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by Mortyman
Fri May 26, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Tina Turner has died aged 83
Replies: 32
Views: 1424

Re: Tina Turner has died aged 83

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvCyFHWBUlc
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Simply the Best live from Wembley in 2000:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvCyFHWBUlc

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by Mortyman
Tue May 16, 2023 10:13 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: What's Left of Oslo Fornebu?
Replies: 1
Views: 584

Re: What's Left of Oslo Fornebu?

Several buildings from the former airport have been preserved, including the control tower, the terminal building and two distinctive aircraft hangars. In the western part of the peninsula, a 50m x 20m section of former runway 06/24 has been restored in memory of the airport. In the northwest, the s...

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by Mortyman
Tue May 16, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Longest small island to small island flight ?
Replies: 27
Views: 1816

Re: Longest small island to small island flight ?

Honolulu, Hawaii to Papeete, Tahiti is around 5 hours and 50 minutes

Rapa Nui, Easter Island to Papeete, Tahiti is around 21 hours and 45 minutes ( This is not a direct flight and has 2 stops, however it is 21 hours and 45 minutes actual flight time )

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by Mortyman
Tue May 16, 2023 5:44 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Nastiest Airline Rivalries
Replies: 43
Views: 3160

Re: Nastiest Airline Rivalries

SAS vs Braathens S.A.F.E.

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by Mortyman
Sun May 14, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Martinique not popular where the UK?
Replies: 14
Views: 1397

Re: Martinigue not popular where the UK?

Colonies / former colonies / overseas territories Martinique , Guadeloupe , Saint Barthélemy = French St. Martin / St. Maarten = French / Dutch Saba = Dutch St.Thomas = Former Danish colony today US controlled Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao = Netherlandse Antilles = Dutch Cayman Islands, Britsh virgin i...

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by Mortyman
Fri May 12, 2023 7:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?
Replies: 42
Views: 3355

Re: Men - what kind of underwear do you wear?

:-) Norwegian underwear brand Comfyballs ... The US has no sence of humor ... US Patent Office to American Men: There Will Be No Comfyballs The Patent Office has rejected the trademark application of Norwegian underwear company Comfyballs. The problem? Unnecessary vulgarity. https://www.thestreet.co...

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by Mortyman
Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Evacuation of Foreigners in Khartoum / Sudan
Replies: 28
Views: 4007

Re: Evacuation of Foreigners in Khartoum / Sudan

3 flights with C-130J-30 Super Hercules from the Norwegian Air force has helped out 75 Norwegian diplomats and other Norwegian nationals in the country. Some of the Norwegian soldiers were also involved in the evacuation in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2021 https://www.vg.no/nyheter/utenriks/i/6980bW/pilot...

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by Mortyman
Fri Apr 28, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Re: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...

n729pa wrote:
Why didn't you pick up the Air Tahiti Nui flight in Paris CDG if travelling from CPH?
Flight stops in LAX...easier option would have thought?


I am flying SVG-CPH-LAX-PPT

The CDG flight also stops in LAX or SFO. It's not direct.

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by Mortyman
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Boeing’s tanker losses top $7 billion
Replies: 17
Views: 2966

Boeing’s tanker losses top $7 billion

Further problems at Boeing ... Boeing’s tanker losses top $7 billion — Boeing reported a $245 million charge on the KC-46A Pegasus tanker in the first quarter of 2023, due to a supplier’s quality issues. The penalty means the KC-46 has now racked up more than $7 billion in charges, and follow a $1.2...

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by Mortyman
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:54 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Dominion v Fox Lawsuit
Replies: 339
Views: 27519

Re: Dominion v Fox Lawsuit

Glad to see Tucker gone, the guy was doing a lot of damage, and only for the money, he didn't believe in any of the nonsense he was spewing, despicable. If he's fired as a consequence of Dominion, wouldn't that be a good reason for Fox News to not pay out his contract ? Gross negligence or somethin...

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by Mortyman
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Where should I go in Oceania?
Replies: 21
Views: 1418

Re: Where should I go in Oceania?

Oceania is big. It also includes Polynesia, Melanisia and Micronesia. Some examples: French Polynesia ( Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Nuku Hiva etc) Cook Islands with Rarotonga and Aitutaki Samoa American Samoa Tonga Fiji Easter Island Tuvalu Kiribati New Caledonia Hawaii Federated States of Micronesia...

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by Mortyman
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:37 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Do you drink straight from the tap?
Replies: 60
Views: 3591

Re: Do you drink straight from the tap?

UAUA wrote:
I do except at 3rd world countries. You?

