Re: BOAC B744 to be scrapped

I was going to say, not many VC10s have been preserved, there are 10 of the 54 and of those some are only partials. I'm sure the United States can preserve their Boeing 747s if they want to. There are some in Australia anyway (a Qantas Boeing 747-238B in Longreach at the Qantas Founders Museum and ...

Re: BOAC B744 to be scrapped

What has happened to the British Airways 744 fleet is sad, not one of those planes has been preserved in a country where every VC-10 has been preserved. All the Concordes has been preserved. The 747 played a very long & significant role at BA & BOAC, the UK deserves better. I hope 10 years ...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - June 2023

Would there be much interest in QFs A330s....fairly old, well used...there isnt a shortage of A330s coming off lease, Look at the AA 332s parked up, much newer than than QFs At least half of the parked ex-US Air A330s are older than the QF birds. The others are older than the later tranche of QF A3...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - June 2023

Think the bigger quote from the article is "She was speaking about plans to sell 24 international aircraft" Is that the 332/333 fleet? Yeah… I’ve heard that’s what they’re looking at. No idea why on Earth they’re looking to sell the workhorse of their international fleet… I’d argue they h...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - June 2023

Sun breaking through now, so things should return to normal. QF733 to ADL just went overhead, running an hour late.

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - June 2023

VH-OQD is one of the last 380's with the original QF 380 interior right? And has been operating mostly SYD-SIN flights, so maybe it is headed to get a refurbished interior... It's been operating a mix of SYD-SIN-LHR and SYD-LAX for at least the last three months. It was refitted March-June 2020. As...

Re: Largest and Smallest Aircraft You've Flown On

RPT - Largest is 744, smallest is Jetstream 31

Smallest overall is probably the Auster of some description that flew me from a remote farm to hospital after I accidenatlly drank kerosene as a toddler. But plenty of Cessna and Piper flights growing up too.

Re: Prudential Tower in Boston Announces Open Date for New Observation Deck

An opening date of June 15 has been announced for the new three level observation deck at the Prudential Tower in Boston. The new View Boston attraction replaces the Skywalk Observatory on the 50th floor and the Top of the Hub Restaurant on the 52nd floor that closed in 2020. The 52nd floor will be...

Re: Greatest living composer

Bostrom wrote:

As far as I can see, no one has mentioned Arvo Pärt yet.

Re: Very large building fire - Sydney

bunumuring wrote:

Hey cpd and Kent350787,
Hmmmm… sounds like an a.net meeting at Capella Sydney should be organised some day!
Take care
Bunumuring

Re: How can I find an older music video?

[threeid][/threeid] The lead singer of Split Enz is Tim Finn, the lead singer of Crowded House is his brother Neil Finn. Neil was a member of Split Enz in its later years, when they broke up he formed the Mullanes who morphed into Crowded House. New was a member of Crowded House for a short time, th...

Re: How can I find an older music video?

I started freshman year of college in fall of '83 and I can't tell you how many times I heard "I Got You" at parties and such. May not have been a big hit on the charts but when it came on somebody's stereo the place started hoppin'. I saw this video for the first time a couple of years a...

Re: Very large building fire - Sydney

Hey cpd… I too have a direct connection to the Capella Hotel’s original use… Hmmm. Take care Bunumuring I may or may not have also worked there around the turn of the century. The Henderson building is an awful loss, especially given how it was to be repurposed. It will be interesting to hear more ...

Re: Ford decides to keep AM radio on US 2024 models

My parents got a new car last year and the absence of an AM radio in it is a recurring source of frustration. My car is almost 10yo. Even though it has AM, my wife is the only one who insists on using it - the audio quality literally gives me headaches, and the same stations could be streamed (we d...

Re: Finnair Begins Singapore – Sydney & Bangkok – Sydney Flight On Behalf Of Qantas

Migair54 - I think you are being harsh on Finnair. Until early 2020, Finnair were making serious money on routes to Asia. Then Covid. Then Russian airspace waa closed to EU airlines. Had Finnair predicted both events in 2016, people would have said they were mad I believe Migair 54 is referring to ...

Re: Ban on Gay Blood Donations Lifted in the United States

unstandardised Heh. And they still call it auto-"correct." What the duck... --- Here's a paper on how blood donation services arrive at such decisions: http://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3167 The policies are not only guided by scientific evidence, but also by political expediency and the "n...

