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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2012, 09:41
Replies: 8
Views: 3,915
Posted By wilcoleaks

Yep. I know the Virgin Pilot that lost his...

Yep.

I know the Virgin Pilot that lost his Class One and is now fighting for a payout from the MBF.

He has a top QLD lawyer on the case and this will end badly for the MBF and when he chooses...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
23rd Aug 2012, 04:54
Replies: 309
Views: 69,688
Posted By wilcoleaks

How come things "external" can be blamed? ...

How come things "external" can be blamed?

The "external" things are what MGMT are supposed to MANAGE as well as the internal.

This mentality will not wash with institutional investors for much...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Aug 2012, 08:28
Replies: 539
Views: 130,237
Posted By wilcoleaks

Gold is VERY Speculative. No one knows which...

Gold is VERY Speculative.

No one knows which way gold could go atm. I would not even hazard a guess.

Buying sound companies at fair prices is the best option. The world will need Coca Cola and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2012, 08:41
Replies: 17
Views: 6,778
Posted By wilcoleaks

Virgin up 91.30%

Virgin Shares are up 91.30% since this time last year.

Incredible. If they post a profit, I wonder if they will pay a dividend.....

Well done to the whole Virgin team and the humble leader....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2012, 08:31
Replies: 357
Views: 90,713
Posted By wilcoleaks

Regardless of how this story ends I think its an...

Regardless of how this story ends I think its an excellent example of why NEVER to buy Airline Stock.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2012, 08:21
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

Where to now? Why stop at the Gold Coast: ...

Where to now?

Why stop at the Gold Coast:

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane........

The strategy department must be working overtime

This is pure genius:D
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2012, 07:50
Replies: 92
Views: 19,110
Posted By wilcoleaks

There is an Age Old parable in the Bible about...

There is an Age Old parable in the Bible about building things on Sand.

It ends badly:{
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Aug 2012, 03:00
Replies: 539
Views: 130,237
Posted By wilcoleaks

Peak oil hey?????? What next - Oxygen...

Peak oil hey??????

What next - Oxygen bottles under the bed with the guns, gold bars, oil and food and water?

Don't lose any sleep over this one.

**** - forgot about an asteroid hitting the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 06:45
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

They should have just slept nude.... The...

They should have just slept nude....

The "Airline with no clothes" has a familiar ring.... Was that the Brother's Grim?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 06:38
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

First class is all about catering for Whim's. ...

First class is all about catering for Whim's.

Pj's, gluten free, all meal choices, spread out seating etc.

If you lose one customer in this field you prob lose 20 because it will be talked...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 06:30
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

Etihad don't have any PJ's in Business Class at...

Etihad don't have any PJ's in Business Class at ALL.

I know this is a First class "thingo", but sleeping in a good suit SUCKS and it 8 grand, not 6 to europe.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 06:21
Replies: 539
Views: 130,237
Posted By wilcoleaks

With Interest rates so low in the states, the Dow...

With Interest rates so low in the states, the Dow will soon be finding new high ground....

Talk about the whole thing being out of Wack...

I guess Oil will come down, interest rates will go up...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2012, 06:14
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

Was looking at the "strategy" slides from a link...

Was looking at the "strategy" slides from a link on the webpage pg 109 that shows by 2021 International will be an all A380 fleet.

Looks like Jetstar will be handed Asia and International will do...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2012, 08:00
Replies: 357
Views: 90,713
Posted By wilcoleaks

Fundamentally, I don't think the share price...

Fundamentally, I don't think the share price reflects a few things yet

1) 4 Engines vs Two. The A380 should have been 777's and the 747 should be gone by now replaced with 777. Singapore Airlines...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2012, 07:46
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

A hostile takeover of Skywest could stop a lot of...

A hostile takeover of Skywest could stop a lot of cash leaving the books when VA get a national regional network with the ATR, a big cash cow will be halfed. This would delay the impact.

