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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd May 2024, 23:25
Replies: 123
Views: 45,736
Posted By Spudly

Surely Bonza didn’t have to come in so cheap?...

Surely Bonza didn’t have to come in so cheap? Places like Tamworth/Gladstone/Port Macquarie to Melbourne which can be easily $400-$600 (and a stopover) with the red roo did not need to be $79 direct....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2024, 11:38
Replies: 39
Views: 8,628
Posted By Clare Prop

The thing is that the fees they collect are...

The thing is that the fees they collect are supposed to pay for it all and return a dividend to government, is that still the case? I'm going back to the days when they decided to go to "user pays",...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2024, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By Pinky the pilot

The Balus trilogy, volumes 2 and 3 of which I...

The Balus trilogy, volumes 2 and 3 of which I have somewhere in storage, would confirm that.



Mi nogat any idea how you'd arrive at that opinion.:confused:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2024, 00:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,496
Posted By Mach E Avelli

Alternative translation: “This is a fishing...

Alternative translation: “This is a fishing expedition to see how many pilots are desperate enough to work for us. From the degree of desperation we will be able to determine how little we need to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st May 2024, 15:24
Replies: 123
Views: 45,736
Posted By AerialPerspective

Bonza's business model was never going to work...

Bonza's business model was never going to work and they didn't fly anywhere that QF or VA flew so QF and/or VA's market share is irrelevant.

Ansett was a great airline but pathetically managed,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2024, 22:54
Replies: 123
Views: 45,736
Posted By 43Inches

What you just described is the great con of...

What you just described is the great con of 'cheap' travel. The airline ticket itself may be cheaper, but by breaking down all the costs into small manageable amounts the consumer does not realize...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2024, 21:04
Replies: 123
Views: 45,736
Posted By tail wheel

The number of airline skeletons in the Australian...

The number of airline skeletons in the Australian airline closet has inevitably increased by another one. A much larger closet is called for.

There are two factors common to almost all those...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2024, 04:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By Kagamuga

PNG Air fleet upgrading. ATR72-600 arrival 30th April 2024

The former Virgin ATR72-600 VH-FVP has joined PNR Air in Port Moresby as P2-ATZ.

Older wantoks will of course know the registration P2-ATZ as Douglas Airways Britten-Norman Islander which won the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Apr 2024, 00:44
Replies: 123
Views: 45,736
Posted By LostWanderer

It’s a shame, I think it’s great they gave it a...

It’s a shame, I think it’s great they gave it a go. But sadly seems to prove that Australia just does not have the market to support another major(ish) airline. It’s now been tried more times than I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2024, 23:36
Replies: 1,023
Views: 403,031
Posted By Slippery_Pete

If I were Gina or Twiggy, I’d buy Bonza’a AOC. ...

If I were Gina or Twiggy, I’d buy Bonza’a AOC.

There’s been talk of them wanting to start their own FIFO airline since their Qantas flights got replaced with the Network bin-fire.

Get the AOC,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2024, 23:18
Replies: 1,023
Views: 403,031
Posted By Saintly

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1056x1086/smartselect_20240430_071750_facebook_2ac8cb5bb1df8d14e73fa5063fba8f0de97ad1af.jpg
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Apr 2024, 06:02
Replies: 34
Views: 8,583
Posted By PW1830

A fair question and an opportunity for those with...

A fair question and an opportunity for those with the systems knowledge to share the possible reasons with an interested party. Nothing top secret - things happen in aviation and there are ways to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Apr 2024, 19:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By Ascend Charlie

I heard they were all in various Cash Converters...

I heard they were all in various Cash Converters stores...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Apr 2024, 02:14
Replies: 10
Views: 4,824
Posted By Mach E Avelli

Point taken and post reworded slightly to...

Point taken and post reworded slightly to indicate that the EFFECT of an ICAO audit indicating the regulator has lost control can shut down international flights. Example - Sierra Leone, total...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2024, 06:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,824
Posted By chimbu warrior

Not strictly correct. Another state (country) can...

Not strictly correct. Another state (country) can stop an airline operating into their country, but ICAO has no such “power”.

In terms of PX management there are some very capable people there,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th Apr 2024, 09:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,824
Posted By Ottobrun

no idea who wrote this about Air Niugini but I...

no idea who wrote this about Air Niugini but I have no doubt the basic content is correct BUT there many totally incorrect statements there.
As any professional aviator should know, ICAO has no...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2024, 09:29
Replies: 26
Views: 4,146
Posted By nomess

As a prior part owner/investor in a charter...

As a prior part owner/investor in a charter outfit, let me add to the above. Good details by the way above.

