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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Feb 2021, 03:31
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Imagine the training bill? Would AJ like it if...

Imagine the training bill?
Would AJ like it if he wanted to get the A380’s back and Dick says no can do, they’re all trained up on the 330?
OK train ‘em all up again.
As Keg said, better to keep...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jan 2021, 07:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

The only thing going for the 380 is it has First...

The only thing going for the 380 is it has First class.(At least some of them).
When QF see a demand for it then back they come.
Having said that if they don’t come back by next year then forget...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2021, 07:29
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Also keep in mind a 789 seats 236. AJ has pointed...

Also keep in mind a 789 seats 236. AJ has pointed out as long as the flight makes one dollar they’ll do it. Now come July when a 789 does SYD-LAX it won’t take too many seats to make that dollar.
I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Jan 2021, 01:26
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I say good onya AJ! These politicians need a...

I say good onya AJ!
These politicians need a good kick up the backside. I mean the whole episode reads like something out of Fawlty Towers.
The only reason, and I mean the only reason, Australia is...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2021, 08:39
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

There’s the three extra airframes stored in...

There’s the three extra airframes stored in California. They haven’t been officially delivered to QF yet.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
9th Jan 2021, 07:43
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I think with four million being vaccinated by...

I think with four million being vaccinated by March, a July start date for QF might not be far off the mark. The main issue is to vaccinated the vulnerable group ASAP. Get them done and the pressure...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2021, 06:06
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I think the ball is in the company’s court while...

I think the ball is in the company’s court while Jobkeeper is still going.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Jan 2021, 06:04
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Nailed it!

Nailed it!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2020, 01:45
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Classic!😂 Actually if he does object then I...

Classic!😂

Actually if he does object then I hope QF do LHR-DRW with connections to other states.

More direct route for east coast pax.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Dec 2020, 01:36
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

December 8 article about vaccine rollout in the...

December 8 article about vaccine rollout in the UK;

“Chris Hopson, chief executive of NHS Providers, said: "I don't think people should expect anything over the next few days because the reality...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Dec 2020, 06:41
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

And AJ celebrating Qantas’ 100 years, most of the...

And AJ celebrating Qantas’ 100 years, most of the VR/ER have been there for a third of that 100 years!
Now that is a contribution to Qantas!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Dec 2020, 00:11
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Flying is a social club. From the local flying...

Flying is a social club. From the local flying school to a company like QF, it’s no different. It’s good to have a laugh both on and off the aircraft. Gee, I have learnt a lot from others.
We all...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2020, 06:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

To put it into perspective a quarter of A330...

To put it into perspective a quarter of A330 Captains won’t be there on Monday morning. Last time I looked we still have 28 A330’s. They haven’t been moved to the desert. They’ll be the first of the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2020, 01:55
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Exactly Keg! 57-65 Captains. That training load...

Exactly Keg!
57-65 Captains. That training load alone is frightening. The 787 crewing issue also is alarming. Don’t forget the additional airframes parked in the desert. What about numbers for them?...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
4th Dec 2020, 00:24
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I’m wondering about numbers now that a big chunk...

I’m wondering about numbers now that a big chunk is about to go with those leaving on VR/ER.
The situation in the UK with vaccine approval, and more to come, has reported that by Easter and...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
1st Dec 2020, 21:35
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

FD and Knobby, couldn’t agree more! Anyone...

FD and Knobby, couldn’t agree more!
Anyone starting out in this industry should take this advice. The best income insurance is a solid, second job. Get yourself qualifications, slowly over time, so...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Nov 2020, 06:31
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

It begs belief doesn’t it?

It begs belief doesn’t it?
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Nov 2020, 08:37
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

They also have cemented in place a business case...

They also have cemented in place a business case for the A350.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 23:53
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

At the end of the day nobody knows what the...

At the end of the day nobody knows what the future holds. I specifically remember the CFO, in reference to future demand, stating that in a recent Townhall.
The 2023 timeline for the A380 is a very...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 20:19
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I’ve heard that one too. I heard the thinking is...

I’ve heard that one too. I heard the thinking is they would like to make the absolute most out of the existing two engine fleets. That includes previously not contemplated routes in order to service...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 04:44
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I would take your numbers a bit further Keg. I...

I would take your numbers a bit further Keg. I would suggest that in the medium term QF will want more 787’s because the 787 will do previous A380 sectors until demand comes back.
The A330 will come...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
10th Nov 2020, 03:01
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Doc, you’re not suggesting that if the QF plan...

Doc, you’re not suggesting that if the QF plan changes then they will be short? That a situation might develop that QF doesn’t have the pilot numbers to cover the number of hulls they presently store...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2020, 07:25
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

That made me laugh...thanks. Didn’t even think...

That made me laugh...thanks. Didn’t even think when I typed that.
Yes, I don’t mind ol’ Alanis!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
7th Nov 2020, 06:22
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Ironic, if you add the VR and ER together it adds...

Ironic, if you add the VR and ER together it adds up to 238.
Boeing customer number is 38 for Qantas.
Many of those going would have many hours in a 238.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Oct 2020, 21:47
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I’d fly a prickly pineapple at the moment given...

I’d fly a prickly pineapple at the moment given half a chance!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 22:38
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I totally agree Doc but I can’t see the guys ‘n’...

I totally agree Doc but I can’t see the guys ‘n’ gals sitting back for three years sucking this. They are letting this run ATM because it’s painfully obvious why there are being stood down.
Fast...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 09:58
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

This is the whole point! The Federal Court has...

This is the whole point!
The Federal Court has defined the issue.
Satisfy those points, at some stage, and I would suggest you have demonstrated stand down is no longer justified.
I agree Doc,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
29th Oct 2020, 07:48
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

If you notice those conditions set by the Federal...

If you notice those conditions set by the Federal Court are irrespective of capacity.
Once a 787 operates an old A380 route then stand down cannot be justified because the conditions, set by the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Oct 2020, 01:39
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I agree. When we introduced the A330 many...

I agree.
When we introduced the A330 many trainers did sectors with other carriers. They came back, flew the initial sectors then slowly introduced line crew.
This time how will they do it? I doubt...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2020, 22:49
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Gday Keg. Notwithstanding what you said, and...

Gday Keg.
Notwithstanding what you said, and quite understandable the plan as well, but if I may play the devils advocate. What would CASA say in three years time when QF wants to re activate the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Oct 2020, 22:21
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

From what I understand, AJ doesn’t really...

From what I understand, AJ doesn’t really appreciate the resources required to re activate an aircraft such as the A380 after long term storage. The costs associated with pilot training as well. How...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2020, 22:42
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I think that is the company’s motivation with EA...

I think that is the company’s motivation with EA variations!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Oct 2020, 22:15
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I’d agree that March will be the crux point....

I’d agree that March will be the crux point. Ceasing jobkeeper would coincide with border relaxation. Perhaps earlier. However at that point the Feds will say to QF “OK, you are on your own”. That’s...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Oct 2020, 20:48
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

Here’s a question for the legal eagles. Say...

Here’s a question for the legal eagles.
Say SYD-LAX opens up sometime in the future. It will at some stage.
Most probably QF will use the 787.
The same scenario for LHR. At some stage.
Does that...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
21st Sep 2020, 13:05
Replies: 2,528
Views: 1,052,393
Posted By Wingspar

I agree with BB and hope that AIPA are biding...

I agree with BB and hope that AIPA are biding their time. For the life of me I cannot imagine QF thinking that LH pilots especially those on the 380 and 744 will accept being stood down for years. In...
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