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by sn26567
27 Apr 2005, 09:03
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air India to place 6 billion dollar order with Boeing
Replies: 62
Views: 7852

Don't forget that the AI order is conditional, subject to approval by the Indian government, the main shareholder of AI and the one who holds the money.
by sn26567
27 Apr 2005, 09:00
Forum: Website related
Topic: Comment on new articles
Replies: 4
Views: 1738

Humberside wrote:I cant see any post comment button
You have to scroll down quite a bit before you can see it. Try again ;-)
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 17:30
Forum: The av24.be pub
Topic: New Member
Replies: 10
Views: 1847

Hello!

Welcome to Luchtzak, dodger!

Glad to have someone from around London on board.
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 17:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air India board approves acquisition plan for some 50 Boeing aeroplanes
Replies: 0
Views: 980

Air India board approves acquisition plan for some 50 Boeing aeroplanes

<t>The Board of Air-India at its meeting held in Mumbai today approved the aircraft acquisition plan after detailed examination of the recommendations of the in-house Techno-economic Committee appointed for examining the bids. The aircraft acquisition plan approved by the Board, subject to the appro...
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 16:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: First flight Airbus A380
Replies: 212
Views: 40290

To date, Airbus has received 154 orders and commitments from 15 customers. A380 customers to date are (by alphabetical order): Air France: 10 China Southern Airlines: 5 Emirates: 43, including two freighters Etihad Airways: 4 Federal Express: 10 freighters International Lease Finance Corporation: fi...
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 16:47
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: U.S. official urges Hong Kong to open skies. Is it fair?
Replies: 4
Views: 784

It is fair as long as Cathay is allowed to fly to an unlimited number of US cities and allowed to open a hub for international flights in a US city (like Iberia had in Miami).
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 16:41
Forum: The av24.be pub
Topic: Anyone Booked Travel on Expedia?
Replies: 6
Views: 1754

Never booked a hotel with Expedia (I book directly on the website of the hotel chain), but all my e-tickets (2 per month average) come from Expedia, with no problem whatsoever.
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 13:34
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: MagicBlue Airlines bv.
Replies: 9
Views: 4872

Thanks for your input, EGTE, and welcome to Luchtzak!
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 09:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Kingfischer Airlines celebrates delivery of first Airbus A320
Replies: 0
Views: 1861

Kingfischer Airlines celebrates delivery of first Airbus A320

Kingfisher Airlines, the new value-based carrier headquartered in Mumbai, India, today celebrated the delivery of its first A320, becoming a new Airbus operator.
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 09:20
Forum: The av24.be pub
Topic: RyanVsnoW
Replies: 16
Views: 2582

Welcome to Luchtzak, ryanvsnow!
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 09:19
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Stuck in STT
Replies: 2
Views: 849

And what happened next?
by sn26567
26 Apr 2005, 09:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Air Canada buys Boeing fleet ....
Replies: 5
Views: 1305

This story was already reported extensively here: https://www.aviation24.be/posts9894-highlight.html
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 10:46
Forum: The av24.be pub
Topic: Wisdom of the Air (humour)
Replies: 1
Views: 478

Wisdom of the Air (humour)

You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3. (Paul F. Crickmore -test pilot) The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire. Blue water Navy truism: There are more planes in the ocean than submarines in the sky. (From an old carrier sailor) When one engine fails on a twin-en...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Inauguration of a new terminal at Liège Airport
Replies: 0
Views: 1564

Inauguration of a new terminal at Liège Airport

<t>The operator of Liège Airport, SAB, has inaugurated a new 15,500 sq.m. passenger terminal on Saturday. The new building, all in glass, has cost EUR 26 millions. SAB aims at welcoming half a million passengers par year by 2010. Not only on charters, but also on low-cost carriers. There were 206,90...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:21
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin to Warsaw on SN Brussels Airlines
Replies: 0
Views: 1653

Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin to Warsaw on SN Brussels Airlines

The two Belgian tennis stars Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne flew to Warsaw on Saturday on board of an SN Brussels Airlines aircraft. Both will participate in the Warsaw WTA tennis tournament. Kim travelled in business class and Justine in economy...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Elections to the Board at the SWISS General Meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 767

Elections to the Board at the SWISS General Meeting

<t>In view of the planned acquisition of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. by Deutsche Lufthansa AG, it is envisaged that the present SWISS Board of Directors will be reduced in size and its members will be newly elected later in the 2005 business year. It is further envisaged that the present Boar...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:20
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Airbus engineering centre to be set up in China
Replies: 0
Views: 744

Airbus engineering centre to be set up in China

<t>Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) have agreed to set up an engineering centre in the form of a joint venture in Beijing. The facility will in particular perform aircraft specific design work for the A350 programme.<br/> <br/> Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and French Prime M...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: China to produce wing box for Airbus A320 family aircraft
Replies: 0
Views: 1014

China to produce wing box for Airbus A320 family aircraft

<t>Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I) have agreed to enter into the third phase of the A320 Family Wing Cooperation Programme, which comprises the production of wing box. This represents significant progress in Airbus’ technology transfer to China.<br/> <br/> The two sides sig...
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: No bonus for American Airlines executives
Replies: 0
Views: 789

No bonus for American Airlines executives

Gerard Arpey, the chairman and chief executive of American Airlines made $518,837 in salary last year with no bonus, the airline said Friday. Pay cuts have been the norm as the industry struggles with financial downturn.
by sn26567
25 Apr 2005, 09:17
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: U.S. may seek passenger screening for overflights
Replies: 0
Views: 524

U.S. may seek passenger screening for overflights

The Bush administration is considering requiring foreign airlines to check the names of passengers on all flights over the United States against government watch lists.