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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Mar 2015, 11:54
Replies: 66
Views: 23,523
Posted By BP2197

Profit = Revenue - Cost If we accept this...

Profit = Revenue - Cost

If we accept this and that there is limited ability to differentiate to add significantly enhanced revenue, the only option is to reduce cost.

If we want to maintain our...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Sep 2014, 10:37
Replies: 23
Views: 9,638
Posted By BP2197

Does anyone actually know how the EK partnership...

Does anyone actually know how the EK partnership actually works or are we speculating?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Jul 2014, 10:13
Replies: 69
Views: 26,954
Posted By BP2197

Even after the clean up, I wouldn't like to be...

Even after the clean up, I wouldn't like to be sitting in those seats the next time the aircraft rotates and the inaccessible puddles are liberated.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2014, 05:23
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

Loving the F1 this afternoon with the endless...

Loving the F1 this afternoon with the endless pursuit for perfection. The use of data to make decisions to get the ultimate level of performance for the system is the only way to ultimate success....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Mar 2014, 05:21
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 19:24
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

Being a mathematician doesn't seem to be the...

Being a mathematician doesn't seem to be the critical factor. Dr Cheong CEO of SIA is one with a phd and masters degree in the field.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 11:51
Replies: 12
Views: 4,264
Posted By BP2197

This is against my ideology but a government...

This is against my ideology but a government could legislate that all domestic aircraft maintenance must be done onshore. The current state is that this would be like a tax on the citizens of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Mar 2014, 11:46
Replies: 756
Views: 229,807
Posted By BP2197

Welcome to the Asian Fusion. Your Thai or...

Welcome to the Asian Fusion. Your Thai or Chinese for dinner comes at a price. QE must compete to be sustainable, the ALAEA can but delay the inevitable, they can't beat it.

They would be do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Feb 2014, 08:05
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

Would have to agree that Qantas has been badly...

Would have to agree that Qantas has been badly managed.

The job cuts should have occurred years ago - they only weren't because of the beneficial influences of SARS, 9/11, Ansett and other...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Feb 2014, 10:03
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

Dear Qantas Executive Managers, Can you...

Dear Qantas Executive Managers,

Can you please read the document in the link which is a summary of W. Edward Demmings view's on Western (American/Australian) management. Demming is but one of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jan 2014, 08:54
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

Tony Webber was/is a massive loss to the big Q. ...

Tony Webber was/is a massive loss to the big Q. He was ridiculously intelligent and could even make economics fun. He is humble and quick to praise good work. The company is short many many good...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2013, 05:57
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

I wouldn't let management off the hook. I don't...

I wouldn't let management off the hook. I don't think they understand that processes are there business and I don't think they know how to improve them. They have also given in to unions claims...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2013, 05:40
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

BA Engineering 20 FTE/Aircraft vs Large Aus...

BA Engineering 20 FTE/Aircraft vs Large Aus Airline at close to 40
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Dec 2013, 05:30
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,832
Posted By BP2197

IF you wonder why some of our competitiors have...

IF you wonder why some of our competitiors have such an advantage consider that SQ have a vastly different perspective which focus extensively on efficiency and productivity. Just a few examples:
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2012, 19:12
Replies: 1,008
Views: 213,082
Posted By BP2197

Regardless of your outcome from this round, it...

Regardless of your outcome from this round, it would be prudent for all to look at increasing their level of education and transferable skills. Now is a great time to enroll in course for 2013. It...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2012, 09:51
Replies: 22
Views: 6,720
Posted By BP2197

Fairyland maybe but the other course of action is...

Fairyland maybe but the other course of action is only expediting the demise. Your call.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
24th Oct 2012, 08:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,720
Posted By BP2197

An opposing argument could be that the ALAEA...

An opposing argument could be that the ALAEA should be pushing all maintenance providers to be as efficient and productive as possible as it is the only way for engineers to have a sustainable future...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Aug 2012, 21:39
Replies: 309
Views: 69,967
Posted By BP2197

Love how Virgin is rubbing QF's nose in it. On a...

Love how Virgin is rubbing QF's nose in it. On a number of occasions lately, I have heard them state that they have a 15-20% cost advantage over the incumbent - Gold! The moaning on this issue used...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Nov 2011, 18:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,975
Posted By BP2197

This is quite a common issue with Lithium based...

