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by LX-LGX
27 Jan 2010, 00:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: OO-DNX?
Replies: 9
Views: 2684

Re: OO-DNX?

Hi all, does anyone know more about OO-DNX? A virtual radar spotter reported a flight heading west towards London at FL300 with callsign BEL6C today. What's interesting is the Mode S code, hex 4419D8, which is normally assigned to Austria. Another source reported this to be OO-DNX, unknown type of ...
by LX-LGX
24 Jan 2010, 23:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cargolux lands on a van parked on the runway
Replies: 13
Views: 3371

Re: Cargolux lands on a van parked on the runway

What: Cargolux Boeing 747-400 freighter en route from Barcelona, to Luxembourg Where: Luxembourg When: Jan 21st 2010 Why: While landing in low visibility due to foggy conditions, the Cargolux 747’s tires went through the roof of a maintenance truck whose crew was working on the runway ground lighti...
by LX-LGX
24 Jan 2010, 23:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: De-icing accident: Turkish Airlines A343 at IST (24/01/10)
Replies: 1
Views: 1102

Re: De-icing accident: Turkish Airlines A343 at IST (24/01/10)

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A340-300, flight TK-60 (scheduled departure Jan 23rd) from Istanbul Ataturk (Turkey) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 237 passengers, was preparing for departure in heavy snowfall with about 2.5 hours delay at about 02:00L (00:00Z). After de-icing was finished, the airplane star...
by LX-LGX
21 Jan 2010, 22:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: AF/KLM introduces obligatory 2nd ticket for the obese
Replies: 3
Views: 1136

Re: AF/KLM introduces obligatory 2nd ticket for the obese

This 'surcharge' is a blooper from a Dutch journalist. Press release from Air France from Wednesday 20 January 2010: http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/press-releases/article/item/air-france-dement-lobligation-de-faire-payer-un-second-siege-aux-passagers-a-forte-corpulence/back/61/ Air France d...
by LX-LGX
13 Jan 2010, 19:49
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgian Government: 1 A330 will replace the A310's
Replies: 109
Views: 38151

Re: Belgian Government: 1 A330 will replace the A310's

CS-TMT will leave for Haiti tonight (ETD 22h00).

Lots of medical cargo, human aid goods, tents, and some 60 pax.
by LX-LGX
09 Jan 2010, 18:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: JAL shares down 32 pct as bankruptcy worries mount
Replies: 11
Views: 3342

Re: JAL shares down 32 pct as bankruptcy worries mount

JAL set to file for bankruptcy on January 19. Indeed, but "to file" seems to be more important then "bankruptcy": from Bloomberg.com: "... The Tokyo-based carrier will file for bankruptcy in the week starting Jan. 18, and the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corp. will agre...
by LX-LGX
07 Jan 2010, 10:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: A400M project cancellation?
Replies: 27
Views: 4521

Re: A400M project cancellation?

Oh by the way, Keesje loves or works for EADS, so he's the one in a magic bell. Another useless comment like that and this would probably be my last post on this website. If you can't keep the level up, debate with a wall. I work on give-and-take principles: many people read my comments and learn n...
by LX-LGX
03 Jan 2010, 18:19
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cessna Crash near Ursel Airfield
Replies: 8
Views: 3219

Re: Cessna Crash near Ursel Airfield

Video coverage VTM about the recovery of the plane:

http://www.vtm.be/nieuws/opgeknipt_nobc ... 869_vtm_id

(video starts with 15 seconds publicity)
by LX-LGX
23 Dec 2009, 10:56
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: American Airlines Flight Crashes at Jamaica Airport
Replies: 25
Views: 4964

Re: American Airlines Flight Crashes at Jamaica Airport

It is a disgrace for AA that they employ people to make such a statements. First they say : "no serious enjuries" . But the airport authority speaks about broken bones, cuts, and back problems with 4 people in a serious condition. If my back would be broken, I would consider this as serio...
by LX-LGX
21 Dec 2009, 23:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: BRU airport website restricted viewing due to heavy traffic!
Replies: 36
Views: 6265

Re: BRU airport website restricted viewing due to heavy traffic!