I think New York, London, Tokyo, Oslo have tasty tap water



The water in New York taste like drinking out of a swimmingpool ... a lot of chlorine taste

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by Mortyman
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Re: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...

blandy62 wrote:
and also are you traveling on one ticket or separate tickets?


I have only an itinerary at the moment, but I am travelling from Papeete - Los Angeles - Copenhagen - Norway

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by Mortyman
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Restrictions on Political Discussion discussion thread
Replies: 172
Views: 9372

Re: Restrictions on Political Discussion discussion thread

Discussing politics and world events is important. Only then can you learn and grow. if anything we need more of it in this world we are living in. I think it's a mistake to shut such discussions down. Personally I think the moderators should just shut down the entire non aviation forum then. No poi...

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by Mortyman
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Re: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...

Yes you will have to pick up your bags and recheck them at LAX. You will clear both immigration and customs at LAX as the US does not allow international transfers without completing said process. How much time do you have between the flights? On the way to Tahiti I have 11 hours at LAX so I am not...

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by Mortyman
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Re: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...

Yes you will have to pick up your bags and recheck them at LAX. You will clear both immigration and customs at LAX as the US does not allow international transfers without completing said process. How much time do you have between the flights? On the way to Tahiti I have 11 hours at LAX so I am not...

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by Mortyman
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...
Replies: 18
Views: 1908

Europe to Tahiti via LAX ...

So I am going from Europe to Tahiti via LAX and back Do we still have to pick up the luggage and check it in again at LAX ? I am flying with SAS from Copenhagen with change of airline to Air Tahiti Nui at LAX and the same back Last time I did it wich was over 10 years ago I thought I had checked in ...

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by Mortyman
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Steak Steak Steak
Replies: 44
Views: 3391

Re: Steak Steak Steak

* Filet Mignon, Tenderloin, Chateaubriand or veal * with Pepper sauce or Béarnaise sauce * fries or rice * Trader Vics - Munich, * Ruth's Chris - New York, * Rosie O'Grady's - New York * Tamarind House - Rarotonga, * Aux Armes de Bruxelles, Brussels * Theatercaféen, Oslo * L'Alsace, Paris * Le Belve...

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by Mortyman
Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is Macron right? Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron
Replies: 148
Views: 8719

Re: Is Macron right? Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron

bennett123 wrote:
IMO, many in the US underestimate the impact that Trump had in Europe.

We previously viewed the US as a friend and ally, at least most of the time.

With Trump in charge you had no idea what the US would do next.


Kind of started under Bush 2 after the tradegdy of 9/11

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by Mortyman
Tue Apr 11, 2023 7:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Is Macron right? Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron
Replies: 148
Views: 8719

Re: Is Macron right? Europe must resist pressure to become ‘America’s followers,’ says Macron

Europe and The USA should become more equal partners. Europe has to take the responsibility which comes with it and the USA has to accept Europe may have a different point of view about certain subjects. Question is: will the USA accept the latter when it may interfere with their own interests? The...

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by Mortyman
Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Royal Canadian Navy pitches $60 billion submarine purchase
Replies: 55
Views: 4107

Re: Royal Canadian Navy pitches $60 billion submarine purchase

I'm surprised Canada only has 4 submarines ...

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by Mortyman
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:02 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Worlds largest de icing, inspection, wash and engine wash robot installed at OSL
Replies: 7
Views: 1621

Worlds largest de icing, inspection, wash and engine wash robot installed at OSL

Future de icing robot installed at OSL and to be used actively from 2024 Automated systems for aircraft de-icing, inspection, wash, and engine wash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPfdoX0vCJk https://tv.vg.no/video/261744/verdens-storste-robot-til-gardermoen?utm_source=vgfront&utm_content=hovedl...

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by Mortyman
Wed Mar 22, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Le figaro "The 10 most beautiful airports in the world"
Replies: 20
Views: 2984

Le figaro "The 10 most beautiful airports in the world"

Le figaro has a published a ranking of the 10 most beautiful airports in the world according to them. See the rankings and read more about the various airport in the linked article The 10 most beautiful airports in the world A place of passage between two destinations, airports are frequented by mil...

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by Mortyman
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Norway orders 6 MH-60R Seahawks
Replies: 2
Views: 2044

Re: Norway orders 6 MH-60R Seahawks

One reason for this outcome could be that neighbor, the Royal Danish Navy, is a happy and satisfied user of 9 Seahawks since 2017. As war machines in the whole kingdom and also shipborne SAR vehicles in the north Atlantic islands Faroe Islands and Greenland to suplement local, civil, land based SAR...

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by Mortyman
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:26 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Russian jet collides with US drone
Replies: 119
Views: 13923

Re: Russian jet collides with US drone

I am sure this was not an accident, but Russian fighter pilots fly recklesly. Norwegian fighter pilots has experienced Russian pilots flying without their transponders on, being a treat to civilian airliners and also Russian pilots that has flown so close and misjudged the space between Russian and ...

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by Mortyman
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Norway orders 6 MH-60R Seahawks
Replies: 2
Views: 2044

Norway orders 6 MH-60R Seahawks

Norway orders 6 MH-60R Seahawks for it's coast guard Norway said Tuesday it was buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion dollars to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks. Fed up by delivery delays and performance issues, the Norwegian govern...

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by Mortyman
Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:54 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Drama on a United Airlines flight
Replies: 1
Views: 762

Drama on a United Airlines flight

Drama on a United Airlines flight Man tried to stab United Airlines flight attendant, open plane's emergency door during flight, feds say A Massachusetts man aboard a cross-country United Airlines flight on Sunday tried to open the emergency door while the flight was in the air and then tried to sta...

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by Mortyman
Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:26 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Korean Air and Asiana
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Re: Korean Air and Asiana

lhristebest wrote:
It has been stated on a few websites that they will retire them by 2026. However I have a feeling that they might stick around for a little bit longer.




Certainly hope so. Thanx for the info.

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by Mortyman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Korean Air and Asiana
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Korean Air and Asiana

What will happen to Korean Air and Asiana Airlines Airbus 380 when they merge ?

Will the Airbus 380 be kept or will it be removed from both airlines fleets ?

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by Mortyman
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Various airlines sue Dutch government
Replies: 1
Views: 546

Various airlines sue Dutch government

KLM Group / Delta sue Dutch Government Over Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Cap Delta Air Lines Inc. and a host of other airlines are suing the Dutch government over plans to cut the number of annual flights at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, saying the decision is "incomprehensible" as th...

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by Mortyman
Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Why was the post: "Is it really going this bad for Boeing"; deleted ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1995

Why was the post: "Is it really going this bad for Boeing"; deleted ?

Why was the post: "Is it really going this bad for Boeing"; deleted ?

Whenever a moderator delete a thread, I appreciate some feedback as to why that is, yet no info. Just a message of deletion without explenation.

In my opinion there was nothing controversial about the post / question

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by Mortyman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Intra-European quad widebody flights?
Replies: 42
Views: 4724

Re: Intra-European quad widebody flights?

Not exactly Europe, but Emirates use the Airbus 380 on several of routes between Europe and Dubai

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by Mortyman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Opinion: If The Airline Calls A Doctor For You, You Need To Be Removed From The Plane
Replies: 17
Views: 1849

Re: Opinion: If The Airline Calls A Doctor For You, You Need To Be Removed From The Plane

usflyer msp wrote:
. A passenger should not be allowed to delay other passengers multiple times, that is selfish.


You make it sound like the passenger did this on purpos ...

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by Mortyman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Lufthansa Airbus 340
Replies: 2
Views: 1833

Lufthansa Airbus 340

Lufthansa Airbus 340

Why does Lufthansa keep so many 340-300 and not 340-600 ?

On what routes does the various fly on currently ?

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by Mortyman
Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:00 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Lufthansa and Airbus
Replies: 9
Views: 1916

Re: Lufthansa and Airbus

With the exception of the A318 I believe Lufthansa has operated every single model of Airbus The A300, 310, 319, 320, 321, 330-300, 340-300 / 600, of course the A380 and now the A350, not sure if they ever flew the A330-200 but they’ve come close to purchasing every Airbus that’s been built Impress...

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by Mortyman
Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:48 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Korean Air / Asiana this summer
Replies: 1
Views: 673

Korean Air / Asiana this summer

Hello

Does anyone have uppdated information on where Korean Air and Asiana will use their Airbus 380 and Boeing 747 this spring / summer ( may-august )

They don't seem to be using them between Europe and South Korea ...

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by Mortyman
Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LH names its A380 routes
Replies: 30
Views: 7941

Re: LH names its A380 routes

As of today, January 31, LAX-MUC in December is showing an A350-900... Anyone know how long the A380 will be flying for LH? Thank you for finally pointing this out, I’ve been trying to tell people it’s only for the summer Lufthansa is currently considering reactivating all of it's remaining Airbus ...

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by Mortyman
Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:38 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LH names its A380 routes
Replies: 30
Views: 7941

Re: LH names its A380 routes

Dissepointing that they will not fly them on Asian routes

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by Mortyman
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Why do Mainland Chinese tourists only want direct flights?
Replies: 15
Views: 2927

Re: Why do Mainland Chinese tourists only want direct flights?

