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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Ishrion Aviation reported thay New Pacific Airlines began hiring positions in RDU, DSM, BOS, IAH, ORD, MIA for charter ops. They are also planning to re-configure some (or possibly all) aircraft into a 76-seat “luxury” cabin configuration. Looks like New Pacific is jumping in on the charter opportu...

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F9Animal

Re: G-VDOT (A350) struck by ground vehicle at JFK

I am supposed to be on a Virgin A350-1000 ATL-LHR on Wednesday. First time on a A35K. Booked this flight specifically for that reason. Does an incident have a downstream impact on other A35K flights? Does VS have a spare A35K? Hoping this is a quick repair so G-VDOT isn’t out for long. Is there any...

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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Ishrion Aviation reported thay New Pacific Airlines began hiring positions in RDU, DSM, BOS, IAH, ORD, MIA for charter ops. They are also planning to re-configure some (or possibly all) aircraft into a 76-seat “luxury” cabin configuration. Looks like New Pacific is jumping in on the charter opportu...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

In my view, Southwest Airlines’ heavy reliance solely on the Boeing 737 raises concerns, particularly given the scale of their operations in the 2020s. While their point-to-point network is impressive, relying entirely on one aircraft type leaves them vulnerable. If any issues arise with the 737 Ma...

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F9Animal

Re: Impact of a major Israel-Iran escalation on Middle Eastern aviation

Scary times for sure. I wish the adults of all middle east countries would just sit down and figure out a way to settle all of this. Glad to see them shutting down the Airspace to keep civilians safe in the air. Praying for those who are affected by all of this madness.

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F9Animal

Re: Eastern strike news coverage video 4 Mar 1989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-esX3Kpwrhs This was posted on youtube today and the first ~five minutes cover the Eastern Airlines mech strike. I was a goofy young teenager and don't remember much about Eastern at the time, especially compared to Pan Am and others I had actually flown while outsid...

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F9Animal

Re: iAero Group files bankruptcy

TWA302 wrote:
In the STL thread we were chatting about the Blues using NP. Looking at the seat maps, I am sure the teams preferred the iAero VIP config over these ex AA 752s

I bet New Pacific is soaking in all of these charters right now.

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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Saw New Pacific in Dallas yesterday, departing around 6PM. That 757 looks gorgeous!

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F9Animal

Re: Eastern strike news coverage video 4 Mar 1989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-esX3Kpwrhs This was posted on youtube today and the first ~five minutes cover the Eastern Airlines mech strike. I was a goofy young teenager and don't remember much about Eastern at the time, especially compared to Pan Am and others I had actually flown while outsid...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), opens new tab expects aircraft deliveries from Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab this year to come in at only about half of the airline's estimate in March of 46, putting further pressure on the U.S. budget carrier's growth plans, three people familiar with the matter said. h...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-airport/long-lines-at-aus-airport-expects-to-break-a-top-record/ https://viewfromthewing.com/post-eclipse-turmoil-southwest-airlines-melts-down-at-austin-airport/ Major WN challenges post eclipse at AUS it seems. i feel like WN reached its peak prior to...

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F9Animal

Re: Boeing says NO to returning to Seattle

I recall Boeing moved out of Chicago? Did the tax breaks end? Washington gave Boeing massive tax breaks in hopes to have them keep their offices in Seattle. We all know what happened with that. Seems like the culture of Boeing started really taking a downfall around the time they moved to Chicago. W...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I should also mention a forgotten reason for the ATL cuts post AirTran merger. The joke that is their IT system. At the time the system couldn't even handle the ATL hub/network/schedule so SWA had to cut it. I am gonna trust that the folks who are doing the schedules and routes are very aware of wh...

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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I wonder if they got wind of the iAero wind down and decided to exit the scheduled service in anticipation of that. Absolutely had to have. I wouldn't be surprised if iAero contacted them and made the offer or suggestion. I'm sure they planned this windown ahead of time to get their customers some ...

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F9Animal

Re: WN3695 engine damage departing DEN

Aseem747 wrote:
Would this incident be considered something 'dangerous'?

No, especially with the outcome.

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F9Animal

Re: iAero Group files bankruptcy

What happened to Eastern getting them? My heart is with all of the employees that are dealing with this. God knows I have been there a few times, and its painful. Hopefully something positive comes from this and the employees come out of this okay.

What happens to all of their freight contracts?

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F9Animal

Re: United Overstaffed due to Boeing Delays; To Offer Voluntary Program

exFWAOONW wrote:
A show of hands of those that think they will be short when the planes actually get delivered.

Short sighted for sure! They will be scrambling again when Boeing does get its house in order. I think UA should just stop hiring and allow attrition to level out.

