tommy525 From United States of America, joined Nov 2012, 32 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (7 months 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 3675 times:
I believe they had 4 of those combis. I was on two of them in March of this year. One each from TPE to/from JKT. They were both nearly 20 years old. Although they still flew beautifully and didn't seem that old inside because they were well kept.
But they cant be worth a whole lot of money.
China Airlines reported sold a 20 some year old 747 to a Thai carrier for only one million USD. Sadly that plane was lost on its next to last revenue flight (from TPE to HKG) before it got transferred.
76er From Netherlands, joined Mar 2007, 412 posts, RR: 1 Reply 4, posted (7 months 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 3675 times:
So, who did they sell them to?
Back here in the Low Countries there was a newsarticle a few weeks ago about a Pakistani businessman wanting to start up a new airline using 744C' (and T7's) out of AMS. Could it be?
qantas744er From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1258 posts, RR: 4 Reply 5, posted (7 months 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 3676 times:
I can confirm they were both sold to Aersale. Same company that bought the majority of JAL 400s.
Some of their purchases find new homes, but considering these are 19-20 year old 400s, and the relatively low sale price, they are both destined to be parted out.
The first one B-16405 was ferried to ROW on the 9th.
bennator From Singapore, joined Mar 2012, 25 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (7 months 1 day 11 hours ago) and read 3675 times:
Wow, I guess I got lucky then, I flew one from HKG-TPE last month. The flight was fine, and I was happy to get on a type that I knew would soon be gone, but I never guessed so fast.
Then again, as nice as the experience was, I'm sure flying something like that wouldn't be popular on a TPAC flight, the cabin was showing its age, and even the CRT(!) monitors were a bit funny.
If they're due for a D check, what are the rules around inspecting the parts that are parted out?
I guess it's a little bit like only doing the D check on the valuable parts, and not bothering with the less valuable parts (like the fuselage, etc.), which just get scrapped?
Darksnowynight From United States of America, joined Jan 2012, 1013 posts, RR: 2 Reply 8, posted (7 months 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3676 times:
Quoting 76er (Reply 4):
Back here in the Low Countries there was a newsarticle a few weeks ago about a Pakistani businessman wanting to start up a new airline using 744C' (and T7's) out of AMS. Could it be?
When only one airline operating a bunch of 74Ms & T7s just isn't enough,
Posting without Knowledge is simply Tolerated Vandalism... We are the Vandals.
trex8 From United States of America, joined Nov 2002, 3979 posts, RR: 14 Reply 10, posted (7 months 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 3676 times:
Quoting tommy525 (Reply 3): China Airlines reported sold a 20 some year old 747 to a Thai carrier for only one million USD. Sadly that plane was lost on its next to last revenue flight (from TPE to HKG) before it got transferred.
Tod From Denmark, joined Aug 2004, 1687 posts, RR: 3 Reply 12, posted (7 months 6 hours ago) and read 1552 times:
Quoting LimaNiner (Reply 7): If they're due for a D check, what are the rules around inspecting the parts that are parted out?
If a repair station with FAA part 145 authority inspects and issues an FAA form 8130-3 or EASA form 1 against the part, then it is considered airworthy and can be reused.
tommy525 From United States of America, joined Nov 2012, 32 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (6 months 4 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 989 times:
I saw a 360 for sale not long ago for only 70,000. But I shuddered at how much work and expense it may need to get it up to speed.
Probably EVA got a pretty good price for the two . Doing all their own maintenance (and even being the maker of the LCF for Boeing) I think EVA knows exactly what those planes are worth , broken up or otherwise.
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