OO-THA B747-400ERF TNT Airways Update

grnkg · Post by **grnkg** » 06 Dec 2006, 15:34

Hello,

Painting of the aircraft was completed yesterday.

Ferry flight SEA-LGG now scheduled on evening of 20 December, for arrival on the morning of 21 December.

Rumours are going that the aircraft will be inaugurated by prins Filip, and named "Elisabeth", the name of the prince's daughter.

In any case, a big event is planned at Liege.

Kind regards,
GR.

TBSC · Post by **TBSC** » 06 Dec 2006, 23:52

Here's a pic:
http://www.seattle-deliveries.com/ac/OO ... T-BIG1.jpg from this page:

http://www.seattle-deliveries.com/latest.htm

loadmaster747 · Post by **loadmaster747** » 07 Dec 2006, 08:35

GRNKG & ATLANTIS

Pls inform us about final MVT cos as you know any change may occur
I won't miss its first landing at LGG

Rgds

afterburner · Post by **afterburner** » 07 Dec 2006, 16:08

loadmaster747 wrote: I won't miss its first landing at LGG

Hoping he will arrive by daylight... !

loadmaster747 · Post by **loadmaster747** » 07 Dec 2006, 17:20

I hope so, hopefully

rgds

grnkg · Post by **grnkg** » 07 Dec 2006, 19:56

loadmaster747 wrote:GRNKG & ATLANTIS

Pls inform us about final MVT cos as you know any change may occur
I won't miss its first landing at LGG

Rgds

By all means I will keep you informed.
It is after all, something special for Belgian aviation.

On the other hand, and even though the manager responible for the introduction of this aircraft has his desk only meters away from mine,
it is kinda difficult to obtain accurate information.

As I previously wrote, the ferry flight is currently scheduled for departure at SEA on wednesday evening 20 december, with arrival on the early morning of Thursday 21 december. With sunrise currently at 08:30 local, there's a considerable chance that the aircraft will arrive before sunrise.
But I doubt that they will let this beauty fly in at LGG before dawn...

Kind regards,
GR.

afterburner · Post by **afterburner** » 08 Dec 2006, 12:26

Any idea where he would be parked after landing ?

Kind regards

b-west · Post by **b-west** » 08 Dec 2006, 12:42

It looks great! Nice to have the grand lady with a Belgian registration

TUB001 · Post by **TUB001** » 08 Dec 2006, 13:05

The info I received a couple of days ago was that the SEA-LGG flight is scheduled on 22/12...

vc-10 · Post by **vc-10** » 08 Dec 2006, 13:57

Is this a brand new jet? Either way it looks great!

TUB001 · Post by **TUB001** » 08 Dec 2006, 14:29

vc-10 wrote:Is this a brand new jet? Either way it looks great!

Yep it is !!

grnkg · Post by **grnkg** » 08 Dec 2006, 14:43

OK guys, this comes straight from top level:

OO-THA arrives in Liege on
Thursday 21 December at noon

So she will arrive during daytime after all.
As soon as any ETA is released, I'll let you know.

Hope the weather will be better than today though...

Kind regards,
GR.

afterburner · Post by **afterburner** » 09 Dec 2006, 10:27

Thanks for those great informations... a landing by daylight... what could we hope bether ?

Old Nickname - VG · Post by **Old Nickname - VG** » 11 Dec 2006, 21:07

Picture 8)

http://www.myaviation.net/search/photo_ ... d=00911147

Nice Plane!!!

Greetz,
didier

grnkg · Post by **grnkg** » 13 Dec 2006, 14:41

Hi all,

ETA at LGG is now confirmed:

11:15 UTC (=12:15 local time) on 21 December 2006.

Kind regards,
GR.

loadmaster747 · Post by **loadmaster747** » 13 Dec 2006, 15:03

Hi all,

GR thanks for info, hope that ATD at SEA will be same as ETD and the WX will be nice, so landing process at LGG will be favorable for spotters.

rgds

grnkg · Post by **grnkg** » 13 Dec 2006, 16:09

loadmaster747 wrote:Hi all,

GR thanks for info, hope that ATD at SEA will be same as ETD and the WX will be nice, so landing process at LGG will be favorable for spotters.

rgds

You're welcome.
Hope they'll make a fly-by before landing!

afterburner · Post by **afterburner** » 14 Dec 2006, 16:11

grnkg wrote: Hope they'll make a fly-by before landing!

I think we all have the same hope !

Acid-drop · Post by **Acid-drop** » 15 Dec 2006, 10:35

This guide might be usefull

See you there, spot 1 I guess.

http://www.mst-aviation.nl/portal/modul ... e=LGGGuide

SFo · Post by **SFo** » 15 Dec 2006, 10:56

Tempting... If work schedule and weather permits, you might spot me in da mighty Cessna a bit before scheduled arrival time of the nice lady and I'll follow her landing from the GA parking. :jumpy: