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Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Thursday, 11 October 2007
Boeing delay order of Dreamliner to Qantas Airlines
Qantas are currently looking to seek compensation for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft being delayed. The airline have said that this won't affect its operations or put a dent in its earnings.
Boeing have assured Qantas that the 15 Dreamliners which were due to be delivered between August 2008 and December 2009 would all be received by the 2009 date.
“Boeing said the August 2008 aircraft would slip, but not by six months,'' said Chief Executive Geoff Dixon, ”Once that aircraft arrives, the remaining 14 aircraft deliveries will be staggered until December 2009.''
Qantas have put in 65 definate orders for the aircraft, 20 options and 30 purchase rights.
”Once Boeing confirms a revised delivery schedule we will assess the need for any other measures such as delaying the retirement of aircraft,'' he later said
”Compensation issues will be the subject of commercial negotiations between the Qantas and Boeing companies.''
Boeing have assured Qantas that the 15 Dreamliners which were due to be delivered between August 2008 and December 2009 would all be received by the 2009 date.
“Boeing said the August 2008 aircraft would slip, but not by six months,'' said Chief Executive Geoff Dixon, ”Once that aircraft arrives, the remaining 14 aircraft deliveries will be staggered until December 2009.''
Qantas have put in 65 definate orders for the aircraft, 20 options and 30 purchase rights.
”Once Boeing confirms a revised delivery schedule we will assess the need for any other measures such as delaying the retirement of aircraft,'' he later said
”Compensation issues will be the subject of commercial negotiations between the Qantas and Boeing companies.''
Saturday, 29 September 2007
Budget airline announes all its aircraft are safe
Despite five accidents involving Q400 aircraft this year, budget airline Flybe has reassured passengers that their aircraft are prefectly safe.
Flybe currently operates Q400's from Dublin, Galway & Belfast to various destinations in the UK and Channel Islands.
The move comes following mishaps on 2 different Scandanavian Q400's whilst landing. A Lufthansa Q400 also had problems when its landing gear experienced problems.
Bombardier then called for all Q400's that have built up over 10,000 take off and landings should be grounded and inspected.
Flybe currently has 33 Q400's but told a radio investigative unit that all said aircraft have recently completed inspections successfully.
Niall Duffy Flybe spokesman said it wasn't necessary to remove them from the fleet as they had all been inspected using all checks requested by Bombardier.
Sunday, 16 September 2007
Aircraft crashes on Phuket in attempt to land
At least 66 people have been killed on Phuket Island after an aircraft crashed in heavy rain whilst trying to land.
It's reported the aircraft split in two and then burst into flames.
The budget airline One-Two-Go was on a popular route from Bangkok to Phuket carrying 123 passengers and five crew.
Survivors have been describig their escape from the plane's windows as smoke began to consume the plane.
Pairnwit Chusaeng one of the survivors said: ``I saw passengers engulfed in fire as I stepped over them on way out of the plane, I was afraid that the airplane was going to explode so I ran away.''
Deputy Governor of Phuket Worapot Ratthaseema told press: ``At least 66 people have been confirmed dead and 42 have been hospitalized."
He later added that the remaining passengers are still missing.
As many as 27 of the injured passengers are thought to be Irish, Israeli, Australian and British.
One of the survivors who is Irish was badly burned on his arms, legs and back as he escaped the fire. He has told media that he knew something was wrong before the plane landed.
``You could tell when it was landing it was in trouble,'' he said. ``It was making a noise, this bang.''
It's thought the severe weather played a major part in this accident. Chaisak Angsuwan director of Air Transport Authority of Thailand said: ``The visibility was poor as the pilot attempted to land. He decided to make a go-around but the plane lost balance and crashed,'' he said. ``It was torn into two parts.''
This is the second fatal air accident since 1998 when 101 people were killed after a Thai Airways jet crashed whilst trying to land in heavy rain in Surat Thani. Forty Five people survived that incident.
Investigations continue.
It's reported the aircraft split in two and then burst into flames.
The budget airline One-Two-Go was on a popular route from Bangkok to Phuket carrying 123 passengers and five crew.
Survivors have been describig their escape from the plane's windows as smoke began to consume the plane.
Pairnwit Chusaeng one of the survivors said: ``I saw passengers engulfed in fire as I stepped over them on way out of the plane, I was afraid that the airplane was going to explode so I ran away.''
Deputy Governor of Phuket Worapot Ratthaseema told press: ``At least 66 people have been confirmed dead and 42 have been hospitalized."
