Airbus' giant jet lands at Philippine airport, Aviation: |
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Airbus' giant jet lands at Philippine airport, Aviation: |
 Oct 12 2007, 08:00 AM
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AF Supreme  Group: Members Posts: 15,271 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Universe  |
Airbus' giant jet lands at Philippine airport
Manila - Airbus' giant A380 jetliner flew into the Philippines on Thursday as part of a series of test flights to show the jumbo aircraft could fit in existing runways in Asia. The A380 flew in to Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport from Melbourne. Test pilot Peter Chandler said the landing went smoothly and the plane was able to taxi to a parking area without any hitches. "The landing had no troubles at all, absolutely no problem," he told a press conference. The visit to Manila was part of a series of test flights to show the jumbo jet could "fit in today's airport infrastructure," according to Airbus senior marketing manager Julian Manhes. The A380 can accommodate as many as 850 passengers if the plane is laid out in all economy-class seating. Airbus already has 165 orders and 20 commitments from 15 airlines for the giant aircraft. The first delivery to Singapore Airlines will take place next week.   Airport staff have their picture taken next to an Airbus A380, the biggest commercial airliner, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila October 11, 2007. The A380 is on tour to demonstrate its performance under normal airline operating conditions. |
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Oct 12 2007, 06:11 PM
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AF Addict  Group: Members Posts: 575 Joined: 24-April 07 From: uk |
I wonder if Philippine Airlines plans to buy some Airbus planes. I don't want them turning to Boeing! buy Europeans not Americans!
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Oct 12 2007, 06:50 PM
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AF Pro  Group: Members Posts: 1,787 Joined: 13-August 07 |
it's too big...
i'm like how much do people have to wait to board it... delayed flights.... delayed flights...it's a b!tch! |
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 Oct 12 2007, 11:55 PM
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AF Geek  Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 27-September 07 |
QUOTE(PinoyMogul @ Oct 13 2007, 07:11 AM) [snapback]3263653[/snapback] I wonder if Philippine Airlines plans to buy some Airbus planes. I don't want them turning to Boeing! buy Europeans not Americans! Correct. Boycott the dumbass yanks!  |
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Oct 13 2007, 07:34 AM
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AF Supreme Group: Members Posts: 15,271 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Universe |
Anti -American pa itong post na ito sa taas
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Oct 13 2007, 08:30 AM
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AF Addict Group: Members Posts: 998 Joined: 14-May 07 |
^^ Yup. It's like everything Americans do is wrong. tsk tsk tsk
Anyway, if the RP wants to buy this, it has to make sure there is enough demand. It can afford it but are there enough passengers going to the country? |
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Oct 13 2007, 10:28 AM
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AF Fiend  Group: Members Posts: 457 Joined: 30-November 06 |
Why dosen't everyone jump on the Anti-American band wagon?
 Grow-up.I'm still sticking with NW airlines Boeing. Can you imagine how long the wait is to board that plain, and get off. |
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Oct 13 2007, 08:21 PM
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AF Geek Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 27-September 07 |
I don't hate Americans. But I try to boycott American goods, products, brands, stupidity, etc. as much as I can. Seriously, would really support a people that bans spanking on children?
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Oct 14 2007, 06:38 PM
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AF Pro Group: Members Posts: 1,787 Joined: 13-August 07 |
QUOTE(philfighter @ Oct 13 2007, 09:30 PM) [snapback]3264602[/snapback] ^^ Yup. It's like everything Americans do is wrong. tsk tsk tsk Anyway, if the RP wants to buy this, it has to make sure there is enough demand. It can afford it but are there enough passengers going to the country? yeah, they have to consider that! it seems demand is not that great yet... hopefully soon! |
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Oct 15 2007, 03:57 AM
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AF Geek Group: Members Posts: 212 Joined: 27-September 07 |
QUOTE(calliezhou @ Oct 15 2007, 07:38 AM) [snapback]3266906[/snapback] it seems demand is not that great yet... hopefully soon! I hope demand would be low. I'm betting my dolllars on Boeing's Sonic Cruiser. Speed is key, not capacity. |
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Oct 15 2007, 04:07 AM
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QUOTE(calliezhou @ Oct 13 2007, 01:50 AM) [snapback]3263693[/snapback] it's too big... i'm like how much do people have to wait to board it... delayed flights.... delayed flights...it's a b!tch! on the other hand an airline like lets say Lufthansa can do 1 flight Frankfurt->Guangzhou->Manila trip and accomodate people for 2-3 A340 instead of 1 plane a day over half a week its much more economical This post has been edited by P. Bredahl: Oct 15 2007, 04:43 AM |
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Oct 15 2007, 07:06 AM
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AF Supreme Group: Members Posts: 15,271 Joined: 28-October 02 From: Universe |
QUOTE(kahntoot @ Oct 14 2007, 09:21 AM) [snapback]3265343[/snapback] I don't hate Americans. But I try to boycott American goods, products, brands, stupidity, etc. as much as I can. Seriously, would really support a people that bans spanking on children? Your posts are all anti-americans!
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