JohnJ From United States, joined Jun 2000, 1287 posts, RR: 4 Posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 5928 times:
From today's Hartford Courant:
The European airframe maker Airbus intends to land one of its A380 "superjumbo" jets - the world's largest passenger aircraft - at Bradley International Airport in early October, airport officials said Friday.
MarkC From United States, joined Apr 2006, 201 posts, RR: 11 Reply 3, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5799 times:
Remember that the first 777 made a visit to PW's company airport in East Hartford. Since then, the airport has been closed due to the UCONN football stadium and other developments on the property.
Its a nice PR move. Its no coincidence that it goes on to Cincinati. Thats where GE is. So they are sending the 380 to the GP7000 partner airports.
I might have to go over to see it. I remember thinking I went back in time a few months ago because there was a 747-200 and a Pan-Am liveried 727 at BDL on the same day.
Rdwelch From United Kingdom (Wales), joined Oct 2005, 527 posts, RR: 12 Reply 4, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 18 hours ago) and read 5767 times:
I can schedule business in BDL around that time, so I say we have a little get together. I'm not what you would call an organizer of events by any stretch of the imagination, but how about the BDL locals come up with an idea of where we can meet?
Gus.
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Reality From United States, joined Apr 2007, 290 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 5710 times:
Quoting Coal (Reply 2): May I ask why it will go to BDL?
"An exact date has not been announced, but the latest plans call for an A380 to depart Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, and make the first of three U.S. stops in Hartford, according to Pratt & Whitney [located near Hartford], which makes engines for the A380 with partner General Electric.
"The plane, a double-decker that can seat between 555 and 853 passengers, would take off for Cincinnati [GE] the next day and then fly to San Francisco."
"San Francisco International Airport, the final destination for the October tour, is one of 18 U.S. airports being retrofitted to accommodate the giant aircraft. Bradley is not among them. But Kiran Jain, Bradley's marketing director, said the airport, which also serves as an Air National Guard base, can handle the plane, which has a wingspan of about 262 feet and takeoff weight of up to 1.2 million pounds."
ChrisNH From United States, joined Jun 1999, 3163 posts, RR: 3 Reply 6, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 17 hours ago) and read 5658 times:
Some of the best weather New England sees is in early October, so if that's the case I and hundreds or thousands of New England aviation enthusiasts will be there! So much for my prediction that Bangor would be the first New England airport to see the A380!
PYP757 From United States, joined Mar 2007, 148 posts, RR: 0 Reply 7, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 5574 times:
What about all those criticisms of the A380 program that only a handful of larger airports could handle this very large plane? Of course this plane will be lighter than a regular A380 loaded with luggage and 500+ passengers, and in this case it will not have to taxi to a gate, but still it is encouraging to see that the A380 can fly into smaller airports like BDL.
Rdwelch From United Kingdom (Wales), joined Oct 2005, 527 posts, RR: 12 Reply 8, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 5562 times:
Quoting PYP757 (Reply 7): What about all those criticisms of the A380 program that only a handful of larger airports could handle this very large plane? Of course this plane will be lighter than a regular A380 loaded with luggage and 500+ passengers, and in this case it will not have to taxi to a gate, but still it is encouraging to see that the A380 can fly into smaller airports like BDL.
I agree. A vs. B aside, it'll be good to see the how the "whale" performs. I still have some reservations on the "hot and high" performance specs, but I'm sure the folks at Airbus have those worked out.
Gus
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PYP757 From United States, joined Mar 2007, 148 posts, RR: 0 Reply 9, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 5534 times:
Quoting Rdwelch (Reply 8): I agree. A vs. B aside, it'll be good to see the how the "whale" performs. I still have some reservations on the "hot and high" performance specs, but I'm sure the folks at Airbus have those worked out.