He later added that the remaining passengers are still missing.
As many as 27 of the injured passengers are thought to be Irish, Israeli, Australian and British.
One of the survivors who is Irish was badly burned on his arms, legs and back as he escaped the fire. He has told media that he knew something was wrong before the plane landed.
``You could tell when it was landing it was in trouble,'' he said. ``It was making a noise, this bang.''
It's thought the severe weather played a major part in this accident. Chaisak Angsuwan director of Air Transport Authority of Thailand said: ``The visibility was poor as the pilot attempted to land. He decided to make a go-around but the plane lost balance and crashed,'' he said. ``It was torn into two parts.''
This is the second fatal air accident since 1998 when 101 people were killed after a Thai Airways jet crashed whilst trying to land in heavy rain in Surat Thani. Forty Five people survived that incident.
Investigations continue.
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
Drunk and disorderly onboard Southwest Airlines flight
Passenger Andy Lee Osuna has been accused of shouting profanities, making crude comments and pushing a member of cabin crew onboard a Chicago to Las Vegas flight.
Southwest Airlines flight 2275 had to be diverted to Denver after the passenger became violent and was arrested immediately upon arrival.
Investigators were told that Osuna had drunk 2 malt liquors before the flight and then another 5 cocktails whilst onboard. He had also said that he didn’t remember even being handcuffed upon arrest.
It’s not known where Osuna is from and he made his first court appearance on Tuesday where he was held without bail.
A passenger onboard the plane said that she and her family were sitting behind the accused when he turned round and made an inappropriate comment. He then allegedly grabbed the lady’s husband’s shirt.
When a flight attendant tries to intervene in the situation, Osuna pushed them away. At one point the man’s trousers had to be pulled up as his buttocks were on display.
Southwest Airlines flight 2275 had to be diverted to Denver after the passenger became violent and was arrested immediately upon arrival.
Investigators were told that Osuna had drunk 2 malt liquors before the flight and then another 5 cocktails whilst onboard. He had also said that he didn’t remember even being handcuffed upon arrest.
It’s not known where Osuna is from and he made his first court appearance on Tuesday where he was held without bail.
A passenger onboard the plane said that she and her family were sitting behind the accused when he turned round and made an inappropriate comment. He then allegedly grabbed the lady’s husband’s shirt.
When a flight attendant tries to intervene in the situation, Osuna pushed them away. At one point the man’s trousers had to be pulled up as his buttocks were on display.
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
Monkey smuggled onboard flight!
I’ve heard some funny stories in my time but how no one could notice a furry animal under somebody’s hat is unbelievable.
In Lima, Peru on Monday a man boarded a flight to Lauderdale, Fla with a monkey under his hat. Nobody noticed this until passengers happened to see it perched on his ponytail. He even boarded another flight to LaGuardia airport early Tuesday morning.
The primate whom normally lives in forests began to appear from underneath the hat and a passenger later said: “Other passengers asked the man if he knew he had a monkey on him.”
Astonishingly the monkey was well behaved and remained on the man’s seat for the remainder of the flight.
When the plane landed at 3pm airport police were waiting to question the man but it isn’t yet known whether he will face charges.
The monkey appeared to not be distressed but is being kept in quarantine for 31 days to check for any diseases. If all is ok the monkey could face life in a zoo.
“It is kind of a spirited monkey,” Russell said. “That will be the nickname of the monkey: Spirit.”
In Lima, Peru on Monday a man boarded a flight to Lauderdale, Fla with a monkey under his hat. Nobody noticed this until passengers happened to see it perched on his ponytail. He even boarded another flight to LaGuardia airport early Tuesday morning.
The primate whom normally lives in forests began to appear from underneath the hat and a passenger later said: “Other passengers asked the man if he knew he had a monkey on him.”
Astonishingly the monkey was well behaved and remained on the man’s seat for the remainder of the flight.
When the plane landed at 3pm airport police were waiting to question the man but it isn’t yet known whether he will face charges.
The monkey appeared to not be distressed but is being kept in quarantine for 31 days to check for any diseases. If all is ok the monkey could face life in a zoo.
“It is kind of a spirited monkey,” Russell said. “That will be the nickname of the monkey: Spirit.”
Saturday, 4 August 2007
Thursday, 2 August 2007
Are British Airways really that bad...
According to the Association of European Airlines it is. BA has been found to have the worst performance in all Europe’s major carriers.
The report showed that BA passengers suffered the most delays and flights didn’t arrive or depart on time.
Long haul flights were even worse with 44% arriving late and 36% departing late.
