Re: TU-154..what is it's legacy?

The TU-154 had more Character than anything else I've flown. 1998 I'm in Krasnoyarsk, my first trip overseas and heading back to Moscow. i have been advised to fly on IL-86 as they have a better safety record but none available for the trip back. So I book a Kras Air TU-154 and waiting to board. Bus...

Re: LHR is no longer Europe's biggest airport.

https://mediacentre.heathrow.com/pressrelease/details/81/News-1/12582 UK should completely scrap the 14 days quarantine, and instead by implementing the Covid 19 testing program. LHR might potentially lose its connecting business to FRA, AMS, CDG, etc. Self quarantine in Western countries is useles...

Re: Are Russian domestic flights subsidized by the Russian government?

It's not as cheap as it used to be. My first flight in Russia was on a Krasair IL-86 from SVO to KJA in 1998. One of the most comfortable Aircraft you could ever wish to fly on a friendly Russian Godess to chat to all the way there. Her family even gave me a lift to the destination when we arrived. ...

Re: Aeroflot not taking two new 77W

Given the Political issues between the USA and Russia I am surprised Aeroflot is allowed to order Boeing Aircraft at all. Banning Boeing orders would seem to be an obvious way to retaliate against US Sanctions. Perhaps this is what is happening but in a more subtle way? Having suggested that I will ...

Re: Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration

Short List of Bidders getting Shorter? https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/10/virgin-australia-administrators-warn-of-failure-without-urgent-taxpayer-support I was a bit surprised about the number of "keen" bidders for VA. I assumed once they all did their due diligence they woul...

Re: Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration

I think it is erroneous to link revenue generation and head office location in this context. p Absolutely it is. While there is some value in having HQ close to the most important Port(s) that value is small and quickly diminishing in this age of a large and increasing % of people working from home...

Re: FT: Investors bet AA will file for BK

Indeed AA seems to be the most in debt in the US aviation industry, and it will be difficult to just shed assets. If they shed assets, it is not much better than a bankruptcy as they would have to reduce service, lay staff off, etc. And then they will have a hard time finding lenders for upcoming f...

Re: Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration

I agree with Flying Tiger that the Business doesn't really have any value. Once all the Interested Parties have done their due diligence I expect the number interested to either drop to zero - or maybe there will some conditional bids that amount to little more than asset stripping, along the lines ...

Re: Richard Aboulafia: China Won’t Rescue Embraer.

Exactly. They will be interested soon enough. They will be buying companies left and right with these low stock prices due to Corona. It doesn't always work that way with large, complex organizations. If you let it bleed out/break apart for too long you can't always put the pieces back together to ...

Re: Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration

In realising this, I think we need to acknowledge the core Virgin Australia business is fundamentally sound I don't think we need to acknowledge this at all. To the contrary Virgin's Core Business is fundamentally flimsy. Qantas has always enjoyed the Lion's share of the Premium Customers and will ...

Re: Virgin Australia to enter voluntary administration

https://australianaviation.com.au/2020/04/twu-urges-government-to-make-bold-virgin-move/ TWU are calling on the govt to take a stake in Virgin to get a return in the future. Maybe TWU could put their money where their mouth is and get TWU Super to support their members and take a stake in the airli...

Russian Military Cargo Plane Headed for the USA

There should be a Russian Air Force Aircraft, prob an AN-124, headed for the USA with Medical Supplies. Could be a good photo op as it probably hasn't happened too often with most previous AB-124's visiting the USA being operated by Commercial Operators rather than the Military. Edit, article said M...

Re: Australian Aviation Thread - March 2020

If it is indeed the end of the road for QF's 747, it will be very sad. My first QF 747 flight was to HKG, with my most recent experience being a hop to HND last year. Have always enjoyed my 747 flights except for 1 flight from SYD-SIN when I was stuck in a middle seat between two large gentlemen :c...

Re: Soviet Airliners Outside the Eastern Bloc

Africa: Egypt Air operated Ilyushin Il-62, Il-18 and Tu-154 aircraft Air Cairo (Egypt) still operates Tupolev Tu-204 freighters and pax aircraft which are equipped with RR power plants I think it's a bit of a stretch to say Air Cairo still operates the TU-204. Last I saw any evidence of them operat...

Re: Who besides QR is operating a decent number of flights right now?

As many know, QR is operating more flights than most other airlines in the world, and has doubled down on flights to affected countries to ferry passengers home, all while EK, EY and WY are grounded, and many other airlines have only repatriation flights. Two questions. 1. Which other airlines arou...

LOT to SYD

Anyone have any idea why a LOT flight, LOT8557, is currently enroute from SIN to SYD?

