Plane Spotting - The Quiz

[David48]

^^ My data doesn't have it as an Airbus ...

[GrantSmith]

^^ My data doesn't have it as an Airbus ...

What does your data have it as?

The aircraft in the fleet of Kuwait Airways are: A300's, A310's, A320's, A340-300's (-500 is the state aircraft) and B777's...

[Dancealot]

I hope this is not the end of the quiz.

[David48]

I hope this is not the end of the quiz.

Mate, like all things in life, once the nourishment stops, everything withers.

I have no more nourishment (new planes) to give at the moment ... maybe time for others to contribute some spots.

They did there for a while ... maybe they will do again.

Dancealot ... thanks for the support ...

[GrantSmith]

I hope this is not the end of the quiz.

Nah it won't be the end... We just need to pick up the slack...

I'll be frequent through the Swamp early next year, so hopefully get some happy snaps for the crew here

[GrantSmith]

Right you bunch of Hansum Men..

In the spirit of David48, I present to you lot...

2557..

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[Chao Lao Beach]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vu2xQLEE8a4

There is also a non edited 51 sec version on Utube which could have been better in this thread.

Sucked a ULD at Changi.

[Chao Lao Beach]

Talking of Singapore, for those in the region, Feb 11-16 is the big airshow there (2014)

[GrantSmith]

There is also a non edited 51 sec version on Utube which could have been better in this thread.

Sucked a ULD at Changi.

Hahaha aroi

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[spud67]

Just watched the maiden flight of this new bird on Discovery last night. A new low cost mid range fighter jet.

Copyright Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle - link will be provided to original story.

[spud67]

Here's another if there is anyone still out there. You won't find this puppy in any airline livery so I am just looking for manufacturer and make.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Scarebus A-350??

[spud67]

Correct SVB

Cold weather testing and in North America for its first time. Although its engines were tested here last year on the 380.

A few more pics

[khaosai]

Correct SVB

Cold weather testing and in North America for its first time. Although its engines were tested here last year on the 380.

A few more pics

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Hi,

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

[Dancealot]

While David48 is occupied at the moment and we're enjoying Spud's cold and chilling planes I think it's worth to introduce Ryanair's 2014 calendar.

Peculair to see 11 hostesses this year.

[Chao Lao Beach]

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

You can say that again.

The 330 has great lines, but the rest come out of the ugly duckling stables

[Ricardo]

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

You can say that again.

The 330 has great lines, but the rest come out of the ugly duckling stables

The A380 looks 'stubby' to me personally, but I suspect that eventual stretch-versions will 'look' better, as well as increase capacity.

[spud67]

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

You can say that again.

The 330 has great lines, but the rest come out of the ugly duckling stables

The A380 looks 'stubby' to me personally, but I suspect that eventual stretch-versions will 'look' better, as well as increase capacity.

I agree, I think it looks great. I assume in part because it is the 900 series but I was also drawn to the windscreen and the wings. It arrived at the far end of the runway so I could not see it well on final but the wings look like they flex a lot, giving it the appearance of a bird in flight.

Funny story; or at least I think it's funny:

After the airplane landed and finished its roll, the pilot came on the radio and said, "Blah blah blah North America blah blah blah."

Unfortunately, between his accent, the radio and (probably) a poorly placed mic, I couldn't understand what he was saying. So I replied, "Airbus XXXX, transmission unreadable, say again."

Again the pilot said, "Blah blah blah North America blah blah blah."

Again, I couldn't understand what he was saying. So I replied, "Airbus XXXX, transmission unreadable, say again."

To which the pilot replied, (and this is a gross paraphrasing because I got the gist but not all of the words) "Airbus is proud to bring the new A350 to the people of Iqaluit and northern Canada on its maiden flight to North America."

Oops, completely missing the grandeur of the moment and feeling like a bit of an a$$ because I should have expected that, I replied, "Well, we sure are happy to have you here and hope you enjoy our hospitality." Always be prepared.

[spud67]

Just watched the maiden flight of this new bird on Discovery last night. A new low cost mid range fighter jet.

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Copyright Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle - link will be provided to original story.

I will leave this one a couple more days in case anyone wants to try it. The aircraft was developed with parts already in production bringing the cost of the jet down to a measly $20 million per and $2,000/hr to operate.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Correct SVB

Cold weather testing and in North America for its first time. Although its engines were tested here last year on the 380.

