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December 21, 2011 at 06:06 AM

Flying for the holidays begins tomorrow morning! Luckily this year I don't have to set foot on a Dash 8. :clapping: My jumpers are E145 both ways from Georgia and I am sitting in the single row

Delta decided to kill a flight in January when I am on my way home from a cruise so now instead of taking a direct flight in an E175 each way, I get to hop on a 757 from MCO to ATL and then I'm riding in my first MD-90 from ATL to DCA. Never been in one, so I'm excited.

I'm hoping the winds are right and I get to take the river approach during my flights back to DCA, it's so much fun flying along the Potomac and then making that low turn into DCA.

Edited December 21, 2011 at 06:10 AM by riobeard11

January 7, 2012 at 03:59 AM

The update!

I did get the river approach on my flight home on Christmas day, but didn't get to enjoy it on the way home from Orlando.

After flying in the E175 I have decided I like the 2 and 2 seating, but the plane is way too small for a tall person to be comfortable for more than an hour.

I also didn't like the MD90 at all - very cramped and I just generally don't like the feel of having engines in the back on a plane that large.

Oh! Almost forgot that while we were taxiing in Atlanta on our way back to DCA after our pilot made an announcement that we were delayed for traffic reasons it seems like he forgot to switch back his headset and he came back on with his response to ATC for his taxiing direction. :giggle:

Edited January 7, 2012 at 04:06 AM by riobeard11

January 8, 2012 at 01:53 AM

I've tried MD90 only once in America. It is very small. The smallest plane I've ever take. Actually the only 2 and 2 seating plane I've ever took.

January 11, 2012 at 06:22 PM

Anyone fancy being on this flight? very impressive :whee: :clap: I would of loved to of been on this flight.

C-130J Demo 'Paris 2011' *In Cockpit*

http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/cpasley/5495/

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

January 28, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Looks like Spanair one of European major airlines have ceased operations :down:

http://www.kippreport.com/2012/01/spanair-...financial-woes/

CELINE HAS AND WILL ALWAYS WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

Edited January 28, 2012 at 11:48 AM by robert sadler

February 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Another major airline, sad day for aviation Malev has ceased operations after 66 years in operation

2012th on February 3 6:00 pm Malev stopped

The Board decided that in order to minimize the damage order the Hungarian national airline-like operations to cease operation. Accordingly, on February 3 6:00 pm, almost 66 years of continuous operation after Malév aircraft are not taken up.

"Unfortunately, the patterns, making the best we held, and which have worked hard to avoid. Although in recent days there was still hope to resume operations, and passenger confidence was undiminished, but in recent days appeared to cause the information service provider partners have lost their trust, and from one day to another, began to ask for advance payment of the services they provide. This speeded up the cash outflow to the extent that the airline has now become untenable situation. It is also known that the owner, despite the best intentions, the EU condemned the decision, after unable to provide additional financial resources to operate. Against this background, the Board decided to order the Hungarian national airline-like operations to cease operation. All utasunktól apologize. " - said CEO Lorant Limburger.

The airline's passengers on the customer support staff at the following numbers and e-mail to communicate about how you can travel to their final destination, and what opportunities there are for compensation.

Hungary phone: 06-40-21-21-21

Telephone from abroad: +36-1-802-11-11

E-mail: malev@malev.com

Travel Information

Dear Passengers!

Connection with the trip we recommend that you ask for offers from other airlines, or if you can, choose a different alternative mode of transport.

The Malév scheduled flights stop due to the 5 / 2012th (I.31) Government regulation ( http://www.magyarkozlony.hu/ website can be downloaded from the Hungarian Gazette Issue 11 - 2012th January 31) in order to assert the rights of the following steps:

if you have 5 / 2012th (I.31) on Article 2 § (1) shall be subject to

- before shutting down a flight ticket is purchased, and

- air ticket to the 2012th 3 to 6 February. covers the period or the day of or before the shutdown has already traveled to the destination and the journey back to the 2012th February 29 until Malév flight number of scheduled flights on the ticket has

send the claim for reimbursement of costs malev@malev.com e-mail address or the 1476 Budapest, PO Box 79th address. The claim, please kindly copy of all travel documents attached, it only needs to be dealt with in their possession. Please be kindly to the original of the documents retained.

