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Formula 1

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Qantaslink To Increase Regional Capacity Expanded Boeing 717 Fleet
QantasLink today announced that it would expand its Boeing 717-200 fleet from eight to eleven aircraft as part of a renewed operating agreement with National Jet Systems (NJS).


Qantas Group General Manager Regional Airlines, Mr Narendra Kumar, said the move would increase QantasLinks total jet and turboprop fleet to 49 aircraft and allow it to increase frequency and capacity on a number of key regional routes in Western Australia, Northern Territory and North Queensland.

He added, This is an exciting development for QantasLink that will increase our jet aircraft capacity by nearly 40% and reinforce our commitment to investing in and growing the Qantas Groups regional operations.


QantasLink entered into an agreement with NJS in 2005 to operate the airlines B717 services, and we are pleased that this partnership will beextended by five years and include the operation of these three additional aircraft".


Mr Kumar said that as well as allowing QantasLink to increase regional capacity and services, the new aircraft would also provide 122 additional employment opportunities for the airline industry, adding, The three new aircraft will require the services of an additional 39 pilots, 59 cabin crew and 24 engineers.


Mr Kumar said NJS had provided pilots, cabin crew and aircraft maintenance engineers for Qantas regional jet operations for more than 15 years and that QantasLink was also commencing a program with NJS and Rolls-Royce to increase B717 engine thrust from 18,500 lbs to 21,000 lbs per engine, which will improve passenger carrying performance in the hot conditions encountered at some ports across the airlines network.


QantasLink currently operates around 2,000 flights each week, serving 49 destinations across Australia.
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Hmmmm.
 
Do you think the pilots would go with the aircraft? Does M\B apply in Australia? Will their wives like dingo's and Abbo's? Just when you thought you were negotiating from a position of strength, along comes Midwest Express and the next thing you know a 21 year old has your seat.
 
Formula 1 said:
Hmmmm.
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Qantaslink To Increase Regional Capacity Expanded Boeing 717 Fleet
QantasLink today announced that it would expand its Boeing 717-200 fleet from eight to eleven aircraft as part of a renewed operating agreement with National Jet Systems (NJS).


Do you have a date on this article?
 
Sacha said:
Do you think the pilots would go with the aircraft? Does M\B apply in Australia? Will their wives like dingo's and Abbo's? Just when you thought you were negotiating from a position of strength, along comes Midwest Express and the next thing you know a 21 year old has your seat.
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And you have a d-bag like Sacha wishing it upon you. Nice.
 
You might want to be looking into that D'bag because your future just became very uncertain. A 717 f/o. Well,well,well. If your lucky you will end up on the bottom of our list with an upgrade in 20 years. If your not, the 717's and your stupid butt will be sent packing. Africa or the Middle East most likely because if you have a shred of intelligence, you might notice our economy disintegrating with a moron in the White house which doesn't bode well for anybody, especially you. Do you feel lucky punk? Well do you?
 
Seems like some LUV pilots are resorting to threats. How nice.

Seems like some have also taken a page out of the APA playbook, "Nordstrom pilots vs Kmart pilots!'
 
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Sacha said:
You might want to be looking into that D'bag because your future just became very uncertain. A 717 f/o. Well,well,well. If your lucky you will end up on the bottom of our list with an upgrade in 20 years. If your not, the 717's and your stupid butt will be sent packing. Africa or the Middle East most likely because if you have a shred of intelligence, you might notice our economy disintegrating with a moron in the White house which doesn't bode well for anybody, especially you. Do you feel lucky punk? Well do you?
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You're losing it MAN! Clumps of hair are falling out of your head, shoulders, and your lower back region. Quit falling apart you big ape!


OYS
 
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On Your Six said:
You're losing it MAN! Clumps of hair are falling out of your head, shoulders, and your lower back region. Quit falling apart you big ape!


OYS
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Says the guy with almost 4,000 posts as he clings yet again to the bottom of another seniority list. Setting reserve again? At your age? On a Saturday? That virtual airline stuff at Delta getting you down? Your best bet is to try like hell actually make it off probation then go out on medical. Your career prospects aren't looking so good. I'm sure the TSA can slide you right in. You would be perfect.
 