A few more pics

smallDSC01008.jpg

smallDSC01018.jpg

smallDSC01027.jpg

Hi,

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

Yeah, I'm another who agrees she's a good looking bird. Looking forward to seeing her in operation.

Anyone know who the launch customer is supposed to be?

[SeaVisionBurma]

Correct SVB

Cold weather testing and in North America for its first time. Although its engines were tested here last year on the 380.

A few more pics

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smallDSC01018.jpg

smallDSC01027.jpg

Thanks HEAPS for sharing - awesome pics.

This thread is putting PPRuNe & Airliners.net to shame!

[Tywais]

Just watched the maiden flight of this new bird on Discovery last night. A new low cost mid range fighter jet.

vgWsW.Em.80.jpg

Copyright Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle - link will be provided to original story.

I will leave this one a couple more days in case anyone wants to try it. The aircraft was developed with parts already in production bringing the cost of the jet down to a measly $20 million per and $2,000/hr to operate.

Textron Airland Scorpion

[Tywais]

Correct SVB

Cold weather testing and in North America for its first time. Although its engines were tested here last year on the 380.

A few more pics

smallDSC01008.jpg

smallDSC01018.jpg

smallDSC01027.jpg

Hi,

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

Yeah, I'm another who agrees she's a good looking bird. Looking forward to seeing her in operation.

Anyone know who the launch customer is supposed to be?

Well SVB if you are down to Singapore Feb. 11-12 you can take a look and ask.

Airbus A350 To Appear at Singapore Airshow

January 23, 2014, 10:04 AM

Airbus has decided to bring an A350 XWB flight-test airplane to the Singapore Airshow next month, marking the first “full” display of the model at an international airshow. Plans call for flight-test airplane MSN3 to appear on static display on February 11 and 12. Airbus also expects the airplane to participate in the flying displays on both days. Carriers from the region that have already ordered the aircraft include AirAsia X, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways International and Vietnam Airlines. In all, Airbus has collected firm orders for 812 A350s from 39 customers.

More here - AINonline

[spud67]

Just watched the maiden flight of this new bird on Discovery last night. A new low cost mid range fighter jet.

vgWsW.Em.80.jpg

Copyright Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle - link will be provided to original story.

I will leave this one a couple more days in case anyone wants to try it. The aircraft was developed with parts already in production bringing the cost of the jet down to a measly $20 million per and $2,000/hr to operate.

Textron Airland Scorpion

Correct you are, sir. Here is a link to the news story and photo provided previously.

In a previous interview, an executive from Cessna/Textron stated that the Scorpion was not built to compete with the big boys but would fill a nice niche in homeland security. What??? Homeland security? Could you imagine the outcry if the US, UK, Canada or any other western nation fired missiles on their own soil? Maybe Assad would be interested...

[tw25rw]

What a great looking machine. The first Airbus in quite a while that looks right.

You can say that again.

The 330 has great lines, but the rest come out of the ugly duckling stables

The A380 looks 'stubby' to me personally, but I suspect that eventual stretch-versions will 'look' better, as well as increase capacity.

The A380 is a bit funny looking, but it's amazing at airshows.

[GrantSmith]

This photo isn't mine, t'was sent to me however thought I'd share it with you fine aviation minded fellows..

Anyone care to name the airline, make and model?

[spud67]

This photo isn't mine, t'was sent to me however thought I'd share it with you fine aviation minded fellows..

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Anyone care to name the airline, make and model?

A Boeing B747-8 freighter painted in honour of (but not for the use by) Seattle Seahawks as part of their sponsorship of the team. This particular aircraft is in flight testing.

[Chao Lao Beach]

Just looking at Spuds pics in Iqaluit (A350), I really don't miss the Arctic and the dodgy shenanigans that are a daily part of aviation life up there come to think of it.

Nice pics Spud, thx for posting.

[Chao Lao Beach]

I didn't take this pic, but I will put it in to bring up another topic.

What is its name.

What I am getting at is its new name for the last month or so.

Image Credit http://www.thai-aviation.net

[Chao Lao Beach]

OK, Thai Ag are now flying Airbuses.