Recent reports have also shown that BA’s baggage handling was not up to scratch. For every 1,000 people, 28 bags were held up.
This bad news has come at a bad time for BA as they are currently facing being sued by passengers for price fixing over fuel surcharges.
The report showed that BA passengers suffered the most delays and flights didn’t arrive or depart on time.
Long haul flights were even worse with 44% arriving late and 36% departing late.
Recent reports have also shown that BA’s baggage handling was not up to scratch. For every 1,000 people, 28 bags were held up.
This bad news has come at a bad time for BA as they are currently facing being sued by passengers for price fixing over fuel surcharges.
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
British Airways no longer best airline...
British Airways have squandered the chance of winning top airline of the year award, dropping from 1st place to a staggering 10th.
But on the brighter side they were named best airline in Europe and best transatlantic carrier in the awards by Skytrax.
Singapore Airlines were awarded airline of the year while Virgin Atlantic won best business class lounge.
From the budget airline prizes Easyjet were voted world’s third best budget airline and second best in Europe.
BA has had to struggle with a few difficulties during the last few months such as cancellations caused by baggage restrictions and bad weather.
The problem escalated whilst trying to reunite people with their luggage.
It’s also thought BA are facing a hefty fine pending an investigation into price fixing relating to fuel surcharges.
Saturday, 28 July 2007
Have your say - Airlines poll!
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Monday, 23 July 2007
Cabin Crew applicants sent packing at AirAsia!
Hundreds of applicants that applied to work for AirAsia as cabin crew have been turned down due to their lack of English speaking skills.
A recruitment day was held in Kuching over the weekend and of the 426 hopefuls, around 95 percent failed as they lacked any serious command of the language.
AirAsia executive vice president Bo Lingham said:
"The ability to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia is a criterion, and English is a must"
The 16 applicants that did reach the final interview stage still may not make it to being a member of cabin crew.
The airline is set to add 37-37 new planes at the end of the year and is looking to recruit at least 300 cabin crew.
Lingham further added recruits might have to be sourced from Thailand and Indonesia, which could be to their advantage as cabin crew are required to speak foreign languages.
"For example, we are looking for Mandarin-speaking crew for our China routes."
A recruitment day was held in Kuching over the weekend and of the 426 hopefuls, around 95 percent failed as they lacked any serious command of the language.
AirAsia executive vice president Bo Lingham said:
"The ability to communicate well in English and Bahasa Malaysia is a criterion, and English is a must"
The 16 applicants that did reach the final interview stage still may not make it to being a member of cabin crew.
The airline is set to add 37-37 new planes at the end of the year and is looking to recruit at least 300 cabin crew.
Lingham further added recruits might have to be sourced from Thailand and Indonesia, which could be to their advantage as cabin crew are required to speak foreign languages.
"For example, we are looking for Mandarin-speaking crew for our China routes."
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Singapore Airlines wants rid of Virgin Atlantic stake.
Singapore Airlines is considering selling its stake in Virgin Atlantic, which could result in an STGI billion (STG1 = RM6.92) sale.
Singapore Airlines has the biggest stock market value and is said to only be in the early stages of considering options for its 49 per cent stake.
A spokesman declined to comment for SIA while Virgin Atlantic couldn’t be reached for comment.
Corrine Png commented that the sale of the VA stake would be welcomed but may not actually be worth all that is being reported.
"We view this potential exit strategy positively as VA has not contributed significantly to SIA's bottom line nor network connectivity in the past seven years, even though SIA paid a large sum for the stake," she said in a note to investors.
Png later went on to say that SIA would also book a “bumper disposal gain” if the share could be sold for at least STG950 million.
Singapore Airlines has the biggest stock market value and is said to only be in the early stages of considering options for its 49 per cent stake.
A spokesman declined to comment for SIA while Virgin Atlantic couldn’t be reached for comment.
Corrine Png commented that the sale of the VA stake would be welcomed but may not actually be worth all that is being reported.
"We view this potential exit strategy positively as VA has not contributed significantly to SIA's bottom line nor network connectivity in the past seven years, even though SIA paid a large sum for the stake," she said in a note to investors.
Png later went on to say that SIA would also book a “bumper disposal gain” if the share could be sold for at least STG950 million.
Friday, 11 May 2007
Indentification of plane crash victims a slow and painful process
The continuing rescue operation for the plane crash in Douala has been a very slow and frustrating process.
As soon as the aircraft disappeared from radars it appears the confusion started straight away, it was only 24 hours later that a co-ordination team was put together.
