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by andorra-airport
02 Sep 2009, 21:19
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Helicopter scheduled airlines ?
Replies: 8
Views: 3660

Re: Helicopter scheduled airlines ?

Try Atlantic Airways (RC) from Faroer islands, and Air Greenland (GL)
by andorra-airport
02 Sep 2009, 20:14
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: IL-76 stage 4 in BRU today
Replies: 6
Views: 2164

Re: IL-76 stage 4 in BRU today

I wished there was a pax variant of this aircraft (yes, in the meaning : to fly with one) . I know of only 1 company in the past: Iraqi Airways.
by andorra-airport
28 Aug 2009, 00:53
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: brussels airlines operating the A380... any chance?
Replies: 19
Views: 3858

Re: brussels airlines operating the A380... any chance?

At that time, I was dreaming when seeing the 747-300's of SABENA during my BRU stop (btw, what did they become by now?!) 19/11/1970 Sabena OO-SGA 01/04/1993 Nationair OO-SGA 09/12/1994 Demolition 04/12/1970 Sabena OO-SGB 14/12/1990 Garuda C-GNXH 31/03/1991 Nationair C-GNXH 26/05/1991 Garuda C-GNXH ...
by andorra-airport
03 Aug 2009, 19:16
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

And what do you think about that other destination they have.. Lampedusa (LMP) ?! Of all places..... Let's see how long this will continue (the destinations AND the airline)
by andorra-airport
02 Aug 2009, 23:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

Only 68 passengers on board And that in full summer season
I guess because they only work with 1 tour operator? (ML Tours)
by andorra-airport
02 Aug 2009, 22:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

"Off-topic: what is Wideroe doing in Maastricht?"

LN-WFH (DH8C) was there for maintenance at SAMCO.
by andorra-airport
02 Aug 2009, 18:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

This was flight 2H-737 . I guess the Airbus had some protest against this ;)
by andorra-airport
02 Aug 2009, 16:51
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Re: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

Airbus A320 from Amsterdam Airlines, destination Ankara. The 68 pax are all back in the departure hall. Airport remains open.
by andorra-airport
02 Aug 2009, 16:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.
Replies: 11
Views: 2342

Airbus runs off runway Maastricht Aachen Airport.

Just in the news, but not much information. Apparently an airbus run off the runway at Maastricht Aachen Airport this afternoon. I guess more news to follow.
by andorra-airport
22 Jul 2009, 22:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: OLT probably starts new route BRU-EHGG!
Replies: 9
Views: 2776

Re: OLT probably starts new route BRU-EHGG!

"As for Groningen: do VLM still fly to London City from there? An extension of their LCY-AMS service, ISTR?"

They stopped the 1e of July last year the route groningen-amsterdam-london. Guess why.........
by andorra-airport
21 Jul 2009, 23:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Teen ‘tycoon’ takes airline bosses for a ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1634

Re: Teen ‘tycoon’ takes airline bosses for a ride

Same story long time ago: Teenager launches his own airline The 19-year-old has set up airline Alpha One Airways A teenager dubbed "the baby Branson" is launching his own commercial airline. Martin Halstead, 19, said his airline Alpha One Airways will start flying between Southampton and t...
by andorra-airport
21 Jul 2009, 23:09
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: OLT probably starts new route BRU-EHGG!
Replies: 9
Views: 2776

Re: OLT probably starts new route BRU-EHGG!

I hope it will work. Flights from Groningen to Amsterdam never were successful (I remember days with 0 passengers).
by andorra-airport
06 Jul 2009, 12:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cathay `risked passenger safety'
Replies: 11
Views: 2091

Re: Cathay `risked passenger safety'

"Union loses court fight over third pilot" A pilots' union has lost its legal battle against the Civil Aviation Department for allowing Cathay Pacific to operate a flight from Melbourne to Hong Kong with only two pilots instead of three. In his judgment, High Court judge Andrew Cheung Kui-...
by andorra-airport
02 Jul 2009, 23:38
Forum: Military aviation
Topic: Tornado crash in Scotland
Replies: 2
Views: 1166

Re: Tornado crash in Scotland

The plane came down on a hillside near the "Rest and Be Thankful" beauty spot in Glen Kinglass (bbc)

This is weird, isn't it?!
by andorra-airport
02 Jul 2009, 23:32
Forum: Military aviation
Topic: Tornado crash in Scotland
Replies: 2
Views: 1166

Re: Tornado crash in Scotland

Two killed in RAF Tornado crash.

All details at : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scot ... 130528.stm
by andorra-airport
19 Jun 2009, 19:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cathay `risked passenger safety'
Replies: 11
Views: 2091

Cathay `risked passenger safety'

Probably not very big news, but Cathay Pacific operated a flight with 2 instead of 3 pilots on board (9 hours + flight) : A judicial review has opened into a pilots' union claims that the Civil Aviation Department breached safety guidelines by letting Cathay Pacific operate a flight with two instead...
by andorra-airport
01 Jun 2009, 21:49
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air France AF447 crash into the Atlantic: Airbus A330 aircraft parts found
Replies: 168
Views: 48333

Re: Air France flight AFR447 Airbus A332 missing

Is it possible that there is a a radio transmitter beacon activated ? Or is it not possible due to the high impact of the (presumed) crash?
by andorra-airport
19 Oct 2008, 16:33
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: What is the longest turboprop route in the world?
Replies: 4
Views: 2214

What is the longest turboprop route in the world?

And as you guess I mean the longest "commercial" flight.