I must confess that I have always been a Boeing fan personally, but at the same time wish the A380 every success. It's a remarkable plane, and I can't wait to fly it one day. I can't believe the strong emotions that this A vs B battle sometimes ignite on this forum, but like you say in another one of your posts, it's entertaining (more than soap operas on US TV for sure!).
Jacobin777 From United States, joined Sep 2004, 13323 posts, RR: 69 Reply 10, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 5513 times:
Quoting Reality (Reply 5):
"San Francisco International Airport, the final destination for the October tour, is one of 18 U.S. airports being retrofitted to accommodate the giant aircraft. Bradley is not among them. But Kiran Jain, Bradley's marketing director, said the airport, which also serves as an Air National Guard base, can handle the plane, which has a wingspan of about 262 feet and takeoff weight of up to 1.2 million pounds."
..they are finally deciding to bring the A380 to SFO when we were one of the first airports to be A380 ready?
Rdwelch From United Kingdom (Wales), joined Oct 2005, 527 posts, RR: 12 Reply 11, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 5474 times:
Quoting PYP757 (Reply 9): I can't believe the strong emotions that this A vs B battle sometimes ignite on this forum, but like you say in another one of your posts, it's entertaining (more than soap operas on US TV for sure!).
True, but if we didn't have a debate on A.net then we'd be patting each other on the butt saying "great play" with every post.
Back on topic, I have to agree with you in so much that Airbus has put so much time and effort (I hope) in to this product. I love both Boeing and Airbus, and in many repects, Embrear and Canadiar. But, I've got to get my eye ball on the big girl to see what she might bring, economics aside.
Gus
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Ordfrbdl From France, joined Aug 2007, 38 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 5420 times:
Hello,
Quoting Reality (Reply 5): the first of three U.S. stops in Hartford, according to Pratt & Whitney [located near Hartford], which makes engines for the A380 with partner General Electric.
Hamilton Sundstrand, another UTC-subsidiary, is also involved in the A-380, I believe, and they are literally across the street from the BDL terminals and parking decks.
From CDG to BDL, now near ORD.... PNC aux portes, armement des toboggans, verification de la porte opposee, merci!
PresRDC From United States, joined Jul 1999, 474 posts, RR: 1 Reply 13, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 14 hours ago) and read 5311 times:
Quoting Ordfrbdl (Reply 12): Hamilton Sundstrand, another UTC-subsidiary, is also involved in the A-380, I believe, and they are literally across the street from the BDL terminals and parking decks
WingedMigrator From United States, joined Oct 2005, 1661 posts, RR: 53 Reply 14, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 5223 times:
Quoting Jacobin777 (Reply 10): ..they are finally deciding to bring the A380 to SFO when we were one of the first airports to be A380 ready?
Get over it, we'll all go down there and meet each other in person for once!
Jacobin777 From United States, joined Sep 2004, 13323 posts, RR: 69 Reply 16, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 5141 times:
Quoting WingedMigrator (Reply 14): Get over it, we'll all go down there and meet each other in person for once!
...that would certainly be cool... as I'm sure there will be quite a few A.netters there for arrival pah-tee...
Lightsaber From United States, joined Jan 2005, 5131 posts, RR: 86 Reply 17, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 10 hours ago) and read 5055 times:
Quoting MarkC (Reply 3): Remember that the first 777 made a visit to PW's company airport in East Hartford. Since then, the airport has been closed due to the UCONN football stadium and other developments on the property.
Yes it is. The Pratt people who worked the program get a big "ego boost" seeing their product fly. I'm sure it will do an overflight of the East Hartford plant.
If nothing else, it makes BDL a great diversion for JFK.
Quoting Ordfrbdl (Reply 12): Hamilton Sundstrand, another UTC-subsidiary, is also involved in the A-380, I believe, and they are literally across the street from the BDL terminals and parking decks.
Texan From United States, joined Dec 2003, 3452 posts, RR: 53 Reply 19, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 5 hours ago) and read 4157 times:
Quoting Rdwelch (Reply 4): I can schedule business in BDL around that time, so I say we have a little get together. I'm not what you would call an organizer of events by any stretch of the imagination, but how about the BDL locals come up with an idea of where we can meet?
