Philippine Aviation Thread - 2021

RoyalBrunei757 · Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:01 pm

Just a short update:
Former Philippine Airlines A321-231 RP-C9910 MSN 6201 which went into storage at GYR on 20th March 2021 has been picked up by VivaAeroBus. Being air-tested now at GYR https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N425AC

Devilfish · Mon Jun 07, 2021 5:37 pm

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
Former Philippine Airlines A321-231 RP-C9910 MSN 6201 which went into storage at GYR on 20th March 2021 has been picked up by VivaAeroBus.

That's still a relatively young plane...only about ~7 years old? Plenty of flying time left in her.....

Do we know how many A320/A321s PR is letting go?

According to this report below, SMC will have major components of its NMIA Terminal pre-fabricated abroad. That should help ensure that the project would be completed fast. Makes sense as there doesn't seem to be a major manufacturer in the country capable of producing high quality, tight tolerance assemblies of such magnitude.....

https://business.inquirer.net/324183/sm ... rt-is-a-go

Also, it keeps the prying eyes of the public from panning the facility's appearance as they wouldn't get to see the final product until it's erected. RSA must've taken to heart his experience at MPH and is doing his utmost to avoid a repeat (not to mention saving his company a lot of money). Now, the big question...where are they off-shoring the work... China, Japan or Korea :?:

Other places have very high manufacturing costs and are already too far for shipping. :spin:

RoyalBrunei757 · Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:11 am

Devilfish wrote:
RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
Former Philippine Airlines A321-231 RP-C9910 MSN 6201 which went into storage at GYR on 20th March 2021 has been picked up by VivaAeroBus.

That's still a relatively young plane...only about ~7 years old? Plenty of flying time left in her.....

Do we know how many A320/A321s PR is letting go?

To be honest, I am not sure how many A321ceo will PR offload as the media only mentioned about offloading widebodies. Delivery has halted for A321neo as well. There are no A321neo being built now for PR in Airbus assembly line.

For A320ceo, I won't be surprised all will be returned due to small fleet, or transferred to PAL Express.

As for B77W, ch.aviation website states that one of the two GECAS airframe will be returned (either RP-C7776 or RP-C7777), while PR will keep another the other GECAS B77W and sole A333. The other three B77Ws could be all from Voyager (RP-C7778, RP-C7779 and RP-C7781).

No word yet on which A350s to go.

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news ... to-lessors

SkyHigher · Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:23 am

ICYMI, international flights bound to CEB are being diverted to MNL since 0000H of May 29 and has since been extended until June 12, as a result of feud between Cebu Gov. Garcia and IATF-EID re differences in quarantine protocols.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1443239/d ... il-june-12

Bobby27ph · Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:32 pm

Clark T2: Opening next month!

https://www.facebook.com/14394735566594 ... 02519/?d=n

Devilfish · Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:07 pm

Bobby27ph wrote:
Clark T2: Opening next month!

There's a lot of work still to be done...wonder if chosen areas will be ready for the inauguration come June 12 :?:

Good thing NSCR is moving along nicely..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2ike-noMU

source: @DOTr from PTV Facebook

https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=60E5B2A8

https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=60E49912

I hope the expansive, barren areas fronting CRK T2 would get water features and landscaped as beautifully as CEB. Rainy season is upon the country which will saturate the ground and make it ready to receive rich sod and be fertilized. :mrgreen:

Devilfish · Fri Jun 11, 2021 3:35 pm

Everything is quiet regarding CRK T2's previously announced inauguration tomorrow. Are the inauguration and soft opening now set to happen at the same time in July? It might rain hard on their parade -- that month being the start of the peak typhoon season in the country! :raincloud:

https://mb.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/20 ... 24x682.jpg

https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/wp-co ... facade.jpg

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1616005/

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1616007/

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1616008/

Images posted on SkyscraperCity by: @mnemonick

Meanwhile, Flightglobal reports that PAL is concentrating on a prearranged Chapter 11 filing in the U.S......

