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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
2nd May 2023, 13:55
Replies: 19
Views: 7,543
Posted By Taildragger67

Ouch. That's the long way round. Flightaware...

Ouch. That's the long way round. Flightaware history suggests that since 18 Apr, the routing was:
CBR-ASP-BME-SUB-SZB-BLR-AAN-SSH-CAI-SOF-SVG-KEF-YYR-YQT-LAX-VCB arriving at VCV on 27 Apr.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Apr 2023, 02:52
Replies: 191
Views: 74,033
Posted By Taildragger67

Well he's still alive, for a start.

Well he's still alive, for a start.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 00:33
Replies: 4
Views: 2,522
Posted By Taildragger67

Vale 'Milt', Gp Capt Milton Cottee AFC MID US Air Medal

It is with sadness that I inform the PPRuNe Military Aircrew community of the passing of Group Captain Milton Cottee AFC MID US Air Medal (RAAF, Ret'd), on 01 May 2018. 'Milt' was a regular...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Nov 2017, 00:01
Replies: 32
Views: 24,432
Posted By Taildragger67

RIP Ben. Never met him but a fan of Plane...

RIP Ben.

Never met him but a fan of Plane Talking and prior. Always looked at his stories for the no-vested-interests view. Sad news. Who will keep the b's honest now?

Vale.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Oct 2017, 02:10
Replies: 559
Views: 591,335
Posted By Taildragger67

Engines 1 & 4 on the A380 don't have reverse...

Engines 1 & 4 on the A380 don't have reverse thrust capability as they hang so far off the centreline there's a risk of throwing up foreign objects.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2017, 05:40
Replies: 40
Views: 7,285
Posted By Taildragger67

Nugget90, this Aussie thanks you Brit for joining...

Nugget90, this Aussie thanks you Brit for joining our commemoration. I do note in many Anzac Day services I've attended, that there are usually several other Commonwealth attendees and often a...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2017, 19:56
Replies: 1,166
Views: 452,849
Posted By Taildragger67

It's hit Australia: Sydney Morning Herald: Man...

It's hit Australia:
Sydney Morning Herald: Man dragged off overbooked United flight by police as fellow passengers look on in horror...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Dec 2016, 16:44
Replies: 410
Views: 234,597
Posted By Taildragger67

You have to be joking. The buses only run every...

You have to be joking. The buses only run every 20-30 mins, so if you miss one because your bag took a while to appear, you've a wait on your hands and suddenly a very tight transfer. Also, they are...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2016, 06:55
Replies: 53
Views: 49,791
Posted By Taildragger67

Qantas has had RPT 747-400 services into Santiago...

Qantas has had RPT 747-400 services into Santiago for about four years now; several times per week, if not daily.

Quite a few 747Fs go through SCL as well.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2016, 20:25
Replies: 191
Views: 175,257
Posted By Taildragger67

Since when were '747' and 'Virgin' (Australia) in...

Since when were '747' and 'Virgin' (Australia) in the same sentence?

One could imagine VA A330s going to HK, though...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Mar 2016, 01:01
Replies: 12
Views: 5,445
Posted By Taildragger67

I know someone who had an issue with another...

I know someone who had an issue with another SIN-based LCC a few years back. The CAAS was very interested and their involvement got some action.

Keep in mind Scoot is owned by Singapore Air;...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2016, 13:25
Replies: 72
Views: 64,849
Posted By Taildragger67

MH370: Likely piece of doomed plane found -...

MH370: Likely piece of doomed plane found - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/02/us/mh370-possible-debris-found/index.html)
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
8th Feb 2016, 18:49
Replies: 310
Views: 186,399
Posted By Taildragger67

... and sticking winglets on them to keep them...

... and sticking winglets on them to keep them competitive for years to come.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jan 2016, 16:56
Replies: 58
Views: 14,413
Posted By Taildragger67

Airports paying for LCC traffic

It's worked out pretty well for Ryanair for years now! (Europe rather than NZ but similar model.)
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jan 2016, 22:37
Replies: 48
Views: 29,073
Posted By Taildragger67

AF clearly found a use for them for four years...

AF clearly found a use for them for four years longer than SIA.



Quite possibly, given BA are updating the cabins on 15 or so airframes.

And possibly up to 15 or 20 years ahead of Lufthansa,...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2015, 20:28
Replies: 746
Views: 793,178
Posted By Taildragger67

Bags

IMVHO as SLF, part of this is down to the airlines themselves. Charging punters for checking bags encourages them to take as much in to the cabin as they can. It might be better to stop charging for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
16th Jun 2015, 16:50
Replies: 52
Views: 21,042
Posted By Taildragger67

Right well I think we have a solid candidate for...

Right well I think we have a solid candidate for the name of VH-OQM (should it ever arrive).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Jan 2015, 18:19
Replies: 29
Views: 9,472
Posted By Taildragger67

Emirates remain keen. Emirates Will Buy 100...

