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CrimsonNL

Re: AS to VVO 1993 - 1998

Fascinating stories Tack, thanks for sharing!

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Re: Unusual places your food comes from

I was surprised to find out that my supposedly Japanese Nissin cup noodles are manufactured in Hungary!

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Re: Embraer aiming at the P2F conversion market with the E-190 model

I thought E190s have maintenance issues? I worked for a ground handling agency in AMS around the time two big European carriers introduced E-jets into their regional fleets. This was about 11 years ago. They had a LOT of issues at the start. I really did grow to hate them for it. However a lot of t...

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Re: Cubana Embraer belly lands in Havana

I had no idea Cubana still operated the 110! How many of those are still active?

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Re: BA 767s: Where did they fly?

A daily visitor at AMS (saturdays exepted) on the BA428/429 rotation. Though it was mostly send for the belly cargo capacity, it'd repeatedly go out full in summer as well. a full 50C200Y would be no exception on this 45 minute flight! I've many fond memories of this aircraft around AMS. Most notabl...

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Re: Question: 747-8 to Freighter easy conversion possible?

The extended upper-deck is also an issue, as it poses a height restriction on the main-deck. Interesting, how is that? In what way does it restrict main deck height, that a shorter (but still extant) non-SUD doesn't? You can see the difference in available height below the upperdeck section and the...

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Re: A KLM Boeing 747-400 has been hit by the wing tip of another aircraft in Amsterdam Schiphol

Probably a better contributing factor would be that due to reduced flights the number of aircraft parked has reduced the maneuvering area available, the 747 looks like it is on the taxi line. They were never going to pass the 747 there, which makes me think they were turning the A330. FWIW, this ha...

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Re: Volga-Dnepr AN124-100 emergency landing and overrun

When did Russian aircraft manufacturers start using the CF6? I don't know about Russian aircraft but the Ukrainian Antonov An-124 started using CF6 engines in 1997 according to the article below. https://www.flightglobal.com/aviastar-builds-the-first-westernised-an-124/6300.article The -130 version...

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Re: Volga-Dnepr AN124-100 emergency landing and overrun

Jeez! I wonder if those fragments blew trough the upperdeck crew compartment? Glad they made it out ok!

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Re: C919- purple splotch on the flaps?

https://www.planespotters.net/photo/112 ... comac-c919

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Re: Planespotters.net struggling to keep up with DL fleet retirements?

I can't recommend planespotters.net to others if the summaries are significantly delayed or not accurate. Don't be content with poor quality of information even if it is maintained by volunteers. It leaves your quality of argument suspect. Well then don't recommend them to anyone else.. You're taki...

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Re: Planespotters.net struggling to keep up with DL fleet retirements?

You know you can always send in updates yourself if you find out data is incorrect? It's an enthusiasts website, which AFAIK is run by volunteers only. They have more airline lists to manage then just DL, and there are crazy numbers of developments going on lately. You seem overly critical! IMO it i...

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Re: AC's A220s cruising altitude

https://www.skiesmag.com/news/transport ... ne-thrust/

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Re: Unconfirmed: Alrosa to retire last TU-154 on 28 Oct

I was planning to go fly her this summer, but COVID got in the way of my plans. I would be pretty bummed if tomorrow was indeed her last flight. I looked at the link above and, aside from noting that her certificate expires in a few days, I don't see any of the other information you mentioned. Whil...

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Alrosa to retire last TU-154 on 28 Oct

Hi guys, (Unconfirmed) word is going around the community, that Aвиакомпания Алроса will retire the RA-85757 tomorrow. It is said that her last flight will be from MJZ-OVB (Mirny - Novosibirsk). This will likely be the last scheduled passenger service of a TU-154 in the world. The replacement will p...

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CrimsonNL

Re: Tightest flight schedules at a gate?

At AMS during busy times it can be as little as 1 minute, in ideal circumstances. 35 minutes is crazy long during rush hours!

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Re: Airport Closure for VIP Movement, including the US

I wrote a reply yesterday which seems to have been deleted? I'll post a censored version of it this time (very fitting). I once was delayed for about 40 minutes in MSQ, when the aircraft carrying President Lukashenko was arriving. The airport was shut down until it landed. I believe it was the Belar...

