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by TexasGuy
06 Mar 2010, 20:25
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: A child takes control of traffic @ JFK during few seconds !
Replies: 11
Views: 2292

Re: A child takes control of traffic @ JFK during few seconds !

With all of the focus on safety and security, why are non essential persons being granted access to critical areas such as the tower? At some point common sense has to kick in! The dad and all present should be placed on leave. An airport like JFK deals with multiple INTL carriers, many of which don...
by TexasGuy
23 Feb 2010, 21:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Arik introduces A330 between Heathrow and Nigeria
Replies: 8
Views: 1394

Re: Arik introduces A330 between Heathrow and Nigeria

Take a trip to JFK! (on the right day, of course) I know they are 1 of the carriers the city of Houston is actively pursuing. The INTL terminal here for foreign flag carriers is currently under a big expansion to supposedly add atleast 4 foreign flag carriers. They claim they have secured them but ...
by TexasGuy
22 Feb 2010, 16:50
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Arik introduces A330 between Heathrow and Nigeria
Replies: 8
Views: 1394

Re: Arik introduces A330 between Heathrow and Nigeria

Im still waiting to see an Arik Air bird here in Houston :)
by TexasGuy
21 Feb 2010, 18:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Finnair retires its last MD11
Replies: 10
Views: 2121

Re: Finnair retires its last MD11

Interesting...... Finnair is retiring its last MD 11 in February. The last MD 11 delivered was in February 2001. End of an era ;) and start of a cargo carreer for another 20 years ? :) Very true! Wont be the end of the bird altogether ;) We see both passenger and cargo service here in Houston from ...
by TexasGuy
19 Feb 2010, 21:01
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: suicide attack with a Piper in Austin
Replies: 9
Views: 1410

Re: suicide attack with a Piper in Austin

That guy was a complete lunatic. Too bad there isnt away to catch homicidal/murderous clowns like this before they harm others :(
by TexasGuy
19 Feb 2010, 20:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Finnair retires its last MD11
Replies: 10
Views: 2121

Re: Finnair retires its last MD11

Interesting......

Finnair is retiring its last MD 11 in February. The last MD 11 delivered was in February 2001. End of an era ;)
by TexasGuy
25 Jan 2010, 19:32
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Ethiopian 737-800 crashes into the Mediterranean (25/01/10)
Replies: 35
Views: 5572

Re: Ethiopian 737-800 crashes into the Mediterranean (25/01/10)

This is very sad news. I was in shock when i saw it on TV. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.
by TexasGuy
09 Jul 2009, 00:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: the 787 is rolling !
Replies: 8
Views: 2359

Re: the 787 is rolling !

A little off subject, but it looks to me like the 2L door is located pretty close/in line with the number 1 engine. How will that affect the use of existing jetways at the 2L door for boarding and deplaning? Maybe im not seeing it correctly, any info? I know US Airways doesnt use the 2L door on its ...
by TexasGuy
02 Jul 2009, 23:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Pittsburgh gets transatlantic service to Paris with Delta
Replies: 1
Views: 641

Re: Pittsburgh gets transatlantic service to Paris with Delta

This is very interesting since Delta doesnt have a substantial presence @ PIT. US Airways used to fly this route in the past but discontinued it because they said it wasnt profitable. If Delta is successful on this route, the management @ US Airways should bury their heads in the sand. Delta will do...
by TexasGuy
20 Jun 2009, 01:28
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: The Road to 787 First Flight
Replies: 11
Views: 2214

Re: The Road to 787 First Flight

http://www.arabiansupplychain.com/article-2417-qatar_airways_ceo_delivers_boeing_broadside/ Although first flight is close, some very big customer are very unhappy.... ;) Just what does he think he will replace such a large order with? There currently isnt anything on the market which is similar to...
by TexasGuy
20 Jun 2009, 01:24
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cathay `risked passenger safety'
Replies: 11
Views: 2090

Re: Cathay `risked passenger safety'

This is pretty big news considering what just happened on the Continental Airlines flight from BRU-EWR.
by TexasGuy
16 May 2009, 16:14
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Plane tire catches fire during landing
Replies: 3
Views: 1128

Re: Plane tire catches fire during landing

The video of that incident was amazing!
by TexasGuy
14 Apr 2009, 20:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: American Airlines and the MD-80
Replies: 1
Views: 655

Re: American Airlines and the MD-80

Very rugged, just like the DC-9 on which it was based ;)

A true work horse ;)
by TexasGuy
31 Mar 2009, 18:55
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Indian Airlines restarted talks for A380!
Replies: 5
Views: 1749

Re: Indian Airlines restarted talks for A380!

http://home.airindia.in/SBCMS/Webpages/Backgrounder-Note.aspx?MID=196 should give you some information :) Magic Carpet is the employee newsletter http://www.ezinemart.com/magiccarpet/01012009/Home.aspx Thanks Advisor. No mention of Houston, yet ;) If, when they start service here, lookout Lufthansa...
by TexasGuy
26 Mar 2009, 17:32
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Indian Airlines restarted talks for A380!
Replies: 5
Views: 1749

Re: Indian Airlines restarted talks for A380!

Anyone know how business is going at Air India? I know they are looking at coming into Houston or Dallas, just would like to know when i will see one of their birds here ;)
by TexasGuy
24 Mar 2009, 02:43
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: FEDEX plane crash landed at Tokio Narita
Replies: 11
Views: 3008

Re: FEDEX plane crash landed at Tokio Narita

Yet another sad crash of a beautiful airplane. My prayers are with the fallen crew members.........

I have always liked the MD 11
by TexasGuy
07 Mar 2009, 16:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Ryanair may charge for toilet use on planes
Replies: 32
Views: 4538

Re: Ryanair may charge for toilet use on planes

That safety card is hilarious!! I love it :lol: :lol:
by TexasGuy
06 Mar 2009, 05:38
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: "Qantas suffers fuel system problems on all three A380s."
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

Re: "Qantas suffers fuel system problems on all three A380s."

New aircraft growing pains. This shall pass ;)