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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2008, 13:09
Replies: 277
Views: 78,134
Posted By wingattack

Off the top of my head the ex BMed routes only...

Off the top of my head the ex BMed routes only require 8-10 slots per day which is approx 10 % of their total portfolio. Easy to find by rearranging their current shorthaul slots which include a lot...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Feb 2008, 16:39
Replies: 2,984
BMI
Views: 1,029,792
Posted By wingattack

PR05 13 Feb 2008 bmi further expands...

PR05
13 Feb 2008


bmi further expands mid haul network at Heathrow
- airline to lease two Boeing 757s to increase capacity and improve schedules
to Almaty and Freetown
- increases capacity...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2008, 16:05
Replies: 32
Views: 11,610
Posted By wingattack

In my company we do not turn EAI on in the...

In my company we do not turn EAI on in the descent until just before entering moisture (say 10-15 seconds before). Is this wrong? Should it be on for all the descent/hold if the only moisture...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Feb 2008, 09:40
Replies: 184
Views: 70,028
Posted By wingattack

Morning all! Have had a good look at this...

Morning all!

Have had a good look at this one and I agree that it has been 'doctored'.

Shouldn't there should be at least some shadow cast by the tail or right wing somewhere in the photo -...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Nov 2006, 18:18
Replies: 144
Views: 25,068
Posted By wingattack

BM, the one being repaired will be ready by then....

BM, the one being repaired will be ready by then. I imagine they'll put it on the Chicago or Vegas/Carribbean route and then put the Star Alliance one on the Air India contract. It'll be much...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Nov 2006, 16:51
Replies: 144
Views: 25,068
Posted By wingattack

Just heard that bmi are to wet-lease the 3rd 330...

Just heard that bmi are to wet-lease the 3rd 330 to Air India as from 15th December. Doesn't say which route it's on yet but they are looking for crews to spend Christmas and New Year somewhere in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Oct 2006, 12:02
Replies: 34
Views: 25,910
Posted By wingattack

Just had the memo from NT re the 330. Repair...

Just had the memo from NT re the 330.
Repair work will start on October 30th at MAN but it won't be ready until mid-December at the earliest. BOM route suspended indefinitely but no crew job losses...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Oct 2006, 09:58
Replies: 34
Views: 25,910
Posted By wingattack

Thanks for those excellent photos! I hear that...

Thanks for those excellent photos!
I hear that when the new part is fitted, it will require slightly oversized bolts to attach it which do not exist at the moment. The delay will be in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Sep 2006, 10:25
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By wingattack

Yes, it will be the same aircraft G-MIDO, which I...

Yes, it will be the same aircraft G-MIDO, which I think is the newest of the 320s and is in the new colours. I will check my facts though and correct them if necessary.
Glad to hear that MAN-ABX is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Sep 2006, 07:59
Replies: 253
BMI
Views: 67,439
Posted By wingattack

Perhaps I should have said a 330 rather than the...

Perhaps I should have said a 330 rather than the 330. Heard that Virgin might be getting a load of 330s because they can't get any 777s and that they might lend us one. Good news about the flat...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Sep 2006, 22:17
Replies: 253
BMI
Views: 67,439
Posted By wingattack

What's up with the grounded 330?? Rumour has it...

What's up with the grounded 330??
Rumour has it that the 4th 330 will be here by the end of the year. Any one know any more?
ps Why do we still do ABZ? Couldn't even fill an EMB 145 at the moment.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Sep 2006, 10:23
Replies: 419
Views: 104,438
Posted By wingattack

Hope the travelling public bear in mind that...

Hope the travelling public bear in mind that these are the muppets in whose hands they place their lives!
Bit harsh, AC. How does our industrial relationship with the company affect our safe and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Sep 2006, 10:04
Replies: 419
Views: 104,438
Posted By wingattack

You can bang on BALPA's door all you like, ACBUS....