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/p ... 14.article

Does it mean they wouldn't go into receivership after the process is done? :scratchchin:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2D05FHWkAAlot4.jpg

Devilfish · Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:27 pm

Came across this on SkyscraperCity..... :wideeyed:

https://cistri.com/projects/clark-airpo ... aster-plan

posted by: @Itsquietuptown

https://cistri.com/app/uploads/2020/06/ ... 24x575.jpg

If LIPAD could actually supersede what is already there to implement this, then more power to them! :bigthumbsup:

It is reported that international flights have returned to CEB.....

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/3824 ... ck-at-mcia

.....this as Malacañang clarified that full vaccination was not mandatory for outbound travel.....

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021 ... und-travel

Meanwhile, Philstar reports that PAL's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection may push through this month.....

https://www.philstar.com/business/2021/ ... ough-month

JNC03 · Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:30 am

Ex PAL A321-200 registered as RP-C9910 is now operated by Viva Aerobus an LCC in Mexico

https://www.aviationclubcenter.com/mexi ... -su-flota/

JNC03 · Tue Jun 15, 2021 8:32 am

According to my sources, Cebu Pacific takes 3 A330neo NTU of AirAsia X Thailand. They are slated to be delivered this year. This is the delivery schedule and MSNs that's why they return 2 A330ceos already to the lessor

2021 3x (msn 1970, 1973, 1976)
2022 5x (msn 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2 other unknown)
2023 4x
2024 4x

RoyalBrunei757 · Tue Jun 15, 2021 10:25 am

That would be good if the news turns out to be true, but with the international borders still closed in Asia, where would they fly thsoe A339neo too apart from some cargo or repatriation flight? 8 A339neo in 460 seat configuration is a lot of capacity added.

Devilfish · Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:27 pm

JNC03 wrote:
According to my sources, Cebu Pacific takes 3 A330neo NTU of AirAsia X Thailand. They are slated to be delivered this year. This is the delivery schedule and MSNs that's why they return 2 A330ceos already to the lessor

2021 3x (msn 1970, 1973, 1976)

From the other thread, msn 1970 being readied for the new operator...so that means it will receive 5J's livery soon?.....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/510 ... fa00_z.jpg

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
That would be good if the news turns out to be true, but with the international borders still closed in Asia, where would they fly thsoe A339neo too apart from some cargo or repatriation flight? 8 A339neo in 460 seat configuration is a lot of capacity added.

Given those are staggered yearly, maybe there's a clause in the contract allowing them to pause deliveries should the economic climate be very unfavorable? It was also mentioned in the A33N Prospects thread that 5J was taking the 251t MTOW prototype. Is it clear that the remaining NTU frames will be converted to the heavier version if they weren't already? 5J may finally be launching their long bruited HNL venture after the pandemic fallout will have ended. Just the same, I wouldn't want to be among 459 other sardines in the same can, nor do I see the 251 tonner making it nonstop to YVR as 5J dreamed with such a high load factor! :crowded:

I wonder how many loos were traded for the additional capacity? :cry2:

RoyalBrunei757 · Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:17 pm

Devilfish wrote:
JNC03 wrote:
According to my sources, Cebu Pacific takes 3 A330neo NTU of AirAsia X Thailand. They are slated to be delivered this year. This is the delivery schedule and MSNs that's why they return 2 A330ceos already to the lessor

2021 3x (msn 1970, 1973, 1976)

From the other thread, msn 1970 being readied for the new operator...so that means it will receive 5J's livery soon?.....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/510 ... fa00_z.jpg

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
That would be good if the news turns out to be true, but with the international borders still closed in Asia, where would they fly thsoe A339neo too apart from some cargo or repatriation flight? 8 A339neo in 460 seat configuration is a lot of capacity added.

