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MoKa777

Re: Aerolopa

Fine now for me as well.

MoKa777

Aerolopa

Hi there. Is anyone else also unable to access the aerolopa website? I tried earlier and it brought up an error page. “Sorry, this page doesn’t exist. Unfortunately there’s nothing to see here. You may have mistyped the address or the page may have moved.” It’s the best seat map website I’ve ever fo...

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MoKa777

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

MrHMSH wrote:
If this is true, Michael O'Leary could talk his way to permanent sustainability for aviation fuel.

Hahaha! Nice! Underrated comment.

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MoKa777

Re: Turkish Aviation - 2024

flyaa757 wrote:
Does AJet's new logo drive anyone else insane that on one side, the A is facing backwards? Who approved this?!

Yes!!! I noticed it too!

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MoKa777

Re: Cathay Pacific News and Discussion - 2024

Good bye first class on 777-300ERs. Begining this year as part of reconfiguring its 777-300ER fleet with the new Aria Suites business class product, CX will remove the First class cabin, leaving the exclusive cabin exclusive to future Boeing 777-9 jets only. https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/...

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MoKa777

Re: Cathay Pacific News and Discussion - 2024

was this reported? Airbus has reached an agreement with CX whereby Cathay Pacific will purchase 20 A330-941s directly from Airbus and purchase additional ones via leasing. At least the manufacturers' employees are already informed. That's where my insider information comes from. That is exciting ne...

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 787 Production / Deliveries - 2024

Possibly a silly question, but, has the B788 been brought inline, structurally and production-wise, with the B789/B78X? https://leehamnews.com/2018/04/17/boeing-to-implement-structural-design-change-in-787-8-for-production-commonality/ This is a link from 2018 where this was mentioned. Has it becom...

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 787 Production / Deliveries - 2024

Possibly a silly question, but, has the B788 been brought inline, structurally and production-wise, with the B789/B78X? https://leehamnews.com/2018/04/17/boeing-to-implement-structural-design-change-in-787-8-for-production-commonality/ This is a link from 2018 where this was mentioned. Has it become...

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MoKa777

Re: Etihad Airways News and Discussion - 2024

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1J92I1/

MoKa777

Re: Brazilian government looking into 3 way Azul/Gol/LATAM merger

I don’t see this ever being approved. The combined entity will practically own the South American skies.

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MoKa777

Re: Japan to unveil next generation passenger plane

What about the potential certification hurdles? It is clear that certifying conventional aircraft (even just derivatives of established models) takes longer than it ever has in the past. Regardless of the reasons or catalysts for this change, it is a new reality. How long will it take to, firstly, d...

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 777 Production / Deliveries - 2024

Interesting to see so many B777F orders. But why is Boeing assigning line numbers for B777-9 when they don't even have certifications in place yet? Boeing and Emirates are expecting deliveries in 2025. The first 777Xs in the new list are probably July at the earliest, so its not crazy. A lot of the...

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MoKa777

Re: Emirates News and Discussion - 2024

What I find bizarre are the orders for 20 B788 and 15 B78X.

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MoKa777

Re: A350 backlog shifting towards A350-1000/F

Think of all the young B77W’s being scrapped as a result… It makes me wonder if we’ll ever see 25+ year old B77W’s flying with their original airlines. Probably BA, AA, AC, UA, and maybe (at a stretch) AF/KL if the currently active B772’s are anything to go by. B77W F-GSQA currently active with AF ...

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MoKa777

Re: Cathay Pacific News and Discussion - 2024

lutfi wrote:
None, at some point they will all be retired, not many CX Tristars around these days

This made me chuckle!

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MoKa777

Re: Korean may order around 20 a350s

frigatebird wrote:
Why should KE replace their 25 still young 77W with 20 A350s now?

I was not suggesting that they should replace their B77W now.

I was only stating why they would be a good candidate for the A35K because of the way they configure their B77W, whenever that replacement plan may be.

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MoKa777

Re: Why did BA2167 on Sun Jan 7th fly at 43,000 feet?

Good to know, thanks guys!

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 737MAX 10 Development / Testing / Production - 2024

FiscAutTecGarte wrote:
If we don't see measureable progress on that in the next 6 months, then fire him.

This, exactly this needs to start happening. Give leaders a chance to prove their worth but if they don’t, take decisive action.

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MoKa777

Re: Korean may order around 20 a350s

Also, it should be noted that KE and OZ are 9-abreast B777 operators so they are the perfect candidates for the A350. The A35K can serve as a perfect B77W replacement at KE.

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MoKa777

Re: Why did BA2167 on Sun Jan 7th fly at 43,000 feet?

