Re: Updated: Russia invasion Ukraine begun

Moldova (the country, not the Romanian part) has closed its airspace to all aircraft.

Re: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns

Looks like UBE342 is diverting to Chisinau. It was enroute from Kutaisi, Georgia to Kyiv. https://www.flightradar24.com/UBE342/2aeba753 Yeah. There is another 737 en-route to Kiev (UBE922). I wonder if that will end up diverting as well. I can only imagine what those passengers and crews are thinki...

Re: Russia invasion could begin any day, US warns

Looks like UBE342 is diverting to Chisinau. It was enroute from Kutaisi, Georgia to Kyiv. https://www.flightradar24.com/UBE342/2aeba753 Yeah. There is another 737 en-route to Kiev (UBE922). I wonder if that will end up diverting as well. I can only imagine what those passengers and crews are thinki...

Re: Embraer Pauses E175-E2

... There's a bigger problem looming for now, and that's availability of pilots. That's an easy fix (for the USA). Allow Canadian pilots to get work visas. Problem (or part of it) solved. :rotfl: :duck: Honestly that would be a drop in the bucket even if it were politically feasible. Canadian pilot...

Re: Embraer Pauses E175-E2

ScottB wrote:

... There's a bigger problem looming for now, and that's availability of pilots.

Re: Embraer Pauses E175-E2

From what I understand, the CRJ700/900/1000 (or is it Mitsubishi now?) is not being manufactured anymore, so what other "next-gen" regional jets are there (or will be available) to accommodate the Scope Clause of US and Canadian carries? I don't see North American carriers go for any Russi...

Re: Embraer Pauses E175-E2

That sucks. I'm really hoping to fly an E175-E2 one day. It would be the most logical progression (from the "classic" E175). Hopefully things can be worked out.

Re: SAS from CPH and ARN to YYZ

Good move from SAS. Though in summer AC used to fly a 400 seat 77W to daily CPH. The contrast with SK's 4 weekly 321 makes me chuckle For summer 2022, AC will be flying daily (AC828) between YYZ and CPH using the 787-9 (30J / 21W / 247Y). Indeed. It'd be nice to see Air Canada fly to Helsinki as we...

Re: SAS from CPH and ARN to YYZ

Does this A321LR have to legs to do CPH-SEA-CPH with perhaps a slight load penalty to make it viable if enough loads fill the front half with reasonable yields? CPH YYZ 300° (NW) 295° (NW) 3,395 nm CPH SEA 329° (NW) 325° (NW) 4,230 nm Seattle is a lot further than YYZ. I don't see how that will be ...

Re: Civil aviation in Ukraine during heightened tension from Russia

I would imagine that should anything start, the airspace will be quickly closed by the Ukrainian authorities and only military aircraft will be allowed to fly. I wonder what would happen if any civilian foreign operator will be on the ground; will they have a window to leave? Perhaps. Then again, sh...

Re: Washington Redskins Name Change on the Way?

Name every club "A.F.C. [enter city name]" , Like "AFC Dallas", American Football Club Dallas. LOL

Re: Future of Regional Flying In the Next 5 Years

It’s headed for its demise. The service cuts to small cities will be widespread, replaced by less frequent mainline flights. Think 4-5 RJ cut to 1-2 flights, or 1 mainline and one 76-seater. Crewing throughout aviation is gonna be tough. Regionals won’t be able to keep captains and FOs won’t have t...

Re: Russia now wants NATO out of Romania and Bulgaria

Once again my home country, Romania, has become a pawn in a game of chess that is not only getting tiresome but also worrisome. The USSR (and now Russia), EU and NATO have all failed Romania and the former Eastern block nations. Romanians are also partly to blame for the current situation. 1. The US...

Re: Motorcycle storage near Dallas Ft. Worth Airport

There is this place that is near the NE hotel complex. Their corporate website mentions motorcycle and ATC storage but I couldn’t find anything specific about this particular location I guess you could call them Public Storage (972) 947-2822 https://goo.gl/maps/g6UsR5X9rLjURs55A Basically ran a “mo...