Dress. 10% would execute this correctly. There is an issue out in the world these days...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Apr 2024, 07:49
Replies: 26
Views: 4,146
Posted By leocarp

Thumbs up Tips for the top end

Hey folks,

I just wanted to give my two cents for tips to anyone coming up to the top end based on my experience. I understand that there are a whole heap of these type of posts both on GA...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Apr 2024, 23:56
Replies: 36
Views: 3,531
Posted By tail wheel

In almost 28 years activity on PPRuNe and...

In almost 28 years activity on PPRuNe and certainly here on Day One of the Dunnunda Forums (whatever that year was), I don't recall there being any occasion when posts weren't made for 24 hours or in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2024, 13:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,520
Posted By unobtanium

why not you can soon fly e190 from adl to...

why not you can soon fly e190 from adl to singapore via darwin, game changer
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Apr 2024, 12:51
Replies: 12
Views: 2,520
Posted By SOPS

Why anyone chooses Qantas on a international...

Why anyone chooses Qantas on a international flight is beyond me.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Apr 2024, 21:13
Replies: 36
Views: 3,531
Posted By tail wheel

In a dark, far away corner of the PPRuNe Empire...

In a dark, far away corner of the PPRuNe Empire there exists a Mod House, where Mods go to chat and tell poor jokes and atrocious lies without fear of being banned.

On Sunday 7 April 2024 at 5:52...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Apr 2024, 06:07
Replies: 41
Views: 7,486
Posted By puff

I believe the crew had plenty of gas - were in no...

I believe the crew had plenty of gas - were in no trouble and being OOL locals knew the amount of traffic going in and out they would disrupt once they did a wheels up. They seemed to wait until the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2024, 02:37
Replies: 173
Views: 105,798
Posted By umop apisdn

Really great insights and a good read. Thanks for...

Really great insights and a good read. Thanks for taking the time to write that up.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Mar 2024, 21:44
Replies: 227
Views: 102,337
Posted By framer

I can only speak for myself but I would feel...

I can only speak for myself but I would feel negligent if I sat with the seat in the most aft position during cruise. I can also say that I can’t remember seeing my First Officers sitting with their...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Mar 2024, 01:22
Replies: 247
Views: 105,799
Posted By B2N2

Not sure if it was mentioned before. He had...

Not sure if it was mentioned before.
He had earlier run ins with the law in ‘93-‘95

https://d6mljhs7208w9.cloudfront.net/uploads/2020/07/Cutmore-1995.pdf
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 12:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,528
Posted By Duck Pilot

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!

Chimbu now has a CAT 10 ILS!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 03:57
Replies: 31
Views: 4,569
Posted By megan

There is a mod available to avoid embarrasment. ...

There is a mod available to avoid embarrasment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ApSDpnA2k0
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Mar 2024, 03:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,528
Posted By chimbu warrior

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1413/343213491_1915223532180361_7166733392871211426_n_cf7542ba6dcbd79ce7507028ab6587314624a691.jpg
And a very flash new terminal on the western...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Mar 2024, 22:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,081
Posted By B2N2

Me thinks a smartphone qualifies. limitless...

Me thinks a smartphone qualifies.

limitless timezones
navigation/chart/weather apps
you can even call!!!
eat yer heart out 007
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Mar 2024, 03:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By Bolshie

Hi folks, Zoltan's brother Steve here. Nice to...

Hi folks, Zoltan's brother Steve here. Nice to see the positive comments about Zeeb. To update Megan's post, Z had a stroke around 13 years ago that prettymuch robbed him of language so that he could...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2024, 23:56
Replies: 75
Views: 23,638
Posted By LivingtheDream46

Bay 18 verses Bay18A was it? it's nearly got me...

Bay 18 verses Bay18A was it? it's nearly got me several times at night. Thanks "Perth airport" for the setup on a threat that should have been addressed years ago! sorry fellas I feel for you.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Mar 2024, 23:47
Replies: 75
Views: 23,638
Posted By BuzzBox

No doubt the ATSB will be all over it and we'll...

No doubt the ATSB will be all over it and we'll see a final report several years from now, with recommendations to prevent another occurrence. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
3rd Mar 2024, 06:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,775
Posted By maui

VALE Allen Burgess

Regretfully advise the passing of Allen Burgess aka Noize/ Noisy. Ex TAA/Australian, Compass 1 & 2, Kuwait, Korean and Eva

Allen passed on 24th Feb whilst visiting his home territory in the mid...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th Feb 2024, 09:06
Replies: 20
Views: 3,407
Posted By puff

stealing an old post about 'new' BN2s - with a...

stealing an old post about 'new' BN2s - with a flight review.
​​​​
Undaunted by aerodynamic reality, the design team at Pilatus/Britten-Norman has announced plans for the BN2-XL (Extra Loud),...
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