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Search: Posts Made By: Rock_On
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Forum: Rumours & News
27th Feb 2009, 20:27
Replies: 2
Views: 4,004
Posted By Rock_On

Question 2 FDX airplanes damaged in YMX this morning?

Just heard that a FDX A-300 on landing this morning ran into a snow bank damaging an engine and possibly the nose gear. Also a FDX 727 took out a taxi light and may have damaged the gear as well....
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Dec 2008, 13:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,998
Posted By Rock_On

and defers delivery of 777 freighters

DATE:22/12/08
SOURCE:Air Transport Intelligence
FedEx defers delivery of 777 freighters

FedEx is deferring delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighters by up to 17 months, resulting in the...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2008, 02:58
Replies: 30
Views: 5,217
Posted By Rock_On

Why not: sawubona indoda? That should work out...

Why not: sawubona indoda? That should work out good with ATC around the world....:)
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Oct 2008, 23:28
Replies: 42
Views: 7,260
Posted By Rock_On

KILN, PANC, KPIT and KGLD.

1. BW3s in Wilmington, Ohio - KILN. (Quite a place!)
2. F Street Station in Anchorage, Alaska - PANC.
3. Darwin's Theory in Anchorage, Alaska - PANC
4. Wings Suds and Spuds in Coraopolis,...
Forum: Middle East
1st Oct 2008, 20:54
Replies: 1,617
Views: 644,432
Posted By Rock_On

Cool Dude! I you are ruining my fun here! Some of...

Dude! I you are ruining my fun here! Some of these guys (i.e. non US pilots) don't have the IQ to figure that what I wrote was sarcasm.

By the way did I mention that American pilots don't know...
Forum: Middle East
1st Oct 2008, 00:09
Replies: 1,617
Views: 644,432
Posted By Rock_On

It should be rather obvious by now; Americans can...

It should be rather obvious by now; Americans can not fly airplanes, they can only build them and their components i.e. engines, avionics, brakes....and so on. Aviation in America (the "birthplace of...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Sep 2008, 05:19
Replies: 20
Views: 3,838
Posted By Rock_On

Personally I am for cabotage so I am not sure...

Personally I am for cabotage so I am not sure what category that puts me in. I have no problem with European carriers flying intra-US with European crews as long as US carriers can do the same...
Forum: Freight Dogs
31st Aug 2008, 20:00
Replies: 20
Views: 3,838
Posted By Rock_On

The day US carriers are permitted to operate...

The day US carriers are permitted to operate within European countries (and for the nth time Europe is not a country) meaning cabotage, which means intra Germany, intra France, intra UK and so on,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
18th Aug 2008, 20:27
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Deutsche Post CEO Says There Were Simply No Other Options

Transportation News: As Politicians Turn Up the Heat on Planned DHL Hub Closing, Deutsche Post CEO Says There Were Simply No Other Options...
Forum: Freight Dogs
17th Aug 2008, 00:49
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

They (politicians) are stopping short of getting into taking sides...

http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/2008/08/17/ups_dhl_congress.htmlAs UPS, DHL pursue a deal, Congress gets involvedBy RACHEL TOBIN RAMOSThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionA proposed...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Aug 2008, 16:56
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Customers are downgrading their service expectations, from air to ground.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/16/business/worldbusiness/16interview.html?_r=1&ref=business&oref=sloginAugust 16, 2008Saturday InterviewFor Deliveries, Speed Not Quite of the EssenceBy ELIZABETH...
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Aug 2008, 01:11
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

DHL fails to deliver the goods - Ohio's courier draws complaints

.....and maybe the state of Ohio forgot about this story?

DHL fails to deliver the goods, agencies say
Ohio's courier draws complaints but says contract provisions met
Monday, November 21, 2005...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Aug 2008, 23:02
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

EU rejects 500 mln euros state aid for DHL Leipzig

I guess the state of Ohio missed this story?

UPDATE 1-EU rejects 500 mln euros state aid for DHL Leipzig | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Aug 2008, 22:58
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

DHL Parent's Chief Defends UPS Deal

Yesterday, Ohio Lieutenant Gov. Lee Fisher said in an interview that the state wants to enter into "a risk-sharing, collaborative financial partnership" with the company, in place of the UPS deal.
...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Aug 2008, 19:48
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

I wonder if DHL will transfer these DOD flights...

I wonder if DHL will transfer these DOD flights currently brokered by Astar to UPS if the DHL/UPS deal is signed?
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Aug 2008, 19:42
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

mistakenly reported???

UPS Garbles Delivery Of TNT Lines - Forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/2008/08/11/tnt-ups-update-markets-equity-cx_ll_0811markets19.html?partner=yahootix)

UPS Garbles Delivery Of TNT Lines
Lionel...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Aug 2008, 18:12
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

U.S. Postal Service net loss of $1.1 billion.

“When the economy does rebound, mail volume may not return to previous levels,” said Postmaster General John Potter. “This requires that we significantly accelerate process improvements and the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Aug 2008, 15:21
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

DHL is losing $5 million per day in the U.S.

