NZFF

by **omitchell** » Thu May 22, 2014 6:46 pm

OTP is more to do with the performance of the flight crews, cleaning crews and ground handling crews to turn a plane around, get it off on time and fly it there on time then the plane itself.

by **victor_alpha_charlie** » Thu May 22, 2014 9:30 pm

Well said scon, of course the "bean counters" were the ones to decide on the A320. ANZ is a business, at the end of the day cost is all that matters. I doubt the fact that a few planespotters would prefer a very similar American made product had much impact on their decision making process.

Let's leave the big decisions to the people that are paid and qualified to make them

by **omitchell** » Thu May 22, 2014 9:43 pm

victor_alpha_charlie wrote:
QUOTE (victor_alpha_charlie @ May 22 2014,9:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let's leave the big decisions to the people that are paid and qualified to make them

Yet to see anyone in charge of anything who's actually qualified to make decisions about anything. There's a reason people get promoted, usually because they are too useless be be in operational jobs...

by **scon** » Thu May 22, 2014 10:59 pm

Well in reference to AirNZ, plenty of very well qualified individuals around the show, is all aspects of the operation. And in my opinion making some sound, good decision as of late. In fact the last 3 CEO's, going back as far as Norris (as far back as I know enough to comment), have placed our national carrier in a world class position. Ask Qantas how their aircraft choices have gone for them.....

Well aware also of OTP requirements, and can bet you that an extra 40 odd people to get on and off on a standard turn would make a difference.

Again my opinion.
But from my perspective and exposure ... again, the future looks good

On a side note, a 737 in Vinnies colours would look good to go alongside that groovy stab on the MRO operation

by **omitchell** » Thu May 22, 2014 11:14 pm

scon wrote:
QUOTE (scon @ May 22 2014,10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ask Qantas how their aircraft choices have gone for them.....

Badly... But thats partly to do with cr@p maintenance too.

scon wrote:
QUOTE (scon @ May 22 2014,10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well aware also of OTP requirements, and can bet you that an extra 40 odd people to get on and off on a standard turn would make a difference.

Doesn't make that much of a difference to turn around (Speaking from experience) if you have a competent crew and ground handling team who know their jobs and how to do them efficiently.

by **zk2704** » Fri May 23, 2014 8:28 pm

I heard that the last 737-300 ever built (ZK-NGJ) is the last 737 to be retired from service.

ZK-NGO has been recently withdrawn from use in March 2014 along with ZK-SJB.

ZK-NGF has been scrapped at CHC (Christchurch Int'l Airport) as seen in these few pics, sad to see this low houred, young plane in this state

ZK-NGF Parted out

Underside port side wing showing the rego

Front section

Middle section with engines removed

Rear section with tailplane and tail removed

Notice on the cutoff nose section saying that the aircraft is scrapped and de-registered and removal of parts is prohibited

Such a big bugger that these birds are leaving Air NZ's fleet. As they bring in the A320s the future is coming. Although, I am a huge fan of BOTH Boeing and Airbus.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat May 24, 2014 7:23 am

Now with close up detailed photos , who's going to paint their FS model up like that ... one thing that gets me ... is this OSH cr@p , Its a totally inert not going anywhere hull and on secure airport grounds .. they put cones around the carcass .. I just to prove how stupid it gets .. they paint NZ on one off the cones to prove they are actually in New Zealand .

by **Splitpin** » Sat May 24, 2014 7:19 pm

Settle down skinny .... I dont like looking at it either , but we cant do anything.
Now , i wonder how much we could get that section forward of the nose wheel for ?

I reckon that would fit just outside your back door.

by **zk2704** » Sat May 24, 2014 10:15 pm

Me too, looks very damaged to me, makes me sick and wanting to vomit.

That would be a dirty, messy, drab, yuck, filthy, cr@p repaint for a 737 addon.

by **Ian Warren** » Sat May 24, 2014 11:50 pm

Splitpin wrote:
QUOTE (Splitpin @ May 24 2014,8:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Settle down skinny .... I dont like looking at it either , but we cant do anything.
Now , i wonder how much we could get that section forward of the nose wheel for ? I reckon that would fit just outside your back door.

Now that would really make for a Great Entrance- I want those windows put back in again tho ....

The door bell .... DING DING .. ladies and gentlemen flight 1 17 is about to board

by **brent01** » Sun May 25, 2014 8:55 am

Ian Warren wrote:
QUOTE (Ian Warren @ May 24 2014,11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now that would really make for a Great Entrance- I want those windows put back in again tho ....

The door bell .... DING DING .. ladies and gentlemen flight 1 17 is about to board

It's soooo sad to see the end of the mighty b737 fleet as they are 1 of my favorite if not the favorite aircraft of mine, but i have to say the Airbus is slowly growing on me. Oh did i say that out loud lolsss

by **Ian Warren** » Sun May 25, 2014 9:10 am

brent01 wrote:
QUOTE (brent01 @ May 25 2014,9:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh did i say that out loud lolsss

Wait till Russ turns around and says .... right lads .... Flight Experience is going ARBUST!

by **SA227** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:15 am

Taxying out last night at 2200hrs there were 4 737's lined up on the NZAA domestic gates. Haven't seen that many in a row for ages.

And for Ian, there was 1 lonely Jetstar A320 parked round the corner.

by **Ian Warren** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:23 am

SA227 wrote:
QUOTE (SA227 @ Jul 11 2014,12:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And for Ian, there was 1 lonely Jetstar A320 parked round the corner.

Shhhssss Don't whined that guy up .. him and his ARBUSTS

by **omitchell** » Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:25 am

SA227 wrote:
QUOTE (SA227 @ Jul 11 2014,11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And for Ian, there was 1 lonely Jetstar A320 parked round the corner.

It was hiding in fear...

by **HamiltonWest** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:41 pm

Boeing 737-3U3 ZK-NGD (c/n 28732) withdrawn from revenue service on 13-07-2014.
http://nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/nzc...25-07-2014.html

by **omitchell** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:48 pm

HamiltonWest wrote:
QUOTE (HamiltonWest @ Jul 25 2014,11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Boeing 737-3U3 ZK-NGD (c/n 28732) withdrawn from revenue service on 13-07-2014.
http://nzcivair.blogspot.co.nz/2014/07/nzc...25-07-2014.html

by **zk2704** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:38 am

Another 737 bites the dust

Now also a B1900D (ZK-EAL) and a 747 (ZK-SUH) bites the dust leaving our fleet

Air NZ relying on Americans for long-haul aircraft and French for short-haul/domestic aircraft.

by **HamiltonWest** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:38 pm

Air New Zealand farewells another jet
http://www.mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2014...nother-jet.html
ZK-NGD At Hamilton 2011

by **HamiltonWest** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:03 pm

Boeing 737-300 ZK-NGP exits Air NZ service
http://www.mrcaviation.blogspot.co.nz/2014...its-air-nz.html

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