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by LX-LGX
15 Nov 2009, 19:26
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

As long as it's kerosine and it has a decent energy density you're good to go. Kerosine is a very abundant and easily distillated fuel, any smaller refinery can produce it in necessary quantity and decent quality. Typical reply for someone who is brand new in aviation, yet has to explore it all but...
by LX-LGX
15 Nov 2009, 17:08
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

Pleaze don'dt make remarkz aboudt spelling correctnesz, thiz is an aviaztione foerum not a language vorum !! If you want to make other memberz ridiculous arguw with argrumentz instead of eazy waie spellings !! ;) Same easy wayz as FJC/karjurlisaki /... ( these were at least a bit f :D ) CX-B The an...
by LX-LGX
15 Nov 2009, 15:00
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

For our not so aviated friends, F is first, J and C is business, Y is economy. Thanks for advising us. But let’s not forget that you are the non-aviated here. And actually, we in aviation and travel prefer to talk about First, Business, Economy (and not first, business, economy). Another proof that...
by LX-LGX
14 Nov 2009, 22:40
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

F intra-european? Are you kidding us, or are you really that...??? Business people do not automatically fly Business Class!!! Many companies nowadays force their employees to fly Y intra europe, they even force them to fly Y longhaul. LH e.g is throwing out rows of C on longhaul aircraft to replace...
by LX-LGX
14 Nov 2009, 14:07
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

Can't wait for the Dubai Airshow to see how many A320's/B737ER they will be ordering. You are the AFI expert, so tell us what you think. How many new ones are you expecting them to buy (or lease) at Dubai? Answering to streight questions is not your best capability, but try this one please: Will th...
by LX-LGX
14 Nov 2009, 01:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

Actually, for the Africa-specific aspects, the A319 is alot easier to operate. Don't forget to double the fleet from 15 to 30, as you will need one a/c for the pax and one for the luggage. You make it sound like A333 ops to Africa is a piece of cake compared to A319 but it's not that simple. Well, ...
by LX-LGX
13 Nov 2009, 22:04
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

I started at the bottom of the ladder, and got disappointed by the stupidity of many superiors, I have learned not to estimate people based on who they are as opposed to what they are. Actually, I was more asking in which branch you are working. Because it really can't be aviation - your replies ar...
by LX-LGX
13 Nov 2009, 12:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: African operations possible with narrow body equipment
Replies: 200
Views: 57315

Re: African operations possible with narrow body equipment

NCB,

To understand the importance of your posts and the realism of your plans, we really should know your position in the entire aviation-related business. You don't have to identy yourself, just mention the level please.
by LX-LGX
12 Nov 2009, 16:53
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: website Brussels Airlines : most user-friendly website 2009
Replies: 16
Views: 3122

website Brussels Airlines : most user-friendly website 2009

Not so long ago, Brussels Airlines was criticised by a number of people who thaught (and probably still think) that everything about Brussels Airlines is bad, including the website. Here is a very neutral opinion on Brussels Airlines' website, from AGConsult (http://www.agconsult.be) http://www.usab...
by LX-LGX
12 Nov 2009, 10:44
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

I would like to second that suggestion - this thread seems to be going in two completely different directions . I am interested in following the serious part of the thread and getting rather bored with the hijacking of the topic by somebody who wants to discuss something else . A separate thread on...
by LX-LGX
11 Nov 2009, 12:54
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

Aer Lingus is an example of a cash-strapped airline, it is about the size of SN and has a similar yearly revenue. It is forced to remove aircraft from leases though it has a good net worth and assets worth over 2 billions and an equity totalling more than SN's assets. This is due to their falling r...
by LX-LGX
11 Nov 2009, 00:58
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

I like to take my time for this kind of stuff because I learn from it as well. Long way to go. On a scale from 0 to 10, you are now at level -2. LH phased out A300's without even considering sending them to SN. Says who? Says NCB. What are your sources to say that LH and SN haven't considered this?...
by LX-LGX
10 Nov 2009, 08:36
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: World Travel Awards 2009 : Etihad Airways !
Replies: 0
Views: 909

World Travel Awards 2009 : Etihad Airways !

The 2009 World Travel Awards have been announced at the WTM: World: World's Leading Airline : Etihad Airways World's Leading Airline : Alliance Oneworld World's Leading Airline, Business Class : Qatar Airways World's Leading Airline, First Class : Etihad Airways World's Leading Airline to South Amer...
by LX-LGX
09 Nov 2009, 12:15
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

When Sabena was flying to both destinations, FIH has a better yield then JNB. Today, actual revenue from FIH for Brussels Airlines is more then what they eventually could charge for JNB. Tickets for Kinshasa are more expensive, operating costs are less. And discussions/complaints about free baggage...
by LX-LGX
09 Nov 2009, 11:48
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

Ncb, Let me remind you of the definition of a high yield Market: A high yield Market is either a destination where there is low supply and high demand (connecting flights are high supply even though they are not as attractive for high paying passengers),or a Market where there is a high % of busine...
by LX-LGX
09 Nov 2009, 10:39
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

The A319 idea is on the plate, you either like or you don't. SN insiders have picked it up already I heard, I doubt it will ever come to fruition Haha, you really make my day here. NCB: in one week from aviation enthousiast to self-appointed senior advisor, in charge of Development at Brussels Airl...
by LX-LGX
08 Nov 2009, 13:46
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

... South Africa is world's number one diamond producer, JNB is Africa's largest diamond trading city, Antwerp is world's largest diamond trading center. 50% of all cut diamond goes through Antwerp. ... Have you ever heard of De Beers? Probably not, otherwise your own post would not make sense to y...
by LX-LGX
07 Nov 2009, 23:30
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

Simulation: BRU 16:00 - AAA 22:30 AAA 23:30 - BRU 06:00 Daily inspection / operational margin BRU 07:00 - GVA 08:00 GVA 08:30 - BRU 09:30 BRU 10:00 - FCO 12:00 FCO 12:30 - BRU 14:30 Check / light defects / operational margin BRU 16:00 - to Africa LOS/OUA/ACC/ABV/KAN/LFW/NIM/AJY/NDJ/ABJ/CKY/BKO/FNA/...
by LX-LGX
07 Nov 2009, 23:13
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines
Replies: 519
Views: 129282

Re: 5th A330 for Brussels Airlines

The Dubai plan has been shelved. Because of a delay in delivery of the second A380, they will immediately introduce a service to JNB; initially 3 times per week and with delivery of the third a daily rotation. Indeed, Air France has changed plans last week. On 26th October, Flight Global wrote that...
by LX-LGX
06 Nov 2009, 23:31
Forum: Latest aviation news
Topic: Cargo crash near Myrnyi
Replies: 6
Views: 1325

Re: Cargo crash near Myrnyi

And another Russian military crash on Friday - a Tu-142. Ten people on board.

(av.herald never reports military crashes)