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Not allowing Southwest to expand at DAL is the most anticompetitive thing ever. It’s unfair, and ends up affecting consumers more than anything. Funniest April Fool's comment EVER! :bigthumbsup: Letting one airline have 90% of available gate access at a capacity restricted airport in a major metro ...

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F9Animal

Re: Japan to unveil next generation passenger plane

Mitsubishi didn't learn their lesson? Anyway, good luck, it's their money to loose Yeah. Sure. https://www.aeroflap.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spacejet-M90-scrapperd-Wade-Sackett-1024x683.jpg Source: https://www.aeroflap.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spacejet-M90-scrapperd-Wade-Sackett-1...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I wonder where these rumors are coming from that Southwest is looking to merge with another carrier. It comes from everyone thinking it’s the only immediate solution to needing airplanes and pilots to move forward with their plans and that a diverse fleet is a must. If we are all thinking it, surel...

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F9Animal

Re: Man boards Delta SLC flight without a boarding pass

Employee just lost all buddy passes and probably his job as well. Creative, but going to get some time at cross-bar hotel. Why would the employee lose those things? He didn't do anything wrong. I can bet the employee will at least be questioned at minimum. You are correct, it is not the employees f...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

SWA has already stated that when a new narrow body comes that replaces what they have, they will evaluate it as they always do. They believe right or wrong, the MAX 7 will come. Delayed yes, but will come. As for salaries of the c-suite, they are mostly paid by stock. So there is definitely an ince...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I'm curious...... why would they have 2 different interiors flying around? Only have the new interiors on new deliveries and not do a retrofit on existing planes? I believe Southwest has over 800 aircraft in it's fleet. It's gonna take some time for them to get new interiors done. I wonder how long...

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F9Animal

Re: Could Air France's A380s fly again?

Was the A380 not a profit maker for Air France? Sad to see them not flying them.

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F9Animal

Re: Boeing and Airbus in discussions with Spirit Aerosystems About Buying Spirit or Parts of it

https://amp.kansas.com/opinion/opn-colu ... 26160.html

F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Good grief, these seats look exactly the same as Alaska and some United. I know sh***ing on WN is apparently the cool thing to do these days, but can we wait until our butts are actually in the seats before we start complaining? Also, on a side not, how terrible is journalism in 2024 when they're q...

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F9Animal

Re: Porter Airlines Fleet and Network - 2024

Porter, as with any DeLuce run Airline, will be put up for sale, and Not like anyone will drop a nickle on it. As there is no way possible what they are doing is sustainable. Look at Deluce track record........ it's all well documented. Many in the industry believe they have a dollar printing machi...

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F9Animal

Re: Report: Boeing in discussions with Spirit Aerosystems About Buying Spirit

I am old enough to remember Boeing selling the plant to Spirit. Guess they are finally admitting they outsourced too much?

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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

MO11 wrote:
F9Animal wrote:
Hearing Ravn is laying off 130 employees.

See post #32

https://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1489943#p24173547

Thank you. I didn't see this posting. So sad!!

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F9Animal

Re: New Pacific Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Hearing Ravn is laying off 130 employees.

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F9Animal

Re: Breeze Airways News and Discussion - 2024

My only gripe from a customer perspective is a basic route map. For example, I want to go from say LAX to MIA. Is it even a route they fly, and if so, wouldn't it be beneficial to have an idea of their route structure and where they fly? I also wonder when they plan on operating to SEA? Their reser...

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F9Animal

Re: UA and the DC 9

IIRC, the pilots union wanted 3 member flight crew on the baby Boeing. The DC-9 did not have the cockpit room. A reason why airlines like North Central, Southern, Ozark etc. chose the DC9 vs 737 I read that somewhere years ago, and couldn't believe it. They were protective of the flight engineer se...

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F9Animal

Re: Avelo Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

There are personalities that think any route out of the ordinary will fail. Some will but I give Avelo kudos for trying new routes. The exact same comments were made about G4 years ago when they were just starting their network expansion. Yes!!! I was definitely one of the nay sayers about Allegian...

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F9Animal

Re: Breeze Airways News and Discussion - 2024

Breeze orders 10 more A220-300, Embraer fleet will be removed from scheduled flights to its charter business https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-02-breeze-airways-discloses-order-for-10-additional-a220-aircraft https://x.com/airlineflyer/status/1759980220847734830?s=46&t=wdZx...

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F9Animal

Re: Avelo Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

I’m gonna laugh when these new GSP routes go to four times weekly and all of the haters eat crow. lol. There are personalities that think any route out of the ordinary will fail. Some will but I give Avelo kudos for trying new routes. The exact same comments were made about G4 years ago when they w...

