Re: A600M

JetBuddy wrote:

The A400M is doing pretty good, isn't it? Indonesia and Egypt are the latest customers I believe.

Re: A400M Update

A French politic released a report on the French strategic airlift and a claim he made took my attention. Il convient de mettre un terme définitif à l’illusion abondamment diffusée de « l’A400M, avion stratégique ». Par sa capacité d’emport maximale (deux containers TC20 contre 11 pour l’Antonov 124...

Re: Indonesia orders 5 A400M aircraft

Some news of this possible deal (that airbus never commented afaik) in AviationWeek. Indonesia have the fund for A400M, some work package would be enough (no outfitting anymore) but wants the MSN23 crash investigation report released. I understand they need to refresh their fleet anyway, Atlas would...

Re: A400M Update

Afaics we didn't see such a pronounced problem with the "zero" series test frames. I don't think you can compare test frame availability with series airframes. The test frame are flying with so much limitations, a lot of which won't be allowed for normal operation, making those machine mo...

Re: A400M Update

Europrop would have to drastically improve on reliability before anyone consider hanging its TP400 on another platform.

Re: A400M Update

Maybe AB is already doing this, but is the A400M being offered in a civilian/commercial cargo version? No, and not anytime soon IMO. I know the design change to produce a "green aircraft" (without military system) have been studied and is known. I think it was needed by sales team for the...

Re: F1 2016/2017 Off-Season Thread

Not as visible as McLaren but team with Renault power unit are not logging as much laps as Mercedes and Ferrari either... And the Ferrari seems to be really quick, of course we don't know the config but this morning Vettel scored a 1:19.024 with soft tires. Really impressive knowing some journalist ...

Re: A400M Update

I'm confused, is it possible that Mr Wall misread is own article ?? The only part where we can read something about A400M deliveries is this : The first A400M entered service with the French air force in 2013, years late, and problems persisted. Mr. Enders last year promised to deliver at least 20 A...

Re: A400M Update

Where did you read that Karel ?
I've been told 22.

Re: A400M Update

Monday took place the MSN53 ToT with French Air Force (F-RBAK). I understand it's a 2016 delivery for Airbus D&S, so a total of 18 frames delivered in 2016. Finally Airbus reports 17 deliveries in 2016, therefore this MSN53 is booked as a 2017 delivery. No 13rd month at Airbus D&S ? :irked:...

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Sorry for OT but can't resist.

PanHAM wrote:

except may be the French

Re: F1 2016/2017 Off-Season Thread

Gorgeous Sauber ! The air intake in two parts comes from regulation ? Can't wait to see what's the Renault looks like this afternoon !

I wish Merc will not dominate this year as previouses because I can't see Bottas challenging Lewis much. Hope to be proven wrong.

Re: Use of test frames at Airbus, comparison to Boeing

Regarding test flights on frames already certified. Airbus is keeping the first frame of every model line to keep on test flights long after certification, testing I assume the incremental changes Airbus does to is models continuously. Sometimes this old frame is replaced with a newer frame. Slight...

Re: Indonesia orders 5 A400M aircraft

From OP article : The acquisition [...] was approved with the condition that the final three airframes undergo final fit-out at state-owned PT Dirgantara's facilities in Bandung. Knowing well the build process I'm wondering what is considered to be the final fit out they could perform there. As a lo...

Re: Indonesia orders 5 A400M aircraft

A new export customer, and a rumor confirmed : good news

the Egypt rumor develop the same !!

Re: India Confirms Order For IAF’s Rafale

India to double up and order 36 more Rafale ?? "India is considering an additional 36 Dassault Rafales, a senior Ministry of Defence official said. The contract is likely to be signed in 2019 with deliveries to start by 2022" http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2017-01-12/more-r...

Re: A400M Update

Monday took place the MSN53 ToT with French Air Force (F-RBAK). I understand it's a 2016 delivery for Airbus D&S, so a total of 18 frames delivered in 2016. Not so bad but T. Enders wanted a number starting by a 2... https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/airbus-to-target-near-doubling-of-a4...

Re: A400M Update

It's a 2016 delivery.
I have it with ToT signed on july 18th this year, as ZM407, after DASS modification in Getafe.