The fare to recover the following steps:

- When paying by credit card or PayPal if purchased (on-line travel agency, Malév ticket office), we suggest you contact your bank and ask for the repayment options;

- travel agency where you purchased tickets for cash or by transfer of 2 March to submit claims for reimbursement of the travel office;

- if at a travel agency airline tickets to purchase including travel packages, please contact the demands of tourism services;

- if Malév office for cash or by transfer of his ticket, please send the claim malev@malev.com e-mail address or the 1476 Budapest, PO Box 79th title. the anticipated demand reimbursement of the expected liquidation proceedings under the relevant legislation shall be made ;

- by other airlines on Malév flights tickets issued for airline contact the vendor;

- the frequent flyer tickets on Malev related to taxes and fees paid by credit card, we recommend that you contact your bank and ask for the repayment options;

- if the Malév frequent flyer ticket on taxes and fees related to the transfer completed, please send your claim malev@malev.com e-mail address or the 1476 Budapest, PO Box 79th title. the expected demand reimbursement of the expected liquidation proceedings under the relevant legislation shall be made ;

- if another airline bought Malév frequent flyer points for tickets, please check with the airline;

- Malév ticket on another airline for travel issued library, please send the claim malev@malev.com e-mail address or the 1476 Budapest, PO Box 79th title. demand reimbursement of the expected future liquidation proceedings under the applicable law to be made.

Please if you have further questions, please call our Contact Centre.

- Hungary: 06-40-21-21-21

- from abroad: +36-1-802-11-11

Edited February 6, 2012 at 11:43 AM by robert sadler

February 8, 2012 at 07:44 AM

You have seen young, old, new and bold pilots,Now heres a new one This is captain puss speaking :sofunny: :clap:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6790836527_56d5a4c28c_b.jpg

I think this is a new form of cat I/II/111 APPROACH tests they must be trying out :doh:

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

February 8, 2012 at 06:21 PM

I think this is a new form of cat I/II/111 APPROACH tests they must be trying out

:lmao: They use cat sense for no visibility.

February 13, 2012 at 08:39 AM

OO-SFO (A330-301), first flight January 1994:

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/7/9/4/1969497.jpg

This bird is currently under heavy maintenance (C-Check) at Lufthansa Technick in Malta. Unfortunately during the C-check corrossion and metal fatigue has been discovered. OO-SFO was acquired by the late Sabena back in 1997 after having flown for 3 years for the French carrier Air Inter. After the bankruptcy of Sabena the plane was picked up by Birdy Airlines (a start-through of the late CityBird) who flewn the plane for SN Brussels Airlines. Later Birdy Airlines merged together with Virgin Express and SN Brussels Airlines into Brussels Airlines. It is yet unknown how long the repairs will take to get "SFO" flying again.

In the mean time, 2 additional A330's (A330-200's) have joined the fleet.

1) OO-SFY (ex-HB-IQA from Swiss):

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/9/2/2/2054229.jpg

2) OO-SFZ (ex-IQC from Swiss):

http://www.planepictures.net/a/110/15/1325322926.jpg

February 13, 2012 at 09:02 AM

A month ago, Brussels Airlines (SN) launched their new long haul business & economy class. The complete A330 fleet (both A330-300 & A330-200) will be completely refurbished and a new cabin will be installed. Brussels Airlines chose to implement the RAVE AVOD IFE system from IMS (AVOD = Audio Video On Demand / IFE = Inflight Entertainment System). The RAVE system from IMS is a wireless system that has all the information stored localy in the screen. More then 100 hours of entertainment (movies, series,...) will be available. Also implemented is the Lufthansa flighttracking system where one can follow the flight on the personal screen from different perspectives. More special then this all is that Brussels Airlines opted to install one of the biggest screens available in business & economy. Business class will feature 15,3" touch screens while economy will get 8,9" touch screens. With a 33" seatpich in economy Brussels Airlines will offer quite generous legspace (average these days is 31 to 32") while business get full flat beds.

Brussels Airlines newest announced long haul route, Brussels-New York (BRU-JFK-BRU carrying flightnumber SN501/SN502, daily, starting on the 1st of June 2012) will be the first route which will get the new layout guaranteed. Later, all other routes (Africa) will get the new cabins.