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F9Animal

Re: AS FA's Authorize strike

Has the company made any offers? Has there been any votes on a contract? Besides pay, what are some of the sticking points? I hope both sides are able to hammer out an agreement and soon.

I wish the Flight Attendants at Alaska the best! They deserve a good contract.

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F9Animal

Re: Attention spotters. First Hawaiian 787 en route to HNL.

Motorhussy wrote:
Here’s a fantastic image…

https://x.com/boeingscspotter/status/1405983567818244109?s=61&t=2_8KPcmL8MGneKHOWqqOrQ

Wow! Looks beautiful!!!

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F9Animal

Re: Icahn Takes 9.9% Stake in JetBlue

There is just too much doom and gloom here. Despite his heavy airline baggage (pun intended), Icahn was also an investor in Apple. He did make $2b on his transaction but Apple is still here. Again, 10% alone is not enough to control the airline. Unless he signs on other investors, he won't be able ...

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F9Animal

Re: Plane Crash on I-75 in Naples, Florida

I can't be the only one who is reminded of the Southern Airways 242 crash. I couldn't imagine the fear those 2 up front felt when they were looking out the front windows. I also can guarantee they tried to avoid vehicles, I mean who wouldn't in that situation? I do wonder if they had set it down in ...

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F9Animal

Re: Southwest Airlines News and Discussion - 2024

Airport Total Weather-Related Delays Total Weather-Related Cancellations % of Delays Weather-Related % of Cancellations Weather Related BNA 838 1407 4.50% 50.80% MDW 450 1558 0.60% 15.80% https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/insurance-services/airports-impacted-the-most-by-weather/ This web page is c...

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F9Animal

Re: Icahn Takes 9.9% Stake in JetBlue

For those who don't know, why is this deemed a negative thing? Icahn is the scum of the airline industry. Absolutely vile! What he did to TWA was beyond awful, and that man should be banned from the airline industry for life. This development has the hair sticking up on the back of my neck. Whateve...

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F9Animal

Re: Plane Crash on I-75 in Naples, Florida

Two passengers plus a flight attendant were the survivors, according to the Sheriff's office. The two fatalities were the captain, age 50 and the FO age 65. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2024/02/10/naples-florida-plane-crash-on-i75-investigation-underway-by-ntsb/72551029007/ Captain w...

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F9Animal

Re: Plane Crash on I-75 in Naples, Florida

I noticed a helicopter hovering near the crash. Could that have helped fan the flames? It appears to me the front of the plane hit the wall and spun around. Rest easy to the flight crew. So sad!

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F9Animal

Re: Plane Crash on Florida Highway

tsra wrote:
I wonder what the nose is propped up on to be that high in the air?

I believe it struck a car or a raised median.

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F9Animal

Re: Medical Emergencies

Good Evening Guys. Yesterday I saw that DLH452 diverted to CDG on its way to LAX due to a Medical Emergency. Right after i started to wonder what happens to this person's checked luggage... Does airport staff try to retrieve it? or does it make it to LAX? If it makes it to LAX is someone suppose to...

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F9Animal

Re: Pax gets on airfield at SLC and then found dead in an aircraft engine

Has there been any updates on this? Do we know if the ingestion was the cause of this man's death? What was the tail #? I would think if it was an ingestion, the plane would have needed an engine replaced? As for mental health.... Nobody can deny the mental health system is broken in the US, and oth...

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F9Animal

Re: Boeing narrows losses but holds off on 2024 guidance as 737 Max 9 crisis looms

Boeing needs a major revamp, starting at the top of the food chain. Perhaps outsourcing management and top level executives might be a good way to trim some fat? I don't see how this company can keep 1/2 of its current leadership that were somewhat responsible for this mess. I hope Boeing is able to...

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F9Animal

Re: US carriers 4th quarter 2023 earnings

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jetblue-airways-corp-jblu-reports-115417268.html#:~:text=JetBlue's%20fourth%20quarter%20saw%20a,%25%20year%2Dover%2Dyear. Jetblue's Q4 earnings are out. 19 fewer aircraft will be delivered this year, but I still need to see the new delivery schedule. Also, the A220 wi...

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F9Animal

Re: Boeing’s Troubles

All one has to do is ask a Boeing employee in Renton and Everett the question..... What is wrong? They will tell you just like they have told management for years now...... Outsourcing to the cheapest vendors. They have been screaming to the top of their lungs for years now. During the 787 mess, the...

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F9Animal

Re: UA possibly cancelling 73M10 order?

I can't blame him one bit for coming out and saying this. I would not be surprised if United did cancel the order, especially with how things have been going with Boeing lately.

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