Re: Do Passengers from the US need to re-clear security when connecting though European Airports?

If you are going non-Schengen to non-Schengen from the US in AMS, you do not need to go through security again in my experience. If you are going non-Schengen to Schengen area, you will have to pass through security. I can second that, for AMS. Though I think this thread belongs to Travel, Polls fo...

Re: India Aviation - 2024

A very close shave for an IndiGo flight from Ayodhya to Delhi which diverted to Chandigarh eventually: The pilot announced that they had 45 mins of holding fuel but it took 115 mins to divert and touch down at Chandigarh. It landed in Nick of time with 1-2 minutes fuel left. Must have been a very ha...

Re: Reports EK A6-EDM damaged on ground in DME

This reminds me of the time a plane made an emergency landing in Iran due to mechanical issues and it was really tough to get it out of there, even on a ferry, due to the sanctions. Can't remember the airline but I think it was a Boeing if that helps trigger someone's memory. I think it was in the ...

Re: Prison supervisor took $219k in bribes to provide 173 cellphones to inmates

Why can't the prison implement signal jamming across the prison?

Walkie Talkies use radio waves, and will be available for COs themselves to use.

Re: Impact of a major Israel-Iran escalation on Middle Eastern aviation

https://twitter.com/Combat_learjet/status/1779513559787139452 A fascinating video showing the effects of GPS spoofing in the region, with the crew receiving erroneous GPWS alerts. This was experienced by an ET A350 crew flying at FL380 from ADD-LHR. Imagine how strong the jamming was if they experi...

Re: Largest ever renewable energy park inaugurated

At it's core, Adani is driven by money to build this park. Most of the $19 billion ticket investments will go to their group companies. But they probably found this RE park is the cheapest way to produce and profit from 30 GW electricity. All types of non-renewable energy power plants would cost a l...

Re: Impact of a major Israel-Iran escalation on Middle Eastern aviation

smokeybandit wrote:

Is that flight actually there? Or is that the estimated route?

Re: Rumour : a350 ahead in IndiGo widebody race

Those flights operate in close partnership with TK. They are timed to take advantage of TK connections at IST. They do operate the A321Neo to destinations like NBO or Azerbaijan, which heavily rely on P2P tourist traffic and don't have connecting feeds on the other end. For the foreseeable future, ...

Re: Largest ever renewable energy park inaugurated

Thanks. Interesting location. Where will all the energy be consumed? Most likely it will feed to the main Indian grid. The state where the park is located: Gujarat itself consumes 120 billion units annually. This park will produce 80 billion units. Then, India's energy infrastructure is pretty well...

Re: Air India News and Discussion 2024

Disappointed to see that the 773 refurbishment is going to be slower than hoped. Does anyone know if the ex-EY birds are in better condition? I note they use them on the Delhi and Mumbai to London routes (along with some nyc flights) whilst the remainder of the 77W fleet does NYC, Chicago, Toronto ...

Re: Rumour : a350 ahead in IndiGo widebody race

Check out this recent brokerage report on why they are bullish on 6E: https://images.assettype.com/bloombergquint/2024-03/7f430c2e-e99b-4a7d-9146-1cac36acee20/ICICI_Securities_IndiGo_Company_update.pdf they do expect the Book Value per share to double over next 2 years. another one: https://images....

Re: Largest ever renewable energy park inaugurated

World is a big place, mind narrowing the location down a bit? Well it's on the very western edge of Indian Border, at a place called Khadva in Gujarat: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NBkzpWNTxjeJFB2XA The location has great wind and solar potential. The area is quite security sensitive due to Pakistan bor...

Largest ever renewable energy park inaugurated

Amid all the doom & gloom on internet, something super positive: Adani Green Energy has operationalised a 1000 MW solar and wind energy park. The park has a area of 60 km^2, and will generate enough power for upto 17 million homes. Over the next 5 years, Adani will invest a cumulative $19 billio...

Re: Airline Alliances & JVs - triopolies?

Alliance are a joke. For example in India TK and 6E have a strong partnership but TK and AI don't even do code shares despite being in Star Alliance. AI gets similar treatment from others too: UA LH etc

Re: Rumour : a350 ahead in IndiGo widebody race

Check out this recent brokerage report on why they are bullish on 6E: https://images.assettype.com/bloombergquint/2024-03/7f430c2e-e99b-4a7d-9146-1cac36acee20/ICICI_Securities_IndiGo_Company_update.pdf they do expect the Book Value per share to double over next 2 years. another one: https://images.m...

Re: Harwich factory to make jet fuel out of faeces in world first

Realistically though, such ideas fall short due to several reasons: large amounts of water needed for smaller output volumes, time taken, and overall cost incurred in the process.

Everyone would benefit if this idea works industrially, but I just dont see it happening yet.

