I've lived in Asia for the past 6 years or so. Sweeping generalisations but... the cultures here will not change, mainly because they don't see the need for change. They are right, others are wrong. They will pay lip service to the "international community" when they have to, but the unde...
Jump to postWTF!? I read this was true in the 1990's but Korean airlines STILL have the WORST CRM. Who knows what DL has gotten into. Something needs to change FAST. Maybe not the worst, but at the moment they have real issues. A big part of the problem is recruiting. CRM and ex ROKAF do not fit together very ...
Jump to postCorrect me if I'm wrong but the FAA restriction on not using Iranian airspace would only apply to US airlines and maybe flights to or from the US? Surely they'd have no say on what other airlines do when flying to other destinations? Only for US registered aircraft. For the rest it‘s somehow busine...
Jump to postThe EASA document Reuter’s referring to: https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/IM.A.120%20Boeing737%20TCDS%20APPENDIX%20ISS%2010.pdf Issue 10, Page 15. Interesting reading: Furthermore, the additional crew procedures and training material will clearly explain to pilots the situations wh...
Jump to postkeesje wrote:The cooperation with the UK facilities has been a big win-win over the years and you can sense the frustration with Enders. This seems a coordinated Airbus wide (incl. UK) outcry. A complicated situation, where's Nigel Farage when you need him..
https://www.yahoo.com/news/miami-airpor ... 28253.html
„Blue flu“ outbreak started
sonicruiser wrote:worldranger wrote:PerfectGriffin wrote:From where will they get all these pilots? EK and EY?
Not unless paid in US$
Uh, what?
So we all know that airlines book hotels for crew members when they stay the night away from their home-base. But it got me thinking, instead of paying $200-$400 a night or even more depending on the city, would it be be more economical at all for airlines to lease a house or apartment for these cr...
Jump to postDeltaPrince wrote:Great idea. Let's take cost-cutting even further...
How about we have all passengers share the same beverage cup? Chug your drink and then pass the cup back to the flight attendant to be refilled for the next passenger.
xwb777 wrote:What about the new terminal at AUH?
andrej wrote:lightsaber wrote:Link please. There is much speculation on this, little fact.
Edited.
This is just preliminary, so talks/deal can break down and both parties can walk away. Finally, rulers have to give their blessing (which may be part of business decision and part of an ego decision).
seahawk wrote:TK is quite able to weather the storm, it only becomes critical if the Turkish economy tanks and unrest sees the number of tourists decline.
True to form, EK management are now calling in senior pilots for a “chat” after significant numbers of them registered their concern at the revision of crewing levels, warning letters and threats of dismissal are now occurring. The instruction for this came from the same person who is responsible f...
Jump to postTrue to form, EK management are now calling in senior pilots for a “chat” after significant numbers of them registered their concern at the revision of crewing levels, warning letters and threats of dismissal are now occurring. The instruction for this came from the same person who is responsible f...
Jump to post...This is getting silly! a snapshot from the freight perspective. Just for the sake of the discussion. .... Comparing humans to cargo is a silly, irrelevant argument and just a distraction technique. Not suitable for a facts based forum. How is flying a freighter different than the same plane in a...
Jump to postNot enough!!!! Many people are going back to the US - Canada - Europe, where now there a big job offer and pilot shortage. This is getting pretty interesting... g77 He (or she) was being sarcastic. And not just about the numbers. Slide 1 of SR22 to A380 conversion training: “No BRS on A380. But god...
Jump to postWhat is this thread actually about? Let's put the title aside. That's what got me interested. But the more I read the more I think it's in danger of becoming a vent machine. A few more facts would be helpful. Do we know precisely the parameters of the announcement? For example, is it really 3 pilot...
Jump to postmercure1 wrote:Crew bases in LON, FRA, MAD, NYC, LAX, DFW, HKG, SYD would be interesting.
LH doesn't fly internationally on most big holidays to give their employees a break. Not sure about European domestic ops during the holidays but i would asume they would be limited Quatsch. It is a simple question of demand. ...giving the employees a break? Seriously... Stop bashing the Lufti mana...
Jump to postIts all due to security reasons. Tunisian women fighting with ISIS has been going back home from Syria and Iraq according to credible sources. Source: http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/security-concerns-led-emirates-to-ban-tunisian-women-1.2146410 If it is due to security reasons they need to b...
Jump to postGerman FR pilots on strike tommorow from 05:00-09:00 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/vcockpit/sta ... 2864625667
Ryanair have announced that they now will recognize unions. "DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair on Friday announced that it would recognize pilot unions for the first time in its 32-year history in a bid to stop the first pilot strike in its history from taking place later in the day." https://mo...
Jump to postWhen I read unions, I realized the divide had succeeded. The fact FR can threaten amazes me. There needs to be a balance of power. FR pilots are screwed. Lightsaber Yepp, they are screwed and not only the pilots. Because of the devide and conquer game FR is playing with them. If the direct employee...
Jump to posthttps://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/irish-ryanair-pilots-plan-strike-on-december-20th-1.3324473 "The company warned that any pilots taking part would be in breach of the Dublin base agreement and would lose benefits such as five-days-on, four-days-off rosters. Is this a n...