That is about as clear as it gets unless someone can prove otherwise. Alternatives appear rather slim.


Deutsche Post CEO defends proposed U.S. job cuts - Forbes.com...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Aug 2008, 13:07
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

UPS looks to China for M&A, downplays TNT talk

Not so fast..

UPS looks to China for M&A, downplays TNT talk | Deals | Reuters (http://uk.reuters.com/article/innovationNews/idUKHKG5659020080811)

UPS looks to China for M&A, downplays TNT...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Aug 2008, 02:24
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

One of the busiest Olympic sponsors this year is UPS.

Links to Chinese UPS 2008 Olympic ads. Seem pretty well done even though I don't understand a word of what they are saying.

Dow Jones Single Title Player (No Content)...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Aug 2008, 23:35
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

What appears rather ironic is that if both the...

What appears rather ironic is that if both the DHL and TNT deals happen, DHL will be providing UPS with a large chunk of the money (USD 10 Billion) towards the purchase of TNT. Also when/if upcoming...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Aug 2008, 17:52
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Wouldn't be surprised if Warren Buffet helps finance TNT purchase by UPS.

Further more I wouldn't be surprised if Warren Buffet i.e. Berkshire Hathaway participates in the financing of a potential TNT purchase by UPS. Berkshire Hathaway already holds a small position in...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Aug 2008, 15:49
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

TNT/UPS - early-stage talks about a potential tie-up have been held in recent days

Looks like there may be movement in the purchase of TNT by UPS. If this deal does happen the combined European market share for UPS/TNT will be a whopping 17+8 = 25%! This would be 9% bigger than...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Aug 2008, 01:39
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Looks like DPWN is planning on doing it the "TNT way" in North America

Looks like DPWN is planning on doing it the "TNT way" in North America, Canada and Mexico. I am not aware of TNT using dedicated airplanes in the US, so if the #4 integrator in the world isn't forced...
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Aug 2008, 00:58
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Thanks, I didn't see that mentioned on the...

Thanks, I didn't see that mentioned on the website! Isn't UPS is in CRAF too? I think UPS does a lot of flying for the military and are not most UPS pilots ex-military?

Further more, I am having...
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Aug 2008, 00:26
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Another question I have is; What are the chances...

Another question I have is; What are the chances UPS could take over the entire sort in Wilmington and fly UPS airplanes in and out of Wilmington for a combined DHL/UPS sort? UPS could then shut down...
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Aug 2008, 00:15
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

I just found the following website Bad Decision...

I just found the following website Bad Decision (http://www.savethejobs.org/) and noticed the reference to the DHL airplane that recieved a missle hit in Baghdad. Can anybody tell me if this was an...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2008, 20:11
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

I just took a look at the Teamster website and it...

I just took a look at the Teamster website and it appears the ratio is 16 UPS Teamsters for every DHL Teamster. I am inclined to believe that Hoffa is not going to create too much noise in this case,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2008, 13:31
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

UPS spent more than $1.3 million lobbying federal government in second quarter

From the amount UPS spends in lobbying, I guess it's wise not to underestimate the power of Brown.

UPS spent more than $1.3M lobbying in 2Q: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2008, 02:40
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

McCain wants Senate hearing and more on DHL

I can't wait to watch this Senate hearing on CSPAN. Maybe the US government can subsidize DHL in the US. Anything to get votes in a swing state. Can aybody tell me if the DHL ground workers in the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2008, 02:33
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Dems Web ad highlights McCain's involvment with Wilimington DHL

Dems Web ad highlights McCain's involvment with Wilimington DHL - OPENERS - Ohio Politics Blog by The Plain Dealer (http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/08/dems_video.html)

Dems Web ad...
Forum: Freight Dogs
8th Aug 2008, 02:30
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Wow, wow, wow....McCain's campaign chair former DHL lobbyist

So who will MCCain help out this time? DPWN, UPS, Fred Smith, Teamsters or ALPA? My money is on DPWN and UPS since his campaign manager can give him all the details the way DPWN wants him to hear...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Aug 2008, 12:40
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

UPS: No 'significant' cargo flights from DHL until 2009

UPS: No 'significant' cargo flights from DHL until 2009 (http://www.daytondailynews.com/b/content/oh/story/business/2008/08/02/ddn080308dhlinside.html)

UPS: No 'significant' cargo flights from...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Aug 2008, 01:52
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

Deutsche Post Kills Huge HP Outsourcing Deal

Seems like DHL might be having some second thoughts about their restructuring.

Deutsche Post Kills Huge HP Outsourcing Deal
The parent company of DHL decided not to proceed with the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Aug 2008, 20:53
Replies: 85
Views: 13,233
Posted By Rock_On

DPWN is interested in dumping the 49% stake it has in Polar?

I am also hearing that DPWN is interested in dumping the 49% stake it has in Polar.

Any chance Atlas at the request of DPWN would sell the Polar -400s since Atlas does not have money to cash out...
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