Re: Ban on Gay Blood Donations Lifted in the United States

The questionnaire sheets always ask about "male to male" intercourse. It's not about the gender, it's about the behavior. Exactly - so the system was totally dependent on the honesty of the donor. Not much of a system, IMHO. Exactly. A dumb rule, necessitating "enforcement" via ...

Re: HA Cabin Reveal on their 787-9

Are there any Y cabin with 8 across on the 787 ? As per the PP, JL is the only one, and hardly a leisure operator. I'm flying SYD-HNL in September. My wife wanted to fly direct, but I could have saved us around 20% PP flying DL SYD-LAX-HNL. This suggests to me that SYD could easily support 787, up ...

Re: Qatar Airways Imminent Plane Order?

- QR has 64 pax 777 which the oldest is 16-17 years old, and due to be replaced by the late 777-8 and 777-9. ... -Moreover, QR has leased many planes from Cathay, Virgin Australia, and Oman Air, and has 16 A350-900 left to repair and re-introduce to its fleet- noting that QR brought its old A330s b...

Re: Mass Shooting in Farmington, New Mexico

On Monday, an 18 year old gunman killed three people and injured six others during a mass shooting in a neighborhood in Farmington, New Mexico. What makes this shooting strange is that the attacker randomly selected people to shoot and kill. https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/farmington-new-mexico-sh...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2023

NTL will potentially likely be a 3 way partnership between the Airport, Council and the State of NSW. They've been active in encouraging international services to their regional city. https://airport-world.com/nsw-government-supports-route-development-at-newcastle-airport/ Surely, the NSW Govt shou...

Re: Greatest living composer

FLYFIRSTCLASS wrote:

I personally vote for Bugs Bunny on Saturday morning cartoons!

Re: King Charles coronation visitors

Arion640 wrote:

D7A330 wrote:

Scanorama wrote:

He and his entourage will probably fly on one of the RAAF KC-30s, like he did for the Queen's funeral.

KC-30 A39-007 is just airborne DRW-STN as ASY323.

Airborne now? He’s getting here early.

Re: Greatest living composer

nwadeicer wrote:

Not one mention of Bernie Taupin? Hmm..

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - May 2023

Any updates on the QF A380 fleet? Anyone know when the next ones will return to service? Also any details on when OQL will get a cabin upgrade? I saw the other day that it was operating with its original interior (seats badly scratched in places), but also realised it was the last delivered. I assu...

Re: The future of the A330neo

Cebu is the main operator of the A330NEO into my home port, with Air Calin number two. But there are dozens of operators of A330CEO where 9 or so hours is the max stage length theyll ever do, and where a replacement of old RB211 powered CEOs with NEOs makes sense. I guess you meant Trent 700? Best ...

Re: The future of the A330neo

Cebu is the main operator of the A330NEO into my home port, with Air Calin number two. But there are dozens of operators of A330CEO where 9 or so hours is the max stage length theyll ever do, and where a replacement of old RB211 powered CEOs with NEOs makes sense.

Re: Greatest living composer

With many of the suggestions here are we meaning greatest or most popular?

Re: Greatest living composer

This really has become a thread for old white guys!

I am one,and even there the tastes seem very narrow. I will also admit that I enjoy Silly Love Songs, and that McCartney was a fine songwriter 40-60 years ago.

Re: Airline that has flown every version of 747

Qantas also came close with passenger versions, having flown -100, -200 (but not SUD), SP, 300, 400 and was the only operator of the 400ER

Re: What kind of vehicle do you drive?

2014 Volvo XC60 D5. It's the longest I've held onto a car since I've had a licence. The infotainment is lagging a bit, and a few little glitches here and there, but otherwise well up to long trips and a bit of gravel.

Re: Rex/Pelair Saab 340 Emergency Landing After Battery Fire Burns Through Floor

VH-KDK, the first SAAB 340 (MSN 16) delivered to Australia, in 1985 to Kendall. Moved to REX with the collapse of Ansett and then to freighter work with Pelair (owned by REX)

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

We spent early January in the Lamington National Park (Binna Burra) - I always prefer it over the actual Gokd Coat (apart from Burleigh Heads). I personally much prefer the Sunshine Coast.

But Sydney beaches are just as good as the southern Qld beaches for the most part.

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

Speaking of that timeframe in early December - is that a decent time to be coming weather wise? It will be really hot (hot and humid in Brisbane), or surpisingly cool for the beginning of summer in Sydney and Melbourne (like 70F max). Rarely in-between :) I wouldn't say its the best time to visit, ...

