(14 Oct 2015, 9:42 pm)Michael wrote A jet just flew over my house twice, no idea why... maybe aliens are invading Sunderland....

Was it not just this https://flic.kr/p/zuYikq?

(14 Oct 2015, 9:42 pm)Michael wrote A jet just flew over my house twice, no idea why... maybe aliens are invading Sunderland....

I believe firmly in alien abduction (really) and I don't think there can be much abducting done in Sunderland

Quite a cool little step-by-step guide of how aircraft are turned around:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/...fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-35136188
Bombardier C series ready for take off!

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/...80366.html

Not good.

A320 NEO for Lufthansa.

I must say, I love the new engines. They make the A320 look more rigid somehow.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Lufthansa...2745201/L/&sid=7c9830de148aeeeba071a32eb190f4cf

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-hi...s-35207472

Air Discount Scheme for residents of Caithness and north-west Sutherland, Colonsay, Islay, Jura, Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, increased.

Anyone on here been on the Dreamliner yet?

I'd like to go on it soon but can't afford it atm... its an amazing plane.

(26 Mar 2016, 11:02 am)Michael wrote Anyone on here been on the Dreamliner yet?

I'd like to go on it soon but can't afford it atm... its an amazing plane.

I am going on one in 2017 to Costa Rica. South Tyne Lad is flying to Orlando on one in the near future

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(26 Dec 2015, 12:43 pm)8222 wrote A320 NEO for Lufthansa.

I must say, I love the new engines. They make the A320 look more rigid somehow.

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Lufthansa...2745201/L/&sid=7c9830de148aeeeba071a32eb190f4cf

I think they are to big, the IAE ones suit them best

(26 Mar 2016, 3:48 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I am going on one in 2017 to Costa Rica. South Tyne Lad is flying to Orlando on one in the near future

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I think they are to big, the IAE ones suit them best

Very nice, I've heard they're quite good.

(26 Mar 2016, 11:02 am)Michael wrote Anyone on here been on the Dreamliner yet?

I'd like to go on it soon but can't afford it atm... its an amazing plane.

Going to Cancun and back in July this year with Thomson. Cannot wait to get on the 787.

(26 Mar 2016, 3:48 pm)NK53 TKT wrote I am going on one in 2017 to Costa Rica. South Tyne Lad is flying to Orlando on one in the near future

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I think they are to big, the IAE ones suit them best

I'm flying in 2 weeks.


It looks like the new Pratt and Whitney Engines, Pratt and Whitney's have always been extra big.
The CFMs are a bit smaller than the Pratt and Whitneys.

(26 Mar 2016, 3:58 pm)Michael wrote Very nice, I've heard they're quite good.

They are really nice, I will write a review on the flight if you want, Subject to me having any spare time.

(26 Mar 2016, 10:35 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote They are really nice, I will write a review on the flight if you want, Subject to me having any spare time.

Sure that would be good, thanks

(26 Mar 2016, 10:44 pm)Michael wrote Sure that would be good, thanks

No bother

http://forces.tv/32263401?utm_content=bufferbae66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

First published on Friday - details of new cloaking device for F35 aircraft.

(05 Apr 2016, 8:26 pm)Andreos1 wrote http://forces.tv/32263401?utm_content=bufferbae66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

First published on Friday - details of new cloaking device for F35 aircraft.

Don't believe everything you read  
Does it cloak missiles? 
Imagine the look on one of the Russian pilots faces when they fly near our airspace with a bomber and they see that 

Just flew on an internally refurbed BA A320. Really, really nice aircraft to fly on.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38280722

Non-stop flight to be introduced between Perth and Heathrow.

Not sure I could hack that like.

Train too expensive for reunion, so they meet in Malaga instead.
http://www.unilad.co.uk/viral/friends-fl...-uk-train/

Had a brilliant flight back from Madrid today on an Iberia A340 - just about to land into Heathrow, seconds from touchdown and had the engines roar back up to full throttle for an aborted landing. Had a plane quite close to us at the same time coming in at 3 o'clock. Was a brilliant experience. Took a sped-up video of the whole thing expecting just a normal landing!

Monarch flights cancelled as airline ceases trading

Monarch Airlines has ceased trading and its 300,000 future bookings for flights and holidays have been cancelled, the Civil Aviation Authority has said.


About 110,000 customers are currently overseas and the government has asked the CAA to charter more than 30 aircraft to bring them back to the UK.

(02 Oct 2017, 5:55 am)Michael wrote Monarch flights cancelled as airline ceases trading

Monarch Airlines has ceased trading and its 300,000 future bookings for flights and holidays have been cancelled, the Civil Aviation Authority has said.


About 110,000 customers are currently overseas and the government has asked the CAA to charter more than 30 aircraft to bring them back to the UK.

Bit late to ask this, but does anyone know who is operating the "surface" transfers back to Manchester Airport (or Leeds-Bradford for that matter)? Looking at the CAA's website there are at least 10 flights to Birmingham and three to Gatwick carrying passengers who flew out from Manchester. Two other flights are advising that MAN bound passengers will be contacted individually.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-43024235

RIP

http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1391377

IAG (Owner of BA, Iberia, Iberia Express, Aer Lingus, Level and Vueling) have launched a bid for Norweigan.

Chaos down here at Stansted. Huge storms have caused issue with the fuel supply. Loads of flights being delayed/cancelled.

Does anyone think a newer version of the 757 is currently essential for boeing right noe?

(31 May 2018, 11:05 pm)JM03 wrote Does anyone think a newer version of the 757 is currently essential for boeing right noe?

In my opinion there are a number of factors to consider.

1 - They need to compete against the A321LR. The 757 is perfect for this; but the current 757s are becoming old. The last one rolled off in 2004 - the technology and the engines are not the most efficient (but definitely some of the most powerful!). 
2 - Boeing have the 737 MAX10 as a competitor to the A321LR. This will somewhat replace the 757 long haul missions - but it is important to note that they say it is not a direct replacement of any of the 737 family. 

I think it would take a lot of effort and money to reopen the production line; as well as a lot of capital investment to update the design. It's easier to do when a model is already in production - such as the A32X Neo series. I think it will want to invest more capital into its 787 and 737 lines, as well as the proven 777 line - especially having just gained approval from the FAA for folding wingtips.

Obviously, this is just my opinion - but it would seem they have made their minds up on this one.

(31 May 2018, 11:05 pm)JM03 wrote Does anyone think a newer version of the 757 is currently essential for boeing right noe?

One of my least favourite aircrafts.
Granted it was a cattle class holiday flight, but sitting towards the back, staring at an endless tunnel of people in front of me, summed the aircraft up for me.

However many hours flying to southern Turkey and back on that thing was painful.
Prefer the wider bodied (767/747) aircraft, even if the feeling of space is deceiving and it isn't really there.

(01 Jun 2018, 9:09 am)Andreos1 wrote One of my least favourite aircrafts.
Granted it was a cattle class holiday flight, but sitting towards the back, staring at an endless tunnel of people in front of me, summed the aircraft up for me.

However many hours flying to southern Turkey and back on that thing was painful.
Prefer the wider bodied (767/747) aircraft, even if the feeling of space is deceiving and it isn't really there.

Andreos - you need to try a Titan 757. Had one of those instead of BA last year and it was sheer luxury! Saying that, I've always thought I'd rather have an A32x short haul - whereas for long haul I like a 747/777. But, I have to say, I have a massive soft spot for the E170/E190 series...

Trying a 789 this summer of BA. Shall see how that compares to the 744 I have back from Phoenix!