The new cabin will get these seats:

http://bartlapers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_6788s.jpg

http://bartlapers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_6838-2s.jpg

http://bartlapers.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_6848s.jpg

Thanks to Bart Lapers for the pictures: http://www.bart.la

Edited February 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM by Bralo20

February 13, 2012 at 09:27 AM

After flying in the E175 I have decided I like the 2 and 2 seating, but the plane is way too small for a tall person to be comfortable for more than an hour.

Sorry for the late reply

Personally I find the E170/E175/E190/E195 very spacious... At least when flying economy plus on United... I loved the bird very much and wouldn't hesitate to fly it again, even though I'm quite tall... I'll take an Embraer E-Jet anytime above any other commuter jet. :wub:

Edited February 13, 2012 at 09:39 AM by Bralo20

February 13, 2012 at 09:38 AM

Anyone fancy being on this flight? very impressive I would of loved to of been on this flight.
C-130J Demo 'Paris 2011' *In Cockpit*

http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/cpasley/5495/

Been there, done that Many moons ago I've had the chance to know somebody who knew someone who actually knew a C-130 pilot at the Airforce and back in the old days when it was all not so restricted I had the pleasure to fly on an Hercules C-130... Best flight ever... The C-130's are loud, they rattle and they shake, they smoke and they are old but oh boy, what was the ride fun... The STOL capability (Short Take Off & Landing) is amazing. :icon_mrgreen:

February 13, 2012 at 09:48 AM

A bit aviation related. A couple of weeks ago I've ordered a winterjacket through buffaloairwear.com the merchandising site of Buffalo Airways

Friday it arrived by courier and I just love it, the only thing is, it's made for extreme winters and we don't have those here :lol:

(I tried it with just a t-shirt undernead while being -10°C outside and I still had the feeling that I was standing in 30°C temperatures. Oh well, I won't get cold I guess :lol:

February 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Needless to say I'm a big fan of Icepilots NWT and Buffalo Airways.

I love the fleet they are operating with the DC-3's (C-47 Skytrain), DC-4 (C-54 Skymaster), the C-46 Curtiss Commando or the Lockheed L-188 Electra :wub:

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/3/2/1868238.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/5/1/6/1696615.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/1/8/9/1734981.jpg

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/5/9/1389953.jpg

February 13, 2012 at 03:38 PM

After nearly 2 years of negotiating, a lot of setbacks, etc... it appears that every obstacle as been taken and that a new airlines in the Democratic Republic of Congo will soon start his operations... All paperwork has been signed and the green light has been given...

Korongo Airlines, a subsidiary of Belgian based Brussels Airlines will start operations this spring!

Name: KORONGO AIRLINES

IATA: ZC

ICAO: KGO

Callsign: KORONGO

Base: Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)

The airline will operate under a Congolese AOC (Air Operators Certificate) but the planes will be on the Belgian register (and thus flying with "OO" registrations), Belgian Aviation Authorities will be responsible for the regular safety audits, the planes will be maintained in a new build hangar in Lubumbashi by Brussels Airlines personnel. Korongo Airlines will raise the quality of air travel in Congo and will operated complying to all western (and Belgian) safetystandards.

Korongo Airlines fleet will exist out of:

1x Boeing 737-300(WL)

2x BAe 146-200

The Boeing 737-300(WL), registered OO-LTM

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/6/6/5/2052566.jpg

BAe 146-200 registered OO-MJE:

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/5/8/7/2012785.jpg

BAe 146-200 registered OO-DJJ:

http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1311746F.jpg

These 3 planes will be transferred to the Lubumbashi base in Congo...

First routes:

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Kinshasa (FIH)

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Soon to be followed by:

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Mbuji Mayi (MJM)

Lubumbashi (FBM) - Kolwezi (KWZ)

February 13, 2012 at 07:39 PM

Sorry for the late reply

Personally I find the E170/E175/E190/E195 very spacious... At least when flying economy plus on United... I loved the bird very much and wouldn't hesitate to fly it again, even though I'm quite tall... I'll take an Embraer E-Jet anytime above any other commuter jet.

I completely agree that Embraer is muuuuch better than other commuter jets.

I'm headed to LAX to see my brother this summer and I'm thinking I might book United out of IAD so that I can take a 777 instead of flying Frontier out of DCA and only getting to fly in A319/320s.

March 6, 2012 at 09:25 AM

Aircraft banner towing.