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

I like Brisbane too, but would say that Sydney and Melbourne are the most alike culturally. Like Melbourne, Brisbane is a river city but, unlike Melbourne, it’s tropical. A city to be outside strolling or drinking on the river rather than Melbourne’s iconic laneway bars. Ah got it appreciate the in...

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

I like Brisbane too, but would say that Sydney and Melbourne are the most alike culturally. Like Melbourne, Brisbane is a river city but, unlike Melbourne, it’s tropical. A city to be outside strolling or drinking on the river rather than Melbourne’s iconic laneway bars.

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

I would say my interests are just exploring new cities, and doing the so called "tourists" things. Just seeing the must-see iconic sites mainly. I don't really know what these are in this part of the world though. I've been to Europe a ton and that's pretty much what I've done, like in Ro...

Re: Greatest living composer

I'm showing my age here, but for me it's Peter Townshend. Wrote the first "rock opera" (Tommy) along with an even better one in Quadrophenia. Who's Next doesn't have a bad note anywhere on it and what really has drawn me to him are his lyrics, especially some of his solo stuff. Just my :t...

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

10-14 days is not long enough for Oz and NZ. Pick just one country. Focus on the places you want to see and visit. Inaugural flights are a big thing for airline marketing staff... but passengers do not generally get invited to the party side. At the absolute most, you might get a free glass of fizz...

Re: Greatest living composer

I'm showing my age here, but for me it's Peter Townshend. Wrote the first "rock opera" (Tommy) along with an even better one in Quadrophenia. Who's Next doesn't have a bad note anywhere on it and what really has drawn me to him are his lyrics, especially some of his solo stuff. Just my :t...

Re: If the Voice to Parliament will be an advisory body why do they have to change the Australian Constitution

It’s interesting that the Libera party strongly supported the Voice to parliament under previous leaderships, but the current leadership feels its best political option is division.

It’s little wonder that their support is so low when they are willing to put theme selves before society.

Re: Do you drink straight from the tap?

cpd wrote:

Kent350787 wrote:

I generally use a glass or cup, but I'm fine with tap water unless there are local warnings against it. The tap water in Sydney Australia is as safe and tasty as anywhere.

Excepting those times when we had to boil the water.

Re: Do you drink straight from the tap?

I generally use a glass or cup, but I'm fine with tap water unless there are local warnings against it. The tap water in Sydney Australia is as safe and tasty as anywhere.

Re: Greatest living composer

I could give kudos as well to Andrew Loyd Webber As a composer, yes probably. As a lyricist, I think we hit the McCartney conundrum. As with Arthur Sullivan, a good composer, but better in collaboration with others. 100% agree that the original question is unanswerable unless linked to a tightly de...

Re: Robert Kennedy running for President

Given the state of our country I doubt any democrat could beat Trump in 2024. A dream ticket would be Trump/DeSantis Ah, yes, the traitor ticket that would have Dem voters clamouring to vote whomever the DNC put up - possibly even Robert Kennedy Jr. There were sound reasons why Biden's win in 2020 ...

Re: Teenager shot after ringing wrong doorbell

I mind anyone getting murdered in this country. You are the one bringing up the rediculous concept of a tally of whites and blacks murdering each other. I will leave you to wallow in your white persecution complex. I'm sorry facts ruin the narrative that some posters were trying to erroneously pain...

Re: If the Voice to Parliament will be an advisory body why do they have to change the Australian Constitution

It’s probably worth reading the rest of the article rather than just citing Craven. I have read it and others along with yes and no arguments yes has not come u with a compelling argument to vote yes Albo has already stated that if it does not get up he will do it anyway. Either he already knows th...

Re: What was the largest carrier at your home airport in 1985? And today?

165 million? NZ was the largest carrier at AKL in 1985 and still the largest in 2023. Yep, 165 million passenger movements. It dropped to around 50 million in 2021. How are you getting 165 million? That is far to high. ATL handles around 100 million +- and is the busiest in the world. SYD would see...

Re: What was the largest carrier at your home airport in 1985? And today?

SYD 1985 - Trans Australian Airlines (TAA), followed by Ansett . Passenger movements 28.2 million 2023 - QANTAS (which took over TAA in 1992). In 2019, SYD saw 165 million passenger movements FYI, TAA had been the publicly owned domestic carrier, and QANTAS the publicly owned international carrier ...

Re: If the Voice to Parliament will be an advisory body why do they have to change the Australian Constitution

It’s probably worth reading the rest of the article rather than just citing Craven.