Interior mod prices for the A380 are being exagerated. It should be the same pro rata as any other airliner, airlines have just been using this as an excuse. The fact is that BA is doing fine for now, but they are setup for a dwindling future. LHR will progressively lose relevance as other London a...
Jump to postHahaha, these B777’s have been on the ground for months now, like the Medview one.
It is all whitewash operation, they have no permission nor any slots to fly to any of the mentioned destinations, mormdo they have the crew.
Saudia ( operated by AAI) flies the B744 to SUB, DAC, LHE, KNO, KAN, ALG, ISB, Sometimes KUL.
Maybe worth a trip for the enthousiast...
No, they are NOT. Air Atlanta Icelandic’s main focus, revenue and fleet is the Passenger operation, with both B747-400 and A340. Huh? They're ostensibly a charter airline/leasing outfit, mostly focusing on 747Fs and Haji 747s. They don't have, and never did have, any A340s. Not sure what you're on ...
Jump to postNo, they are NOT.
Air Atlanta Icelandic’s main focus, revenue and fleet is the Passenger operation, with both B747-400 and A340.
Just for info,
WOW is not that large in terms of revenue.
Revenue wise, Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) is BY FAR the biggest earner and the airline making the most profit in Iceland, followed at a large distance by Icelandair.
Update:
Strong rumors that Air Atlanta Icelandic is the new main shareholder.
Guys, this was in reality a non-event. They had automation, they had all instrumentation except 2 radio altimeters ( only needed for autoland anyhow) and the failure of the auto speedbrake is absolutely nothing to worry about. Even the weather was more or less ok. Ps. I am an actual Boeing widebody...
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You fly an RNAV approach, or a Non-precision VOR or even NDB. If wx below the minima for such approaches you declare a PanPan and write a safety report after landing. A total non-event being blown-up for sensationalism.
This kind of situation happens daily multiple times.
Guys, this was in reality a non-event. They had automation, they had all instrumentation except 2 radio altimeters ( only needed for autoland anyhow) and the failure of the auto speedbrake is absolutely nothing to worry about. Even the weather was more or less ok. Ps. I am an actual Boeing widebody ...
Jump to postEuroAtlantic Airways is eyeing a new investor by the end of 2018.
Rumours are that another large ACMI airlin is planning a take-over and make use of the Portuguese AOC.
Any ideas?
One detail:
it is ALWAYS the Captain who has the last word on everything going on within his/her ship from the moment he/she boards until he/she exits the aircraft after the flight.
That is why Medview threw them out. Same aircraft. The B744 of AAI flew for 15 months without a single cancelled flight
Jump to postIf only the technical status of the aircraft were as good as the outside painting...
Jump to postxwb777 wrote:Saudia aims to be a 5 star airline by the end of 2019
Some here have no idea what they are talking about Sabena had a very GOOD name actually since the mid 90’s, with big increase in passenger numbers and quality perception. Of course, Sabena had also the name of being one of, if not THE Safest Airline, with still unsurpassed training for their crews.(...
Jump to postThe only reason why this was not a writeoff is because otherwise, ACT would have had 2 hull losses within 12 months.
They are actually almost bankrupt anyhow.
The A380 is NOT allowed to land in JED, and this will not change in the short term. As long as the Whale can not go to JED, this whole operation is doomed as Hadjj and Umrah pilgrims return home from JED airport ( and not from MED where they arrive) The B747-8 is much more suitable for this kind of ...
Jump to postMycargo ( formerly ACT) is in serious trouble with Insurance companies not willing to pay-out the damages caused by the Januari Crash. It is expected that the main shareholder HNA will stop operations as it has lost face with this crash and resulting investigation, revealing how much of a Cowboy unp...
Jump to postJust a quick note...I am currently a Captain with an Icelandic airline flying B747-400's...
We train short field landings in the sim. with landings in RKV
Let me put one thing straight: No Foreign registered aircraft should comply with the labour laws it overflies, simply because it has nothing to do with them. The country of registration is the only country which labour law needs to be followed. The USA has no jurisdiction over a Foreign Registered A...
Jump to postAs far as I remember, an eagle or other huge bird got ingested on one of the engines a few knots before V1, and as per procedure and emergency briefing, the Captain , I believe Capt. Van Riet rejected the take-off. The aircraft would have indeed struggled to clear the hills if they had continued. Sa...
Jump to postIf I would pay a J or F class ticket, the LEAST I can excpect is to be able to bloody choose my meal! " running out of" because not overstocking is absolutely unacceptable in the Premium cabins. But I see all too often upgrades because of Status being attended first over payed premium fares, which i...
Jump to postAs far as I know, and I am a Captain on B744, this fuel tank modification requirement is not necessary for non FAA carriers and is also totally unnecessary safety wise. By the way, not only B747 is affected, Also B777, B737 and Airbus A330 and A320 series are involved. The B744 is a magnificent flyi...