Hi,as we all know that Celine is a very poorly young lady at the moment and i do really hope she is recovering and relaxing I do hope her all the best a full recovery soon it must be very hard for a such a famous and popular singer to be in such a position who has done us all proud as fans and the inspiration and warmth celine has always given to us all exceeds no boundaries.

As a big big fan of Celine, I do have a crazy idea dont know if this could be possible to arrange but by us all dedicated fans how about a. Get well soon Celine love from your fans, message on one of these banners, these dont come cheap but I certainly would like to get involved in it if it could be arranged and supported by us all.

http://airads.com/aerial-advertising-media...al-banners.html

I bet Celine would love it.

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

CELINE GET WELL SOON :flowers:

Edited March 6, 2012 at 09:27 AM by robert sadler

March 11, 2012 at 11:22 PM

A good friend of mine just moved and her new apartment is very close to KBWI. We sat on her patio drinking wine and I had a great time plane watching on final approach. The airport is right across the road behind her complex so you get a great close up look!

Unfortunately, it's a major Southwest Airlines hub, so it was a lot of 737's and nothing big and exciting

Also found out some good news - Delta is flying an A319 in and out of Augusta, GA daily now so I won't have to deal with Dash-8s anymore! :clapping:

March 12, 2012 at 02:23 PM

A good friend of mine just moved and her new apartment is very close to KBWI. We sat on her patio drinking wine and I had a great time plane watching on final approach. The airport is right across the road behind her complex so you get a great close up look!

Unfortunately, it's a major Southwest Airlines hub, so it was a lot of 737's and nothing big and exciting
Also found out some good news - Delta is flying an A319 in and out of Augusta, GA daily now so I won't have to deal with Dash-8s anymore!

You cant beat the fresh aviation fumes first thing in the morning :sofunny:

Taken from my balcony

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4013/4603647562_22c15352f0_b.jpg

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

March 14, 2012 at 03:16 AM

Whoops! Maintenance workers were checking this Delta 737's engines today in Atlanta as the brakes failed and it rolled off the runway! :doh:

Article:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/delta-jet-...ksEnabled=false

Edited March 14, 2012 at 05:25 AM by riobeard11

March 15, 2012 at 10:41 PM

One place I would of loved to of visited was kai tak,I came across this video clip some amazing footage of the place

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8fNtIe1juE...feature=related

Has anyone on here had that experienced the checker board approach?

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

March 15, 2012 at 11:01 PM

I've watched tons of Kai Tak landing videos, it looks like it was a blast! KLM seems to always have done a really great job there in most of the videos I've seen.

I think the approach into Tegucigalpa Toncontin Airport in Honduras is another great one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw4PHhLBbrU

And from the cockpit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAxAso8xSo0

Edited March 15, 2012 at 11:06 PM by riobeard11

March 16, 2012 at 08:15 AM

I guess The nearest I ever got to was Washington national a few years back spotting, do like the approach there and as a passenger awesome it would be a awesome view on the approach.

pilots must find it very challenging and interesting for especially for the first timers approach into these type of airports.

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

March 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM

I always book my flights back home to DCA on the left side hoping to get the river approach. It's a great view during the last few minutes and yes, very fun to fly along the river and make the final turn to head to the airport :yes:

March 19, 2012 at 07:42 AM

I always book my flights back home to DCA on the left side hoping to get the river approach. It's a great view during the last few minutes and yes, very fun to fly along the river and make the final turn to head to the airport

Hi Riobeard11

I dont know if you have these sites i find them very useful and interesting they may cover your area

http://planefinder.net/

http://www.flightradar24.com/

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

March 19, 2012 at 09:51 PM

Thanks

I'll play around with those sites later.

April 4, 2012 at 08:45 AM

Has Ryanair lost the plot?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelne...aving-fuel.html

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

April 4, 2012 at 06:31 PM

That's an interesting approach to saving weight! :laugh:

Booked my flights to LA and Vegas. Will by flying for the first time on a Delta 763 to KLAX. :clapping:

April 6, 2012 at 03:06 PM

This is something you dont see every day

manual push back

CELINE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL WIN THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS,CELINE RULES :flowers:

April 8, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Ouch! this has got to hurt,It was sooner or later going to happen to someone I guess. :doh:

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