webfact Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 PHUKET: Aircraft woes leave Chinese stranded in PhuketTanyaluk SakootTwo aircraft’s from Jet Asia Airways have problems today (September 26). Photo Mj-bird.PHUKET: -- Around 400 Chinese holidaymakers are currently stranded temporarily in Phuket after two aircraft’s from Jet Asia Airways had problems.Two hundred and thirty five people were unable to fly out to Shenyang as scheduled at midnight last night after it was discovered that the radar in the aircraft was broken.All the passengers were offered free rooms at the Royal Phuket City Hotel.Meanwhile, another Jet Asia Airways aircraft broke down in Saudi Arabia. A replacement aircraft was sent there. Unfortunately, because of landing permit delays it arrived in Saudi Arabia long after expected.That aircraft was due to have been used to carry 206 people from Phuket to Tianjin, but was unable to do so, leaving another 206 Chinese also stranded in Phuket. They were offered free accommodation at the Phuket Town Inn.A spokesperson for the charter airline said that the radar on the first aircraft would be fixed by this afternoon and the aircraft from Saudi Arabia would arrive at about the same time, allowing all the passengers to be carried home. Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/aircraft-woes-leave-chinese-stranded-in-phuket-48891.php -- Phuket News 2014-09-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lupatria Posted September 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2014 Get used to it quality tourist fly in on quality airlines. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CTO Posted September 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2014 I like this mechanic, checking the wing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Takes less than 30 minutes to change the radar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Takes less than 30 minutes to change the radar. Always assuming one has something at hand with which to change it . A roll of duct tape always comes in handy for wobbly bits. Edited September 26, 2014 by Suradit69 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabula Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 A retreating worldwide economy is creating cash flow problems in my opinion for airlines. It is affecting maintence combined with buying cheaper parts. I believe we will see more delays in the future sadly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Bad news for those Phuket hotels... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pii Kate Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 OH tell the truth. All of the passengers will be DNA tested because one of them attacked that poor Chinese fellow in the previous new article. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's a plot by the Thai instant noodle companies to keep these 400 Chinese "high rollers" in Phuket for a couple more nights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileContent Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 And the Chinese bashing starts once again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It could happen to any airline, any where...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickirs Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Malasia Air was heard to offer one of its aircraft so long as no one minds that it doesn't come with radar or any other kind of working avionics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 not if the royal city hotel mekaniks are a fixen it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Are things that bad in Phuket that a hotel can instantly provide accommodation for 230 passengers? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westsail Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 It could happen to any airline, any where...... Maybe. But it's uncommonly bad luck for a commercial airline to have 40% of it's fleet out-of-service for unscheduled repairs at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I like this mechanic, checking the wing That must be the one in Saudi Arabia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkyCowboy Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Takes less than 30 minutes to change the radar. Sure, every 7eleven sells aircraft radar units. BTW, I have flown many trips with 4 engine jets without radar. Of course it depends on the WX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkyCowboy Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Takes less than 30 minutes to change the radar. Always assuming one has something at hand with which to change it . A roll of duct tape always comes in handy for wobbly bits. This is not duct tape. The special tape on the wing is called "100 mile tape", but it holds at 500 at the right place and on the top of the flap it does just fine if applied properly Edited September 26, 2014 by BlueSkyCowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Duct tape & 100mph tape are one & the same. Several grades & quality. I'm sure if you were admiring the scenery as you taxied for take off & saw tape on the wing you would feel comfortable & just ignore it.... yeah, right !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 TAT hired some knucklehead to break radar in Plane so as to increase numbers on tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Are things that bad in Phuket that a hotel can instantly provide accommodation for 230 passengers? Just curious. In September, at the lowest point of low season, big hotels like that, sure they can accommodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Takes less than 30 minutes to change the radar. Sure, every 7eleven sells aircraft radar units. BTW, I have flown many trips with 4 engine jets without radar. Of course it depends on the WX These type of parts are usually available in the inventories. BTW, I have changed many radars on jets with more than 4 tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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