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Airline Specific Private Forums
	Thomson Airways	Formerly known as Britannia, now Thomson and merged with FCUK Airlines forum.
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	Thomas Cook Airlines	A forum for the large pilot group from the former Flying Colours, Airworld, Caledonian and JMC companies now rebranded as Thomas Cook UK and the former Airtours/MyTravel airlines.
	NATS	The major UK ATS provider.
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# 1	United B777 engine failure Started 20th Feb 2021 by nicolai Last post 13:40 by spangzilla	Rumours & News	242 replies	142.6k views
	Reports on Twitter that a UAL 777-200 has had an uncontained engine failure on the way from DEN (Denver, Colorado, USA) to HNL (Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA) and returned safely to DEN. Local news report: https://thepostmillennial.com/colorado... Read More
# 2	Caption Competition Mk III Started 23rd Feb 2021 by Hydromet Last post 19:05 by MPN11	Military Aviation	164 replies	4.9k views
	Thank you Wensleydale, I'll jump to it and find something suitable. Have a go at this one. Read More
# 3	Caption Competition Mk II Started 17th Dec 2019 by Buster Hyman Last post 06:36 by Senior Pilot	Military Aviation	10k replies	521.8k views
	[QUOTE=Kiltrash;10642121]Not a Caption. Buster has gone missing; he has had the call from Goodison Park[/QUOTE] Couldn't do much worse than the last 6! :mad: Anyway...many thanks Kilty. Always an honour. Seeing we're on a theme...
# 4	Qantas Second Officer Jobs Started 25th Feb 2021 by petra.oskertrich1995 Last post 16:50 by FMS82	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	90 replies	17.4k views
	Hey Everyone, I am seeking knowledge and experience from anyone familiar with the Qantas Second Officer role and when it is likely to be offered again? I am a recent graduate at a flying school here in Melbourne with just under 200 hours (CPL, MECIR, all ATPLS) and looking at Qantas as my dream career when things return to normal soon. Does anyo... Read More
# 5	RAF C-130J's to be retired early? Started 27th Feb 2021 by esscee Last post 18:27 by chopper2004	Military Aviation	37 replies	10.0k views
	Not trying to start a slanging match or anything similar but it appears MOD is thinking about NOT keeping the J's until 2035. Well the good old bean counters think they can save spending on an upgrade by using those very noisy Airbus A-400's instead. As you can hear those A-400's even when they are at 25,000 ft, they are not going to be much us... Read More
# 6	Is an RMI the same as a Remote Indicating Compass ? Started 1st Mar 2021 by Wings Last post 16:04 by Goldenrivett	Tech Log	6 replies	759 views
	Sorry for asking a silly question, but as the saying goes, it’s better to ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake. So..After flying the big jets for the last 30 years I’m trying to fly light aircraft again. I’ve been flying the big jets on my EASA ATPL and now I’m trying to get my Aussie Licences back into currency,... Read More
# 7	All borders to reopen. Started 30th May 2020 by BNEA320 Last post 08:21 by Icarus2001	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	3.9k replies	532.4k views
	[url=https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/wondering-when-international-travel-will-restart-this-new-chart-could-hold-the-answer/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=Wondering%20when%20international%20travel%20will%20restart%3F%20This%20new%20chart%20could%20hold%20the%20answer&utm_campaign=Travel%20Weekly%3A%20Thursday%2028... Read More
# 8	An observation Started 27th Feb 2021 by wiltshireman Last post 11:53 by Memorylapse	Fragrant Harbour	29 replies	7.1k views
	It’s very noticeable that this forum has very little to day. Is that so as not to offend Big Brother? What a shame if that’s the case. I spent 23 mostly happy years in CX and to see what is happening breaks my heart. Read More
# 9	Eurowings Started 1st Mar 2021 by arrowcapitan Last post 19:09 by PositiveGhostrider	Terms and Endearment	6 replies	1.4k views
	does any one have info about this company ? How many pilots they need etc.. Read More
# 10	737-500 missing in Indonesia Started 9th Jan 2021 by Analyser Last post 15:34 by RVF750	Rumours & News	675 replies	660.3k views
	737-500 Missing in Indonesia as per Flight Radar No information about carrier and other details Read More
# 11	Torquay skydive ops Started 1st Mar 2021 by Squawk7700 Last post 12:33 by MostlyHarmless	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	4 replies	803 views
	Genuine question.... They were dropping through solid 8/8’s which is as far as I know legit, but what about the 208? I heard plenty of CTAF calls and drop and descent clearances, but no talk of IFR clearance. Cloud was solid 8/8 at 4,000ft and at least 500ft thick. Am I missing something about how the operation works with regards to cleara... Read More
# 12	Jetstar and Ballina again Started 1st Mar 2021 by wheels_down Last post 14:57 by Oriana	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	8 replies	2.1k views
	I’m sure the CP is mighty pleased, not. Will be interesting to see if the A320 was on 124.2. [QUOTE]The ATSB is continuing its investigation into a separation occurrence in uncontrolled airspace near Ballina where recorded data showed that the tracks of an Airbus A320 and a private Jabiru two-seat recreational aircraft intersected with a... Read More