You can bang on BALPA's door all you like, ACBUS. It won't make any difference. SMB has hardly budged against the union in all his time (except for the odd day off here, and a bit of a productivity...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Sep 2006, 12:27
Replies: 419
Views: 104,438
Posted By wingattack

Try ALPL. About £10.50 / month. No glossy mag....

Try ALPL. About £10.50 / month. No glossy mag. No credit card. no newsletter. No aggressive CC reps giving you grief in the crew-room. Check their website and give yourself that 1%!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th May 2006, 11:10
Replies: 28
Views: 7,256
Posted By wingattack

Heard a rumour that the 3 latest 319s that...

Heard a rumour that the 3 latest 319s that Mainline have had delivered (G-DBCG/H/I) are destined for baby. They're in 144 config with fixed seats and small galleys. No forward wardrobe and ideal...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th Mar 2006, 12:32
Replies: 2
Views: 3,620
Posted By wingattack

Fire at LHR

Many congratulations to the LHR Fire Service! We watched today as they attended a burning de-iceing rig at Terminal 1 at Heathrow. With the whole cab engulfed in flames, they were on the scene...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th Apr 2005, 20:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,206
Posted By wingattack

Went there on honeymoon 10 years ago. (Sheesh, 10...

Went there on honeymoon 10 years ago. (Sheesh, 10 already). We stayed on the east side of the main island (Viti Levu?) which seemed to be the wetter side of the island. The better weather was on...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Feb 2004, 04:09
Replies: 25
Views: 2,791
Posted By wingattack

WHBM: I think the new parking area just...

WHBM:


I think the new parking area just SE of 23 is too close to the r/w. Also, they 've just put up a blast fence there (but that might be to protect the construction guys from us!). The...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2003, 19:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By wingattack

Thanks ES, that makes a bit more sense. However,...

Thanks ES, that makes a bit more sense. However, if this the "fourth" aircraft what will it be used for? SAA routes or something else? If SAA were going to use it, it would make more sense to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Feb 2003, 16:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,408
Posted By wingattack

bmi A340 at Toulouse?

Have heard a rumour of a bmi liveried A340(?00) at Toulouse. Can anyone shed some light on this one?
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2003, 09:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,379
Posted By wingattack

Our Company SOP is to fly at the FMS generated...

Our Company SOP is to fly at the FMS generated speed unless there is a good reason not to. However on a short route (eg MAN-LHR) filed at say FL190, The FMS Cruise speed will be high, about 325...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jan 2003, 22:03
Replies: 45
Views: 8,663
Posted By wingattack

higher, ok, ok chill out dude! How many of your...

higher, ok, ok chill out dude! How many of your 73's went to LHR? Seems like if you wanted to get to an airport with some good connections, BHD was still the better bet.

Night hours? Only a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jan 2003, 20:37
Replies: 45
Views: 8,663
Posted By wingattack

No departures until nearly 0900? still 45 mins...

No departures until nearly 0900? still 45 mins before BFS or am I missing something?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jan 2003, 20:17
Replies: 45
Views: 8,663
Posted By wingattack

eastern, if you're just trying to get a rise out...

eastern, if you're just trying to get a rise out of someone, ok, you got one. If, however your comments are genuine can I point you towards the bmi timetable, p 31 which gives the first departure ex...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Nov 2002, 11:27
Replies: 21
Views: 4,318
Posted By wingattack

The option of other non US routes from LHR is...

The option of other non US routes from LHR is limited by at least two other factors.

1. Even more restrictive bi-lateral agreements than are currently faced on the US routes.

2. ...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Oct 2002, 20:25
Replies: 22
Views: 2,992
Posted By wingattack

Just a quick one. Should Pilots always give...

Just a quick one. Should Pilots always give their passing level on each call or just on initial contact? I hear some guys giving it on every call. I don't do it and have never been asked for it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Aug 2002, 17:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By wingattack

This all reminds me of the story about the Senior...

This all reminds me of the story about the Senior Airline Captain who when offered an alternative hold at BNN due to some build-ups replied,
"No thanks, we both have Instrument Ratings!"

Maybe...
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