Re: Odds that other countries will buy will buy Russian aircraft? (Il-96-400M, SJ100, CR929, etc.)

The Russians are closer than many realise to producing a competitive Aircraft. Regarding the SSJ there has been a lot said about the lack of available spares but the biggest issue is the Motor and specifically the slow supply of parts from PCC Structural (based in Oregon, USA) and faults in the com...

Re: Odds that other countries will buy will buy Russian aircraft? (Il-96-400M, SJ100, CR929, etc.)

The Russians are closer than many realise to producing a competitive Aircraft. Regarding the SSJ there has been a lot said about the lack of available spares but the biggest issue is the Motor and specifically the slow supply of parts from PCC Structural (based in Oregon, USA) and faults in the comb...

Re: Coronavirus Aviation Related News & Discussion Thread - March 2020

After 9/11, U.S. airlines reduced service by getting rid of in-flight meals. Do you think due to this coronavirus outbreak, airlines will reduce service again by getting rid of snacks, charging for drinks, increasing checked bag fees, etc? Before we get to crazy with comparisons, this can get ugly ...

Re: Aleppo Airport to Reopen

So any predictions of what air service the airport might get in the next five years? Could we see flydubai? Given the tense relationship between Syria and Turkey I guess Pegasus and Turkish Airlines are out of question. Aeroflot :) No seriously if things settle down I can imagine within 3 years the...

Re: Future of Antonov-Updates?

Sadly it seems their future is very bleak. I saw an interview with a former employee who reported they have lost most of their skilled staff and have precious little human or financial resources to embark on new projects. There is negligible demand for their current products, eg AN140, AN70, AN148, ...

Re: Corona Virus outbreak - Aviation related News and Discussion Thread

Second QF rescue flight denied permission to operate by Chinese Government for some reason. From what I can figure it is still in HKG waiting for approval and will eventually fly HKG-WUH-DRW. https://7news.com.au/travel/coronavirus/qantas-flight-sent-to-coronavirus-epicentre-wuhan-to-evacuate-strand...

Re: Corona Virus outbreak - Aviation related News and Discussion Thread

Any idea why QF6032 tracked so far East instead of a more direct route over Borneo?

Re: Corona Virus outbreak - Aviation related News and Discussion Thread

Good point, didn't think of that

Re: Corona Virus outbreak - Aviation related News and Discussion Thread

Qantas Rescue flight seems to be still grounded at WUH unless I've missed something. Looks like things are not going to plan. Expect Crew would have timed out by now. Can the Crew just sleep on the Plane? Transferring to a Hotel doesn't seem like a viable option. Don't understand how the Flight Bans...

Re: USAF E-11A plane crash in Afghanistan

An Iranian Newspaper is claiming a CIA Director was on board. The same one who was responsible for killing General Solimeini. Interesting claim to say the least. If it is not true they will look pretty silly when the Guy shows up for an Interview or something. If it is true it makes their Intelligen...

Re: Reports of plane crash in Afghanistan

Well somebody is going to speculate that this is Iranian revenge so it may as well be me. Makes some sense, Afghanistan was one theatre mentioned where a revenge attack could take place. Has the advantage of not being a direct attack from Iranian soil so won't trigger a war. Of course that is only 1...

Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

Yeah if they did shoot it down it would be beyond stupid not to admit it. And given that the USA, Ukraine and Russia have all made the same mistake, it doesn't look as bad as might otherwise be the case. The fact they are claiming the Crew tried to turn back means either it wasn't a missile or they ...

Re: Il-114-300 Prototype

Sadly, this is another failed Russian plane. The original Il-114 first flew in 1990 (that's now 30 years ago) and only 30 delivered over that timeframe and none in service today (except maybe one as a research frame). It's hard not to think "lipstick on a pig". Great if it's a success, bu...

SU-57 Crash

Unfortunately a SU-57 has gone done near the Manufacturer's Base at Komsolmolsk-na-Amure in Eastern Russia. Thankfully the Pilot ejected safely. Certainly a setback for the program but far from unprecedented when a new Fighter is being developed. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/rus...

Re: Admiral Kuznetsov Suffers Major Fire

I hope they do write it off. 1. Russia's Military doctrine is based on Defence. They have a lot of Air Bases and can build as many more as they like. They have credible Air Defence Systems and of course Nuclear Deterrence. Difficult to see how the Kutznetsov enhances their Defence Capabilities. 2. R...

Re: Russia May Deliver 6 To 16 SSJ100 Planes To Pakistan-Trade Minister

There has been a lot of talk recently about SSJ's going to various Countries including some Western Operators. But as I mentioned in another Post the Aircraft does not have an Engine that meets any kind of minimal Operational Requirements. https://airlinerwatch.com/sukhoi-superj ... e-engines/ Safr...