When that was eventually sorted the team were looking for the plane 248 miles away from where the actual wreckage was found, questioning whether the authorities can actually manage a major crisis.
One investigator said: "There is too much red tape here. Even when we are faced with a deadline to recover the body parts before they totally decompose,"
Joshua Osih, an aviation consultant in Douala said: "The professionals have been pushed aside in favour of politicians and this has resulted in the mission delays. Despite the urgency of the task, the crisis committee has failed to assemble the appropriate equipment for search operations - even though air force helicopters are readily available in Cameroon”
Human parts that can make up seventy-six bodies had been recovered by Wednesday evening.
Forensic experts from the UK have been flown in to help with the grim process of identifying bodies. But the process of identifying the victims remains difficult.
The crash has been seen as a wake up call for Cameroon’s authorities to assemble a more professional and well equipped team ready to cope with such disasters.
"Going by what happened to the plane it's clear that however rapid the authorities were no lives would have been saved, but we should learn from these mistakes and improve for the future."
Lets hope for everybody’s sake that they do.
As soon as the aircraft disappeared from radars it appears the confusion started straight away, it was only 24 hours later that a co-ordination team was put together.
When that was eventually sorted the team were looking for the plane 248 miles away from where the actual wreckage was found, questioning whether the authorities can actually manage a major crisis.
One investigator said: "There is too much red tape here. Even when we are faced with a deadline to recover the body parts before they totally decompose,"
Joshua Osih, an aviation consultant in Douala said: "The professionals have been pushed aside in favour of politicians and this has resulted in the mission delays. Despite the urgency of the task, the crisis committee has failed to assemble the appropriate equipment for search operations - even though air force helicopters are readily available in Cameroon”
Human parts that can make up seventy-six bodies had been recovered by Wednesday evening.
Forensic experts from the UK have been flown in to help with the grim process of identifying bodies. But the process of identifying the victims remains difficult.
The crash has been seen as a wake up call for Cameroon’s authorities to assemble a more professional and well equipped team ready to cope with such disasters.
"Going by what happened to the plane it's clear that however rapid the authorities were no lives would have been saved, but we should learn from these mistakes and improve for the future."
Lets hope for everybody’s sake that they do.
Monday, 7 May 2007
No survivors on Kenya Airways Jet crash.
The wreckage of Flight KQ507 has been reached by emergency workers in swamps. It is now confirmed that there are no survivors of the Kenya Airways jet, of those were 5 Britons.
It’s said that the plane was all buried under the swamp, which made the wreckage hard to find.
The plane had taken off from Douala on its way to Nairobi when a distress signal was sent from the plane before disappearing off the radar. The aircraft was located 12 miles from the town’s outskirts in a forest.
A local resident assisting officials in searching for the crash site reported he had seen one body and a body part.
The cause of the plane going down has not yet been established. Patrick Smith a US based airline pilot and aviation expert said: "Whatever happened must have happened very fast, which is usually a sign of catastrophic structural failure".
The aircraft was only 6 months old and had no history of problems. Investigations are continuing to establish the cause of the crash.
It’s said that the plane was all buried under the swamp, which made the wreckage hard to find.
The plane had taken off from Douala on its way to Nairobi when a distress signal was sent from the plane before disappearing off the radar. The aircraft was located 12 miles from the town’s outskirts in a forest.
A local resident assisting officials in searching for the crash site reported he had seen one body and a body part.
The cause of the plane going down has not yet been established. Patrick Smith a US based airline pilot and aviation expert said: "Whatever happened must have happened very fast, which is usually a sign of catastrophic structural failure".
The aircraft was only 6 months old and had no history of problems. Investigations are continuing to establish the cause of the crash.
Sunday, 6 May 2007
Rescuers still working away at flight KQ507 crash sight.
Courtesy of CNN.com
As I stated before the wreckage of flight KQ507 has been located nearby the airport it took off from in Douala. The aircraft was concealed from view by trees in mangroves therefore making it hard to see.
There has been no information on any passengers as yet and rescuers are still working away at the site.
CEO Titus Naikuni spoke at a news conference in Nairobi: "Kenya Airways regrets to confirm that its flight KQ 507 has been located on a mangrove swamp 20km (12 miles) south of Douala,"
Bad weather may have been a possible factor in events leading to the crash as the plane took off in very heavy rain. But this of course is still speculation until the real facts are established.
Saturday, 5 May 2007
Update on Kenya Airways Jet..
