Gulf Air Developments
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From: Havana
I find the most intersting point here with SRT is who owns the company...(it ain't Swiss anymore for sure)
Funny how Jimmy suddenly switched to SRT instead of Lufthansa the night before the signing ceremony don't you think...go figure.
Funny how Jimmy suddenly switched to SRT instead of Lufthansa the night before the signing ceremony don't you think...go figure.
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From: South of North
Meph--it has nothing to do with nationality and everything to do with teh ability of GF to squeeze the line guys to do their bidding. If the guy works for someone else and can't lose his job for refusing to sign out the airplane then it causes problems for GF.
The mech's in Dublin can attest to that!!!!! How many airplanes went there for a week and stayed a month or longer!!!!
The mech's in Dublin can attest to that!!!!! How many airplanes went there for a week and stayed a month or longer!!!!
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From: The Desert
Not to step on any EGOs or to burst anyones bubble, but you should really stop calling Maintenance or specifically Mechanics, as Engineers. The guys/gals are far removed from being one or engineering these or any aircraft. When my aircraft breaks or I think it is broken, I want a mechanic to repair and or Fix it. And I would prefer the Engineer to remain in a comfy office somewhere designing a mo better Acft system. And BTW, I was an acft mechanic and I in no way ever thought of engineering anything, I just fixed it when it was broken. 
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From: way down south
USAPAScabs, I think you will find that;whether correct or not; most of the world call the people who fix our aeroplanes engineers. Also for your info a mechanic, again for most of the world, is someone that fixes a car. So, please, don't start trying to change things here even before you arrive.
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From: Never never land
This is Oxford dictionary Eng/Mech so what do you know about steward? Oxford dictionary, is someone who looks after pigs? hey trader how you enjoying EK? Wife still teaching BAS engineering in BAH?
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From: The Desert
Yo Mephis, content on where I'm at !
No plans to ARRIVE there or anywhere else in the FUTURE
And btw...
A mechanic repairs and an Engineer designs. Sounds simple to me, unles those guys are out on the ramp redesigning things. Now that would esplain a lot from what I read here on these boards.
No plans to ARRIVE there or anywhere else in the FUTURE
And btw...
A mechanic repairs and an Engineer designs. Sounds simple to me, unles those guys are out on the ramp redesigning things. Now that would esplain a lot from what I read here on these boards.
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From: europe
life quality....in GF
Hi guys how it goes down there?
Does anybody can give me some details about how is work for Gulf Air, roster, salary, overnights and lifestyle in Bahrein.
I am an Alitalia F/O on A 320 wishing to move there to boost a little bit my career. Any hint or suggestion is appreciated guys...Many tanks in advance to all...
Lars Bennet.
Does anybody can give me some details about how is work for Gulf Air, roster, salary, overnights and lifestyle in Bahrein.
I am an Alitalia F/O on A 320 wishing to move there to boost a little bit my career. Any hint or suggestion is appreciated guys...Many tanks in advance to all...
Lars Bennet.
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From: Somewhere nice and warm
has been confirmed to me that 4 9w B777 will be joining the GF fleet for 3 years and that the old A340s are to be retired within 6 months. Add that to the 3 ex ME A330s and 4 brand new A320s in Q4 (plus 4 new in Q1 2010), this will be a very busy year for GF and its efforts to finally renew their worn-down fleet.
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
"A mechanic repairs and an Engineer designs. Sounds simple to me, unles those guys are out on the ramp redesigning things. Now that would esplain a lot from what I read here on these boards."
When was the last time you saw an "engineer" on a train designing anything?? Ever been in the "engineering" spaces on a ship??
"Engineer" like "scab" has different meanings to different folks..I would suspect they are known as "maintenance engineers" in most of the world, and North America is in the minority .....Now a "shade-tree mechanic" is a whole different scene
When was the last time you saw an "engineer" on a train designing anything?? Ever been in the "engineering" spaces on a ship??
"Engineer" like "scab" has different meanings to different folks..I would suspect they are known as "maintenance engineers" in most of the world, and North America is in the minority .....Now a "shade-tree mechanic" is a whole different scene
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From: Somewhere nice and warm
Gulf Air leasing four 777-300ERs to replace A340s
From Flightglobal website
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Gulf Air leasing four 777-300ERs to replace A340s
By David Kaminski-Morrow
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to acquire four Boeing 777-300ERs which it will introduce on routes including London Heathrow from March.
The Bahrain-based airline had been considering introducing larger-capacity types such as the 777 or Airbus A340-600.
Speaking to ATI at a briefing in London today, Gulf Air chief executive Bjorn Naf said the carrier would take all four 312-seat 777s this year, and lease them for around three years.
While Naf declines to identify the source of the aircraft, Gulf Air has already leased two Airbus A330s from India's Jet Airways, which has also been seeking to lease out several 777-300ERs.
The 777s would potentially serve as a replacement for a few of Gulf Air's current A340-300s. Naf says, if that option is pursued, some A340s could be removed from the fleet this year.