Given those are staggered yearly, maybe there's a clause in the contract allowing them to pause deliveries should the economic climate be very unfavorable? It was also mentioned in the A33N Prospects thread that 5J was taking the 251t MTOW prototype. Is it clear that the remaining NTU frames will be converted to the heavier version if they weren't already? 5J may finally be launching their long bruited HNL venture after the pandemic fallout will have ended. Just the same, I wouldn't want to be among 459 other sardines in the same can, nor do I see the 251 tonner making it nonstop to YVR as 5J dreamed with such a high load factor! I wonder how many loos were traded for the additional capacity?

Haha......I am in the same camp as you, AirAsia X 377 seating config. is brutal enough, never got the guts to try Lion Air or Cebu 436/440 seating config. Not sure if they are taking the 251t prototype, information are pretty sketchy at the moment regarding which A330neo is finally taking, I think we shall wait out for a bit to see which MSN would they take.

They might have the loo in the cargo hold, that happened before with LH A346. Or they will remove the washroom at 1R and put it behind back the cockpit (about six seats there), and move the two toilets at 4L and 4R to beside the galley behind, or half the galley size behind and put two toilets there before the galley. You shall create get about 14 seats there....voila.....460!

JNC03 · Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:17 am

Galleys will be lessened for it to fit more seats
CEB will use it for both cargo and pax flights, the delivery time is not in the coming months but the delivery will be in time for the recovery of the country because of the vaccination of essential workers including the tourism sector. It will be more efficient to operate than A330ceos that's why they will take it earlier than expected to save fuel costs. This explanation also applies to A321ceos and neos, A321ceos is stored in ASP while the neos is active

Devilfish · Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:35 pm

JNC03 wrote:
Galleys will be lessened for it to fit more seats

Aha...so probably less meal service too...that may reduce the number of trips to the lavs! Spaceflex does work wonders - hardshell, slimline seats possibly? Who needs the Whalejet when you can accommodate 460 bums in an A339? :scratchchin:

JNC03 wrote:
It will be more efficient to operate than A330ceos that's why they will take it earlier than expected to save fuel costs.

Not to mention Airbus might have offered 5J a sweet deal to get the NTUs off their premises quickly. Would it be a direct transaction with the airframer or via a lessor still?

Over at LAX, PR announced that they were still appealing their gate transfer to the MSC...but with the new June 17 date, things are not looking too positive..... :pessimist:

https://www.philippineairlines.com/Abou ... 7jun21-183

Personally, I can (albeit a bit short of breath) still manage the added distance -- my health provider would doubtless see the once-a-year (if at all) exercise a plus! :old:

Nevertheless, I find the MSC interiors better scaled and refreshing (the tunnel could trigger claustrophobia in some, though) ..... :eyepopping:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYGirnY7DPM

I would've been elated to see something similar at NAIA! Alas, it was not meant to be. :sorry:

Hopefully, NMIA would elevate the transit experience in the near future. :crossfingers:

JNC03 · Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:49 am

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/17 ... 0-covid-19

Philippine Airlines Holdings Inc said Thursday it incurred a net comprehensive loss of P73 billion for the year 2020

Devilfish · Thu Jun 17, 2021 2:13 pm

And now the "reckoning"...... :spin:

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/p ... 00.article

RoyalBrunei757 · Thu Jun 17, 2021 3:57 pm

JNC03 wrote:
Galleys will be lessened for it to fit more seats
CEB will use it for both cargo and pax flights, the delivery time is not in the coming months but the delivery will be in time for the recovery of the country because of the vaccination of essential workers including the tourism sector. It will be more efficient to operate than A330ceos that's why they will take it earlier than expected to save fuel costs. This explanation also applies to A321ceos and neos, A321ceos is stored in ASP while the neos is active

Their current galley is already very minimal, equivalent to those French holiday airline, not sure how much more minimal they can do, to be honest. Local authorities will also evaluate if passengers welfare are taken care off, like setting minimum number of washroom per X number of passengers. Spaceflex is currently not be certified for widebody operation. God forbid if they do one! A coffin has more space than it. It should be declared health hazard........

