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Oykie

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

Israeli news claims Israel will respond tonight. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-15-2024/ I looked through. It said Israel would respond, not when. Did I miss something? I wouldn't fly in Iranian air space, but that is just my opinion. I re-read myself and it only says they will respon...

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Oykie

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

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-15-2024/

Oykie

Re: Norse Atlantic Airways News and Discussion - 2024

They need to fly where leisure passengers are going in the winter. Filling the planes (to get max ancillary revenue) should be first priority if they can't find anywhere with yields high enough to cover operating costs on fares alone (which seems to strongly be the case). Problem is, where is that?...

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Oykie

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

It may force opening dialogue between Russia and Europe/US, and maybe airlines can fly over Russian space again with certain limitations. A chance for peace between Russia and Ukraine but I can only see it happening with Ukraine in a not so ideal solution. ME3 will definitely be the most nervous el...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Same with Venezuela who IMO is waging asymmetric warfare against the US and it's neighbors today. Right on our(US) doorstep. This is spot on. Russia is fueling asymmetric wars agains the US and NATO in many places around the world..To quote Putin he is trying to create a multipolar world and is usi...

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Oykie

Re: Nordic Aviation - 2024

I notice Norse is flying OSL-ARN at the moment on Flightradar24. It this a training flight? Flight: BLX355P

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Oykie

Re: SAS opens a new long-haul route to the USA. Will fly from Copenhagen to Atlanta

I’m so excited there will finally be a good connection between Scandinavia and Atlanta. I have been there a few times and the connection with UA to/from EWR is inconvenient. ATL is also a better airport to arrive from overseas than EWR.

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Oykie

Re: SAS files for chapter 11

I believe that once they are fully into new owners that ther will be some transactions of planes between SAS and Delta. Maybe delta will absorb the A350 and A333 and SAS exclusively flying A339? You know that its AF-KLM which is 1 of the new owner of SAS, not Delta? Also I doubt that EU law allows ...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Thankfully it appears the US and the media have moved on from wasting and laundering money in the Ukraine. Most people I know are tired of sending money to endless foreign wars. Except in the case of Ukraine if Russia wins - Ukrainians are extinct and World War 3 is likely to start (if it has not a...

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Oykie

Re: SAS files for chapter 11

Regarding the returned A359s, there was a rumor that one would return to SAS. RSA now going to China RSB went to MH RSC...rumored to MH also, but hasn't happened. Anyone know? I don't see a) Why SAS needs A359s now b) Why a fleet of 3 makes sense vs all A333s? c) is RSC coming back? They need to go...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

I am no expert on how to fight wars but I have been receiving a good education in how not to fight a war from the Ukrainian example. I hope the West has less to teach me in 2024. There are two sides to any conflict, if you have learned nothing from the west in this conflict I assume you have learne...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

As for the railway attack I think the most interesting question is who is behind the attack? SBU it seems but how? Did they send infiltrators all the way from Ukraine? Was it someone local like deported Ukrainians, some form of Russian resistance, a combination of all three? Russia is known for cor...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Russia's demographic problem precedes the war, which of course exacerbates it. The future outlook goes beyond Ukraine. The context is below. This speech is clearly about more than this war, and continues the narrative about a strong Russia being a threat to western plans for global dominance, suppo...

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Oykie

Re: U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Shot Down By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels

A weapons depot exploded yesterday outside the capital in Yemen, Sana. It is apparently Israel who struck the depot, but probably okayed by the U.S. as a retaliation of the downed drone.

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Oykie

Re: U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Shot Down By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels

In a related topic the War Zone had an article with an update about why U.S. forces have not responded to this event and if they will. Here is a quote from the article: To date, the airstrikes in Syria have failed to deter attacks on U.S. forces in the region. Asked Tuesday why the U.S. hasn't yet r...

