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An ex ARROW DC8 -53 ? is at SEN. Can some of you knowledgable guys tell me what happened to the big engine convertions of this a/c and how many are still flying. Thanks.
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Unlikely that the ex Arrow Air DC8 at SEN is a -54 series, aircraft is expected to go to African International. It arrived via Prestwick.
For the record African International sent all their series 50 aircraft away for scrap and replaced them with series 62F's.
Still wonderful to see these ageless planes in UK skies
For the record African International sent all their series 50 aircraft away for scrap and replaced them with series 62F's.
Still wonderful to see these ageless planes in UK skies
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For the record African International sent all their series 50 aircraft away for scrap and replaced them with series 62F's.
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Good call:
They have announced a new co-operation with Johnsons Air (FA's )outfit.
Antonov will be representing them on a world wide basis a/c type DC8-62F.
Apparently a second a/c DC8-63F will join the fleet Sep 05.
Both Stg 3.
They have announced a new co-operation with Johnsons Air (FA's )outfit.
Antonov will be representing them on a world wide basis a/c type DC8-62F.
Apparently a second a/c DC8-63F will join the fleet Sep 05.
Both Stg 3.
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Don't know where you are getting info from but ADB wont have anything to do with this operation more than likely AFH!!
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Don't know where you are getting info from but ADB wont have anything to do with this operation more than likely AFH!!
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Info from the last AFH/Antonov Airlines bulletin dtd 20July
Subject bulletin is issued under the joint name of AFH/Antonov Airlines. So is it fair to assume they are involved ? maybe not.
Hale & Pace often move in strange circles I am sure you agree.
Subject bulletin is issued under the joint name of AFH/Antonov Airlines. So is it fair to assume they are involved ? maybe not.
Hale & Pace often move in strange circles I am sure you agree.
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Two DC8's at Lasham both being worked on. Very robust aircraft and talking to the engineers it is not the difficulty of getting parts but keeping licensed engineers to sign the work off.
