General Aviation Thread

[ngatimozart]

Good news for Emirates passengers, fantastic news for aircraftspotters from whole Indonesia!

Emirates to launch first A380 service to Bali

Dubai, UAE, 24 March 2023: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its signature A380 aircraft to Bali starting from 1 June 2023, marking a milestone in Indonesia’s aviation history as the first scheduled A380 service to the country.The new 2-class Emirates A380 service...

www.emirates.com

They restarted the A380 flights into Christchurch yesterday.

 

[swerve]

Good news for Emirates passengers, fantastic news for aircraftspotters from whole Indonesia!

Emirates to launch first A380 service to Bali

Dubai, UAE, 24 March 2023: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its signature A380 aircraft to Bali starting from 1 June 2023, marking a milestone in Indonesia’s aviation history as the first scheduled A380 service to the country.The new 2-class Emirates A380 service...

www.emirates.com

I've flown Air France A380 to Tokyo. BIIIIIGGGG!

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

I just don't understand that this pilot could continue with his threats, rude behaviour, insults, sexual intimidation and sexual abuse against aircrew, groundstaf, passengers, hotel employees and anyone else for over 20 years. He did this during flight, at the airport and outside the airport in the Netherlands and abroad.

He had probably someone in the management protecting him. I didn't expect this from KLM, an airline the Dutch people are so proud of.

KLM mag piloot ontslaan na 20 jaar grensoverschrijdend gedrag

De gezagvoerder zou tussen 2002 en 2022 zich keer op keer ernstig hebben misdragen tegen bemanningsleden, grondpersoneel en passagiers.

nos.nl

And starting from 2025, there will be no more nightflights at Schiphol (AMS) between 0:00 - 5:00, and from 5:00-6:00 in the morning only arriving flights are allowed.

Schiphol moet 's nachts op slot om vertrouwen te herstellen

SCHIPHOL – Schiphol wil uiterlijk in 2025 alle nachtvluchten schrappen tussen middernacht en 5 uur ’s ochtends. Tussen 5 en 6 uur is de luchthaven alleen open voor binnenkomend vliegverkeer. Dit is onderdeel van een pakket maatregelen, dat interim-topman Ruud Sondag heeft gepresenteerd. Het...

luchtvaartnieuws.nl

 

[At lakes]

Here's What We Know About The Second An-225 Antonov Wants To Build

The Ukrainian aircraft builder wants to resume building the second airframe that was never completed and in storage since 1994. As we reported earlier

theaviationist.com

The uncompleted 2nd AN225 is currently stored in a Very Big Hanger in Germany. Some Ukrainians from Antonov are now talking about completing it and getting it airborne. The major problem is finding someone or some country with 500 million e willing to invest.

 

[ngatimozart]

Here's What We Know About The Second An-225 Antonov Wants To Build

The Ukrainian aircraft builder wants to resume building the second airframe that was never completed and in storage since 1994. As we reported earlier

theaviationist.com

The uncompleted 2nd AN225 is currently stored in a Very Big Hanger in Germany. Some Ukrainians from Antonov are now talking about completing it and getting it airborne. The major problem is finding someone or some country with 500 million e willing to invest.

An article suggesting that Airbus work with Antonov to build the 2nd AN-225. Has some details about what is required.

Airbus and the Antonov An-225: The Best Partnership for Rebuilding the Largest Aircraft

New Life for the World's Largest Aircraft: The Reconstruction of the Antonov An-225

jetlinemarvel.net

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Singapore Airlines has decided to cancel eight B737-8s it had on order and convert orders for three B787-9s for Scoot into an order for three B787-10s for Singapore Airlines. So from the 21 737MAXes on order, 13 are left over.

Singapore Airlines restructures its Boeing-orders

Singapore Airlines restructures its Boeing-orders Singapore Airlines Group has announced its has restructured some of the aircraft it had on order with Boeing in its Financial Year...

scramble.nl

 

[Sandhi Yudha]

Good news for the chinafans of Defencetalk
The Comac C919 had its first commercial flight.

Eerste lijnvlucht van passagierstoestel 'Made in China'

Het toestel, de C919, moet de concurrentie aangaan met Airbus en Boeing, die de markt voor passagiersvliegtuigen domineren.

nos.nl

Geslaagde eerste commerciële vlucht C919 van Chinese rivaal Boeing

BEIJING - Luchtvaartmaatschappij China Eastern Airlines heeft zondag de eerste commerciële vlucht uitgevoerd met een C919 van de Chinese vliegtuigbouwer Comac. Het toestel vloog zondagmorgen van Shanghai naar Peking.

www.luchtvaartnieuws.nl

China’s C919 Takes Maiden Commercial Flight—and First Bite From Boeing

Despite backing from top leaders and a ready-made market for its planes, manufacturer Comac faces a steep path to success.

www.wsj.com

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/china-eastern-c919-first-commercial-flight-intl-hnk/index.html