*No share...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Aug 2012, 07:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By wilcoleaks

Carbon Pricing

Just read a document from a financial institution that quotes the Carbon Tax will affect the Airlines as follows:

Qantas - $110 Million

Virgin - 40 Million

*For Qantas and Virgin a carbon...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2012, 09:50
Replies: 657
Views: 218,192
Posted By wilcoleaks

Question 1: How much would it cost to get...

Question 1:

How much would it cost to get this aircraft recovered and inspected?

Question 2:

How will the Coroners report affect a civil case?

Question 3:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Aug 2012, 11:25
Replies: 357
Views: 90,713
Posted By wilcoleaks

If the economy has a "shakeout" over the next 18...

If the economy has a "shakeout" over the next 18 months, no one would want to be at the helm of QF, especially someone new.

I think he will be there a while yet.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 11:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,935
Posted By wilcoleaks

Could the cost of the aircraft go down or could...

Could the cost of the aircraft go down or could we depreciate them much more rapidly instead?

China is making some commercial metal? How are good/cheap will they be?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 11:35
Replies: 539
Views: 130,237
Posted By wilcoleaks

Japan actually has 211.7% Government Debt to GDP,...

Japan actually has 211.7% Government Debt to GDP, but is held mostly by Japanese citizens

Greece 143%

Italy 119%

Australia 22.9%

Unemployment figures:
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 11:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,935
Posted By wilcoleaks

6 Grand Business Class to Europe

Read an interesting article that QF are currently offering Business to Europe for 6G, Virgin Atlantic slightly cheaper and a China carrier cheaper again.....

Does it really cost this much to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 11:17
Replies: 357
Views: 90,713
Posted By wilcoleaks

$1.14 up 3.64% This OCT could get nasty with...

$1.14 up 3.64%

This OCT could get nasty with Spain at 25 percent unemployment and hurting and a reporting season potentially full of worse than expected results and credit downgrades for a host of...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 11:11
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

Was reading an economic document that cited low...

Was reading an economic document that cited low airfares as critical to the modern global economy.

People moving from A-B cheaply seems to be the future.

Surely there must be room for more...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
31st Jul 2012, 10:58
Replies: 357
Views: 90,713
Posted By wilcoleaks

Who came up with the 65 percent "line in the...

Who came up with the 65 percent "line in the sand"?

Why is that an optimal number for them?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2012, 01:46
Replies: 539
Views: 130,237
Posted By wilcoleaks

The Baltic Dry index is trending downwards. ...

The Baltic Dry index is trending downwards.
Although this could be oversupply with new ships coming online, I interpret this as a definite signal demand is weakening.
Not sure how big the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Jul 2012, 01:29
Replies: 115
Views: 36,613
Posted By wilcoleaks

Actioned 125 checklists according to the MMM...

Actioned 125 checklists according to the MMM interview.

No wonder they were holding for some time!!!!!!!!!

Does the A380 have a QRH or is it all digital/paperless?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2012, 10:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,522
Posted By wilcoleaks

Actioned 125 checklists according to the MMM...

Actioned 125 checklists according to the MMM interview.

No wonder they were holding for some time!!!!!!!!!

Does the A380 have a QRH or is it all digital/paperless?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2012, 02:20
Replies: 115
Views: 36,613
Posted By wilcoleaks

Here is a link to another radio interview that...

Here is a link to another radio interview that shows he has quite a good sense of humour.

LISTEN: Merrick Interviews Hero Qantas Pilot Richard De Crespigny | Merrick And The Highway Patrol |...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Jul 2012, 11:14
Replies: 657
Views: 218,192
Posted By wilcoleaks

How did Lovell's family afford a QC for the...

How did Lovell's family afford a QC for the inquest?

I only ask this because I'm wondering if they have set up a fund where you can donate for civil proceedings or to get the wreckage examined for...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2012, 10:49
Replies: 1,460
Views: 411,075
Posted By wilcoleaks

The virgin add is excellent.

The virgin add is excellent.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Jul 2012, 10:45
Replies: 115
Views: 36,613
Posted By wilcoleaks

I think he came across very well in that...

I think he came across very well in that interview too.

Job well done to all involved.

Just out of curiosity - what did he fly in the airforce?
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