Bobby27ph · Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:05 am

of PAL’s 34 A321 CEO’s, 23 are remaining

2 A350’s, 4 77W’s are also expected to exit the fleet.

So indeed, they’re chopping off 30% of their operations (including manpower).

According to reports, it will take 2-3 years for local carriers to recover.

Within this period, international ops will be off and on, mainly due to outbreaks (eg South Asia).

Certain govt restrictions due to diplomatic protest like the one for Saudi Arabia are not helping the airline industry at all. It is not even related to the pandemic!

Worst, they give last minute notice for this nonsense.

KGarc21 · Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:19 am

Bobby27ph wrote:
of PAL’s 34 A321 CEO’s, 23 are remaining

2 A350’s, 4 77W’s are also expected to exit the fleet.

So indeed, they’re chopping off 30% of their operations (including manpower).

According to reports, it will take 2-3 years for local carriers to recover.

Within this period, international ops will be off and on, mainly due to outbreaks (eg South Asia).

Certain govt restrictions due to diplomatic protest like the one for Saudi Arabia are not helping the airline industry at all. It is not even related to the pandemic!

Worst, they give last minute notice for this nonsense.

PAL currently has 37 A320ceo family including 23 A321ceos. I don't know where you get that info of the 34 A321ceos from. Also, I still wonder why PAL won't remove some of their A330s but will remove some of their A350s.

Bobby27ph · Sat Jun 19, 2021 5:46 pm

filipinoavgeek · Sun Jun 20, 2021 12:56 am

https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/11/philippine-airlines-explains-side-on-lax-issue/
Cranky Flier linked this as their featured link this week, pretty interesting read.

JNC03 · Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:59 am

According to my source in Xiamen, PAL's first A350-900 RP-C3501 will undergo overhaul maintenance and will be painted in white eventually the plane will return to the lessor

RoyalBrunei757 · Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:45 am

KGarc21 wrote:
Bobby27ph wrote:
of PAL’s 34 A321 CEO’s, 23 are remaining

2 A350’s, 4 77W’s are also expected to exit the fleet.

So indeed, they’re chopping off 30% of their operations (including manpower).

According to reports, it will take 2-3 years for local carriers to recover.

Within this period, international ops will be off and on, mainly due to outbreaks (eg South Asia).

Certain govt restrictions due to diplomatic protest like the one for Saudi Arabia are not helping the airline industry at all. It is not even related to the pandemic!

Worst, they give last minute notice for this nonsense.

PAL currently has 37 A320ceo family including 23 A321ceos. I don't know where you get that info of the 34 A321ceos from. Also, I still wonder why PAL won't remove some of their A330s but will remove some of their A350s.

I think you mean 31 A321s (23 A321ceo and 8 A321neo)?? Out of these 31, maybe @Bobby27ph mean only 23 will remain?

PAL A330-343s are young, mostly under 8 years old and cover most of PAL's needs for heavy trunk domestic, and mid to long haul markets. The leasing cost is much cheaper compared to the A350s, hence the latter are offloaded first. Any other long haul destinations can be easily covered by remaining B77W.

If given option, I would have offloaded all A320ceo and A350 fleet since both fleet are smaller compared to A321/B77W and let PAL Express handle all domestic with A321s and Dash 8.

Devilfish · Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:55 pm

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
If given option, I would have offloaded all A320ceo and A350 fleet since both fleet are smaller compared to A321/B77W and let PAL Express handle all domestic with A321s and Dash 8.

As you correctly pointed out, lease costs of CEOs whether A320 or A321, are much cheaper (if not already owned) than NEOs so some are likely to remain. PALex can still use the A320s on thinner domestic runs. Should PR's two-class A330s leave the fleet and their order of A321Ns still push through despite their current difficulties, I expect the latter to be deployed Down Under.