Sacha said:
Says the guy with almost 4,000 posts as he clings yet again to the bottom of another seniority list. Setting reserve again? At your age? On a Saturday? That virtual airline stuff at Delta getting you down? Your best bet is to try like hell actually make it off probation then go out on medical. Your career prospects aren't looking so good. I'm sure the TSA can slide you right in. You would be perfect.
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Who is the jerk now?
 
The funniest thing about that article, regardless of the date, is that the 717 operation was referred to as "regional service" 4 times.

A regional jet.

Apples to apples? Sure, you trannies go with that!
 
MILF Hunter said:
The funniest thing about that article, regardless of the date, is that the 717 operation was referred to as "regional service" 4 times.

A regional jet.

Apples to apples? Sure, you trannies go with that!
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Southwest - the only airline in the world with a "regional" name remaining. We'll fit right in.
You do know we fly 737s, right? Better equipped kind with business class.
 
Fly-By-Cable said:
Southwest - the only airline in the world with a "regional" name remaining. We'll fit right in.
You do know we fly 737s, right? Better equipped kind with business class.
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Is "Alaska" considered a region? Your not too bright are you? I'll bet you are the guy in ground school who just stares back at the instructor with that "Deer in the Headlights" look when he says at the end of the day......"that's about it. Are there any questions?......."
 
Sacha said:
Says the guy with almost 4,000 posts as he clings yet again to the bottom of another seniority list. Setting reserve again? At your age? On a Saturday? That virtual airline stuff at Delta getting you down? Your best bet is to try like hell actually make it off probation then go out on medical. Your career prospects aren't looking so good. I'm sure the TSA can slide you right in. You would be perfect.
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So says Mr. Clean! You really are nervous, and will be placed near the bottom of your list, with complete stagnation thanks to your younger brothers joining ahead of you in your flock. Yes, I am fairly junior at my new airline, but my prospects of moving up due to projected retirements beats yours of AM trips with El Paso layovers on weekends, forever. Say hello to Redflyer at the La Quinta bar at ELP airport Mr. Rogaine!



OYS
 
Sacha said:
Is "Alaska" considered a region? Your not too bright are you? I'll bet you are the guy in ground school who just stares back at the instructor with that "Deer in the Headlights" look when he says at the end of the day......"that's about it. Are there any questions?......."
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You need to lay off the bottle If you wanna make it through this and still hold a medical. Remember, AirTran guys are used to dealing with a lot worse stuff in their daily lives. To us it's just business as usual, but you're gonna end up with a heart attack or covered in shingles if you don't relax a bit.
 
Fly-By-Cable said:
You need to lay off the bottle If you wanna make it through this and still hold a medical. Remember, AirTran guys are used to dealing with a lot worse stuff in their daily lives. To us it's just business as usual, but you're gonna end up with a heart attack or covered in shingles if you don't relax a bit.
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You sure use the reference about laying off the bottle a lot. Self reflection?
Say genius, have you been to all 57 states yet? Southwest the only regional name? Good grief. At first when I heard some of our guys want all your guys to go through a one year probation period I thought that was silly but now after reading some your posts, I am not so sure......
 
Fly/Sacha,

You guys really need to contact someone at the UFC so you can get into the Octagon.

Please look at facts everyone (on BOTH sides). The 717 is a SHORT to MEDIUM range airplane, MD designed the airplane to replace the DC9-30 series which fits the same category, which everyone knows, Delta (Northwest) still flies to this day (and are finally replacing). It is perfectly served in a REGIONAL capacity, much better then a 1st or 2nd generation RJ. That's it. We all know the data (or should). Calling this airplane a "Regional" airplane is NOT false. Implying that it should pay as an RJ (50-100 seat), is however. I'm don't fly the 71 anymore so I don't have a personal interest here, however a more accurate indicator of pay for the airplane (if that's what's being argued here), would be Delta.
 
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a draft decision proposing to grant authorisation for a Joint Business Agreement (JBA) between Qantas and American Airlines. 'The ACCC does not consider that the JBA will have any anti-competitive effects, as Qantas and American Airlines do not currently provide any overlapping direct services between Australia and the United States.'. The ACCC has previously authorised an alliance between Virgin Australia and Delta Airlines on routes between Australia and the United States.
 

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