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Re: monarchies in the 21st century

It varies wildly here in The Netherlands. I'd say our royal family is generally liked, but I don't think approval ratings would be as high as some mentioned in this thread. Our king is an interesting man, who pilots KLM 737's on the side. And we have quite a charming queen! Their daughters aren't re...

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Re: Wizz Air A321 substituted for an A320 had take-off issue

Wow! Reading this gave me quite a flashback! In a previous life I made loadsheets for a living, working for a ground handling agent. A company with a less then stellar reputation, as with pretty much all the big names in the GH biz. One of our airline clients had scheduled a fully booked 320, but th...

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Re: AA Passenger Tries to Jump Counter, Attack Employee After Being Told She Can't Board Flight Barefoot

Miami was the first word that sprung to my mind when I read this thread title..

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Re: Skydive Perris DC-9-20 Preparing for Return!

I'm curious to know if flights of this aircraft will be counted as "cycles". As there clearly won't be any pressurization to speak of?

Rgds,

Martijn

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Re: I just gave blood and it's painless

Good job Airstud! I've donated 20 liters of blood myself since turning 18. I'm always a bit disappointed how few people in my surroundings are blood donor. Nobody ever seems to really have an answer for why they don't do it either. But it's very much necessary! All in all I think it takes me about 6...

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Re: Opinion: Top 5 saddest retirements caused by the virus

My top 5 as of yet..

1: KLM 747
2: BA 747
3: Qantas 747
4: Virgin 747
5: Delta MD-90

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Incredible footage of Rada Airlines IL-62 t/o

I apologize for the clickbait title, but I have to share this with the Anet community! The next video is making rounds on Facebook, and probably soon everywhere else. It's Rada Airlines' EW-450TR taking of from Nis Airport (INI) in Serbia. They rotate in the very last feet of the runway, and seem to...

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Re: Antonov 148/158 at Luton July 3 2020 ?

Perhaps it was UR-UKR? The Ukrainian government aircraft?

Alternatively, it could be one of the Russian government ones

In terms of the -148, one of these are your best bet. The only civil ones currently operating are in the Russian Far East, and in North Korea.

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Re: Fake pilot licenses in Pakistan?

https://airwaysmag.com/airlines/easa-su ... ring-bloc/

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Re: What happened to World Airways?

Anyways, were there any other reasons World shut down? I sure miss them. I had a memory of my first flight when I was barely one, a Southwest flight to San Fransisco. I saw this sleek and elegant Trijet on the taxiway, with others of the same type on the apron near the cargo area. The first questio...

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Re: Future of the MD-80

a300 wrote:
Iran Air has only a single example (EP-CBD) that is operational (though parked currently as part of the travel downturn).

Fun fact, this is one of the Chinese frames built at SAIC. Wonder if it's the last one (out of 20 Chinese built IIRC) to survive?

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Re: Miami Air seeks Ch 11 bankruptcy protection

I'm sad to hear this! Miami Air have been regulars at AMS in the summer season, operating leases for no less then 3 Dutch airlines. They've been around almost every summer since 2007 or something. It started with Martinair first bringing them in, later followed by Transavia, and eventually ArkeFly (...

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Re: Airports that can be accessed on foot vs airports that can only be accessed by car / train

You can walk to ANR from the nearest train station, in like 25 minutes. It's right down the middle of a residential neighborhood too!

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Re: COVID19 stored aircraft chocks and engine covers

I know those are essential equipment to prevent damage etc, but imagining all those planes should otherwise be flying and stoping on other bases, where does all these come from? Is it supplied with every engine or something like that and warehoused by their owners?. I always figured every aircraft ...

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Re: Your last trip and the next trip you cancelled

Last completed trip in the first week of march: AMS-GLA-BRR-GLA-KOI-NRL-PPW-WRY-KOI-ABZ-AMS That was to log the two Loganair exclusives. This being the Barra Beach landing and the shortest flight in the world petween PPW-WRY (my flight time was 1 minute and 10 seconds :o). --------------------------...

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Re: QUESTION: Technical specs of Airport Gates - Any reference to suggest?

Hi Qazar! My homebase AMS has most of the info you're looking for available online, with public access. What you'll want to do (from the link below) is cross reference the "Aircraft Stand Table" with the "Overview Aircraft Types" list. Schiphol sorts aircraft types into 10 catego...

