Dubai Airshow - More 777s
Contacted, I agree.
nolimitholdem, not quite sure what your trying to say.
The Don
nolimitholdem, not quite sure what your trying to say.
The Don
What a fuggn joke. A bigger stuff up of access I have never seen. Never, ever again.
Seems like catch the Metro to Emirates station and camp on the grass out the front of the car park is the best option.
Seems like catch the Metro to Emirates station and camp on the grass out the front of the car park is the best option.
Sorry old plumb, yes, perhaps I was somewhat off the topic of the post immediately before mine but yes, I was responding to the implied difficulties of ingress to said aeronautical extravaganza and have realised my error in posting in the wrong thread.
I suggested that if one were to make the journey next time, they would be well served to consider catching the automatically piloted Metro light rail system to the Emirates HQ station and foregoing the entry to the actual precinct and viewing from the grassed area on the runway side of the car park. As an addition, the mobile version of the event web site had a very acurate and easy to follow flying schedule that was quite useful to organise timings for tea and scones.
Tootle pip, bad teeth, monthly baths and all that to each and every one.
I suggested that if one were to make the journey next time, they would be well served to consider catching the automatically piloted Metro light rail system to the Emirates HQ station and foregoing the entry to the actual precinct and viewing from the grassed area on the runway side of the car park. As an addition, the mobile version of the event web site had a very acurate and easy to follow flying schedule that was quite useful to organise timings for tea and scones.
Tootle pip, bad teeth, monthly baths and all that to each and every one.
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Plus, you get the A380 pilot t-shirt!!!!!!!!!!! 
Seriously, once an A330/340 FO transfers to the A380, what's the difference between the A380 lifestyle/routes and the 777 lifestyle/routes?
Once the A330s and A340s depart over the next few years, will A380 FOs continue to sit on the A380 and wait for the left seat or will some spill over to the 777 left seat once A350 delays begin?
Seriously, once an A330/340 FO transfers to the A380, what's the difference between the A380 lifestyle/routes and the 777 lifestyle/routes?
Once the A330s and A340s depart over the next few years, will A380 FOs continue to sit on the A380 and wait for the left seat or will some spill over to the 777 left seat once A350 delays begin?
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I don't know how you can say the A380 is a better lifestyle than the Boeing. It's a new type with not many destinations. If you think you'll be doing less flying on the 380 than the Boeing in the years ahead then you've got rocks in your head. But hey, I already knew that. I think the next 3 years ahead for you will have you shaking your head and wishing you had joined on the Boeing.
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Yes the command comes quicker on the Boeing, and yes the 330 guys are doing it rough
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Are these replacement aircraft or fleet addition? Also they have orders for...
A350-900 (50ea)
A350-1000 (20ea)
A380-800 (73ea)
B777-300ER (90ea)
The last time I attended a info session, it was indicated Emirates was not meeting its recruitment quota. Is it feasibly possible that Emirates will be under-staff? With such massive growth expansion, is it reasonably to think that Emirates will expand itself into unprofitability?
A350-900 (50ea)
A350-1000 (20ea)
A380-800 (73ea)
B777-300ER (90ea)
The last time I attended a info session, it was indicated Emirates was not meeting its recruitment quota. Is it feasibly possible that Emirates will be under-staff? With such massive growth expansion, is it reasonably to think that Emirates will expand itself into unprofitability?
Not on topic with the orders and who really cares how you number and name your aircraft but what is with Airbus giving dash numbers of 800/900/1000. They should really call the A350-1000 the A350.999, Is it a marketing strategy thinking you are buying something for a dollar when priced for 1.99? if there is a logical reason for this please enlighten me.
The 380 is a lovely beast to ride on, and I think it does have at least as good a lifestyle as the 777 (though I personally enjoy the "challenging" destinations-I'm twisted that way!)
However, the big problem is, unless they start right-to-left on the 380 (and thus a riot among the 330/40 skippers) the only place to go is back to the small bus, and I don't think even ex-380 would defend the lifestyle there!
380, how long do you envisage till you get back to the whale, and is it long enough to make you think going 777 would be a better option from the LHS?
However, the big problem is, unless they start right-to-left on the 380 (and thus a riot among the 330/40 skippers) the only place to go is back to the small bus, and I don't think even ex-380 would defend the lifestyle there!
380, how long do you envisage till you get back to the whale, and is it long enough to make you think going 777 would be a better option from the LHS?
Awww come on bypass can we have your name to so we can post personal posts to you too? Honestly I have met EK managers with more common sense and awarenes than you!
Think about what happened at a neighbouring airline and PPRUNE. Keep names out of posts! Unless you want to post your own as well. But I do feel you will lack the intestinal fortitude to do that.
The Don
Think about what happened at a neighbouring airline and PPRUNE. Keep names out of posts! Unless you want to post your own as well. But I do feel you will lack the intestinal fortitude to do that.
The Don
Poundsbaby,
How many 777s do we need in the fleet, for the most junior FO on the 777 list now to get a command? Given that the classics will all be gone by 2016, when (year will do) will that number be operational. Is there any spare for the new joiners not already on the list (I think you should include the 20 options)?
How does this differ to the Bus fleet?
How many 777 FOs are already on the list?
How many bus FOs are already on the list?
This will certainly prove your well argued point.
The Don
How many 777s do we need in the fleet, for the most junior FO on the 777 list now to get a command? Given that the classics will all be gone by 2016, when (year will do) will that number be operational. Is there any spare for the new joiners not already on the list (I think you should include the 20 options)?
How does this differ to the Bus fleet?
How many 777 FOs are already on the list?
How many bus FOs are already on the list?
This will certainly prove your well argued point.
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Hi Don,
How many do we have now? About 90? How many to retire? 25, I think? 75 (including options) new orders to go with the 40 currently on order +10 freighters is a net gain of.....
Plus, I have a slight suspicion one or two guys will leave in the next few years, maybe even four or five, maybe even you!
Adding to that, you've been here awhile, can you think of a 5 year period in EK's history when it didn't order more A/C? Is all the growth finished?
How many do we have now? About 90? How many to retire? 25, I think? 75 (including options) new orders to go with the 40 currently on order +10 freighters is a net gain of.....
Plus, I have a slight suspicion one or two guys will leave in the next few years, maybe even four or five, maybe even you!
Adding to that, you've been here awhile, can you think of a 5 year period in EK's history when it didn't order more A/C? Is all the growth finished?
Ah forgot about that. So just another order of 10 or so 777s and the junior fella on the 777 list now should be covered. But your right, people will leave so he may be good for that last delivery. But thats not until 2019ish, is he going to have to wait that long?
Another 145 aeroplanes by 2020 is growing isn't it?
Am only days away from buying a lucky lotto ticket, so am doing my best to leave. Wish me luck
The Don
Another 145 aeroplanes by 2020 is growing isn't it?
Am only days away from buying a lucky lotto ticket, so am doing my best to leave. Wish me luck
The Don