In the case of the A359s however, PR still needs a haul of those (bar discontinuance) to serve JFK and LCY, were both to remain as nonstop flights.....

It can also do JFK or YYZ as a tag-on to YVR like before (no need to guess my default substitute if PR returned all six). :biggrin:

The 77W has become a little too big and uneconomical for those routes now - even if local carriers' projection of "revenge travel" demand does come true..... :stretch:

https://www.philstar.com/business/2021/ ... vel-demand

Devilfish · Tue Jun 22, 2021 5:37 pm

Breaking News: Didn't see these on time...guess we have a long time to wait for PR's A321Ns..... :spin:

http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/ ... -2024.html

http://philippineairspace.blogspot.com/ ... craft.html

Devilfish · Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:49 pm

Further to the above.....

https://business.inquirer.net/325553/pa ... on-june-29

Quote:
"Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) anticipated filing of Chapter 11 creditor protection petition in New York is targeted on June 29, which would mark a milestone in an effort to save the country’s flag carrier from crushing losses inflicted by the pandemic.

The carrier was also hoping to obtain significant relief from lenders and lessors as other steps are set into motion. These will include reducing the size of its fleet of 97 planes, the revamp of its route network and suspension of some unprofitable long-haul routes."

While the filing date is tentative, exiting Chapter 11 "within months" after travel restrictions are relaxed is a tad optimistic IMO. :optimist:

Philippine747 · Fri Jun 25, 2021 12:33 am

JNC03 wrote:
According to my source in Xiamen, PAL's first A350-900 RP-C3501 will undergo overhaul maintenance and will be painted in white eventually the plane will return to the lessor

RP-C3501 returned home from XMN last Wed, 23 June. Currently operating MNL-YVR as of writing.

Devilfish · Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:19 pm

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
PAL Holdings trading suspended, seeks more Airbus deferrals

This leads me to wonder...are any of the Dash 8NG's at risk of being returned :?:

As CRK T2's soft opening draws near, outfitting and finishing works take on a more urgent pace..... :hyper:

Source: @Budji+Royal FB Page

posted on SkyscraperCity by: @Sisigboy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiPT0_z-3KI&t=5s

.....perhaps we would see a final video update before the actual opening. :goodvibes:

Regarding the comment on the screenshot about the unpaved portions...I repeat my hope that the covered pavilions could be built soon. :crossfingers:

BTW, with the passing of P'Noy :tombstone:

can we expect color differences to be set aside for one of the new major roads in the Tarlac area of NCC to be named in his memory? :candle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZSpYzYteiE&t=6s

JNC03 · Sat Jun 26, 2021 3:23 pm

Cebu Pacific A330neo spotted in TLS
https://twitter.com/cliper31/status/1408779497663512577

Devilfish · Sat Jun 26, 2021 9:45 pm

JNC03 wrote:
Cebu Pacific A330neo spotted in TLS

With 5J's holding firm being a major partner of LIPAD and their new aircraft orders deferred over the next few years, we might see many of those flying out of CRK T2 when it starts full-scale operations after the pandemic.....

https://www.flightglobal.com/orders-and ... 32.article

https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2019/06/1 ... n-a330neo/

Quote:
"Cebu Pacific also ordered 10 A321XLR and five A320neo aircraft at the same time as the A330neos. The airline is still addressing the configuration of the XLRs, but looks set to take the maximum passengers permitted. On the A320neo side, the airline is the first to select the latest 194-passenger max-pax configuration of the smaller member of the neo family."

Re CRK T2's Airport Village -- a photo I missed in SkyscraperCity showed ongoing grading work at the site...but what would be put there was not clearly indicated..... :confused:

source: @Maricel Bayubay

posted by: @Sisigboy

As to Cistri's landside development concept -- one concern is it would totally outclass and upstage Terminal 2's design should it see the light of day! :wideeyed:

RoyalBrunei757 · Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:48 am

Good Lord! 5J is going for full capacity for all their Airbuses. :crowded:

A320neo = 194 pax
A321neo = 244 pax
A330neo = 460 pax

All which require special approval by FAA/EASA.