There has still been no word about the wherabouts of the Kenya Airways jet after it disappeared from radar on Saturday.
The search has been hampered by the lack of light and also the terrain the search is being conducted in.
Hope is fading fast of finding any survivors yet officials say that there is a possibility the plane hasn't crashed as it has only disappeared. It's believed 5 Britons are on board one of those being journalist Anthony Mitchell.
The plane is only 6 months old and has no history of any problems, Kenya Airways' safety record is also said to be pretty good.
The search for the plane will continue at dawn on Sunday.
The search has been hampered by the lack of light and also the terrain the search is being conducted in.
Hope is fading fast of finding any survivors yet officials say that there is a possibility the plane hasn't crashed as it has only disappeared. It's believed 5 Britons are on board one of those being journalist Anthony Mitchell.
The plane is only 6 months old and has no history of any problems, Kenya Airways' safety record is also said to be pretty good.
The search for the plane will continue at dawn on Sunday.
Kenya Airways Jet goes down en-route to Nairobi.
A Kenya Airways passenger jet has crashed whilst carrying 115 people in Cameroon. Among these are at least 5 Britons.
Contact with the jet was lost shortly after take off when air traffic control picked up a distress signal. No contact thereafter could be made.
The plane had stopped off at Douala, which is Cameroon’s largest city. It was here that more passengers boarded the flight to be taken to Nairobi.
The jet was a 737-800 having long-range capability and can carry 189 passengers. There are said to be 8 crew members and a flight engineer also on board.
Titus Naikuni the boss of Kenya Airways said: "The last message was received in Douala after takeoff and thereafter the tower was unable to contact the plane.”
A crisis management centre has been arranged nearby the airport and relatives of those on board will be told of any new information at a nearby hotel.
The last time a Kenya Airways jet went down was in January 2000 where 169 people were killed on a flight from the Ivory Coast to Nairobi.
Contact with the jet was lost shortly after take off when air traffic control picked up a distress signal. No contact thereafter could be made.
The plane had stopped off at Douala, which is Cameroon’s largest city. It was here that more passengers boarded the flight to be taken to Nairobi.
The jet was a 737-800 having long-range capability and can carry 189 passengers. There are said to be 8 crew members and a flight engineer also on board.
Titus Naikuni the boss of Kenya Airways said: "The last message was received in Douala after takeoff and thereafter the tower was unable to contact the plane.”
A crisis management centre has been arranged nearby the airport and relatives of those on board will be told of any new information at a nearby hotel.
The last time a Kenya Airways jet went down was in January 2000 where 169 people were killed on a flight from the Ivory Coast to Nairobi.
Tuesday, 13 March 2007
Aircraft lands safetly after landing gear failed to work.
An airliner carrying 60 people was forced to circle around a Japan airport when its landing gear was found to be not working properly.
The All Nippon jet had to make an emergency landing in the South West of Japan. It was thought the aircraft was circling the airport to try and lose fuel in order to prevent fire before attempting the landing and to try to extend the front wheels.
The Bombardier DHC-8 eventually landed on its rear wheels with the nose touching the runway.
Luckily there were no injuries although rescue vehicles were in place on the ground incase of any unforeseen mishaps.
The flight was expected to touch down at Kochi airport before 9am (8pm EDT Monday).
An ANA spokesman Daisuke Kato said that the cause of the landing gear not working hasn’t yet been established.
Jobs onboard Quantas Airline jets for prisoners!
Prisoners from Changi Prison in Singapore appear to have new jobs, cleaning Quantas’s aircraft.
A union member stated that the prisoners have been hired to clean the aircraft’s flight deck.
A member of the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association Steve Purvinas said, "The prisoners are released under supervision and taken to the Qantas aircraft,"
"The prisoners are used to wash down the wheel well bays before inspections, they're used to go upstairs into the flight deck of the aircraft and to clean the area out so it's ready for inspection by the local engineers."
The prison in Singapore is renowned for housing some of the most serious offenders including those who have been given the death penalty.
Unsurprisingly Quantas have yet to comment.
Monday, 12 March 2007
Airport closed due to Airline's wheel failure!
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft ended up falling on its nose during take-off in Dubai. Wheel failure is being blamed for the jet’s nose and engines hitting the ground.
The incident has resulted in BA and Virgin Atlantic flights being diverted to other airports and the closure of the whole terminal. Furthermore, other flights such as Emirates have been disrupted or cancelled.
Luckily only fourteen passengers were injured on the Dhaka bound plane.
The airline has said that the airport should be fully operational again at around 11am GMT time.
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