This is absolutely beyond me! So a lot people are currently being delayed, need more info than usual, and guess what BRU airport displays the following message: Due to the large number of visitors, only part of brusselsairport.be is accessible for the moment. We apologise for any inconvenience. Wha...
by LX-LGX
21 Dec 2009, 21:16
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: runway extension at Antwerp : legal setback
Replies: 4
Views: 1256

Re: runway extension at Antwerp : legal setback

This has nothing to do with a runway extension (like in: extra concrete/asphalt), it's all about respecting safety (margins). At this moment, the full length of the runway may not be used to calculate max take off weight. Once the Krijgsbaan ("Military Road") will be deviated, the full 1....
by LX-LGX
21 Dec 2009, 16:49
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: runway extension at Antwerp : legal setback
Replies: 4
Views: 1256

runway extension at Antwerp : legal setback

On 29th October 2008, the Flemish minister for Transport has given green light for the works at the "Krijgsbaan", the road at the end of the runway: the road will be locally deviated with a few hundred metres and there will be a kind of a tunnel. Aim is to extend the runway to a full 1.500...
by LX-LGX
21 Dec 2009, 11:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Belgian Government: 1 A330 will replace the A310's
Replies: 109
Views: 38151

Re: Belgian Government: 1 A330 will replace the A310's

Crembo Airlines @ Your Service Het toestel moet voor het Belgische leger jaarlijks 2.000 uren vliegen . De bemanning wordt door Defensie geleverd. Het leasingcontract kost 12 miljoen euro per jaar . = € 6.000 per hour DRY (translated: lease contract stipulates 2.000 hours/year, contract is 12,000,0...
by LX-LGX
18 Dec 2009, 13:54
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Jet Airways goes on strike
Replies: 29
Views: 4897

Re: Jet Airways goes on strike

looks simple to me, fire them and then let flightcare select their own officers of choice for the job very simple indeed: throw your staff away like garbage! this is a disgusting remark! I haven't seen anything like "throw them away like garbage". I saw"fire them", meaning: send...
by LX-LGX
17 Dec 2009, 01:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Abnormalities at BRU / ANR / LGG / CRL / OST
Replies: 256
Views: 63228

Re: Abnormalities at BRU / ANR / LGG / CRL / OST

Seems WTA017 - 747cargo - from Malabo (Equitorial Guinea) to Brussels diverted to LUX.

Flight was supposed to arrive in BRU on Wednesday evening, 20h50
by LX-LGX
16 Dec 2009, 15:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129275

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

Former long time charter with half a decade of history flying short haul/high cycle ops? Surely it was the bargain of the year from Mr. Hazy because no one else would want to pick up such a piece of old junk. Sabena Technics is going to be very happy with this addition.SN didn't really have a choic...
by LX-LGX
15 Dec 2009, 16:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days
Replies: 32
Views: 5950

Re: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days

BA has announced today they will go to court to ask for a strike injunction.

The Times:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel ... 957484.ece

BA-shares dropped 3 % today, while EasyJet went up 2%
by LX-LGX
15 Dec 2009, 08:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days
Replies: 32
Views: 5950

Re: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days

...don't jump on people striking but on the managers sitting comfortably in offices, behind the safety of their Excell sheet and making some nonsence decisions. Sorry to say, but those are everywhere now. Flying is a profession not a hobby ! I'm not part of them, but most of your Excell-playing-guy...
by LX-LGX
14 Dec 2009, 23:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days
Replies: 32
Views: 5950

Re: British Airways (BA) will go on strike for 12 days

After thoroughly reading the reasons of the strike, I must admit that I'm with the BA staff on this one. I'm especially shocked by this one: 1.15pm As British Airways cabin crew gather at Sandown Race Course today to vote on strike action this Christmas the airline revealed today its pension defici...
by LX-LGX
10 Dec 2009, 13:10
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Abnormalities at BRU / ANR / LGG / CRL / OST
Replies: 256
Views: 63228

Re: Abnormalities at BRU / ANR / LGG / CRL / OST

SN203 to Dakar (ETD Thursday 11h30, A330) has been cancelled and replaced by SN1203 to Dakar/Banjul (ETD 16h30, A330).

SN204 DKR-BRU, arr Friday 05h40, is therefore cxld.