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Post by Brandon S on May 30, 2020 1:30:16 GMT -8
It's been a while since I have come on the Forum...
Here are a couple of trip reports for you all to enjoy seeing as most of us are stuck at home.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 8, 2020 11:25:33 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 8, 2020 11:31:29 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787. WestJet C-GYRS by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr WestJet C-GYRS by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 9, 2020 11:26:36 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787 Nice capture. The 787 looks good in WestJet colours
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 9, 2020 15:09:28 GMT -8
WestJet C-GYRS on flight WS706 from Vancouver International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport. I am posting these photos because these are second generation of wide-body aircraft to WestJet and there few photos of 787 Nice capture. The 787 looks good in WestJet colours Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada.
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Post by Kahloke on Nov 9, 2020 15:35:44 GMT -8
Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada. Moving up to widebody aircraft seems to be a new venture for WestJet. I would be surprised if they expand beyond the 787-9 anytime soon. Airline business is not expected to ramp up quickly even after the COVID pandemic gets under control. It could take several years for traffic to get back to 2019 levels, so airlines are understandably cautious in this current climate. The next generation 777x Boeings (777-8 and 777-9) may be too large for WestJet's needs; indeed, perhaps too large for many of the airlines around the world who are looking for more "right-sized" fuel efficient aircraft like the 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 to fulfill their long haul needs. I hope there will be a market for the 777x. Outside of a few key carriers like Emirates and Cathay Pacific, I'm not sure too many others are interested in very large aircraft these days. Even Qantas, who was looking at the 777x for their "Project Sunrise" program, has now indicated they would prefer the Airbus A350-1000, which is slightly smaller, but more fuel efficient. FYI - Project Sunrise is Qantas-speak for airplanes that can fly non-stop between Sydney and London, and Sydney and New York. It currently cannot be done. Sydney to London requires a stop in Perth, and Sydney to New York usually includes a west coast stop in Los Angeles. In any case, that program, like everything else, is on hold during this COVID season.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Nov 9, 2020 18:32:37 GMT -8
Thank you they are now on daily on WS706 and WS711. I hope they expand 787 service to YVR with more routes and international flights once COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I hope that WestJet orders more wide body aircraft such as 787-9, 787-10, 777-8 or 777-9 to compete with Air Canada. Moving up to widebody aircraft seems to be a new venture for WestJet. I would be surprised if they expand beyond the 787-9 anytime soon. Airline business is not expected to ramp up quickly even after the COVID pandemic gets under control. It could take several years for traffic to get back to 2019 levels, so airlines are understandably cautious in this current climate. The next generation 777x Boeings (777-8 and 777-9) may be too large for WestJet's needs; indeed, perhaps too large for many of the airlines around the world who are looking for more "right-sized" fuel efficient aircraft like the 787-9 and Airbus A350-900 to fulfill their long haul needs. I hope there will be a market for the 777x. Outside of a few key carriers like Emirates and Cathay Pacific, I'm not sure too many others are interested in very large aircraft these days. Even Qantas, who was looking at the 777x for their "Project Sunrise" program, has now indicated they would prefer the Airbus A350-1000, which is slightly smaller, but more fuel efficient. FYI - Project Sunrise is Qantas-speak for airplanes that can fly non-stop between Sydney and London, and Sydney and New York. It currently cannot be done. Sydney to London requires a stop in Perth, and Sydney to New York usually includes a west coast stop in Los Angeles. In any case, that program, like everything else, is on hold during this COVID season. That is true but Canada needs more big international airlines to be home based in country which I can see WestJet becoming with 787 and in future 777. I truly think that WestJet needs about 30 787-9 to start grow their international market share from Air Canada. I believe that WestJet did start smartly in international market with 787-9 because it’s mid capacity aircraft that WestJet can grow their international market. I doubt that WestJet will be going with AirBus A350 due being a mainline fleet being all Boeing which it could possibly be the 787-10. I think WestJet new goal is start competing more Air Canada on trans Pacific and Trans Atlantic flights which some routes require more capacity of those routes. I could see WestJet looking at Boeing 777X for longer and high capacity routes.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 13, 2021 16:00:08 GMT -8
Air Canada is undergoing re-certifying the Boeing 737 MAX 8 with Transport Canada to begin normal regular schedule service. I got test flight to Calgary International Airport today which I was not excepting to see. I am posting this photo because catching test flights for planes is rare sight. Air Canada C-FSNU by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 21, 2021 12:18:44 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 21, 2021 12:21:07 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 27, 2021 13:03:52 GMT -8
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Post by princessofvanfan on Jan 27, 2021 13:50:08 GMT -8
Crazy time to be placing an order like that - hopefully things will have improved significantly when the Max's start arriving. Glad they've updated that hideous livery.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 27, 2021 15:00:42 GMT -8
Crazy time to be placing an order like that - hopefully things will have improved significantly when the Max's start arriving. Glad they've updated that hideous livery. This ain’t the biggest MAX order since COVID and grounds have occurred.