Re: Motorcycle storage near Dallas Ft. Worth Airport

I was there when my ex gf got her unit last summer. You sign up for however long you need it and pay accordingly. As long as they get their money they don't care. Indeed. Also some indoor storage companies do not allow "engines" with fuel, etc to be stored. That's my primary concern. I'll...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

I take your points and appreciate the nuances but have to disagree with #2. As someone who has lived abroad more than once by choice, it is not the same as moving interstate. There is considerably more administrative effort and financial risk involved. And as we all know, changing cultures is not f...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

I personally believe no Eastern European country should have joined NATO. It should have been independent, or at very best join some sort of Eastern European alliance that would not be seen by Russia as a direct threat, but rather as an independent and neutral buffer zone between Russia and NATO. T...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

It's not pro or against Russia. It's just a fact of life. I don't like the idea of Romania being the "frontline" of a potential war with Russia. We saw how that ended up after WW2. It's easy to say and comment when one lives in Paris, Manchester, Winnipeg or Seattle. It's a whole differen...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

After the fall of the USSR and the West claiming "victory" in the Cold War, there was an understanding that Russia would adapt a more democratic stance and America would keep its distance. The reality of it is that NATO has expanded closer and closer to Russia. My own (birth) country, Rom...

Re: Motorcycle storage near Dallas Ft. Worth Airport

A self storage facility would probably be the best bet. I don't believe self storage has heat or electricity? There's quite a lot of places that are air conditioned. That's true. I don't know how many would allow a vehicle to be parked there for 4 consecutive months. https://i203.photobucket.com/al...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

Most of the Eastern Europe joined Nato and EU because the (legitimate) fear of Russia trying to taker them back. That is 100 percent Russia's fault just like the annexing of Crimea is. So much bs pro Russians. Any independent country should be allowed to join which ever alliance they wish without t...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

Most of the Eastern Europe joined Nato and EU because the (legitimate) fear of Russia trying to taker them back. That is 100 percent Russia's fault just like the annexing of Crimea is. So much bs pro Russians. Any independent country should be allowed to join which ever alliance they wish without t...

Re: If Russia invades Ukraine what response can be made?

After the fall of the USSR and the West claiming "victory" in the Cold War, there was an understanding that Russia would adapt a more democratic stance and America would keep its distance. The reality of it is that NATO has expanded closer and closer to Russia. My own (birth) country, Roma...

Motorcycle storage near Dallas Ft. Worth Airport

Hi everyone, I have a question to A.net members that live near the Dallas Ft. Worth airport, or frequent that place: I will start flying regular routes from YYZ to DFW and I'm planning to bring my motorcycle (Triumph Tiger 800XCx) from Canada to Texas during the winter months and store it there. Tha...

Re: Air Canada News And Discussion Thread - 2022

Final day of DH3 ops at Jazz (AC Express) today. Quick look at the schedule it appears on the final day they operated London, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins and Windsor (YYZ) and Bagotville (YUL). As of now the final operation appears to be AC8436 YTS-YYZ operated by C-GKTA (the oldest frame in the fleet...

Re: SAS A321LR

I hope the introduction of the A321LR will one day open service between Toronto and Scandinavia (CPH, ARN, OSL). It would be nice to see SAS in Canada.

Re: Canada’s Flair Airlines unveils new uniform

Touchy subject, I know, but I really do wish the gender fluid options were perhaps a bit more subtle. I realize it’s not the point but as a snarky gay man I just don’t think it makes for a nice looking uniform. What's a "gender fluid option"? Is that like "unisex clothing"? I've...

Re: Messi going to PSG

These sums of money, being paid to some athletes, are obscene. Football was (and is) always my favorite sport, but it's hard to watch for two reasons: 1. The one mentioned above. Obscene amount of money paid to these athletes. 2. Inequality and imbalance of teams. Really the "best team" is...

Re: TAP Portugal News and Discussion Thread

The nice advantage TAP has, is that it's right on the Atlantic and they can use the new generation "narrow body aircrafts" to provide services to smaller markets. Also, if the loads are not there, they can sub an A320N to a 330. Don't they do that at YYZ? I'm pretty sure I saw their A320 (...

Re: Updated: Porter Airlines Orders 30 Embraer E195-E2

According to the official Porter Instagram post, they'll be flying out of YYZ (Toronto Pearson) and other focus cities in Canada.

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