Gulf Air will put the 777 into service on the Heathrow route and Naf says the airline is considering using them on other popular routes such as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. It is also looking at the possibility of serving the US east coast with the type.
Naf admits that the fleet plan for the airline is "in flux" and that fine details are still being worked out.
Gulf Air expects to receive five Airbus A320s this year, which it expects will replace at least four of its current A320s.
It will also acquire four A330s - one new and three ex-Middle East Airlines airframes - of which two will replace current jets and two will be used for expansion. In total the airline expects to receive 13 aircraft over 2009, primarily for replacement.
Gulf Air has 20 A330s on order as well as 15 A320s.
Naf says the carrier will take its first ordered A330 in the third quarter of 2010, giving the company about 18 months to improve cabin seating. But he adds that the airline is in discussions with Airbus to bring later widebody deliveries forward.
Gulf Air also has up to 24 Boeing 787s on order. While 787 deliveries have "moved", Naf says Gulf Air is hoping they will be brought back on track by the scheduled arrival date of 2016.
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Gulf Air leasing four 777-300ERs to replace A340s
By David Kaminski-Morrow
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to acquire four Boeing 777-300ERs which it will introduce on routes including London Heathrow from March.
The Bahrain-based airline had been considering introducing larger-capacity types such as the 777 or Airbus A340-600.
Speaking to ATI at a briefing in London today, Gulf Air chief executive Bjorn Naf said the carrier would take all four 312-seat 777s this year, and lease them for around three years.
While Naf declines to identify the source of the aircraft, Gulf Air has already leased two Airbus A330s from India's Jet Airways, which has also been seeking to lease out several 777-300ERs.
The 777s would potentially serve as a replacement for a few of Gulf Air's current A340-300s. Naf says, if that option is pursued, some A340s could be removed from the fleet this year.
Gulf Air will put the 777 into service on the Heathrow route and Naf says the airline is considering using them on other popular routes such as Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. It is also looking at the possibility of serving the US east coast with the type.
Naf admits that the fleet plan for the airline is "in flux" and that fine details are still being worked out.
Gulf Air expects to receive five Airbus A320s this year, which it expects will replace at least four of its current A320s.
It will also acquire four A330s - one new and three ex-Middle East Airlines airframes - of which two will replace current jets and two will be used for expansion. In total the airline expects to receive 13 aircraft over 2009, primarily for replacement.
Gulf Air has 20 A330s on order as well as 15 A320s.
Naf says the carrier will take its first ordered A330 in the third quarter of 2010, giving the company about 18 months to improve cabin seating. But he adds that the airline is in discussions with Airbus to bring later widebody deliveries forward.
Gulf Air also has up to 24 Boeing 787s on order. While 787 deliveries have "moved", Naf says Gulf Air is hoping they will be brought back on track by the scheduled arrival date of 2016.
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From: way down south
Well, I just hope everyone doesn't get too excited with the 777 coming & start climbing & crapping over each other in order to get transfered since I believe that once the 'wet' part of the lease is over the guys will be offered premanent short-term(???) contracts!!!
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From: HERE AND THERE
True
Heard it through the grapevine.
Make sense. Everthing today is about cost cutting: to get extremely experienced, type rated crew, immediately, ready to go...whithout having to spend a penny in trainning etc.
Make sense. Everthing today is about cost cutting: to get extremely experienced, type rated crew, immediately, ready to go...whithout having to spend a penny in trainning etc.
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From: canada
New Hire Pilots
Don`t do it ...
I have been lied to and cheated! EX: I was told during my interview that housing was part of my contract when I arrived. A month after arrival, I walked into the "housing" office only to be told we have NO housing ... go find your own! The first contract break!!!
Don`t do IT ... read the previous 20 pages of SCARY posts and you will understand why I left!
Miserable place just Miserable ...
I have been lied to and cheated! EX: I was told during my interview that housing was part of my contract when I arrived. A month after arrival, I walked into the "housing" office only to be told we have NO housing ... go find your own! The first contract break!!!
Don`t do IT ... read the previous 20 pages of SCARY posts and you will understand why I left!
Miserable place just Miserable ...
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From: Australia
Hey Polarus,
guess what? That's how we all reacted when we first arrived. It does take getting used to.
Gulf Air does not have any houses available. In fact, I may have taken one of the last ones available.
But once you're on your feet, it ain't half bad. Meanwhile, make some friends, locals and expats. There will be plenty of advice out there that are borne out of real experiences so take heed.
The ones who have stayed enjoy it out here. The ones who leave after a short time are probably not suited for GF anyway.
But things are improving.
All the best.
guess what? That's how we all reacted when we first arrived. It does take getting used to.
Gulf Air does not have any houses available. In fact, I may have taken one of the last ones available.
But once you're on your feet, it ain't half bad. Meanwhile, make some friends, locals and expats. There will be plenty of advice out there that are borne out of real experiences so take heed.
The ones who have stayed enjoy it out here. The ones who leave after a short time are probably not suited for GF anyway.
But things are improving.
All the best.