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by ORDfan101
Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Chicago Aviation - 2023
Replies: 1589
Views: 317890

Re: Chicago Aviation - 2023

Some service updates Contour Airlines (LF) begins the following service August 1, 2023 - https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230609-lfaug23ord - ORD/IRK 12x ER3 - ORD/MWA 12x ER3 - ORD/OWB12x ER3 TK to send 316 seat 359 on ORD/IST starting March 31, 2024 - https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/230609-tkns24359...

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by ORDfan101
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Indiana State Aviation - 2023
Replies: 301
Views: 40383

Re: Indiana State Aviation - 2023

Does anyone think a flight from SBN to EWR/LGA/JFK will happen? To me it seems like a pretty good idea, not that I’m a route planner or anything. Would UA be able to put a RJ once or twice a day from EWR to SBN?

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by ORDfan101
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: El Al to fly to FLL
Replies: 56
Views: 8403

Re: El Al to fly to FLL

On a related note, does anyone know if their pre-covid plan to start ORD is still on ttack? IIRC, they were supposed to start the route march 2020, then they said 2021, but I haven't heard anything since. Anyone have any updates?

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by ORDfan101
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: El Al to fly to FLL
Replies: 56
Views: 8403

Re: El Al to fly to FLL

Just like El Al serving both JFK and EWR makes lots of sense, so does FLL and MIA. Boca Raton is very much New Jersey South. That has been true for decades. While I’m not saying this doesn’t make any sense, the population sizes are completely different I've been travelling to and working in Broward...

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by ORDfan101
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: El Al to fly to FLL
Replies: 56
Views: 8403

Re: El Al to fly to FLL

Just like El Al serving both JFK and EWR makes lots of sense, so does FLL and MIA. While I’m not saying this doesn’t make any sense, the population sizes are completely different I've been travelling to and working in Broward County on and off for years now, the increase in the Jewish community the...

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by ORDfan101
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Single Engine Aircraft (N19MT) from JFK Lost Contact 19JAN2023
Replies: 41
Views: 9533

Re: Single Engine Aircraft (N19MT) from JFK Lost Contact 19JAN2023

crownvic wrote:
Interesting that they departed JFK, I have been spotting there for years and dont think I have ever seen a light single go out of there. Isnt that quite unusual? Are the fees high?


They flew into JFK to attend a funeral nearby

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by ORDfan101
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:42 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Single Engine Aircraft (N19MT) from JFK Lost Contact 19JAN2023
Replies: 41
Views: 9533

Re: Single Engine Aircraft (N19MT) from JFK Lost Contact 19JAN2023

N1120A wrote:
Awful. Anyone know what happened? Engine?


Engine failure. I knew one of the passengers personally, and a screenshot was posted on Twitter of him telling his wife that the engine had failed, and he was sorry for everything, before asking her to say Tehillm (passenger was an Orthodox Jew)

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by ORDfan101
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:43 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Your Hotel Experience: The Ritz-Carlton
Replies: 27
Views: 3023

Re: Your Hotel Experience: The Ritz-Carlton

I've stayed at the one in Orlando - it was OK. Nothing too special, apart from the connected golf course, which was great. The other was in Fajardo, Puerto Rico - "El Conquistador" This was a great resort. But, crazy expensive. Burgers were like $28 each, which is painful when your "...

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by ORDfan101
Thu Apr 23, 2020 2:39 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Your Hotel Experience: The Ritz-Carlton
Replies: 27
Views: 3023

Re: Your Hotel Experience: The Ritz-Carlton

Naples: great property, with a awesome golf course, but services leave a little to be desired. Grand Cayman: Absolutely wonderful experience, would highly recommend. Hertzaliya/Tel Aviv: Awesome property, with great food and a great rooftop pool that you definitely should visit if you can. Location ...

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by ORDfan101
Fri Jan 24, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: How many languages do you know?
Replies: 65
Views: 4397

Re: How many languages do you know?

American English and liturgical Hebrew. My school system claimed to offer Spanish and I was in the honors program grades 8 through 12 but they did not actually teach Spanish. Mr. Berger would lecture in Spanish about medieval Spanish history (that's how you make the language relevant to 1980's teen...

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by ORDfan101
Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

ER757 wrote:
ORDfan101 wrote:
Piper or Cessna?


Cessna!


Nike or Adidas

Adidas

American Football - college or pro?[/quote]

Pro(even though the bears are trash)

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by ORDfan101
Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

ER757 wrote:
ORDfan101 wrote:
Piper or Cessna?


Cessna!


Nike or Adidas

Adidas

American Football - college or pro?[/quote]

Pro(even though the bears are trash)

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by ORDfan101
Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

Piper or Cessna?[/quote]

Cessna!


