OO-VEN to DXB ?

Robin_Bamps · Post by **Robin_Bamps** » 16 Oct 2007, 13:48

Hi all,

I just got an e-mail from a reliable source that OO-VEN was ferried to DXB via ATH yesterday.

Someone knows the reason for this?

Thanks in advance,

Robin Bamps.

spotter1102 · Post by **spotter1102** » 16 Oct 2007, 16:13

I am also curious to know why ?

oodjp · Post by **oodjp** » 16 Oct 2007, 18:17

maintenance checks

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 16 Oct 2007, 18:20

oodjp wrote:maintenance checks

Why are they sending the 737 to Dubai for maintenance while they have Sabena technics in their backyard ?

Established02 · Post by **Established02** » 16 Oct 2007, 19:23

Avro wrote:
oodjp wrote:maintenance checks
Why are they sending the 737 to Dubai for maintenance while they have Sabena technics in their backyard ?

It's probably a time and/or money and/or expertise issue.

On Airliners.net you can find pictures of various European airlines (LH, KL, MP, LY...) doing some of their (heavy) maintenance at Xiamen, China.

It may cost 10-20 thousand euro extra to fly OO-VEN to Dubai, compared to towing it right in front of Hangar 41. However there may be an issue that Sabena Technics may not have an available slot to take care of the aircraft right now, when it would be most convenient for the Brussels Airlines fleet planning. The extra cost of ferrying the aircraft to Dubai may be marginal compared to the commercial cost of not having the aircraft operational for a period of time.

TUB001 · Post by **TUB001** » 16 Oct 2007, 20:16

Avro wrote:
oodjp wrote:maintenance checks
Why are they sending the 737 to Dubai for maintenance while they have Sabena technics in their backyard ?

It's not uncommon at all. Maybe for SN, but TNT does send some 737's to China for maintenance sometimes!

Tommypilot · Post by **Tommypilot** » 16 Oct 2007, 22:54

Established02 wrote:On Airliners.net you can find pictures of various European airlines (LH, KL, MP, LY...) doing some of their (heavy) maintenance at Xiamen, China.

Concerning LH, KL and MP, it is mainly for their MD-11's which indeed go there for the heavy maintenance. ( From reliable sources

)

Regards,

Stij · Post by **Stij** » 17 Oct 2007, 08:40

When I'm in Xiamen, sometimes we pass the Taeco hangars and I almost always see a Lufthansa 747 standing there.

Kind regards,

Stij

GORKI · Post by **GORKI** » 17 Oct 2007, 10:20

concerning TNT sending aircraft to china
2 aircraft were converted from pax to freighter in China
scheduled maintenance is done by KLM in Amsterdam

spotter1102 · Post by **spotter1102** » 17 Oct 2007, 11:16

GORKI wrote:concerning TNT sending aircraft to china
2 aircraft were converted from pax to freighter in China
scheduled maintenance is done by KLM in Amsterdam

Are you sure 2 aircrafts ? OO-TNE and ?

Thanks in advance

spotter1102 · Post by **spotter1102** » 17 Oct 2007, 11:39

Is it possible that he will get winglets ?

Desert Rat · Post by **Desert Rat** » 17 Oct 2007, 12:12

probably more AUH Gamco than DXB....there's no MRO for 737 in DXB

GORKI · Post by **GORKI** » 17 Oct 2007, 13:51

about TNT in china
you are correct..only TNE was converted in China
recent 737 were converted in Israel and one in Johannesburg

Andries · Post by **Andries** » 17 Oct 2007, 18:03

Established02 wrote:
Avro wrote:
oodjp wrote:maintenance checks
Why are they sending the 737 to Dubai for maintenance while they have Sabena technics in their backyard ?
It's probably a time and/or money and/or expertise issue.

From what I heard considering Sabena Technics : Heavy Maintenance is fully booked for the entire winter ... no more room to squeez enything inbewteen.

Currently, the Armavia A320 is about ready and the S7 A319 will now be handled.

Greetz,

Andries

website-info · Post by **website-info** » 17 Oct 2007, 19:03

Guys,

it ferried on to Singapore (or Kuala Lumpa - can't remember) I'm told for a D-Check will return in a month or so

T

Skyfighter · Post by **Skyfighter** » 17 Oct 2007, 20:32

maybe some probs due that burned hangar

rut-her · Post by **rut-her** » 17 Oct 2007, 20:55

Skyfighter wrote:maybe some probs due that burned hangar

That's already more than 1,5 years ago. I don't think that has something to do with it.

Greetz,
Rutger

pilatus · Post by **pilatus** » 18 Oct 2007, 16:34

Hello,

I know from the Cp who flew it to Dxb they are flying it to Hong Kong for a D check. At least 1 more will follow the coming months.

Greetz,

DiverDriver