I think most people want direct flgihts. I don't think that the Chineese are different from the rest in that regard.

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by Mortyman
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: LH A 340-600 to EZE and USH today
Replies: 18
Views: 6403

Re: LH A 340-600 to EZE and USH today

CPH-R wrote:
Interestingly they've also scheduled a LH342 run for next week, this time it's FRA-YVR-PPT.



Interesting ... a Lufthansa flight to Papeete, Tahiti ... That's a bit unusual is it not ?

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by Mortyman
Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:39 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Airlines naming aircraft
Replies: 54
Views: 5388

Re: Airlines naming aircraft

BoeingERJ1000 wrote:
KLM has a specific naming criteria for each aircraft.
737: Birds
772: World Heritage Sites
77W: National parks
787: Flowers
A330: Famous city squares
747-400 (RIP): Cities


Back in the day ... KLM MD-11: Famous people within culture, such as Audrey Hepburn, Anna Pavlova and Annie Romein.

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by Mortyman
Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Airlines naming aircraft
Replies: 54
Views: 5388

Re: Airlines naming aircraft

There are several airlines that name their aircraft after am individual or a city / place

KLM
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Tahiti
SAS
Lufthansa
Thai Airways (I think)
Norwegian Air Shuttle ( I don't know if they name their aircraft, but they have motifs of famous people on their tails


etc

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by Mortyman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Debt Ceiling: Why should the White House negotiate?
Replies: 51
Views: 3238

Re: Debt Ceiling: Why should the White House negotiate?

If Republicans are stupid enough to actually eliminate Social Security and Medicare, all the Dems will have to do is run one TV spot showing grandma reduced to eating dog food and Florida will instantly become the bluest state in the country. All Republicans with at least two working brain cells kn...

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by Mortyman
Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:48 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NZ PM Arden to Resign
Replies: 61
Views: 3923

Re: NZ PM Arden to Resign

From what I understand , the party that she is part of is not doing to well in the polls ?

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by Mortyman
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Advice on Solo Traveling Through Asia
Replies: 23
Views: 1789

Re: Advice on Solo Traveling Through Asia

I don't think you will have a problem in Singapore and JApan. Kuala Lumpour amd Taipei I can not comment on. But general safty precautions should be taken, wherever you travel: Don't walk around with expensive jewlery Don't show off big wads of cash. Only bring the amount you think you need that day...

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by Mortyman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:11 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: European MPA Study Airbus / Dassault 2023
Replies: 42
Views: 5485

Re: European MPA Study Airbus / Dassault 2023

texl1649 wrote:
keesje wrote:
texl1649 wrote:
Another issue is that bizjets just aren’t built to be operated for 30-50 years.


The Norwegian air force operated two Dassault Falcon 20 (electronic warfare) for 50 years. Got them in 1972 and they have just been withdrawn from service.

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by Mortyman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: What each European airline "specialises" in / what market they serve best.
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: What each European airline "specialises" in / what market they serve best.

SAS: Scandinavia / Nordic countries and Europe Finnair: Asia Air france is really worldwide, but also has special focus on France d'outre-mer and collectivité d'outre-mer (overseas collectivity /Overseas France), including French Polynesia, Martinique, Guadeloupe , Reunion and various former colonie...

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by Mortyman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Why is CUN not served from Asia?
Replies: 37
Views: 3492

Re: Why is CUN not served from Asia?

So I'm wondering if CUN is served from Asia. CUN is the most visited destination from overseas. If they were flights to CUN from Asia, probably JL, KE, and NH would serve those routes. Why would anyone want to travel to Cancun ? It is the most Americanized place in Mexico. Not a place for peope tha...

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by Mortyman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Harry's New Book 'Spare': Scuffle between Harry and Willie
Replies: 156
Views: 8246

Re: Harry's New Book 'Spare': Scuffle between Harry and Willie

I guess the word "symbol" is lost on you. Perhaps a better question: How many different world currencies is Liz's face on? The answer, apparently, is 35 ( ref: https://qr.ae/pr2S2q ). That's just pig headed ignorance on behalf of those who prefer to blame others for there own failings. So...

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by Mortyman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Why is CUN not served from Asia?
Replies: 37
Views: 3492

Re: Why is CUN not served from Asia?

So I'm wondering if CUN is served from Asia. CUN is the most visited destination from overseas. If they were flights to CUN from Asia, probably JL, KE, and NH would serve those routes. Why would anyone want to travel to Cancun ? It is the most Americanized place in Mexico. Not a place for peope tha...

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