compared to the RR engined block of flats ? Does this explain Clarke’s departing “ French Castle “ inspired RR engined splurge of 380’s ? That order , which happened to keep the Airbus’ 380 production line conviently opened , must have pissed Qantas’ wee one off no end ! Due , no doubt to the lack of access to an end of production clause for the remaining White Elephants that Qantas are stuck with ! Of course this is purely fanciful rumour mongering speculation . Or is it ? |
Originally Posted by Nunc
(Post 10362873)
Have EK or any other operators found big problems during D checks?
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Originally Posted by blow.n.gasket
(Post 10363066)
Ask the worlds greatest user of the “Sarah Jessica Parker “, what their wing cracking experience is with their early built units. How many of them are now “ parked “ at Dubai World ? Does the Alliance Engined Dugong have a different harmonic affecting wing crack propagation compared to the RR engined block of flats ? Does this explain Clarke’s departing “ French Castle “ inspired RR engined splurge of 380’s ? That order , which happened to keep the Airbus’ 380 production line conviently opened , must have pissed Qantas’ wee one off no end ! Due , no doubt to the lack of access to an end of production clause for the remaining White Elephants that Qantas are stuck with ! Of course this is purely fanciful rumour mongering speculation . Or is it ? Some of the early build A380 were effectively hand finished. Whether this includes the QF aircraft is unknown, however QF did have some of the earlier aircraft. There were and remain issues of sovereignty, national pride and different ways of doing things that plague all industries driven by the outsourcing model of production. That Boeing lost control of the 787 is well known. A bit like the EU being centred in Brussels, but pulling in numerous directions, it is difficult to produce a seamless product when points of manufacture vary wildly. Airbus has had issues like this however lofty their intent. Of course when the 'master class management specialists' look at it it works effectively on power point. A forward thinking well run airline would listen strategically and plan accordingly. Fleet decisions are made a long way down the road, that aircraft may suffer from issues which reduce their service life is not unknown. That Qantas did neither is testament to Little Napoleon.. |
I feel now that I have smelt enough smoke to think this is credible. As I see it there are 3 options available not in any order. 1) Keep the 6 747-400 ERs for an extra couple of years, the advantage of this as I see it is that it keeps going to Haneda where despite the confidence (arrogance) of management I don’t see the Japanese allowing the 380 to go there. 2) Dry lease a number of 380s from Emerates , these would have to be repainted, also different pax configuration and engine type. 3) There is some smoke here I feel, get more 787s quicker. Told today that 787 training is ramping up with Singapore again to be utilised with QF instructors. We live in interesting times. |
Originally Posted by dragon man
(Post 10363770)
I feel now that I have smelt enough smoke to think this is credible. As I see it there are 3 options available not in any order. 1) Keep the 6 747-400 ERs for an extra couple of years, the advantage of this as I see it is that it keeps going to Haneda where despite the confidence (arrogance) of management I don’t see the Japanese allowing the 380 to go there. 2) Dry lease a number of 380s from Emerates , these would have to be repainted, also different pax configuration and engine type. 3) There is some smoke here I feel, get more 787s quicker. Told today that 787 training is ramping up with Singapore again to be utilised with QF instructors. We live in interesting times.
Qantas wanders ever closer to the lee shore whilst Little Napoleon stands proudly holding the wheel, resplendent in his OAM for 'services' to aviation and tourism. Precisely what services and to whose benefits his efforts were directed was not disclosed. It is increasingly obvious the ship is rudderless. Qantas need new management. |
Did QF do the wing crack fix on its 380 years ago? Are these cracks the same or something new?
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Originally Posted by donpizmeov
(Post 10363887)
Did QF do the wing crack fix on its 380 years ago? Are these cracks the same or something new?
These cracks were originally found and rectified worldwide. The article gives a reasonable summation of the process and mode of discovery. It is believed that this issue is a new and separate issue, which according to a usually reputable connection is evident in several early build A380, of which Qantas have some. That Qantas has wasted a decade whilst accolades were bestowed on Little Napoleon is disappointing. It will be interesting to watch just what transpires, as any change to the flying and retirement plan is tacit admission they have their fleet strategy badly out of phase with the industry best practice. This best practice sees airlines like Thai already operating a fleet of 12 A350, whilst Fort Fumble continues to discuss 'Project Bananarama'. If this is proven to be the case and four A380 are on static display, then the tide has gone out and will display Little Napoleon in all his glory. |
. 'Project Bananarama'. |
Originally Posted by ExtraShot
(Post 10364605)
I may be a bit out of the loop here, but is this a serious name used by a multi billion dollar company, to label what should be a serious project? A project that will likely affect the livelihoods of hundreds, if not thousands of workers and shareholders? Apparently the planning team adopted a secret code name locking themselves in the bowels of Coward Street. After endless planning sessions, substantial amounts of paid overtime, they emerged victorious. It required, so legend says, some out of the box thinking. circling the wagons more than once to deep dive into the data. Fighting push back, in a nut shell, a naming ceremony with all the trimmings, called it Project Sunrise. The team were not aware, so legend says, that the name of the project was to be affixed to the endless search for a new aircraft. |
Ah, well that’s a relief. Just a little gullible I suppose. Still, when this Nigerian Guy comes through with my lotto winnings I’ll be able to retire and I won’t need to worry about the future of Qantas anymore. |
Project purple on the other hand is alive and well |
A number of cancelled Share Buy Backs , the most recent Jan 10th $61 919 210.35 (cash or otherwise).
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Originally Posted by hotnhigh
(Post 10364665)
Project purple on the other hand is alive and well Alan said he made the decision that Saturday morning ! Otherwise this suggests he may have been fibbing a wee bit ! |
Originally Posted by blow.n.gasket
(Post 10364791)
The Qantas lawyers couldn’t possibly have code named planning for the lock out “Project Purple” ! Alan said he made the decision that Saturday morning ! Otherwise this suggests he may have been fibbing a wee bit ! |
Do gag orders have an expiry? It would be a shame if this book never saw daylight. |
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