My BA flight is being operated by a 29 year old! (Aircraft)
Jun 2, 2015, 11:01 am
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My BA flight is being operated by a 29 year old! (Aircraft)
Wow, the substitute aircraft BA Cityflyer has leased in (D-AMGL) is over 29 years old - was delivered on 2nd June 1986 (maiden flight was before that)
Older than any aircraft in BA's fleet by some margin it seems. So what's the oldest aircraft you've flown on for a BA operated flight?
Older than any aircraft in BA's fleet by some margin it seems. So what's the oldest aircraft you've flown on for a BA operated flight?
Jun 2, 2015, 11:32 am
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Age is one thing. Operational hours is another.
Since this plane seems to be leased mostly by WDL Aviation to 'fill gaps', it's likely that it has far fewer flight hours than its age would suggest.
Since this plane seems to be leased mostly by WDL Aviation to 'fill gaps', it's likely that it has far fewer flight hours than its age would suggest.
Jun 2, 2015, 12:19 pm
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Try Jet2. Their fleet's average age is 21 years (compared to BA's 12 years) and about half their fleet is over 27 years old.
Jun 2, 2015, 10:33 pm
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The RJ146 (G-SMLA) sometimes used at LCY, privided by Jota Avaiation is 29.6 years old (Source: http://www.planespotters.net/Product...A-Aviation.php). I travelled on this aircraft once this year, and will be on her again this evening!
You can tell that the frame has seen its fair share of action...
You can tell that the frame has seen its fair share of action...
Jun 3, 2015, 3:32 am
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The RJ146 (G-SMLA) sometimes used at LCY, privided by Jota Avaiation is 29.6 years old (Source: http://www.planespotters.net/Product...A-Aviation.php). I travelled on this aircraft once this year, and will be on her again this evening!
You can tell that the frame has seen its fair share of action...
You can tell that the frame has seen its fair share of action...
More on topic, if the interior is fine I don't really care about the aircraft age, and would rather have a LGW 734 than G-MEDK any time.
Jun 3, 2015, 4:24 am
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Jun 3, 2015, 4:25 am
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So this is BA trolling Irish rugby fans?
Jun 3, 2015, 6:30 am
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The 737 is the Queen of the skies! She's a fabulous piece of machinery, is sturdy and I don't know if I've ever mentioned this before - my favourite aircraft
I'm very happy we're keeping her a bit longer.
Jun 3, 2015, 6:45 am
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They also do that old fashioned thing of making a bit of a noise! Can't beat the roar of full reverse thrust on landing, the only BA aircraft type I've been on that regularly uses it (presumably due the old steel brakes that are both very noisy and heat up like nobodies business).
Jun 3, 2015, 9:43 am
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There seems to be a small following of us that love flying on the old 737's! I've never had an uncomfortable flight in one, the lighting is yellow and there is plenty of brown decor, but they're comfortable! (they also remind me of flying in the 90's, my childhood, which I have fond memories of!).
They also do that old fashioned thing of making a bit of a noise! Can't beat the roar of full reverse thrust on landing, the only BA aircraft type I've been on that regularly uses it (presumably due the old steel brakes that are both very noisy and heat up like nobodies business).
They also do that old fashioned thing of making a bit of a noise! Can't beat the roar of full reverse thrust on landing, the only BA aircraft type I've been on that regularly uses it (presumably due the old steel brakes that are both very noisy and heat up like nobodies business).