Nike or Adidas

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by ORDfan101
Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

Dark chocolate all day! Fish: Cooked or Raw (sushi)? Depends on the fish. Cod? Fried with chips (fries). Smoked salmon? Raw on a bagel with cream cheese. And this is a.net, where being pedantic is part of the sign up requirements... isn't sushi the name of the dish/preparation of rice, not raw fish...

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by ORDfan101
Tue Jan 07, 2020 12:53 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

ER757 wrote:
ORDfan101 wrote:
PC all the way!


Xbox or Playstation?

Playstation

Gibson or Fender?


Fender


East coast or west coast?

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by ORDfan101
Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: This OR That Thread Q1 2020
Replies: 137
Views: 6946

Re: This OR That - Resurrected

PC all the way!


Xbox or Playstation?

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by ORDfan101
Sun Dec 29, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: What did you buy yourself for X-mas
Replies: 44
Views: 2784

Re: What did you buy yourself for X-mas

B777LRF wrote:
A 4-day skiing trip to Saalbach and a Portugieser edition 150 years, to tell me when it's time to hit Hinterhag Alm.


Now that’s a quality watch! Have one with a black wristband. For myself, I’m buying a pair of Jordan one sneakers

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by ORDfan101
Mon Dec 09, 2019 3:45 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Senior FA sues DL for wrongful termination
Replies: 172
Views: 25766

Re: Senior FA sues DL for wrongful termination

Braybuddy wrote:
I'm shocked that someone is still working, never mind as a flight attendant, at 79. Surely there are safety issues here?

My great grandmother is 94 and still works. As an accountant but still. Work while you can

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by ORDfan101
Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Confirmed: Virgin Atlantic ordering/leasing 14 A330-900neo's plus 6 options
Replies: 178
Views: 37851

Re: Confirmed: Virgin Atlantic ordering/leasing 14 A330-900neo's plus 6 options

Does anyone else think an order of a220s and a321s is possible for virgin? They have short and long haul networks but virtually no medium haul network.

Thoughts?

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by ORDfan101
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Flybe News and Discussion Thread
Replies: 1212
Views: 224307

Re: Flybe update

Does anyone think that a fly be/ virgin order of a a321s and a220s would make sense? I’m not an expert but I believe that the e195 was not the right plane but with virgins long haul network, could they make it work?

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by ORDfan101
Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:26 pm
Forum: Site Related
Topic: Why Anet Is Declining
Replies: 81
Views: 24015

Re: Why Anet Is Declining

I’m also 13 and now I’m proud that I’m not an ANNOYING 13 year old

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by ORDfan101
Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: First A321LR delivered to TAP
Replies: 81
Views: 24343

Re: First A321LR delivered to TAP

I’m going to hopefully be flying this bird from lis-tlv in October!

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by ORDfan101
Fri May 31, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Why do Iranian Carries use very old aircraft?
Replies: 53
Views: 9502

Re: Why does Iranian Carries use very old aircraft?

Because they can’t buy new ones

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 9:02 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Oldest LH Airbus 320 last flight today
Replies: 54
Views: 10588

Re: Oldest LH Airbus 320 last flight today

Crazy. I remember seeing a article from ‘95 or so describing the a320 as state of the art. Now, they’re being scrapped. Imagine what this will be like for the 787! Why is retiring an almost thirty year old aircraft crazy? You do realize that 1995 is already 24 years ago? What do you mean with "...

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:26 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: Updated: U.S. has formally kicked Turkey out of the F-35 JSF program
Replies: 162
Views: 47244

Re: The U.S. has threatened to expel Turkey from the F-35

As an Israeli, I support removing them from the programme

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Rain, Rain Go Away
Replies: 16
Views: 2176

Re: Rain, Rain Go Away

I’m from Chicago and I hate this stupid rain! Go rain on the Canucks!

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:11 pm
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: What airline/ travel stuff do you have in your office at work?
Replies: 12
Views: 7138

Re: What airline/ travel stuff do you have in your office at work?

A twa 747 pan am 747, ba 747 Air France dc 10, all in 1:400

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:09 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: HiFly A380 Operations Thread - 2019
Replies: 108
Views: 42735

Re: HiFly A380 Operations Thread - 2019

Anyone know if the rumored TLV usage is happening?

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:07 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Lack of Transatlantic Service from Ohio
Replies: 89
Views: 11387

Re: Lack of Transatlantic Service from Ohio

I think that ba will eventually start CVG or CLE in the near future

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by ORDfan101
Wed May 29, 2019 12:01 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossip, Announcements
Replies: 360
Views: 75811

Re: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossibs, Announcements

Very doubtful this will happen - IMO they are still trying to close the business case - will they be able to make a sufficient ROI? Don't count on a launch announcement - probably just an update on where they stand at this point. I believe it is necessary for them to launch because the retirement f...

