Gulf Air Developments
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From: Havana
Where have all the pilots gone?
Long time passing
Where have all the pilots gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the pilots gone?
Gone to Qatar every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
PS- didn't mention the E word for technical reasons...
Long time passing
Where have all the pilots gone?
Long time ago
Where have all the pilots gone?
Gone to Qatar every one
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?
PS- didn't mention the E word for technical reasons...
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
Where's the "like"button for Che's post!!
and...it ain't over yet...
"so sad...so sad...it's a sad sad situation...sorry seems to be the only word"...
............................or........................
"we've only just begun"
and...it ain't over yet...
"so sad...so sad...it's a sad sad situation...sorry seems to be the only word"...
............................or........................
"we've only just begun"
Last edited by ironbutt57; 8th October 2013 at 05:04.
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From: FL 391
Well, one third of the month is gone already, still only doing 50-ish hours a month and some skippers on forced leave ... Not really short of manpower methinks. Attrition seems to be part of the plan ...
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From: way down south
A very strong & reliable rumor is going around that at the highest levels ditching Gulf Air is once again a very possible outcome since our mighty CEO has told the powers that be that GF cannot be saved even with all his efforts & vast experience(?). Unfortunately for all of us, the powers above truly think Mr M & M is the man for the job!
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From: Singapore
Completely off current topics, en rte Guangzhou yesterday (via Yangoon and Kunming) and following GF 15 something (blocking our requested level). Asked him where he was headed; said "Manila".
Is this a normal GF routeing? I know there's a cyclone brewing in Bay of B, but it was miles away ; this China route would be rather costly en rte MNL?!
(for the uninformed, normal rte from Gulf is via BKK area).
Just curious.
Is this a normal GF routeing? I know there's a cyclone brewing in Bay of B, but it was miles away ; this China route would be rather costly en rte MNL?!
(for the uninformed, normal rte from Gulf is via BKK area).
Just curious.
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From: way down south
Phantom, regrading the flight to MNL. We quite often do fly the northern route (over China & HK) when there are favorable tail winds. It does actually work out a little cheaper-can't remember by how much but every $ saved...
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From: Europa
i Actually remember , once i flew over china, hong kong, we did Bah , Manilla
with a flight time 7,37 , which is record, tailwind all the way about 150 kts+
On the way back we flew over BKK and then south over port blair to avoid the jet, flight time over 10 hours
with a flight time 7,37 , which is record, tailwind all the way about 150 kts+
On the way back we flew over BKK and then south over port blair to avoid the jet, flight time over 10 hours
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From: .
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From: Surrounded by aluminum, and the great outdoors
The future Arabian riviera...miles of beaches...mountain oasis', excellent deep sea fishing/diving...for sure the best place for outdoor activities in the region...and a short morning's drive to Dubai if blowing your wallet in the malls is your taste..fantastic place!
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From: .
I agree, it's a great place and a good plan. My sarcastic tone was based on the first sentence of the report:
Whlch is completely opposite to the sorry state of affairs at GF.
Oman Air is evaluating plans to accelerate its near-term growth as part of efforts to move into profitability.