The silly part of the O2 rule is one, crew masks are not designed for continued use, it’s emergency equipment; two, breathing even supplemental oxygen for long periods isn’t good for the user—it’s very dry; finally, the instances of loss of pressurization above F350 is easily meets the one on a bil...

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MoKa777

Re: AA Orders 260 Narrowbody Aircraft

https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2 ... gallery1-2

MoKa777

Re: Air France-KLM News and Discussion - 2023

More seats than AF's A359 despite economy comfort seats on KL (which AF does not have), and more seats on the A35K than KL's 77W can only mean 10 abreast Y on KL's A350. You won't see me inside this aircraft that's for sure :banghead: No, looking at Airbus official LOPAS of A350-1000. It could carr...

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MoKa777

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

skynomad wrote:
around 4,500 commercially operated aircraft are currently under contract, accounting for around one in five commercial aircraft in the world.

That is amazing!

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MoKa777

Re: New A220 variants and developments

Are the A221 & A223 operated with only 3 cabin crew at any or all of the airlines that operate it? Yes. Currently no airline operates them with under 100 seats. One FA for every 50 seats installed. That doesn’t prevent airlines from putting 4 on due to crew pairing construction or training. Tha...

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MoKa777

Re: Have American Airlines announced where they'll fly their A321XLR's?

Any word on how they will be configured? Please God, not the horrible Oasis product, particularly in Business Class, with its tight pitch, hard seat, no leg/foot rest and limited recline.... I found this https://news.aa.com/news/news-details/2022/A-Private-Premium-Experience-in-the-Sky-American-Air...

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MoKa777

Re: Cathay Pacific News and Discussion - 2023

Heavierthanair wrote:
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/cathay-pacific-buys-32-airbus-a321-200neo-aircraft-466-billion-3808641

Cathay Pacific placed an order for another 32 A321NEO's for the group airlines

Will the 18 to be leased, as mentioned in post #197, be over and above these 64?

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MoKa777

Re: AF/KL Shopping for 50+ Widebodies

jbs2886 wrote:
Recall AF still has about 20 A359s on order now.

Are those already earmarked to replace any of the B772s or are those for growth?

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MoKa777

Re: AF/KL Shopping for 50+ Widebodies

The part of the article that is freely available to read says that the replacement is for the B772 and the A330 fleets with both airlines. The 26 A330s checks out (15 at AF + 11 at KL) but there are more than 26 active B772s between the two airlines. According to Planespotters, AF has 18 active and ...

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MoKa777

Re: SWISS reveals A350 seat count

Yes I too find the addition of 3 first class seats only to be a bit strange. It should be two rows at least otherwise no point and one would rather add more J instead. It may be possible that only 3 dedicated F seats are necessary because the first row of J can be sold as a J-plus because it will b...

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MoKa777

Re: SWISS reveals A350 seat count

sooo Swiss recently unveiled the seat count for their A350s, F3J45W38Y156, totalling 242 seats. Kinda similar to BA's 77M(F849J40W138Y) which has 3-4-3 on Y. With calculations, would the new LX A359 feature 3-4-3 on Y? https://swiss.newsmarket.com/english/press-releases/swiss-to-enlarge-premium-eco...

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MoKa777

Re: MC-21 Development / Testing / Production - 2023

That's a good looking aircraft.

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MoKa777

Re: Turkish Aviation August 2023

Turkish Airlines not interested in 777X freighters https://centreforaviation.com/news/turkish-airlines-not-interested-in-777x-freighters-1218896 Could we see 350 freighters in the future ? Anyone have any idea why they would not be interested in the 777XF? New engine tech that is not tried and test...

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MoKa777

Re: Airbus Freighter (A330F/A350F) Discussion - 2023

Let us also not forget that the A350F is NOT the same length as the A350-900 or A350-1000. It is a unique aircraft in the family so no reason why it should be named after either previous variant.

Scbriml beat me to it.

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MoKa777

Re: BA56 17+ hour delay..why?

I wonder why they didn't divert to somewhere BA has service and is capable of handling an A380 either in northern Africa or southern Europe. Where they could have worked to get the PAX back on either other airlines or flying another bird to meet them. Seems easier and definitely than flying an A380...

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MoKa777

Re: Cathay Pacific launching a new 77W Business Class

I wonder if a new First Class is also planned or if that will only come with the 777-9. How many years is it now that CX has been using the current 777-300ER First Class?