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Re: KL 744 Phase out News and Discussion Thread

Could this be the shortest type retirement/reactivation period ever for a major airline?

Obviously I'm very happy to see them soldier on just a bit longer

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Re: Who's the Princess of the Skies?

Concorde? I mean, long legs, beautiful body and big engines.. What more do you need

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Re: Why is MU still flying PVG-JFK?

Obviously there are still commercial and/or humanitarian reasons to keep it going.

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Re: Air Support Systems LLC IL76

There's also an IL78 refueler in the US From Wikipedia: A former Il-78 of the Ukrainian Air Force was bought by the North American Tactical Aviation Inc (NATA) in 2005, with an intention to use the aircraft for contracted air refuelling operations to United States military. The aircraft latter pass...

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Re: Jet Exhaust Part found outside of Z13 Alaska?

Intriguing! What effect would losing one of these have on the engine during operation?

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Re: Coronavirus Aviation Related News & Discussion Thread - March 2020

Kuwait is ending all commercial flights on Friday. Only cargo flights will be permitted. At this point I think many other countries will follow. Source (AFP) https://twitter.com/AFPespanol/status/1237761515312287745?s=20 This is denied by the government of Kuwait; "There is no truth to the rum...

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Re: Two Harbour Air Otters Damaged In Attempted Theft

Apparently the aircraft that was stolen (or attempted to) belonged to Seair Seaplanes? I think it's visible in the picture with the complete right wing missing. I'm pretty amazed this happened in downtown Vancouver. That has to be one of the busiest seaplane ports in the world..

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Re: Announcement that "boarding is closed" when it ain't

It's the same as agents announcing like 5 times that "this is the FINAL boarding call". Always has been one of my pet peeves

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Re: Garuda to Close Nagoya route again

dirk88 wrote:
And AMS-KNO-DPS is moved back to AMS-CGK, with super short notice. In the last two years they have been so unreliable in their schedule...

What a joke of an airline, is that the 4th or 5th announced change for AMS in less then a year?

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Re: Kobe Bryant killed in a helicopter crash

https://youtu.be/B0pQfgi9ZqU

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Re: Reports of Ukrainian 737 Crash in Tehran,Iran

Reading through this thread reminds me that there are some very special people among our user base. I'm amazed that there are people that believe that the Iranians would intentionally shoot down an airliner less then 50km (!) from the capital's international airport! One that belongs to a country th...

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Re: Car crash at SRQ

Over 100 MPH??? Yeah, that truck has a lot of damage. I assume the driver will blame the incident on medical issue or mechanical failure on the truck. But is the truck a writeoff? Well now it's too early to speculate about a write off. It's up to the insurance company to see if it's financially via...

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Re: Nigerian authorities threaten to ban Turkish Airlines

I'll ask the question again, if lots of passengers turn up at the airport with lots of excess baggage and it can't all be carried, how is that TK's fault? Maybe that sounds good in theory - but not in practice. If someone is checking in, they obviously already have a ticket; it is a little late for...

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Re: Have you landed at the alphabet?

Thanks Airstud! I can always count on you to give me something to do during my night shift. Still missing the U and X after all these years, but amazingly I managed to get a second Q! :o It's been a good year with also many Y's and Z's added. New entries for this year in green: A: ABQ, ACI, AGP, AJR...

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Re: No ID check on (German) domestic flights

How accurate are these gate-ID checks anyway? At least here at my home base you'll most likely get an overworked, under payed agent that will have to check 180 ID's in less then 20 minutes. With different nationalities come a lot of names/spelling that might be complicated for the agent to read quic...

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Re: Only one 747-300 operating?

EP-MND hasn't flown since November 7th. I arrived in THR on November 10th hoping to fly on it..

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Re: Serious fume event on BA A320 - both pilots partially incapacitated

GBNWB wrote:
G-GATL isn't that old, it is MSN 1834, it is the same as as say G-EUUL and G-EUUM and newer than the BA A319s. 2003 vintage aircraft.

Still, I think few people who've worked with the BA 320 fleet, will be surprised that it involves a -GATx bird rather then an -EUUx one!

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