Re: A400M Update Part 2

December in Sevilla : December 12th MSN43 delivered to German Air Force 54+07 December 19th MSN41 delivered to German Air Force 54+06 December 22nd MSN42 and 45 delivered to Royal Air Force ZM412 & ZM413 17 delivery in 2016 so far, I recall reading French Minister of Defense claim that another A...

Re: A350ULR and -1000, good Qantas long haul fit?

Have we forgotten the A350ULR? Actually user Boeing778X discarded it claiming it was lacking payload capacity against 778. When in the other thread you linked user Zeke was claiming at the far end of the payload-range curve (Qantas case) the A350LR would lift barely the same payload , if not more. ...

Re: F1 2016: Abu Dhabi Finale. The Duel In The Desert.

Congrats to Nico, that's true he won less races but I'd argue that he wasn't that interested to win the last 3. Rosberg was free to attack and pass Hamilton if he liked to, Sure, it was not nice to back up his team mate, but cant blame Hamilton for trying his best to win the WDC. Absolutely. [...] I...

Re: 2016 Formula One: Brazil Grand Prix

Yeah, Verstappen fantastic wet driving. He was pretty lucky not hitting the wall when chasing Hamilton though. And.. nothing against the Vettel overtake, he literally pushed him out the track ! Or is it my MAX bias speaking again ? On French TV J. Alesi was mad against decision to start behind SC (h...

Re: A350 fuel burn versus 777

I'm not sure about your 3. Yes, more capacity = more revenue potential, that's a given. But I mean, for a given route with demand X, if the capacity of the smaller plane suits the needs you will not make much extra revenue using a bigger bird. Of course if the demand exceed the capacity of your smal...

Re: A350 fuel burn versus 777

Of course, the more premium heavy A/C have more revenue potential . We agree. IMO no ambiguity at all, the simple fact they decided to throw a less premium & similar seat count cabin config and save $14,000 on each flight speaks volume about which aircraft generate more profits on this route, at...

Re: RE: India Confirms Order For IAF’s Rafale

French offer: $11 billion for 36 jets with 30% offset Indian offer: $7 billion for 36 jets with 30% offset Wide gap is an understatement. With that kind of difference, I don't see this deal ever being signed. The two parties are fundamentally too far apart in terms of basic price structure. IAF is ...

Re: A400M Update Part 2

Last week the German Air Force took delivery of MSN40.
Yesterday Royal Air Force took delivery of MSN34.
11 delivery so far in 2016.

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Android. Currently with LG G4. With all the model and brand available under Android you can find the one that suits you perfectly for much less money. Screen size, camera quality, connectivity, dual sim, loudspeaker quality, microSD slot, waterproofness, just to say what's jumping to my mind quickly...

Re: Any Experience with the Airbus factory tour in TLS?

there was an Asiana as there as well. Also A350's, A330's, A440M, A320, A300B and a Concorde. You're mixing two things, the Factory tour, where you can visit A380 line (and/or A330 as well if I remember correctly) and the Aeroscopia museum with retired planes. Both are great frankly, but obviously ...

F1 Germany GP

Since we have this new forum it seems the F1 topic are dead. Let's see if we still have some interested ! Actually not the best race to get excited by, pretty boring a part a couple of turn with Rosberg and Ricciardo side by side and the Rosberg vs Verstappen incident. What's your point of view abou...

Re: A Noratlas back in service

A 60-year old Noratlas (no. 105), maintained by an association at Marignane ("Le Noratlas de Provence"), was called back by the French AF for 3 days to provide transport to young para-troopers in need of practice. It seems the reason to call back this Noratlas is not so clear. Air&Cos...

Re: A400M Update Part 2

Two delivery this week, MSN27 for UK (don't have immat) and the 10th bird for the French Air Force delivered yesterday : MSN37 : F-RBAJ

8 delivery so far in 2016.

Re: A400M Update Part 2

KarelXWB wrote:

Germany confirms that two of its three A400M planes are affected by the engine issues.

Re: IATA: A380 Stagnation Part 2

Come on guys give us a rest, just accept belly freight is not highly profitable, nor it is unprofitable and be done with it. They are plummeting, that's a given. All started when Matt included the higher 777 belly capacity for a comparison with A380. But knowing that WB belly's are flying 2/3 empty ...

RE: A400M Update Part 2

Hum, can't find how to edit the previous post. Sorry.

Wanted to add another delivery today : MSN036 - M54-03 for Malaysia (#3)   

RE: A400M Update Part 2

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