JNC03 · Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:58 am

According to a local media Daily Tribune, "Philippine Airlines will file for Chapter 11. Its spokesperson, Cielo Villaluna says PAL will make announcements at the proper time."

Devilfish · Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:19 am

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
Good Lord! 5J is going for full capacity for all their Airbuses.

Well, 5J fully embrace their ULCC business model and as long as it is making them money, they will remain unapologetic. :dollarsign:

One thing is clear...they will have plenty of blocked seats to maintain social distancing if they'd be flying those with the pandemic still around. :scared:

RoyalBrunei757 wrote:
A320neo = 194 pax
A321neo = 244 pax
A330neo = 460 pax

All which require special approval by FAA/EASA.

Since 5J could theoretically fly all three to the U.S. territory of Guam, I see the need for FAA approval. However, the A339 would be pushed to its limits flying 460 pax and their baggage to 5J's target HNL market. :boxedin:

Video update of CRK T2's jetbridges being delivered on site..... :weightlifter:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsw-3dqJaYM&t=25s

posted on SkyscraperCity by: @J.Lloyd21

Devilfish · Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:14 pm

Important information re NMIA in Bulakan, Bulacan are starting to trickle into the public domain.....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6bXX5 ... ir5nS/view

Most interesting for now are Sections D to H.

From SkyscraperCity: posted by @chestersim

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1710385/

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1331078/

posted by @ajosh821

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1710036/

RSA would need to begin drafting aircraft requirements for his airline's fleet to take advantage of this new, expansive gateway. Wonder if 5J's A321xlr could make it nonstop from there to AKL fully loaded? :scratchchin:

CAAP could gradually shift training emphasis from NAIA and that PVH eyesore to NMIA...it cannot use MIA as its airport code though... :cheerful:

https://businessmirror.com.ph/wp-conten ... 052021.jpg

Curiously, CAAP's new simulator screens include one for Plaridel Airport...could it be the designated approach corridor inland from the North?

DarQuiet · Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:37 am

PalAv no more?

https://www.aviationupdatesph.com/2021/ ... 0Zcp5c&m=1

Devilfish · Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:31 pm

Don't look now, but there's a teaser on Philstar about Megawide possibly testing their NAIA Rehab prospect again when a "new" administration assumes office in 2023..... :stirthepot:

https://www.philstar.com/business/stock ... nistration

JNC03 · Fri Jul 02, 2021 3:01 am

"Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be missing its self-imposed June deadline for Chapter 11 filing. Instead, it’s now looking at the middle of this month as it’s in the process of “fine tuning” the language of the required documents. PAL management has laid out plans to fully inform the public, stakeholders of the extent of its Chapter 11 undertaking, including the media."

https://mb.com.ph/2021/07/02/anecdotes-atbp/

Bobby27ph · Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:04 am

FLASH! PAL A330, emergency landing in Hyderabad!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G6WfTEOGi ... 5Vyt4fht1o

Bobby27ph · Fri Jul 02, 2021 8:04 am

Devilfish wrote:
Wonder if 5J's A321xlr could make it nonstop from there to AKL fully loaded? ?

As per Mike Szucs (CEB Fleet Devt Chief), XLR’s going for marathon flights should only have 220 max paxs.

So it will depend on their XLR config.

Timestamp 6:06
https://player.vimeo.com/video/353696807

Bobby27ph · Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:42 am

DarQuiet wrote:
PalAv no more?

https://www.aviationupdatesph.com/2021/ ... 0Zcp5c&m=1

It’s been acquired, not necessarily ‘no more’...

It is good that PAL is selling non-core assets!

Devilfish · Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:19 pm

JNC03 wrote:
https://mb.com.ph/2021/07/02/anecdotes-atbp/

I think that is a wrong link - can't find related information in it.

