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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Jun 2016, 02:28
Replies: 66
Views: 24,188
Posted By ramyon

I don't think it's that grandiose of an...

I don't think it's that grandiose of an investment ....International airports make runway improvements all of the time.. it's not like they're proposing to build a brand new airport on an island or...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2016, 17:45
Replies: 66
Views: 24,188
Posted By ramyon

Exactly!! what is it with this country and always...

Exactly!! what is it with this country and always doing things in half measures especially when it comes to transport infrastructure?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jun 2016, 17:42
Replies: 66
Views: 24,188
Posted By ramyon

Talk about covering all your bases, ridiculous...

Talk about covering all your bases, ridiculous statement, grasping at straws....:ugh:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2008, 08:31
Replies: 22
Views: 3,232
Posted By ramyon

There was rumor at one stage they were looking at...

There was rumor at one stage they were looking at an Auckland Hub. However, when the UAE consortium failed to get a piece of Auckland airport that strategy appears to have changed somewhat.......I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Sep 2008, 07:59
Replies: 74
Views: 11,860
Posted By ramyon

I Wasn't talking about total tourists persee, I...

I Wasn't talking about total tourists persee, I was referring to international flight activity... Both Air NZ and Qantas offer additional international flights through the winter season to support...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Sep 2008, 07:39
Replies: 74
Views: 11,860
Posted By ramyon

From memory...... The runway was lengthened...

From memory......
The runway was lengthened from about 1.6 km - 1.75 Km recently to purposely handle A320 or 737NG flights( domestic). The runway is being further expanded later this year to handle...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Sep 2008, 07:52
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

I'm picking that they're going to hold off a...

I'm picking that they're going to hold off a while and they will probably be launch customers for the proposed 90 seater ATR or Q400x in two or three years from now. They'll choose the most...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jul 2008, 05:30
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Looks like we could be waiting a wee bit longer....

Looks like we could be waiting a wee bit longer. Perhaps not until the 26 of August when the 2008 financials are released?

I have read a few snippets in various news articles which tend to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2008, 19:43
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Why do you say that? Hasn't Air NZ already signed...

Why do you say that? Hasn't Air NZ already signed up for 4 777-300ERs to replace their 747's ??:confused:

It's not a matter of if they are getting them, it's more a matter of when....It appears...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Jul 2008, 06:46
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Domestic 737-800's?

A segment Taken from an article in today's press 07/07/08

"Air New Zealand has been offered earlier production slots for 777-300ERs it has on order by airlines wanting to cancel or delay their...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Jul 2008, 06:30
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Air Nz were planning several months back to...

Air Nz were planning several months back to extend their 733 services into the regions. This was to also include boosting existing jet services to Dud and the selection of two other jet capable...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Jun 2008, 06:29
Replies: 28
Views: 5,408
Posted By ramyon

Wrong aircraft, wrong market, wrong...

Wrong aircraft, wrong market, wrong timing.......Sounds more like a plan built on wishful thinking than anything else....Would be really surprised to see it go ahead.....Reminds me of kiwijet...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jun 2008, 05:29
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Still no decision...

Into June now and still no decision must be due any day now?....
I have a feelng that the ATR might just squeeze in as it is by far the most efficient option...High oil prices seem to be at the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th May 2008, 05:38
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Was originally meant to be end of March now end...

Was originally meant to be end of March now end of May I think, but will see...Judging by air NZ last months domestic passenger numbers growth has slowed considerably...perhaps a decision could be...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th May 2008, 07:34
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

When I was down in Wanaka recently, for the...

When I was down in Wanaka recently, for the airshow, I got talking to a few Queenstown business folk involved in the tourism industry. They were of the opinion that there was already an over...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2008, 21:18
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Regional jets getting too expensive?

Horizon to transition to all turboprop fleet

http://www.jetphotos.net/spacer-white.gif Horizon Air (Seattle) is planning to scrap its fleet of Bombardier CRJ aircraft and replace them with the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Apr 2008, 06:05
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Cool thanks:ok:. Looks like a decent length...

Cool thanks:ok:. Looks like a decent length runway for all Turbo prop equipment and limited jet services....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Apr 2008, 06:59
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Even taking into account strip width, how long is...