# 13	All land rovers to be electric powered by the end of the decade Started 15th Feb 2021 by NutLoose Last post 13:09 by Beamr	Jet Blast	146 replies	14.8k views
	One wonders how that will effect the military, you can deliver the wet stuff to power it into the field, but a charging point? .. Read More
# 14	The Queen's Jubilee 2022 Started 19th Feb 2021 by Old-Duffer Last post 19:13 by MPN11	Military Aviation	99 replies	16.1k views
	Her Majesty The Queen will mark 70 years as our sovereign on 6 Feb 22. Not even the faintest whisper of how this might be celebrated. Any hints???????????? Old Duffer Read More
# 15	QF Group possible Redundancy Numbers/Packages Started 7th Jun 2020 by ExtraShot Last post 23:05 by Street garbage	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	2.5k replies	896.6k views
	This topic seems to have been raised a couple of times in other threads, so to avoid the continued hijack of threads important to others (Air NZ), perhaps the rumors/info could be collated here? Potential Redundancies are an interesting, though alarming topic none the less, and although We have been told it’s not on the cards, it’s an entirely... Read More
# 16	Most distinctive and charismatic engine sound? Started 2nd Feb 2021 by ZeBedie Last post 19:36 by Spooky 2	Aviation History and Nostalgia	254 replies	31.9k views
	The title says it all - which aircraft engine has a sound like no other, is instantly recognisable and has an interesting and varied repertoire of sounds like no other? I have one in mind and and I'll be impressed if I can be proven wrong. Read More
# 17	QF Losses Started 24th Feb 2021 by RodH Last post 02:08 by Paragraph377	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	39 replies	10.1k views
	Qantas have just announced a $1.08 Billion dollar loss in the last 6 months . That's a hell of a lot of money but they reckon they still have $4 billion to tide them over. Nice to have a little nest egg to fall back on. This disastrous Covid bug sure has played havoc with a lot of balance sheets!!! Read More
# 18	Decision Making Models Started 27th Feb 2021 by compressor stall Last post 14:08 by Denti	Questions	18 replies	1.7k views
	I am researching a project looking at airlines' decision making models. The area that interests me is the Pilot's view of these models - in particular the mnemonics expected to be used after an inflight issue. What mnemonic(s) have you been trained to use? Did they work as intended? Would you recommend it? Read More
# 19	Virgin 3.0 Started 14th Sep 2020 by -41 Last post 12:49 by Chronic Snoozer	Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific	1.4k replies	423.7k views
	[h1]Virgin head office jobs face axe[/h1][h2] [/h2] [list] []The Australian []15 September 2020 [*]IMOGEN REID [/list] Virgin Australia has warned that its recovery plans have been “severely impacted” by Victoria’s COVID-19 and ongoing border... Read More
# 20	Will Boeing Become The Next McDonnell Douglas? Started 21st Feb 2021 by BlankBox Last post 14:27 by WHBM	Rumours & News	64 replies	19.6k views
	https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/opinion-will-boeing-become-next-mcdonnell-douglas Read More
# 21	Airservices Class E changes Started 20th Jan 2021 by thunderbird five Last post 11:38 by Advance	The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions	309 replies	23.8k views
	Anyone seen this? https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/lower-base-class-e-east-coast Read More
# 22	Using Rank on Retirement Started 20th Jan 2021 by ORAC Last post 19:18 by MPN11	Military Aviation	299 replies	72.3k views
	From Sir Humphrey - should start an interesting thread...... https://tinyurl.com/y2fd7nua Ranking It in? Should the Military Retain Their Rank Titles on Retirement? ....The risk is that the public understanding of defence becomes linked to images of middle aged men with funny job t... Read More
# 23	China Southern A380 en route to SYD (28 Feb) - why? Started 27th Feb 2021 by AUNZFF Last post 21:38 by roundsounds	Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)	14 replies	3.4k views
	Right now there is a China Southern A380 - # CZ325 - REG B-6137 flying from Guangzho to Sydney. The arrivals board at SYD shows 11 international flights arriving today (including CZ325). Current arrival passenger caps into Sydney are 430 per day, thus around 39 pax per inbound aircraft. Does anyone have any knowledge or ideas of why CZ wou... Read More
# 24	IAG: BA restructuring may cost 12,000 jobs Started 28th Apr 2020 by Just a spotter Last post 14:11 by Slamitin	Terms and Endearment	2k replies	1.7M views
	Reuters (28th April 2020) is reporting that IAG is in talks with BA unions about widespread redundancies.[QUOTE]* RECOVERY TO LEVEL OF PASSENGER DEMAND IN 2019 IS EXPECTED TO TAKE SEVERAL YEARS, NECESSITATING GROUP-WIDE RESTRUCTURING MEASURES* IAG IS NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDING PROFIT GUIDANCE FOR 2020* GROUP EXPECTS ITS OPERATING LOSS IN Q2 TO BE SIGN... Read More
# 25	Is 787 done for? Started 25th Feb 2021 by turbidus Last post 18:45 by Hartington	Rumours & News	24 replies	13.9k views
	"SEATTLE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co will pay $6.6 million to U.S. regulators as part of a settlement over quality and safety-oversight lapses going back years, a setback that comes as Boeing wrestles with repairs to flawed 787 Dreamliner jets that could dwarf the cost of the federal penalty. Boeing is beginning pa... Read More