Re: Russia May Deliver 6 To 16 SSJ100 Planes To Pakistan-Trade Minister

There has been a lot of talk recently about SSJ's going to various Countries including some Western Operators. But as I mentioned in another Post the Aircraft does not have an Engine that meets any kind of minimal Operational Requirements. https://airlinerwatch.com/sukhoi-superj ... e-engines/ Safra...

Re: SAS in the market for a 120-150 seat aircraft

100/1 outsider SuperJet with 125 seats. Now hear me out...They're geographically close to Russia and all the other components are easily accessible in Europe nearby. maybe make it 1000/1 outsider. Problem with the SSJ is just a terrible lack of support once an aircraft is sold to an operator. there...

Commercial Flights Over Syrian Airspace

Just flew to Europe and back with QR and was surprised that we overflew Syria. Given there are ongoing attacks by the Israeli Air Force and ongoing efforts by the Syrians to shoot them down is it not dangerous to overfly this area? We have already seen a Russian Military Aircraft fall victim to frie...

Re: Boeing NMA in doubt as customers push for all new 737MAX and 757 replacement

RJMAZ wrote:

The only money Boeing has permanently lost on the MAX grounding is the cost of fixing MCAS, damages paid to the families and penalties paid to airlines. This would be pocket change for Boeing and probably a few months worth of profit.

Re: Boeing NMA in doubt as customers push for all new 737MAX and 757 replacement

UAC should be licking there lips in delight with these developments. If the specs are correct the MC-21 is the right aircraft at the right time, i.e when Boeing has nothing to offer and Airbus production is booked out. UAC only need to get their Support right and they have an opportunity to make inr...

Re: Are there any noise requirements for military aircraft?

Interesting to know how they calculated the Bedroom Noise!

Re: Aeroflot Cessna 402?

schech wrote:

this flight is operated by a Bombardier DHC-8-400 of an Aeroflot's far east subsidiarie called Aurora. The 'CN4' thing is a Flightradar's bug

Aeroflot Cessna 402?

According to Flightradar 24 Aeroflot is operating a "CN4" Aircraft between UUS and KHV. Is this correct? I know Aeroflot used to operate hundreds of very small Aircraft, mainly AN2's, but it seems strange they would be buying Cessna's and using them on a route which normally sees A320's/73...

Re: Routing from MOW to CCS

Thanks for the link Armadillo. Don't have Flight Radar but IL-62 makes more sense than AN-148! I believe most of the Russian Government fleet is based in VKO but where did this one come from?

Routing from MOW to CCS

Apparently 2 Russian Government Aircraft flew from Russia (presumably VKO) to CCS. Does anybody know which Aircraft they were and what route they took? The caption shows an AN-148 but I find it hard to believe they used this Aircraft for the Mission given the lack of range. https://www.almasdarnews....

Re: Potential Turkish F-35 Replacement?

Well Erdogan just attended MAKS and spent time with SU-35's and SU-57's. The odds of seeing Russian Aircraft in Turkish Airforce just increased. It could be a bluff but that's what some thought about the S-400. If Turkey does order Russian Jets the US will have to think seriously about kicking them ...

Re: Yamal Airlines cancels remaining SSJ order

I have a hard time believing the western manufacturers involved in the SSJ are the ones to blame for parts availability shortages, when that is a well known problem of "not western" manufacturers. I don't know how much money the Russian government has put into the SSJ, but they should pro...

Re: Updated: Aeroflot 1492 SSJ100 fire at Moscow (SVO) - 40+ confirmed dead

The Sheremetyevo Airport website has published last night a good chronology of the fire and the fire crew response. https://www.svo.aero/en/press_center/press_releases/khronologiya-aviatsionnogo-proisshestviya-s-vs-ssj-100-i-deyatelnosti-avariyno-spasatelnoy-komandy-sh (English version on the link)...

Re: Yamal Airlines cancels remaining SSJ order

I don't think this needs to be the end of the SSJ. In most ways it is a very competitive Aircraft. Obviously they need to sort out the issue with the Engine or source a new Engine. They need to build a Spare Parts Supply Chain comparable to what Western Manufacturers offer. And they need to find out...

Re: Updated: Aeroflot 1492 SSJ100 fire at Moscow (SVO) - 40+ confirmed dead

I find it strange that the Russian State Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) have not grounded the Aircraft Type. They did so after the following crashes; 28/7/02 - IL86 crashed shortly after departure from SVO 29/12/12 - TU204 crashed during landing at VKO 11/2/18 - AN148 crashed shortly after departur...

Re: Updated: Aeroflot 1492 SSJ100 fire at Moscow (SVO) - 40+ confirmed dead