Re: India Aviation - 2024

freqflyer wrote:

In the Airbus and Boeing Orders 2024 thread, it states that IndiGo has ordered 10 more A320 neos in March.
Does anyone know more about this?

Re: Rumour : a350 ahead in IndiGo widebody race

Why does Indigo bother with 77W leases for their DEL / BOM - IST flights ? It's easily doable with their own A321Neo's which they could then offer several flights spread out across the day on. Those flights operate in close partnership with TK. They are timed to take advantage of TK connections at ...

Re: Rumour : a350 ahead in IndiGo widebody race

For anyone doubting 6E: it just became the 3rd most valuable publically listed airline globally, pipping several big names like UA, SQ, WN, AA, TK and others https://www.business-standard.com/amp/companies/news/indigo-pips-southwest-to-become-world-s-3rd-most-valuable-airline-by-mcap-124041000905_1....

Re: 15 years ago European legacies were struggling. What happened?

European legacies have huge governmental backings. They were never near bankruptcy. Market downturns are part of the business, and it's not like they were posting losses for 15 years and suddenly turned profitable only in 2023. They were always there: learning and adapting.

Re: Why did icelandair choose pratt and Witney over cfm?

It was said hot and dusty climate is a factor in PW GTF blowing up. Iceland Air might benefit from reduced possibility of blow ups due to the colder markets that they generally serve.

Nonetheless several European airlines are facing similar issues as airlines across the globe

Re: Air India News and Discussion 2024

Air India and Bengaluru airport to collaborate on creating a hub and MRO facililities over the next 5 years. https://www.livemint.com/companies/air-india-to-develop-bengaluru-airport-as-hub-for-southern-india-11712574078525.html BLR is already a considerable MRO hub. They won't be starting from gro...

Re: Air India News and Discussion 2024

Air India and Bengaluru airport to collaborate on creating a hub and MRO facililities over the next 5 years. https://www.livemint.com/companies/air-india-to-develop-bengaluru-airport-as-hub-for-southern-india-11712574078525.html BLR is already a considerable MRO hub. They won't be starting from gro...

Re: 2024 Eclipse Travel Impact

Is it not possible for ATC to coordinate with GA traffic and scheduled airlines to say arrange 1 B737 special flight to replace 10+ 6 seater GA aircraft that would all fly for catching the eclipse?

Re: Impact of a major Israel-Iran escalation on Middle Eastern aviation

redroo wrote:

I'd be looking to fly the long way round to Europe from Sydney

Re: Vistara to reduce flights amid protests by pilots.

Sad to see UK turning into AI, instead of the other way around. Also a stupid take by Tata in trying to arm twist highly sought after qualified A320 pilots to accept lower compensation packages with reduced flying hours. UK pilots have already seen how fate of IC pilots turned out to be, and continu...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

I see no sane arguments for forcing an A380 to release extra carbon at the rate of 50 tons CO2/hour for 2-3 hours. Or forcing the passengers to pay $20k/hour collectively in extra fuel. That really depends how determined countries are to punish Russia for their illegal war in Ukraine. You do unders...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

It’s also a choice for people. I could have chosen Air China flying from Europe to Bangkok. They were 300 cheaper than AF. But I chose not to give my money to them or any other crap countries airline flying over russia . We need to understand that we have options. It may not be the cheapest but we ...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

It’s also a choice for people. I could have chosen Air China flying from Europe to Bangkok. They were 300 cheaper than AF. But I chose not to give my money to them or any other crap countries airline flying over russia . We need to understand that we have options. It may not be the cheapest but we ...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

Isn’t suggesting that aircraft that have flown over Russian airspace at any point ton the past be banned, I was suggesting that any aircraft flying on a route to the UK, EU or USA, not be allowed into UK, EU or USA airspace if it has flown over Russian on that specific trip. How would that be enfor...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

Slippery slope through and through. Third-party carriers have nothing to do with the US-EU-Russia airspace bans. But, they are benefitting from being able to use a shorter routing than airlines from the countries imposing restrictions. Why should theses airlines gain an advantage ? They should be m...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

The United States, UK and Europe need to ban aircraft that have flown over Russia. Level the playing field. On that note, these airlines should stop buying US and Norway crude and double down on cheap Russian crude. The world just doesn't work like that. Sanctions are a western issue. It's imperati...

Re: Southwind Airlines banned from entering EU airspace due to Russian control over the airline

The United States, UK and Europe need to ban aircraft that have flown over Russia. Level the playing field. On that note, these airlines should stop buying US and Norway crude and double down on cheap Russian crude. The world just doesn't work like that. Sanctions are a western issue. It's imperati...

Re: Boeing 777X Testing / Production - 2024

Also there's no indication that GE is able to manufacture GE9X industrially for the B777X. The last update was that GE is still fighting issues with pressure valves on the GE9X, and of course all of the ~20 existing B777X frames are still engineless. Even if certifications for B777X magically go thr...

Re: Emirates News and Discussion - 2024