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Oykie

Re: U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Shot Down By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels

A bit of a ballsy move if the US claims that the drone was operating offshore in international airspace is to be believed, with the Ike strike group in the Red Sea and all. Why? Much of the Red Sea is international waters. Anymore more than 12 miles off shore, and the Red Sea is maybe 170 miles wid...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

I’m deeply concerned that China gets involved and that history will show that the war in Ukraine is a precursor to a bigger war :crossfingers: So true. Decisions that expanded the world wars does not seem so rational with 20/20 hind sight. :banghead: bt Indeed. Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal t...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

tried to persuade Xi Jinping during his recent visit to China that now would be the time to move on Taiwan. I Would the US really want to get involved in a war on a third front? Neither would China. One consequence of seeing how western weapon system is out classing Russian weapons, does anyone thi...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

With Netherlands and Denmark offering up to 61 F-16's to Ukraine (and more now offered by Belgium), Ukraine's air force strength will be transformed. How will they be used? Will Ukraine try to avoid putting them at risk, for example by using them for stand off strikes, or will they take greater ris...

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Oykie

Re: Raleigh / Durham Aviation - 2023

They held the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony for the new runway on Wednesday. https://www.rdu.com/rdu-breaks-ground-on-the-triangles-most-important-two-miles-of-pavement/ I will have to see in the coming weeks if I see any progress. Still think it’s ridiculous RDU didn’t get the full 11,500 ft ...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Finland, now a member of NATO, is due to hold a news conference amid reports its gas pipeline from Estonia has been damaged in a suspected attack by Russia https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-moscow-to-discuss-lifting-ban-on-nuclear-tests-after-putin-threat-12541713 I imagine that Europe'...

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Oykie

Re: Air France-KLM News and Discussion - 2023

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4016911-a ... as-airline

Oykie

Re: SAS files for chapter 11

Btblue wrote:
Whoever they come under with the new ownership, I sincerely hope they ditch the SAS titles on the fuselage and revert back to the ‘Scandinavian’ titles instead.

I agree about that

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Oykie

Re: SAS files for chapter 11

SAS has a press release out announcing a press conference tonight at 18.00. I’m hopingAir France/KLM will win. I believe they will be a better owner than Apollo. https://www.sasgroup.net/newsroom/press-releases/2023/invitation-to-press-conference-for-status-update-on-sas-equity-solicitation-process/

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Oykie

Re: MAX 7 Certification Progress?

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-06-21 ... isle-Fleet

Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/02/us/p ... tates.html

Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

According to the War Zone the UK is considering to train Ukrainian troops in Ukraine and are considering letting the Navy patrol the sea lane for the grain ships. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-u-k-considers-returning-to-training-troops-in-ukraine This news led me to ...

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Oykie

Re: MAX 7 Certification Progress?

The 737-700 has 1128 deliveries. Boeing delivered more 737-700 than its predecessor the 737-300. 1113 -300 was delivered. The Max 7 have more than 200 orders so far with 192 announced for Southwest if I recall correctly. If Southwest ends up with more than 400 deliveries I believe the Max 7 can end ...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/21971 The strike in Sevastopol which claimed a lot of lives amongst the senior brass of the BlackSea Fleet was made possible because Russian informants worked together with partisans. Denys Davydov says that, according to Ukrainian military command and intelligence off...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

... Zelenskyy’s visit on Thursday has come amid signs that the sands could be shifting, with some high-profile Republicans expressing growing scepticism over the steep price of continued US support for Ukraine’s defences. Other segments of the GOP have outright rejected the prospect of more aid and...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Attack on Crimean airfield left 30 dead and multiple aircraft damaged at Saki military airfield. From the article: The source said there were at least 12 Su-24 and Su-30 combat aircraft positioned in the airfield at the time of the attack, as well as Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and gun systems and...

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Oykie

Re: MAX 7 Certification Progress?

Boeing has received an exemption allowing the Federal Aviation Administration to certificate the 737 Max 7 even though the type’s stall-management system fails to meet certain certification requirements. This should speed up the certification process? It is regarding “stall management yaw damper” (S...

