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New Zealand Airforce Buying 757

AIRNZsaab340 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 821 times:

My brother worked for the Airforce as an aircraft technician until he got laid off because of the BITCH (Helen Clark). He now works for Air New Zealand and he told me that the New Zealand Airforce is going to sell the 727's and buy a 757. Is this true and if so when will this be.

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Mr AirNZ From New Zealand, joined Feb 2002, 765 posts, RR: 1
Reply 1, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 16 hours ago) and read 772 times:

I can't remember the exact details in an article I read but it did mention that they were looking at purchasing some 757's or A320's. Who knows when though!

NZ767 From New Zealand, joined Nov 2001, 1620 posts, RR: 1
Reply 2, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 742 times:

Haven't heard about this but I would think the 757 would be the better buy over the Airbus due to its range, capacity and commonality with the 767 as Air New Zealand would most likely be contracted for major maintenance.
In my opinion, the 727s were a terrible choice mainly due to their range limitations; most I think are unaware that these aircraft fly as far afield as the US and the UK quite often.
But then, with Auntie-Helen-knows-best in charge, they'll probably end up buying ex-Chinese Tridents.

Aerokiwi From New Zealand, joined Jul 2000, 2410 posts, RR: 4
Reply 3, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 709 times:

I have a family member still in the force and apparently, following September 11th last year there was serious discussion about buying the 757. At the time, because of the cheap prices, the airforce was able to afford 3 as opposed to 2. It is more likely over the 737 because of its cargo capacity and potential as a troop transport.

L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62
Reply 4, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 702 times:

And keep in mind that there is a conversion for a cargo door for the main deck on the 757. I don't think anybody has engineered one for the A-320 yet.

Got to agree with the thoughts on the range bennies of the 57 over the 27.

OBAMA-WORST PRESIDENT EVER....Even SKOORB would be better.

Kiwi dave From New Zealand, joined Aug 2000, 895 posts, RR: 0
Reply 5, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 669 times:

If they get the 757 can't wait to see them.

Will it be a 200 or a 300?

QANTASforever From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 6, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 637 times:

Um, one question. Why is the NZ gov getting possibly three 757's when the Australian gov (considerably larger) is getting by on 3 BBj's??

Yyz717 From Canada, joined Sep 2001, 15989 posts, RR: 59
Reply 7, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 639 times:

What's wrong with Helen Clark?

Maybe she's making the tough but necessary decisions to run NZ properly.

No need to call her a 'bitch'.

Panam, TWA, Ansett, Eastern.......AC next? Might be good for Canada.

Aardvark From Australia, joined Mar 2002, 55 posts, RR: 0
Reply 8, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 632 times:

QANTASforever,

The reason the RNZAF might purchase three B757 whilst the RAAF will have two BBJ is probably that the Kiwis will also use the 757 as a troop transport whilst the RAAF can call on 24 C130 (12 x H, 12 x J) 2 - 3 B707 (for a short time) with possibly the QF B762s that they are thinking of getting rid of as troop transports for the ADF.

They are just my thoughts.

QANTASforever From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 9, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 610 times:

Yeah, any developments on the possibility of QF762's being used by the ADF? anyone have any sources or more detailed info??
Greatly appreciated,

Qforever

Aardvark From Australia, joined Mar 2002, 55 posts, RR: 0
Reply 10, posted (11 years 1 month 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 582 times:

I'm in the RAAF and we have all heard rumours lately from various high level sources in Canberra re the QF762s. They have said that due to the constant problems the RAAF we are having with the B707s we should shortly have a wide body capability in the ADF. Given that QF is looking at disposing of the 762s we are all guessing that they will be the birds for us. Most probably used for troop transport/cargo initially but later converted to KC767 by Boeing with both hose and droge and flying boom capability, hopefully at Boeing's Amberley facility in QLD.

QANTASforever From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 11, posted (11 years 1 month 21 hours ago) and read 534 times:

I assumed the 762s would be used as either VIP transport, AWAC or tankers for inflight refuelling. It would look rather cool to see a 762 in RAAF colours, now all we need is a 747 and my ego trip will be completed. lol

Aardvark From Australia, joined Mar 2002, 55 posts, RR: 0
Reply 12, posted (11 years 1 month 20 hours ago) and read 524 times:

The 762 will be used primarily as Tankers secondly as cargo. The RAAF is getting the B737 Wedgetail AEW aircraft in 04 with the BBJ and Challegers used for VIPs.

AirNewZealand From New Zealand, joined Oct 2000, 2538 posts, RR: 6
Reply 13, posted (11 years 1 month 15 hours ago) and read 496 times:

Hey Guys,
While i was at the Whenuiapai Airbase Openday last month, i was told by the Flight Attendants onboard the 727 that they were indeed lookign at other aircrafts, and not SHORT RANGE!!

She said that they wanted a aircraft similar to the 727...so my guess is 757!! Airbus is very different!

Cheers
Mike

PS: Did you guys see the Galley in those things?? Man, you cant even call it that! It is SOOOOOOOOOO OLD!

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