Bobby27ph wrote:
FLASH! PAL A330, emergency landing in Hyderabad!

Was the reason for the emergency disclosed afterwards?

Bobby27ph wrote:
Timestamp 6:06

Most intriguing part for me is at 7:48 -- although he was quick to point out that NA isn't on top of their heads for the immediate future.

JNC03 · Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:07 am

Devilfish wrote:
JNC03 wrote:
https://mb.com.ph/2021/07/02/anecdotes-atbp/

I think that is a wrong link - can't find related information in it.

Check the last paragraphs of the article

Bobby27ph · Sat Jul 03, 2021 8:32 am

More XLR fast facts...

The A321XLR is expected to appear on 2023.

On long distances, it can be 50 mins slower than widebodies.

At max pax, max range is reduced to 4000nm (Eg Manila-Australia).

https://www.google.com.sg/amp/s/www.cnn ... index.html

Philippine747 · Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:13 am

Subic Bay to take in quarantining pax starting 5 July. According to the report, PR will be scheduling flights from DMM and RUH to arrive in SFS on 5, 7, 15, 17, 25 and 27 July. Glad to see SFS taking commercial traffic once again!

https://www.rappler.com/nation/subic-fr ... ce=Twitter

RoyalBrunei757 · Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:41 am

Devilfish wrote:
Bobby27ph wrote:
FLASH! PAL A330, emergency landing in Hyderabad!

Was the reason for the emergency disclosed afterwards?

An expectant mother gave birth onboard. Free lifetime airtickets! Hope both mother and newborn are doing well. This is the third time in recent years PR diverted their flight to HYD due to newborn baby on board. The other two incidents happened in 2016 and 2018.

Devilfish · Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:51 am

JNC03 wrote:
Check the last paragraphs of the article

Ah, okay.....thanks.

Philippine747 wrote:
Subic Bay to take in quarantining pax starting 5 July. According to the report, PR will be scheduling flights from DMM and RUH to arrive in SFS on 5, 7, 15, 17, 25 and 27 July.

I wonder if they are administering vaccines upon arrival, at the former Naval Hospital.....and giving lodgings in the different BEQs if those are still open? :scratchchin:

Philippine747 wrote:
Glad to see SFS taking commercial traffic once again!

That should help defray O&M costs of the facilities. Otherwise, apart from occasional business aircraft traffic, charters and the odd flight training school, I still think the best use for the Cubi Pt areas of the former base at least should have been reserved for the military. That Subic Bay terminal was originally designed for F/A-18s. Now the AFP are hard pressed to find locations for their incoming "assets".

CRK T2 update photos from SkyscraperCity.....luv this "latticework" ceiling pattern..... :camera:

source: @jamjam040693 --- posted by: @J.Lloyd21

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1723361/

source: @Carl Vincent Gutierrez --- posted by: @ajosh821

https://www.skyscrapercity.com/cdn-cgi/ ... g.1729392/

I don't see A/C ducting and registers in the above area yet...LIPAD may have to resort to industrial fans if they will be doing the inauguration there and it's not raining..... :raincloud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMIzC1lE25o

RoyalBrunei757 · Fri Jul 09, 2021 2:58 am

Read this on Lufthansa Group Fleet thread: According to AirfinanceNews, Lufthansa will take over a lease from SMBC to Phillipines Airlines

https://twitter.com/airinsight/status/1 ... 5482358785

Not sure if it is a airframe permanent transfer or just ownership change. RP-C3501/ RP-C3503 are the affected airframe.

JNC03 · Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:04 pm

RP-C3503 will leave on July 10 11AM for Munich as PR5004

JNC03 · Sat Jul 10, 2021 12:53 am

JNC03 wrote:
RP-C3503 will leave on July 10 11AM for Munich as PR5004

Oh sorry typo RP-C3506

as per my source in Munich, Lufthansa will get 4 PAL A350s

Who is online

Popular Searches On Airliners.net