Emirates remain keen.
Emirates Will Buy 100 More A380s If Airbus Upgrades Model - Bloomberg...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Jan 2015, 19:56
Replies: 32
Views: 12,420
Posted By Taildragger67

Re Ramius's post (#7) concerning new aircraft:...

Re Ramius's post (#7) concerning new aircraft: see today's AFR. Reportedly, 789s have already been ordered but the order has not yet been finalised.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jul 2014, 17:52
Replies: 5,414
Views: 3,726,287
Posted By Taildragger67

Sorry can I just get that straight: the CEO of an...

Sorry can I just get that straight: the CEO of an airline, which he claims to have issues with costs, flies somewhere by private jet?
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Mar 2014, 14:20
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,356,395
Posted By Taildragger67

It's new news. They'd been pilloried for possibly...

It's new news. They'd been pilloried for possibly keeping info to themselves, now they're copping it for relaying new information.

By definition, unless / until the airframe / parts thereof /...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 01:40
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,356,395
Posted By Taildragger67

Centre of arcs

People sorry if this has already been discussed on any of the previous 171 pages of this thread, but:

what does the centre point of those arcs represent and how was it determined?

Thanks
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Mar 2014, 17:12
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,356,395
Posted By Taildragger67

If said airliner's transponder was inop (either...

If said airliner's transponder was inop (either intentionally or not), then whilst there might be a radar return, would it necessarily be recognised (and recorded) as belonging to that particular...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st May 2013, 10:27
Replies: 36
Views: 18,209
Posted By Taildragger67

Hasn't Tim Clark been saying for a while...

Hasn't Tim Clark been saying for a while (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-07/emirates-may-need-30-more-a380-superjumbos-for-network-expansion.html) that they want another 30 x A380s?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
17th May 2013, 12:14
Replies: 13
Views: 9,161
Posted By Taildragger67

Given the outcome, I would've thought Qantas...

Given the outcome, I would've thought Qantas would probably let R de C appear (or at least advise) on something like ACI?

Possibly with a certain amount of veto rights.

They let him go on 4...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th May 2013, 09:35
Replies: 279
Views: 62,983
Posted By Taildragger67

The report says that Riccy could only support ops...

The report says that Riccy could only support ops up to 737 / A320 size.

Terminal & apron facilities aside, surely the existing runway can support heavier aircraft than that? I've seen C5s happily...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Apr 2013, 02:08
Replies: 51
Views: 21,483
Posted By Taildragger67

Qantas Updates Freighter Aircraft...

Qantas Updates Freighter Aircraft (http://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/qantas-updates-freighter-aircraft) 747-400ERF apparently.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Apr 2013, 08:38
Replies: 350
Views: 103,779
Posted By Taildragger67

So if pork is banned, why is alcohol not banned? ...

So if pork is banned, why is alcohol not banned?

I mean, both are banned in Islam, so if one is allowed, should not both be allowed? Or banned?

Further, what proportion of passengers on...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2013, 07:35
Replies: 30
Views: 15,100
Posted By Taildragger67

Any relation / similarities to the QF72 (A333)...

Any relation / similarities to the QF72 (A333) incident (http://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2008/aair/ao-2008-070.aspx)?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Apr 2013, 03:48
Replies: 350
Views: 103,779
Posted By Taildragger67

Possibly, but maybe also where the pilot flying...

Possibly, but maybe also where the pilot flying the EK aircraft could best see the lead (QF) aircraft in the formation, whilst maintaining an element of vertical separation?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
6th Mar 2013, 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 3,818
Posted By Taildragger67

Yep, they are 3K flight numbers. No,...

Yep, they are 3K flight numbers.



No, according to the schedule it'll be your standard Jetstar A320.

So what has happened here is that the 'Qantas Group' has simply taken out 1 x A330 worth...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Feb 2013, 01:41
Replies: 350
Views: 103,779
Posted By Taildragger67

Re the Ex-Im Bank article, many countries have...

Re the Ex-Im Bank article, many countries have export credit agencies, not just the US. There is nothing new or underhanded in it.

Many Airbus aircraft have been financed with guarantees from
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Feb 2013, 02:34
Replies: 27
Views: 8,761
Posted By Taildragger67

BA will serve all major Australian cities, in...

BA will serve all major Australian cities, in that a BA flight number will appear on Cathay Pacific services between Hong Kong and those cities.

Hence BA wil be able to sell a BA ticket with a BA...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Feb 2013, 03:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By Taildragger67

Maybe there are areas (eg. to the north-east)...

Maybe there are areas (eg. to the north-east) where JORN doesn't reach, or where some greater granularity or detail is required that JORN can't provide beyond "there's a return at xx co-ordinates...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2013, 01:12
Replies: 79
Views: 56,832
Posted By Taildragger67

Thanks dg800, yes all those nasty bugs up there...

Thanks dg800, yes all those nasty bugs up there at FL270...
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