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by A390
13 Oct 2007, 17:57
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Future of Brussels Airlines
Replies: 149
Views: 24156

The 1.6% margin at BruAir compares favourably to the massive losses at Vuelling , and the continuous losses-since- start-of-ops at Sky Europe...
by A390
26 Sep 2007, 17:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Solution for Belgian pilots?
Replies: 71
Views: 11453

Was your salary really only 1800 EUR GROSS???
And now only 3000 EUR gross for a longhaul FO?
by A390
13 Aug 2007, 15:52
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Emirates the next 747-I Customer
Replies: 7
Views: 1365

What if the aviation boom in the Gulf would one day implode? Some elements are similar to what happened to the dot-com industry in the 90's.
Both airframers would suffer enormous cancellations .
by A390
21 Jul 2007, 14:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Pilot shortage at Brussels Airlines ?
Replies: 357
Views: 57032

How many BruAir pilots went finally to Jet Airways ? and how many to follow? Will they get based in BRU finally? Every info welcome.
by A390
08 Jul 2007, 19:00
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: SN pilots on 07/07/07 ?
Replies: 33
Views: 5339

Dear TCAS climb, family in the cockpit: -distraction? You do seem to take professional pilots for guys "playing a game upfront"? -evacuation from the cockpit: evac of the pax from the passengers cabin is well trained/organised/regulated; evac from the cockpit is solely the responsability o...
by A390
08 Jul 2007, 14:00
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Belgian aviation must become greener!?
Replies: 5
Views: 1503

Let us not forget that aiviation contributes to only +/- 2.5 % of greenhouse gas emissions: indeed not to be neglected and certainly not an excuse for doing nothing, but let us please keep all in its correct dimensions!
by A390
08 Jul 2007, 13:55
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: SN pilots on 07/07/07 ?
Replies: 33
Views: 5339

A refreshing and very interesting viewpoint about taking familiy in the cockpit! Indeed it could be safer to have family of the flightcrew in the cockpit instead of the cabin.
This is a point to be taken to the (international) security authorities.
by A390
24 Jun 2007, 12:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Easyjet to open Brussel-Berlin
Replies: 16
Views: 3454

I wish EasyJet would compete on ALL flights to and from Brussels. And then I wish another low cost airline would come in to compete with EasyJet...
Well, BruAir B-Light is that 2nd low cost operator you would like to see at BRU
by A390
11 Jun 2007, 19:53
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Food and drinks on SN: disappointing VIE-BRU trip in b.flex
Replies: 40
Views: 7031

They do serve 33 cl cans?
Thanks BruAir, I keep on flying with you :oops:
by A390
11 Jun 2007, 10:50
Forum: Airline experiences and trip reports
Topic: Food and drinks on SN: disappointing VIE-BRU trip in b.flex
Replies: 40
Views: 7031

No Stella anymore since 25cl Stella cans are no longer produced...
by A390
01 Jun 2007, 13:18
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Qantas rated worst by Australians
Replies: 15
Views: 1822

[quote]Low cost
1 EasyJet 85.18%
2 BMIBaby 84.59%
3 Virgin Blue 84.25%
4 JetBlue Airways 81.48%
5 Flybe 80.89%

Is there low-cost aviation outside the anglo-sakson world???
by A390
29 May 2007, 10:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Brussels Airlines adventure in Africa
Replies: 153
Views: 34771

Main reason to choose Mauritius for the headquarters is the political stability of this country. This enables reasonable insurance rates, avoids "state" interventions (....) unwanted in a commercial environment and gives confidence to aircraft lessors. Just try to convince a lessor to put ...
by A390
13 May 2007, 13:33
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: KLM+Belgian airlines having difficult times finding pilots
Replies: 82
Views: 10610

Step 1 towards solution for pilot shortage: Belgian state starts thinking long term: insert the pilot training schools in a system overseen by the Minister of education as well as Mobility. This way the state would OBVIOUSLY pay as for every other study. Compose the training of 2 modules: academic t...
by A390
28 Apr 2007, 22:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: U.S. airports plan ground restrictions for A380
Replies: 17
Views: 1661

Such a pitty we didn't charge PanAm back in the seventies for the cost of upgrading our european airports for the "excessive" B747 :roll: :roll: :roll:
by A390
16 Apr 2007, 12:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Big Order(s) for Boeing
Replies: 15
Views: 2512

6500 feet cabin altitude instead of 8000 feet was also used on the good old DC10.
by A390
16 Apr 2007, 11:50
Forum: Plane spotting - Belgium
Topic: BRU 16/04/07
Replies: 8
Views: 1422

This aircraft is most probably an ex-Sabena 737-200. European bought many -200' when they were phased out. Flew for about 25 years at Sabena; must be in its mid 30's now. Undestructible, those 732's!
by A390
05 Apr 2007, 16:59
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Charleroi's new terminal
Replies: 45
Views: 7095

Will the Wallon government have enough cash to subsidise so many Ryanair flights??
by A390
03 Apr 2007, 15:57
Forum: Civil aviation / General aviation
Topic: Which planes to replace SN Avro and BAe?
Replies: 18
Views: 3103

As BruAir is mainly a regional carrier , the choice will be focussed on types such as the Embraers, but also the possibility of the Canadair C-Series still exists. Part of the routes would certainly be better off with turboprops because of their superior fuel economy (and carbon emissions). Being a ...
by A390
28 Mar 2007, 19:51
Forum: Français - Nederlands - Deutsch
Topic: 750 piloten nodig!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 2488

Binnenkort zijn er verkiezingen; vraag aan je volksvertegenwoordigers eens waarom de afbetaling van jullie dure studielening nog steeds niet fiscaal aftrekbaar is... :evil: subsidies zijn mogelijk voor het plaatsen van dubbele begazing in je huis, zodat je enkele honderden liters stookolie bespaart,...
by A390
28 Mar 2007, 19:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: American Airlines Single Aisle Replacement
Replies: 38
Views: 4246

A re-engined MD80 does exist: the MD 90 that has high-bypass engines (V2500 I presume). SAS had some of them. Not so many have been build; this is probable linked to the take-over of MD by Boeing :shock: