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bmi G-MIDZ in SNN, why?

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Old 2nd Dec 2008, 13:30
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bmi G-MIDZ in SNN, why?

bmi A320 G-MIDZ was ferried LHR-SNN on the 16th November. It isn't due back until somtime in late December. Anyone know if it's just for routine maintenance or could we be seeing it in a fresh coat of paint soon?

I know what U think, bmi paint a plane?! Well I can but hope!
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MIDZ returned to Lessor, a new coat of paint is on the cards but not in bmi colours
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It went to Shannon for a handback check
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So MIDZ has left the BMI fleet? Thats a shame, always liked seeing her in the old colours (well, interim)

I didnt realise bmi were getting rid of some A320's. I thought only A321's were returning to lessor.
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This aircraft is owned by bmi not leased. Probably doing charters or having maintenance
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I stand corrected, it's having a "C" check
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Ah so she'll be back? Does that mean she'll be having a respray into the current BMI livery too?
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Absolutely no idea, but in the current climate I doubt it
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Resprayed intyo Lufthansa livery
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The comments earlier were correct. G-MIDZ has operated its last passenger flight for bmi. Once its maint check in SNN is complete it is due to be ferried SNN-EMA on 19Dec. Once it has been repainted it will be handed back to the lease company and onward to its new operator by 24Jan.

G-MIDZ used to be owned by bmi, however it was sold and leased back several years ago.
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Ah thats a shame. MIDZ was always easily recognisable being the only A320 still in old livery.
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Yep DZ left the bmi fleet. Due to ferry SNN-EMA on the 20Dec as BD9561. Wonder if it'll be the 4th ex bmi A320 to go to Spanair?!
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Why has bmi been getting rid of the A320? I thought the original plan was for the A321's to go.
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Because they're very old, and a little knackered, 4 new 321s due soon, one arrived this year.
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Very old? I thought BMI A320's were only about 10yrs old?
Yeah, i've seen the new A321 a few times.
Does this mean that all the A320's are up for replacement soon?
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A320 G-MIDX is supposedly leaving the fleet early next year... Finally time to get rid of the Starbus still displaying old Star Alliance Members such as Ansett.
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I saw G-MIDZ parked outside the BMI hangar this weekend with a nice new all-white paint job. Hopefully no-one will crash into it with all the recent snow
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G-MIDX isn't due for handback until spring 2011, so the old star livery will be around for a while yet!
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