Jump to postIrish Ryanair pilots plan to strike on th 20th. of Dec
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/tra ... -1.3324473
Merry Xmas Michael, I'm sure you'll love the gift from the "Lufti Union". VC announced today industrial actions @ Ryanair. They didn't mention a specific date, in their press announcement they used the term "any time from now " no industrial actions will happen from Dec. 23rd. - ...
Jump to postleghorn wrote:Leeeeeeeeettttt's Rumble.
Negotiating employment terms across jurisdictions is absolutely ridiculous. No multinational does that.
Dublin based Ryanair pilots voted today also for industrial actions.
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/tra ... 9?mode=amp
It looks like the FR pilots across europe took the momentum of the staffing issues at FR and bring their relationship with MoL/FR to the next level. Italien Union ANPAC announced a 4 hour strike on Dec. 15th. Italy’s ANPAC, which said it represents 280 of Ryanair’s approximately 4,000 pilots - and 4...
Jump to postIt is more like they used asset to finance buying additional asset, then in turn, use those asset to finance more. In another word, they borrow big to spend big. Works until regulator start taking a closer look at their dealings and saw that their source of money to begin with is not even clear (It...
Jump to postHave they sorted their crewing issues?. Nope, and it looks like MoL has to deal in the future with VC when it comes to FR pilots based in Germany. A Webcam during their negotiations would be nice.... :lol: Edit: It looks like the Portugese pilots are moving first.... https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Jump to post787/777 reminds me somehow on the A330/340 mixed fleet. Life on the B fleet will be hell...... What could be better than having a job featuring a spread of 789/78J/77L/77W/778/779 aircraft to fly, and living in the "worker's paradise" of Dubai? A job featuring a spread of 789/78J/77L/77W/...
Jump to post787/777 reminds me somehow on the A330/340 mixed fleet. Life on the B fleet will be hell......
Jump to postAs the LH Group takes over some former Airberlin routes (also some german domestic routes) - Could be that the LH Group convert the 30 options they have to firm orders for the CS300. Let's say it like this, LH is really pleased with the C-Series performance at Swiss. I've no doubts that well see th...
Jump to postWhat it comes down to in my mind is this: 1. Are airlines not buying it because they question BBDs stability as a business? 2. Do they think BBDs support network is not robust enough to support the model? 3. Airlines believe they don't need that kind of performance on that small of an aircraft. Tha...
Jump to postlightsaber wrote:4. I think Bombardier is done in commercial aircraft.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/16/news/companies/airbus-buys-majority-stake-bombardier-cseries/index.html Seems like Boeing is pretty butthurt: "This looks like a questionable deal between two heavily state-subsidized competitors to skirt the recent findings of the U.S. government . Our position...
Jump to postBoy you Canadians sure showed us in the US. You sold the company to Europeans who will make C Series in the US. Real Trudeau definition of winning you got there. I think ill stick to Trumps definition. I want to thank Quebec government for subsidizing Alabama job and Taxs. Apparently few have notic...
Jump to postNot trying to say they are one family but now Airbus can sell the aircraft as package from as low as 100 seats to as many as 240 seats in a High Density A321neo. For example JetBlue, I'm willing to be their interest in the CSeries has skyrocketed over the E2 since its now basically Airbus's program...
Jump to postf4f3a wrote:Is it going to be possible to combine c series type rating with the a320 series?
danj555 wrote:How will Delta not have to pay tariffs now? The 220% tariff is on the product, not the manufacturer.
Calder wrote:I wouldn't mind taking a smoking flight, just for the sake of having the experience.
Looks like two go-arounds after one another.. is there a possibility this could be blamed on something other than the crew? If you ask the Muppets on the 3rd. floor, nope....... Would be interesting to see the crews roster of the last weeks. I have been a pilot for 43 years. 25 in the airline indus...
Jump to postSAA have about R10 billion in debt which is guaranteed by the Treasury. If they don't provide the cash and SAA go under (which would in all likelihood happen) it would result in cascading calls on other Treasury guaranteed debt. They have been left with few options. One just hopes that they provide...
Jump to postManagement response....... Ladies and Gentlemen STANDARDS ON THE LINE You will be aware that we have experienced some poorly managed events on the line over the last few months; unfortunately we experienced another one last week. In Training we promote the fact that we are driven by evidence, well t...
Jump to postinteresting text from IALPA about Ryanair
https://ialpa.net/ialpa-analysis-of-rya ... rs-crisis/
New joiners 2017: 634 (mainly FO's)
Leavers 2017 : 718
New frames 2016 -17 : 100
So 1700 pilots short ....
VirginFlyer wrote:Have the flight crew been resigned yet?
[Yes, the wording of that is intentional]
V/F
JetBuddy wrote:Looks like two go-arounds after one another.. is there a possibility this could be blamed on something other than the crew?
Gonzalo wrote:Good morning everybody. If someone has any aditional info to share about this... looks pretty serious.
http://avherald.com/h?article=4ae84b8a&opt=0
Thanks in advance