Jump to post"The Terminator" can kiss my hairy ass .
A330
Ex Sabena.
Actually,
It was Sabena itself that designed the Conversion, and all original DC10-30's ( A to E) operated by Sabena could be operated either as Combi or as Full Pax. As far as I remember.
Sabena's level of Engineering, Training and Pilot standard has always been the absolute top in Aviation.
<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mmo" class="quote" target="_blank">mmo</a> (<a href="#22" class="quote">Reply 22</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Read my post. Correct t...
Jump to postIt is VERY easy to have a Pod strike on the B744 or B748.
Especially on crosswind landings of around 30kts. And engine failures.
The aircraft is absolutely unforgiving to a wingdrop.
Saudia Cargo, operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic.
Jump to postRAM is a disgrace of an " airline" for participating in Pay to Fly schemes where young foreign First Officers pay up to 30.000$ to RAM to work as FO on their network for about a year. After that, they are fired and replaced by new ones who are willing and desperate enough to pay. Absolutely insultin...
Jump to postListen, it is simple.
If I find any passenger in the crew quarters, areas that are clearly marked " crew only", they WILL be met by police at arrival. Ful stop.
Clear enough?!
Carst, And prices are so cheap nowadays that you can not expect any better service and more space unfortunately. Not only prices and service have gone down, also the Crew's Terms&Conditions are now often insultingly poor. The Crew areas are STRICTY for crew. Full Stop. And yes, it is disrespectf...
Jump to postEt alors?
An aircraft that is 17 years old is young.
Webuser, The B744 is far SUPERIOUR to the Whale to be honest. More redundancy in case of technical issues inflight ( safety), much better ride in turbulence, more beatiful, etc. Yes, she is a little bit noisier, but for the rest, she is truly the Queen. Seats, IFE is all Airline dependant. You can f...
Jump to postWhat part of the word "CREW" don't you understand?!
If you want to stretch out, buy Business Class or First.
Even the very thought about being allowed to use it is disrespectful to the crew.
For a detailed description of the repair:
http://ironmaiden.com/fefiles/edforceonerescue.pdf
Well done AAI!
Hahaha! Jettime and " Well Maintained" in one sentence must be part of a joke...
Aren't they almost bankrupt?
Expect a certain well known Icelandic ACMI Airline to fly B744 in the future for MH...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/DTWPurserBoy" class="quote" target="_blank">DTWPurserBoy</a> (<a href="#39" class="quote">Reply 39</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> My de...
Jump to postAir Atlanta Icelandic needs the aircraft for another contract with a Flag Carrier belonging to Skyteam...
The aircraft will first need a complete repaint and cabin redo.
Please note that the aircraft is operated by AAI, with a full AAI crew onboard.
Air Atlanta Icelandic needs the aircraft for another contract with a Flag Carrier belonging to Skyteam...
The aircraft will first need a complete repaint and cabin redo.
Please note that the aircraft is operated by AAI, with a full AAI crew onboard.
Nearly all SV B744's are operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic.
Jump to postBralo20, There is nothing strange about that. After typerating, a pilot, new on type, will do his/her line-training on a commercial flight ( so with passengers/cargo) accompanied by a <acronym title="Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport - Tri-Cities Regional (McKellar Tri-City) (TRI / KTRI), USA - Tennesse...
Jump to postThey are idiots. B744 is cheaper considering combined leasing costs and fuel costs then any other type at the moment, <acronym title="Anderson - Regional (County) (AND / KAND), USA - South Carolina">AND</acronym> has a smoother ride, is faster and loved by its passengers. A cabin refurbishment is wa...
Jump to postTF-AAK is ex. Air France and built in 2003.
After the tour, she will fly for a major Airline with AAI crew.
AAI is one of the largest ACMI suppliers and famous for its experience in B747 operations to sometimes very challenging airports and its "can do" mentality.
<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/mercure1" class="quote" target="_blank">mercure1</a> (<a href="#3" class="quote">Reply 3</a>):<br/><i/></font></td></tr></table> Sorry, but ASL ...
Jump to postSome comments here are just laughable. Yes, RT is not a completely objective newschannel, but neither is ANY US newschannel. FOX news, for example, is funded by one of the two leading US,political parties ('Republican Party) as their Television Promotion tool. Still, they are considered a "news " ch...
Jump to postAir Atlanta Icelandic will probably operate A380 for SV from 2017 onwards.
Jump to postSome Cabin Crew and some flightcrew on US airlines are not only paranoia, they lack common sense, so much needed in this profession. this is one case it seems where common sense was thrown overboard . And please kids, call a Terrorist a Terrorist, stop,the T- wording. We are not in kindergarten. Reg...
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