Ryanair 732 to go quicker than expected

[jumpseater]

Jambo, if these scratches have occurred on several airframes, it could indicate that this was a standard practise/technique used by an individual or group.

It is quite likely that the possibility that this has happened to other aircraft going through those paint shops is/has already been considered and I hope acted on.

[Jambo Buana]

If it is ever proved that this really was the reason for the crack found on one of the -200's then you are absolutely right, they will have done the same to other a/c too; including perhaps some of BA's big a/c which I know were also Heavy maintained at FLS. Whether that ever comes to light your guess is as good as mine. Re-skinning a few 747's might just be too expensive for a sensitive subject like this coming out of the hangar.

[Kwasi_Mensa]

Guess RYR management would hate this kind of publicity...

[BAe 146-100]

Hi,

Kwasi_Mensa, was that the Aloha 737-200 incident?

The aircraft had an explosive decompression due to metal fatigue in upper cabin area. The crew was able to execute a successful emergency landing with a significant portion of the upper fuselage missing. One of the five crew members was killed.

BAe 146-100

[Golf Charlie Charlie]

Yes, it is the Aloha 737-200 incident.

[A4]

I'm sure the residents around STN won't be sad to see them go. They really are VERY noisy

[Kwasi_Mensa]

BAe 146-100, yes, it was the Aloha 243 incident

[BAe 146-100]

Hi,

Thanks for confirming that, its amazing that the Crew managed to land the aircraft.

BAe 146-100

[Max Angle]

The quicker they go the quicker I will be able to get a decent nights sleep at the airport hotel. Scrap the lot now please.

[xyz_pilot]

Nosiy no way

They all have a "stage III" kit.

Its to keep this sort of "low nose" a/c that the eu and usa were all most in an all out trade war.

Makes you think!!

[mrbungle]

Didn't Ryan-Air already retire a -200 for dodgy paint work a couple of years ago ??

[BAe 146-100]

Hi,

I will miss seeing them at Manchester .

BAe 146-100

[YouNeverStopLearning]

Hushkitted? No, the majority of Rynoair's 737-200 are not hushkitted. Most of those that are hushkitted can't often get above FL300 in summer when the temp's high at altitude and the loads high; I know, I've tried in the past!
You only have to listen to them trying to get off on R21 at PIK when they have to due to x-winds - it's a very noisy affair.

Oh! so this topic isn't about exceeding 250knots in class G airspace then?

[IanH]

I was at Stansted most of the day today and I live near to Prestwick and I havent seen any of the logojet B737-200's since this report.

Ian H

[Mindthegap]

All the Ryanair -200s are stage 3 hushkitted.

[kopbhoy2]

I was at Stansted most of the day today and I live near to Prestwick and I havent seen any of the logojet B737-200's since this report.

They are still operating from Dublin - as are many of the other 737-200's

[brabazon]

airbourne, you mention that LDY is too short for the 737-800, what field length does a 737-800 need for a full-load to STN?

[BAe 146-100]

Hi,

All the Ryanair -200s are stage 3 hushkitted.

Are European's fleet of 737-200's stage 3 hushkitted?

Thanks
BAe 146-100

[Astronut]

I have no doubt the reason to retire them is to cry foul and charge FLS for early retirement. Not being cynical!

[Jet A1]

Hear Excel helping out with the -800's !