Even taking into account strip width, how long is Manapouri's runway, so that it could handle jet aircraft? I read in the media somewhere that it had been extended from 1622 meters ( which sounded...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2008, 19:17
Replies: 18
Views: 3,047
Posted By ramyon

So air NZ was mismanaged on purpose? Airlines...

So air NZ was mismanaged on purpose? Airlines fail all the time, businesses fail all the time, business is tough....especially the airline business.



If the assets of the company were...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd Apr 2008, 05:56
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Like the many contributors to this thread it...

Like the many contributors to this thread it looks as though the good folks at Air NZ can't decide on the best option either. I thought that they were also meant to have announced extra regional 737...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2008, 18:38
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

ATR awaits big Air NZ deal By ROELAND van...

ATR awaits big Air NZ deal

By ROELAND van den BERGH - The Dominion Post | Monday, 31 March 2008
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2008, 23:49
Replies: 95
Views: 22,911
Posted By ramyon

Te Emb 1-90 seems to be the sweet spot these days...

Te Emb 1-90 seems to be the sweet spot these days for airlines whom want to use jets on thinner routes. I wonder if we'll see Air NZ ordering some in the next few months? They are due to make a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2008, 07:04
Replies: 28
Views: 3,120
Posted By ramyon

Oh ok, point taken. I guess the question(s)...

Oh ok, point taken. I guess the question(s) should be have Qantas profits (due largely to favourable market conditions) been reasonable or have they been super normal? have they reduced costs too far...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2008, 04:24
Replies: 28
Views: 3,120
Posted By ramyon

Hasn't Qantas already made huge orders for A380,...

Hasn't Qantas already made huge orders for A380, 787, 737 and A320 aircraft (Jetstar)? Profit is not used to purchase aircraft persee profit is the net income after all operating and financing costs...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2008, 04:12
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Now that's impressive growth.

Now that's impressive growth.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
22nd Feb 2008, 10:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,449
Posted By ramyon

My question is if demand for pilots is so strong...

My question is if demand for pilots is so strong and growing every year then why aren't pilots getting significant pay increases? If there is strong elasticity of demand as many in the industry claim...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2008, 08:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,120
Posted By ramyon

So all the profits should be distributed to...

So all the profits should be distributed to workers? :ugh:
How about losses?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Feb 2008, 04:29
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

The Plot thickens

Today's Southland times...

Pacific Blue is expected to announce flights to Invercargill and Dunedin soon as it ramps up its domestic network by introducing a new aircraft.

The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Feb 2008, 03:29
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Form today's press Australia's Virgin Blue says...

Form today's press
Australia's Virgin Blue says it will spend up to $A20 million ($NZ23.3m) expanding its network, including New Zealand domestic flights, this year.

The airline's offshoot,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2008, 09:13
Replies: 43
Views: 10,076
Posted By ramyon

I disagree, I'd say that with in 3 - 4 years...

I disagree, I'd say that with in 3 - 4 years after the aircraft is flying in greater numbers and Airbus has suffciently ramped up production every major long-haul airline that doesn't yet fly A380's...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Feb 2008, 04:39
Replies: 43
Views: 10,076
Posted By ramyon

It definately looks a bit stubby for it's wing...

It definately looks a bit stubby for it's wing span. Maybe the 900 stretch model will fix that:cool:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Feb 2008, 04:27
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By ramyon

Too many Trans-Tasman airports?

Read this today. Yet another small NZ regional trying to become an international airport. Other wanna be's I can think of are Rotorua and Invercargill. Both of which have not managed to attract...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2008, 04:39
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Don't need government capital when you're making...

Don't need government capital when you're making 200 million plus profits per year. Best investment the govt has ever made. It's Air Nz that supplies the NZ Govt with money and not the other way...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2008, 09:14
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Absolutely, but it's nice to see Air NZ being...

Absolutely, but it's nice to see Air NZ being pre-emptive as opposed to reactive, and dropping their prices only when virgin starts flying to the regions. Fyfe and the team are doing a great job in...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Jan 2008, 06:52
Replies: 327
Views: 43,135
Posted By ramyon

Sure, but back then the total domestic market was...

Sure, but back then the total domestic market was about half the size it is today. Not to mention in those days AirNZ had to share the regional market with Ansett. Now, apart from a few minor...
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