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 27, 2021 16:23:08 GMT -8
This ain’t the biggest MAX order since COVID and grounds have occurred. Yeah, not by a longshot. Southwest ordered 281 of the type before the grounding, making it the largest 737 MAX order by far. Southwest is also pretty much the reason Boeing built the MAX to begin with, vs going with a clean-sheet design for a more modern 737 replacement, a decision I'm guessing they are regretting now. With all that has gone on with the MAX, Airbus has a definite leg-up on Boeing in the narrowbody arena. Absorbing the A220 program really helps Airbus in the short to medium range market, as that is a stellar aircraft, by all accounts, and Boeing doesn't have anything to compete with it. On the other end of the narrowbody spectrum, the Airbus A321NEO and forthcoming XLR variant are really killing it in the medium capacity market, as that type is proving to be a good 757 replacement, something Boeing is also lacking, as they have yet to launch the NMA program (757 replacement). I hope the 737 MAX can get back on schedule, as it is a very efficient airplane, but Boeing really needs a clean sheet design to replace the 737, and they also need something to replace the 757, as well. This is going to be a difficult road for Boeing if they want to stay relevant. I just hope they can do it.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 27, 2021 21:19:14 GMT -8
This ain’t the biggest MAX order since COVID and grounds have occurred. Yeah, not by a longshot. Southwest ordered 281 of the type before the grounding, making it the largest 737 MAX order by far. Southwest is also pretty much the reason Boeing built the MAX to begin with, vs going with a clean-sheet design for a more modern 737 replacement, a decision I'm guessing they are regretting now. With all that has gone on with the MAX, Airbus has a definite leg-up on Boeing in the narrowbody arena. Absorbing the A220 program really helps Airbus in the short to medium range market, as that is a stellar aircraft, by all accounts, and Boeing doesn't have anything to compete with it. On the other end of the narrowbody spectrum, the Airbus A321NEO and forthcoming XLR variant are really killing it in the medium capacity market, as that type is proving to be a good 757 replacement, something Boeing is also lacking, as they have yet to launch the NMA program (757 replacement). I hope the 737 MAX can get back on schedule, as it is a very efficient airplane, but Boeing really needs a clean sheet design to replace the 737, and they also need something to replace the 757, as well. This is going to be a difficult road for Boeing if they want to stay relevant. I just hope they can do it. I heard that NMA will be both clean sheet replacement for 737 and 757. I was more on lines of Alaska Airlines ordering 120 + 13 more Boeing 736 Max planes. simpleflying.com/alaska-airlines-737-max-order/
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 28, 2021 7:09:47 GMT -8
Yes, Alaska just received their first 737 MAX9. They were somewhat lucky in that they had yet to receive the new aircraft when the type was grounded. The MAX9 is key to Alaska's plan to get back to being primarily a Boeing fleet. Most of the Airbuses they got in the Virgin America acquisition are leased (I think 10 of the A320s are owned), and Alaska is keen to get out from under those leases and retire the Airbus fleet (see excerpt from a recent article) Here's a link to the rest of the quoted article: onemileatatime.com/alaska-airlines-airbus-fleet-retirement-plans/
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 7, 2021 18:29:59 GMT -8
Air India has servicing YVR since October 20, 2020 due COVID 19 but they might make permanent if the demand warrants it. I am posting this photo because Air India is rare catch at YVR. Air India VT-ALX by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 10, 2021 23:16:27 GMT -8
With the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic Vancouver International Airport have getting AirBus A330 on Lufthansa flights from Frankfurt which used to be an Boeing 747-400. Korean Airlines has been flying AirBus A330 from Seoul which used to be an Boeing aircraft. I am posting because we don’t have many photos of these planes for this airline. Lufthansa D-AIKK by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr Korean Air HL8026 by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr I wonder if Lufthansa will switch Frankfurt to Vancouver route another type of plane when this COVID 19 pandemic is done which I doubt because they seem like good size for the capacity. I am wonder if Air India and Air Tahiti Nui will stick around once the world get back to normal.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 11, 2021 23:13:29 GMT -8
Air Canada has been allow purchased Air Transat with strict conditions about Quebec and competition from federal government: www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-air-canada-transat-1.5911340 I personally think the expansion Quebec truly is not beneficial to rest of Canada because Western Canada doesn’t really see that as more competition for airlines. I would switch new routes must prioritize Western Canada and Eastern Canada over Central Canada because I think more service in those parts of country would benefit the most with this clause.
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 18, 2021 10:43:02 GMT -8
Air Canada is getting into the heritage game, introducing a brand new Airbus plane that is painted in TCA livery.
This is good. I wish BC Ferries would do the same.
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 18, 2021 11:01:28 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 18, 2021 14:44:36 GMT -8
Air Canada is getting into the heritage game, introducing a brand new Airbus plane that is painted in TCA livery. This is good. I wish BC Ferries would do the same. It's nice to see the TCA retro livery on the new A220. AC has, or maybe had, this retro livery on an A319. I wonder if they've retired that bird and are replacing it with this new A220? Air Canada C-FZUH was retired on January 5th, 2021 with flight between Calgary, Alberta to Kanas City, Missouri.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 18, 2021 21:31:36 GMT -8
Air Canada Express have been repainting the De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402 into the new livery. The 2005 Bombardier CRJ700, trails numbers 701 to 716, have been getting converted into Bombardier CRJ900; Air Canada Express also have Bombardier CRJ900 that haven’t been converted. The new Bombardier CRJ900 trail numbers 717 to 721 where ordered between 2016 to 2017 and trail numbers 722 to 730 where order in 2020. Air Canada Express also have ex-Delta Connections Bombardier CRJ900 which where delivered in 2019 which have trail numbers 780 to 784. I am posting these photos because we don’t have many of these Air Canada Express in new livery. Air Canada Express C-GSJZ by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr Air Canada C-GJFZ by Blue Bus Fan, on Flickr
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Post by paulvanb on Feb 18, 2021 22:33:33 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 23, 2021 9:37:46 GMT -8
I've consolidated threads and posts related to all Canadian airlines into this thread. So, anything related to ANY Canadian airline should go here.
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