Mrniji From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (8 years 7 months 1 day 3 hours ago) and read 2464 times:
It was reported that she entered the fleet already.. when will she have her first revenue flight, which name did she receive, and does she have the same IFE as VT-AIE (ex-SQ)?
I could imagine VT-AIE / AIF being deplored for the LAX routes, right? Or will she also see ORD and other destinations?
Does she have the same grey underbelly? And pics yet?
Interestingly, the last pic, showing the departure to DEL, does not show the name of the a/c yet.. are they only put in BOM (hopefully there won't be any arguments about that this time)? Is the leasing deal with SQ or Boeing (or some other leasing company)?
CBphoto From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 1508 posts, RR: 6 Reply 3, posted (8 years 7 months 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 2391 times:
Funny how the second pic on the top row says fresh out of the paint shop, but yet taking a closer look on the tail is seems to have either defects, or the paint is already falling off? take a closer look right by the rudder. Any ideas on what that could be. I too am itnerested to see what they name this bird!
Cheers
BritPilot777 From United Kingdom, joined Apr 2004, 1075 posts, RR: 3 Reply 5, posted (8 years 7 months 23 hours ago) and read 2343 times:
The "paint falling off" looks more like a reflection of some sort, most probably the sun. Look at something newly painted, will have some awesome reflections on it, even when its not sunny.
Santhosh From India, joined Sep 2001, 542 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (8 years 7 months 13 hours ago) and read 2227 times:
When our new B777 arrive at BOM for the first time will it be flown by UA pilots as the delivery flight or will our pilots be bringing it to BOM. If its our pilots are gonna bring the aircraft to BOM then are our AI pilots under training to fly these 777's. Will AI be introducing new pilots to fly these 777’s or pilots currently flying our 747’s be upgraded to fly the B777? If so how is the selection process pilots to fly 777’s done by AI?
I remember Sean saying that the UA PTV system will remain active.. hopefully they will have the same channel UA had to follow the tower/ATC - Pilots communications (I remember when I took UA 900 (T7), I listened the entire flight to this comminucation: "UA 900 calls Scottish... - Good morning, Reykjavik here.."
Airindia From United Arab Emirates, joined Jan 2001, 1546 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (8 years 7 months 8 hours ago) and read 2115 times:
saw a 737 in IC colours yesterday... takeoff frmo mumbai. would anyone know whether Alliance has reverted to ICs color schemes...... are there any talks of scrapping CD and realigning them with IC......
TheBigOne From United Kingdom, joined Sep 2004, 239 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (8 years 7 months 7 hours ago) and read 2084 times:
I remember reading somewhere recently that the three ex SIA 744s that AI is leasing will be converted to 747-400SF (Special Freighter) configuration. Ah... found it!
From Flight International 26 October to 1 November
"US leasing company Guggenheim Aviation Partners has acquired four ex-Singapore Airlines 747-400s through Boeing Aircraft Trading and booked slots with Boeing Commercial Aviation Services for their conversion to freighters between 2006 and 2009. The first two will be leased to Air India pending conversion and Guggenheim is marketing the third aircraft for interim passenger-configuration use. Following modification at locations that have still to be decided by Boeing, the company's first two Special Freighters will be available for lease in 2007, followed by one in 2008 and on in 2009."
I guess this pretty much rules out the possibility of AI leasing these aircraft for much longer than three years. Although with AI....never say never
Reach for the stars - they are closer than you think!
As far as the LAX route, the -437s seem to be back, which is great. I saw ESP last Wednesday and then EVA yesterday. Sean, do you know if AIF will be put into the LAX schedule soon?
Thunderbird1 From United States of America, joined Jun 2004, 225 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (8 years 7 months ago) and read 1955 times:
May I ask where Ellora is and the secret behind..?
I don't know of any secret. If you're asking about where it is geographically, it's only about 30 km or so from Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist caves carved out of the volcanic rock in the hillside. Ajanta and Ellora are relatively close to each other--hence the pairing.
Indianguy From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 22, posted (8 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 1923 times:
saw a 737 in IC colours yesterday... takeoff frmo mumbai. would anyone know whether Alliance has reverted to ICs color schemes...... are there any talks of scrapping CD and realigning them with IC......
No there is no plan of scrapping CD, though I do think there is some confusion over what role it will play. For eg some of the A319s coming in are going to IC while most are going to CD!
As for the color schemes, yes there a couple of the 10 737-200's that are still in IC's old colors. All of these AFAIK are based in DEL. But all the 732's are operated by CD.
Hawaijahaz From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 352 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (8 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 1904 times:
Wow! She looks really good in the picture that Sean posted. The aircraft looks majestic and the picture shows the planes true size. Great picture...if only the quality was a bit better.
Airindia From United Arab Emirates, joined Jan 2001, 1546 posts, RR: 1 Reply 24, posted (8 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 1856 times:
Roy,
some of the A319s coming in are going to IC while most are going to CD!
CD was an alliance between IC and Boeing, correct me if i am wrong. how then they wud get 319s, why wud boeing allow that...... what is the current stake of boeing in CD, if it no longer holds a stake then might aswell scrap the existence of CD.........
Guru
25 Mrniji: No there is no plan of scrapping CD, though I do think there is some confusion over what role it will play There is the proposal of converting CD in a
26 Karan69: Great that atleast "new" aircraft are coming through leasing if not direct purchase
27 Santhosh: Why don’t AI consider buying a new aircraft from Boeing. Is it due to lack of finance or is leasing more profitable than buying one?
28 Mrniji: Why don’t AI consider buying a new aircraft from Boeing. Is it due to lack of finance or is leasing more profitable than buying one? AI would love t
29 Indianguy: Airindia: That is incorrect. Boeing is not involved in any way whatsoever in CD. The reason why CD was setup has been covered b4. To summarize: 1. CD
30 Mrniji: 4 There is good reason to retain these ratty 737's. Many airports cannot be served by the much heavier A320's. Does the A319 serve its purpose in this
31 Vimanav: Many airports cannot be served by the much heavier A320's. It was precisely to overcome these difficulties that IC A320s have the 4-wheel bogies. But
32 Indianguy: It was precisely to overcome these difficulties that IC A320s have the 4-wheel bogies. True. But airports like the old COK and BHO were still off lim
33 Santhosh: Pran: What difference dose it make by IC A320s having 4-wheel bogies.
34 Vimanav: Pran: What difference dose it make by IC A320s having 4-wheel bogies. The 4 wheel bogies basically allow the aircraft to operate from short runways an
35 Santhosh: Is it like the 4 wheel bogies allow the A320 to spread its total weight over a larger area. George
36 Karan69: Infact as mentioned above why doesent IC order Emb170-190 for the other above mentioned underdeveloped routes
37 Vimanav: Infact as mentioned above why doesent IC order Emb170-190 for the other above mentioned underdeveloped routes You see simply ordering EMB170-190 or th
38 Santhosh: Is it really more profitable to use larger aircraft than smaller ones. How about certain smaller carriers using smaller aircrafts successfully?Or inst
39 Mrniji: Is it really more profitable to use larger aircraft than smaller ones. Depends case-by-case - you have to fill the small aircraft - then, what I see w
40 Santhosh: Mrniji:Simple and an effective explanation. I fully get your point. Thanx
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