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Oykie

Re: Airbus A321XLR Development / Testing / Production - 2023

The discussion about the aircraft range reminds me about the discussions about electric car range. My electric car has a WLTP range of 299 kilometers. In summer I can get up to 260 kilometers range. But in summer I startet at 100 meters above sea level and ended the drive at 20 meters above sea leve...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Russia have lost 3000 troops in a week. https://www.newsweek.com/russia-3000-troop-losses-one-week-counteroffensive-ukraine-1827924 Russia have silently ordered 230000 death certificates since the start of the war for fallen soldiers. https://www.newsweek.com/russia-orders-certificates-families-dead...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

According to Mark Milley To date, Ukraine has liberated over 54% of Russian occupied Ukraine and they continue to retain the strategic initiative," Milley said at a news conference after the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. More context: That 54% of territo...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

I read an article in Norwegian Aftenpoaten about Russian propaganda and disinformation and successful it is. The E.U. is taking measures to prevent false stories from Russia. Here are some of the false narratives being spread in Europe: • The sanctions against Russia do not work, but only affect Eur...

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Oykie

Re: Airbus A321XLR Development / Testing / Production - 2023

Just passed by Myrtle Beach at 38000 feet and a unusual speed of 374 knots. A bit slow compared to other Atlantic crossing A321neo but they are a testflight.

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Financial Times have an article about the hard lessons of this summers counter offensive. One quote: Ukrainian officials, who point out that southern Ukraine, where the main counteroffensive thrust is taking place, is relatively dry and its winters less harsh than the rest of their country. This sh...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Financial Times have an article about the hard lessons of this summers counter offensive. One quote: Ukrainian officials, who point out that southern Ukraine, where the main counteroffensive thrust is taking place, is relatively dry and its winters less harsh than the rest of their country. This sho...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

More news about the knocked out S-400 from The War Zone. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-kyiv-claims-it-knocked-out-s-400-in-crimea The article shows a picture of a Russian turist posting in front of the missile system and sharing it online and then giving away the pos...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

Last year, it now appears we came very close to a NATO vs Russia conflict; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66798508 Poor training, coordination, lifetime of government paranoia about the West. I read that article and it show how easily this conflict can expand into a NATO vs Russia conflict. The Russ...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/21636

Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Military Aviation News and Discussion Thread

Last year, it now appears we came very close to a NATO vs Russia conflict; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66798508 Poor training, coordination, lifetime of government paranoia about the West. I read that article and it show how easily this conflict can expand into a NATO vs Russia conflict. The Russ...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

Ukraine says the operation in Crimea is going according to plan. The have taken out another S-400 air Defence battery. They seem less advanced than advertised? Or Ukraine is really good at taking them out. :-D Quote from the linked article: Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Mark Cancian told Newswee...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine ... ka-1826890

Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

The War Zone has a detailed description of the landing ship and submarine that was struck in Sevastopol. The submarine is less than 10 year old. The conclusion is that both the ship and submarine will be written off. The article says that Ukraine has managed to do what the U.S. has not. Destroy a Ru...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

If Ukraine stops fighting they will be extinct, terminated. I think that's the key thing to remember. When RU invaded they targeted a large part of their best forces towards Kiev. Their goal was to take over the country. Thankfully they failed. That's still their goal. They've shown their hand. Act...

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

bikerthai wrote:
Oykie wrote:
According to the BBC and other news sites it was 10 Ukrainian missiles that hit the dock in Sevastopol.

BBC quotes a Russian official. So your bs antena should be up on the 7 of 10 shot down.

Good catch

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Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66793900

Oykie

Re: Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Discussion Thread

This thread is about Russian invasion of Ukraine. I come here to get news updates about the war. I’m not interested in debates about the legitimacy of this war or not, and most members here share factual obtainable information. But a few members are trolling in the sense of bringing in doubts about ...

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