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Old 12th Dec 2007, 19:49
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Can someone please explain what a 'GOLDAN' falcon is in this threads title ?
Not 'GOLDEN' like we all thought was Gulfs emblem all these years ?
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Old 13th Dec 2007, 00:00
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i think it is nothing serious, just a middle eastern accent thing.
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Old 13th Dec 2007, 03:04
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My sources say that Boeing has lost to Airbus in the bid to re-fleet GF (both narrow and wide-bodies aircraft). I would assume this would mean GF leasing A330s until the A350s (also leasing) start coming in around 2015 maybe???

Seasons Greetings to all (yes, u too Icarus :-) ).
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Old 13th Dec 2007, 07:45
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Wish you all a festive season, fellow aviators. May it bring you joy, health, happiness, prosperity, tailwinds, sunshine on your shoulders, and announcement of new orders (hehe, sorry couldn't help myself).
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Old 13th Dec 2007, 10:02
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Gf In Years To Come

BEST WAY TO PUT IT GF LOST THE TRUST OF MUMTALAKAT FOR FULL FINANCIAL
SUPPORT ( only 50% )BECAUSE OF THE PARLIAMENT , AND NOW THAT ITS BEING 100% BAHRAIN OWNED IT WOULD SUCCEED IF THE TOP ROLES PLAY IT DECENTLY ( WHICH IS MORE UNLIKELY) SO DON’T THINK OF NEW AIRCRAFTS FOR LOOOOONG TIME UNLESS THEY WOULD TAKE IT OUT OF THE GOVERNMENT HANDS AND PRIVITIES IT .
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Old 13th Dec 2007, 11:00
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Ello,

Best way to put it, is that they are running it to the ground.

There is no other outcome to this particular GF exercise.

Bjorf Nan, will undoutebly add this to his CV.....
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Old 3rd Jan 2008, 09:59
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Just been told that Prince W.T is going to buy 33% of Gulf Air.
Big news guys by next week , you all will have a big smile.
Ok i was with BN on the same flight, when he went for a visit to France or i'll say to E... company in south of France.
The order is already there and it's big we will be making headlines in less than few weeks
EARTH TO FADAK, EARTH TO FADAK, any new jokes to start the new year???
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Old 3rd Jan 2008, 12:06
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Dream on.......GF will never get any new planes, it will die a slow and painfull death.

Time to pack boys, these guys are not adding anything to the pot.
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Old 3rd Jan 2008, 20:17
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Well for now, at least as per the other thread, 2 A321 by June and 3 A320 in 2009.
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Old 3rd Jan 2008, 20:36
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And for this, they are phasing out the 767?

They never learn, do they???
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 06:10
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They've been phasing out the 767 for a year or more now..they are still there. Wanting to phase out the Boeing and actually being able to do it are different things. I suspect it'll be around awhile yet.
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 10:44
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They've been phasing out the 767 for the last 10 years...and still, here it is.

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Old 4th Jan 2008, 12:26
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Let us stop dreaming

Hey every one......the truth is obvious by now......... No new long hull aircraft for next 8 or more years from now......so better for every body stop arguing regarding the matter.............. either to stay and keep your mouth shut and accept the reality, or start looking some where else if you intrested in new office...........it is over here.....
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 13:08
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Fatal Gulfy

No new long hull aircraft for next 8 or more years from now......
I presume you mean 'long haul aircraft'...

I'll tell you something about reality....these aircraft will not last another 8 years as they are, particularly the 320s and some 340s let alone the 767s. If there is no fleet replacement, Gulf Air will not survive, simple as that...so instead of getting on here and telling people to:
keep your mouth shut and accept the reality, or start looking some where else if you intrested in new office
Maybe you should be the one looking for a new office amigo instead of letting yourself down and being rude to your fellow pilots (assuming you are one of us that is)

Hasta luego hombre

Che
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 14:06
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No new long hull aircraft for next 8 or more years from now......
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 17:34
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So pretty safe to say that all the big news was all for naught. All those rumors from reliable sources was just a ploy to avoid the mass exodus. Could have been a 100 or so higher in the seniority list at any of the the big two or asia or india if you all knew the truth.
Not to be trusted well....we all knew that from the beginning didn't we?
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Old 4th Jan 2008, 19:57
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FATAL brown nose GULFY ,would you pls keep your comments to yourself and find someone in the office to roster you for an english language course
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HEY REACH_...which ever........it is my country and it is my airline....if you do not like my language......... go some where else......... but do not talk to me like that....you have no right.....why PEOPLE HATE THE FACTS.......as said M Y O B and keep your big mouth shut . try me in sim.......
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Old 5th Jan 2008, 01:15
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Does anyone wish to comment?
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Old 5th Jan 2008, 01:54
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Does anyone wish to comment?
What, that most of the remaining GF crew may need to have their posting priveledges reduced?


As for the topic on hand.

GF needs new planes as the interiors of the existing ones resemble the toilet after a particularly hot vindaloo dinner party.

GF doesn't have the type of money needed for the type of new plane needed nor do they have the type of credit required for workable lease rates.

The only option left is to work out a lease agreement with someone for some relatively new as well as clean hand me down aircraft.

Perhaps SQ or maybe EK!
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