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MoKa777

Re: flydubai in talks with Boeing and Airbus for new jet order

FZ CEO clearly stated a week or two ago that the A321-XLR is not an aircraft that the airline is interested in as the extra fuel tanks take up value able baggage space and plus the additional range is not needed that much for them. Rather the A321Neo-LR is a much more attractive proposition for the...

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MoKa777

Re: Turkish Aviation May 2023

As announced a few weeks ago, two A330s have left the fleet. • TC–JOM Airbus A330–302 msn 1499, ex F-WWTS, 5A–ONQ Afrigiyah Airways, F–WXAK, TC–JOM Turkish Airlines wfu and std at SAW 31/10/2022 • TC–LOI Airbus A330–223 msn 1221, ex F-WWKT, PT-MVV TAM Linhas Aéreas, TC-JIY Turkish Airlines, VP-BYV ...

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MoKa777

Re: New A220 variants and developments

Are the A221 & A223 operated with only 3 cabin crew at any or all of the airlines that operate it?

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MoKa777

Re: Emirates News and Discussion - 2023

Emirates Skycargo will wet lease two B747F https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-skycargo-to-double-its-capacity-in-next-decade/?utm_medium=social_organic_pr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=20230508_skycargo&utm_content=global Interesting communication. As usual, zero referenc...

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MoKa777

Re: Emirates News and Discussion - 2023

Emirates Skycargo will wet lease two B747F https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-skycargo-to-double-its-capacity-in-next-decade/?utm_medium=social_organic_pr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=20230508_skycargo&utm_content=global Interesting communication. As usual, zero referenc...

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MoKa777

Re: Etihad Airways News and Discussion - 2023

My issue with Etihad is that they no longer offer multiple departures to many EU cities or even the US. So their connections are limited. It doesn’t surprise me they have 10k unused seats to India. Btw India has plenty of unused seats to AUH as well which the UAE won’t let Indian carriers use for D...

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MoKa777

Re: Qatar Airways News and Discussion - 2023

WesYan wrote:
MoKa777 wrote:
Any update on the 737 Max 8 delivery date and interior configuration?

First b737 max flew out today on its way across the pond.

Good to know, thank you!

So, details about the interior could be around the corner…

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MoKa777

Re: Qatar Airways News and Discussion - 2023

Any update on the 737 Max 8 delivery date and interior configuration?

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MoKa777

Re: Embraer E2 Sales Campaigns - 2023

Interesting opinions and data. I just find it odd that the airline industry seems to have collectively agreed that LCCs should only throw 738/A320 or larger aircraft at every market. The largest variants of smaller aircraft families (like the E295) can't possibly be that inefficient, right? I know m...

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 787 Production/Deliveries - 2023

According to rumors, the following 787-9s are to go to Lufthansa: 1036 / 66408 ex LO 1042 / 66162 ex UX 1046 / 62177 ex LO 1070 / 66163 ex UX 1090 / 66874 ex UX 1110 / 62522 ex UX 1120 / 62523 ex UX Are those on top of LN 955/971/983/988/992/1011/1028 that are mentioned on this reliable website: ht...

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MoKa777

Re: Embraer E2 Sales Campaigns - 2023

How suitable are the E2 jets for low-cost carrier operations?

Not every market can accommodate a 180-seat 737 or A320. Could the E2 have a role in these markets?

I know Scoot has recently ordered some.

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing 777-300ERSF Freighter News and Discussion - 2023

xl0hr wrote:
1st flight

https://twitter.com/ILAerospaceIAI/status/1639184577703952387

Due for delivery to Kalitta in second half of this year apparently.

Are they confident that they will receive certification that quick?

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MoKa777

Re: Air France-KLM News and Discussion - 2023

- PH-BHF moved to hangar area, sixth KL B789 Premium cabin mod underway Overview KL Premium Comfort Class Mods - B78X - 8 completed PH-BKA - Completed August 27th 2022, in service PH-BKC - Completed October 8th 2022, in service PH-BKD - Completed September 11th 2022, in service PH-BKF - Completed O...

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MoKa777

Re: Boeing refuses to give CEO bonus, citing 777X delays

I have mixed feelings on this. Yes - there's no question that Executives are rarely ever penalized for poor performance, and having it start now, isn't soon enough. But... on the other hand, I'm a bit bothered that its specifically a delay that seems to be the reason. Its this kind of economic driv...

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MoKa777

Re: Saudia announce four new routes

Kano is also a resumption, SV served KAN for decades up till somewhere in the 2010s. KAN was served for only 4 months each year until 2017 catering for Hajj/Umrah...same like JNB ! Not so sure about JNB. I remember seeing their aircraft here in JNB a lot more often than seasonally for 4 months a ye...

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