As long as it is not on October 5-9, I'll do my best to be there. There is a small spotting area on the access road that gives pretty good views of the main runway. Been there once before. When the date is announced, we'll see if something can be set up. Hoping for Friday October 12 since that fits best with my schedule
Texan
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Rdwelch From United Kingdom (Wales), joined Oct 2005, 527 posts, RR: 12 Reply 20, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 4 hours ago) and read 3937 times:
LTBEWR From United States, joined Jan 2004, 9353 posts, RR: 7 Reply 21, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 6 days 3 hours ago) and read 3879 times:
BDL could also be good for an emergency airport for the A380, especially if serious delays at JFK/EWR. Now if they would do a run in/out of EWR that would make me very happy
There are a couple of good vantage points for spotting at BDL. The best would be for runway 6. There is a dirt and gravel parking area just North of the approach lighting for 6. Also, just across the road from the parking area is a small field where one could stand right on the approach path for runway 6 arrivals. Just follow Rte. 20 West from the terminal. You can't miss them. You can also get a good shot from Perimeter Road for arrivals on 24. The local police force might ruffle your feathers there, though, as they have it marked "no parking both sides" on that road. Something tells me, though, that they might be in over their heads the day the A380 comes in.
Cloudboy From United States, joined Jan 2004, 486 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 17 hours ago) and read 2499 times:
Yeah, I would bet they are going to do some serious organizing for this arrival. BDL fortunately has a lot of places where it is very easy to see the runway and airport. While much of them are normally off limits, I bet with the demand that they may end up staffing some security at them and offering some observation points where they can people out of the way of normal airport operations.
There's a hotel at BDL, right? Do they have windows that overlook the runway?
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PresRDC From United States, joined Jul 1999, 474 posts, RR: 1 Reply 25, posted (2 years 3 months 2 weeks 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 2445 times:
Quoting Cloudboy (Reply 24): There's a hotel at BDL, right? Do they have windows that overlook the runway?
Yes there is a Sheraton in the airport. Half the rooms offer good airport views (one side faces the airport, the other faces the parking lots). If the a/c lands on R/W 24, you'd have a great view. If it lands on R/W 6, you won't have a view of the touchdown, but you would see the roll-out.
26 Golftango: Ah, I was there that day. Great memories. Have several photos of the 777's fly-by from the then Frank's Nursery on Silver Lane.
27 Golftango: Not true, you will get a decent view of it from the lot on Rte 20
28 FCKC: http://www.daily-bourse.fr/news.php?news=AFP070813161306.bixmn959 MSN 009 GP7200 equipped will go to Hartford , Cincinnati and SFO MSN 003 RR equipped
29 Reality: And the dates, from the above article, are: L'avion sera à Bradley (Connecticut) les 2 et 3 octobre, au North Kentucky Airport de Cincinnati (Ohio)
30 ChrisNH: The way I understand it, #009 coming to Hartford et al will be just a hollow cabin with nothing in it aside from test gear. Is that correct? Also, I r
31 PresRDC: Read what I wrote. You won't have a view FROM THE HOTEL if it lands on R/W6.
32 Golftango: Gotcha! My bad. Yes, from the hotel, no dice.
33 PresRDC: Got an internal notice confirming the October 2 arrival date and October 3 departure date.
34 ChrisNH: Is this particular plane painted in the Airbus livery, or will it have a carrier's color scheme? I've seen Singapore and Emirates, although I think th
35 Lexy: Reg. is F-WWEA. So yeah, it's painted in the standard Airbus livery. http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1230127/M/
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as I'm sure there will be quite a few A.netters there for arrival pah-tee... 
Thats great news!!! Will definitely not miss this chance to see this exciting airplane!!! Hey anyone here knows of a great place to spot at BDL?
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