This is quite a common issue with Lithium based batteries. The usual cause is either damage to the battery or over discharge which these types of cells don't like. I would have thought that Apple...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Nov 2011, 01:27
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

You've got to know when to hold 'em Know when...

You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
Know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sittin' at the table
There'll be time enough for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2011, 19:48
Replies: 28
Views: 5,472
Posted By BP2197

Full plane loads of people don't equal profit....

Full plane loads of people don't equal profit. Revenue - Costs = Profit

The revenue side of the equation is set by the market, ie what the customer is willing to pay. There is little room to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Nov 2011, 16:47
Replies: 13
Views: 2,807
Posted By BP2197

Sounds great! What is the accomodation like up...

Sounds great! What is the accomodation like up there? It needs to have white bed sheets.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2011, 23:43
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

Don't worry short circuit, they will be running...

Don't worry short circuit, they will be running your retirement home, you're in safe hands!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
19th Nov 2011, 01:49
Replies: 12
Views: 2,847
Posted By BP2197

If there is that much growth in Asia Qantas...

If there is that much growth in Asia Qantas should start up a premium airline up there - you would be crazy not to, particularly if you can get the first mover advantage into a new market segment!
...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2011, 23:51
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

JHAS will do our work simply because we didn't...

JHAS will do our work simply because we didn't react appropriately to a changing world. We could keep all of this work as well as most of the heavy but we need to change our work practices. There...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Nov 2011, 07:35
Replies: 27
Views: 7,064
Posted By BP2197

If QF Int made a $200m loss last year how is this...

If QF Int made a $200m loss last year how is this year looking so far? And if it is worse what will be the implications of that?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Nov 2011, 18:03
Replies: 298
Views: 99,460
Posted By BP2197

Given that Jetstar fly 5,000hrs a year and QF...

Given that Jetstar fly 5,000hrs a year and QF about 3,500hrs the maximum fuel savings would go to Jetstar.

The more interesting question will be who maintains them?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2011, 08:06
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

Can you imagine what FWA would think if Pprune...

Can you imagine what FWA would think if Pprune transcripts were presented. Others may view our actions as 'extreme' or extremely stupid. Left hand screwdriver use comes to mind - my neighbour won't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Nov 2011, 07:46
Replies: 298
Views: 99,460
Posted By BP2197

Wouldn't a LCC benefit more than a premium...

Wouldn't a LCC benefit more than a premium carrier from having the most fuel efficient aircraft as fuel makes up a higher proportion of cost? A332 will be returned to QF to replace B767.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Nov 2011, 23:53
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

If the 3% was the actual figure you point would...

If the 3% was the actual figure you point would be correct however the actual (comparison rate in banking terms) increase was more than that when you take into account the seniority clauses etc that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Nov 2011, 09:45
Replies: 60
Views: 13,696
Posted By BP2197

'monkeys' sounds like a decidedly racist term -...

'monkeys' sounds like a decidedly racist term - you might consider refraining from that type of language.

Remember that similar derrogatory remarks were made of Toyota, Nissan etc in the early...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Nov 2011, 19:38
Replies: 2,834
Views: 746,305
Posted By BP2197

Can someone explain to me how the Federal...

Can someone explain to me how the Federal government pushing other airlines (Eitihad etc) to fill any gaps from Qantas is going to protect my job in the future. I appreciate they have been made look...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Oct 2011, 07:22
Replies: 47
Views: 10,761
Posted By BP2197

If we are going to preach the safety message how...

If we are going to preach the safety message how about some strong analytics to support the case. Surely an organisation such as the ALAEA can undertake an analysis of major incidents such as hull...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Oct 2011, 09:23
Replies: 32
Views: 8,318
Posted By BP2197

A good operator learns from their mistakes, a...

A good operator learns from their mistakes, a true professional learns from thier mistakes and those of others. I think this discussion has merit.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Oct 2011, 01:14
Replies: 1,197
Views: 402,198
Posted By BP2197

I wasn't quite sure where this was heading or who...

I wasn't quite sure where this was heading or who it was written by but now it all makes sense. Anyone who has been to one of Mr Webber's presentations (always involving the Magnum icecream...
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