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by ORDfan101
Tue May 28, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Oldest LH Airbus 320 last flight today
Replies: 54
Views: 10588

Re: Oldest LH Airbus 320 last flight today

Crazy. I remember seeing a article from ‘95 or so describing the a320 as state of the art. Now, they’re being scrapped. Imagine what this will be like for the 787!

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by ORDfan101
Tue May 28, 2019 8:43 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossip, Announcements
Replies: 360
Views: 75811

Re: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossibs, Announcements

I think that in order to capture many orders, the nma should be launched in Paris Very doubtful this will happen - IMO they are still trying to close the business case - will they be able to make a sufficient ROI? Don't count on a launch announcement - probably just an update on where they stand at...

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by ORDfan101
Tue May 28, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Is the MD11 a dodgy aircraft?
Replies: 35
Views: 11214

Re: Is the MD11 a dodgy aircraft?

It was just at the wrong time

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by ORDfan101
Tue May 28, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossip, Announcements
Replies: 360
Views: 75811

Re: Paris Airshow 2019, Expectations, Gossibs, Announcements

I think that in order to capture many orders, the nma should be launched in Paris

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by ORDfan101
Tue May 28, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Military Aviation & Space Flight
Topic: F-14 Tomcat - design evolution
Replies: 15
Views: 5528

Re: F-14 Tomcat - design evolution

Thanks!

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by ORDfan101
Mon May 27, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: NZ orders 8x 78J (GE) with options for 12x 787
Replies: 38
Views: 7184

Re: NZ orders 8x 78J (GE) with options for 12x 787

Good for boeing! i am not sure about Iah-Akl working though

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by ORDfan101
Thu May 09, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Solution for drones over airports?
Replies: 53
Views: 5505

Re: Solution for drones over airports?

I agree with the laser suggestion

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by ORDfan101
Sun May 05, 2019 4:36 pm
Forum: Travel, Polls & Preferences
Topic: Viable new routes for SJU
Replies: 5
Views: 1354

Re: Viable new routes for SJU

LHR?

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by ORDfan101
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Michel Bacos, Air France Entebbe Captain, dies.
Replies: 8
Views: 3658

Re: Michel Bacos, Air France Entebbe Captain, dies.

So sorry and condolences to his family. We lost a true hero.

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by ORDfan101
Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:21 am
Forum: Aviation Hobby
Topic: Is Flightradar24 down?
Replies: 0
Views: 2556

Is Flightradar24 down?

It hasn’t been working for me even after I deleted it and reinstalled it. Anyone else having problems with it?

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by ORDfan101
Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:14 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Charter airlines to KEF - Summer 1990
Replies: 4
Views: 1184

Re: Charter airlines to KEF - Summer 1990

Air Atlanta?

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by ORDfan101
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:08 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Regional Props VS Regional Jets
Replies: 49
Views: 8340

Re: Regional Props VS Regional Jets

I used to fly DFW-ICT twice a week (sometimes more) when AA had Fokkers, Saabs, ATRs, and later RJs on that 300+ mile route. The time difference between the jets and the props was not too bad, generally 20-25 minutes at most. However, when tornado alley fired up during spring the difference in flig...

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by ORDfan101
Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Word Game Q1 2019
Replies: 503
Views: 60314

Re: Word Game Q1 2019

Sad

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by ORDfan101
Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:47 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Hobbies?
Replies: 29
Views: 5403

Re: Hobbies?

aviation, reading, xbox, hockey, sneaker collecting, golf! odd group i think

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by ORDfan101
Thu Mar 14, 2019 10:29 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Tornado warning at CVG
Replies: 7
Views: 2087

Re: Tornado warning at CVG

Blown in from Chicago, we had one earlier

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by ORDfan101
Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: Should AA use JFK for O&D and PHL for feed?
Replies: 32
Views: 5047

Re: Should AA use JFK for O&D and PHL for feed?

Delta being growing JFK, since purchasing PanAm European routes. American purchased TWA and should have been neck and neck with Delta at JFK. Unfortunately with the US Air merger and Philadelphia hub, I guess it left no choice but to retreat at JFK. By the time AA bought TWA, TWA had next to no JFK...

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by ORDfan101
Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:33 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: London Heathrow (LHR) 2019 New Routes
Replies: 252
Views: 69944

Re: London Heathrow (LHR) 2019 New Routes

Is Eilat a possibility? On BA or Arkia/israir? I honestly can't see British Airways flying to Eilat and even if they did it would more than likely be a seasonal route and be better suited from LGW than LHR. Arkia use STN as their London gateway with direct flights to Tel Aviv, a flight direct to Ei...

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by ORDfan101
Thu Mar 14, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: Civil Aviation
Topic: London Heathrow (LHR) 2019 New Routes
Replies: 252
Views: 69944

Re: London Heathrow (LHR) 2019 New Routes

Is Eilat a possibility? On BA or Arkia/israir?

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