TG to sell all six of its A380s
Sep 3, 23, 1:49 am
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TG to sell all six of its A380s
https://airwaysmag.com/thai-airways-sell-a380-fleet/
As expected... – a little curious as to who would take over. I don't think any middle eastern carrier would want more A380s in the near future...
Also, they are selling the aircraft in a 'as-is where-is' condition – whatever that means
As expected... – a little curious as to who would take over. I don't think any middle eastern carrier would want more A380s in the near future...
Also, they are selling the aircraft in a 'as-is where-is' condition – whatever that means
Sep 3, 23, 2:18 am
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https://airwaysmag.com/thai-airways-sell-a380-fleet/
As expected... a little curious as to who would take over. I don't think any middle eastern carrier would want more A380s in the near future...
Also, they are selling the aircraft in a 'as-is where-is' condition whatever that means
As expected... a little curious as to who would take over. I don't think any middle eastern carrier would want more A380s in the near future...
Also, they are selling the aircraft in a 'as-is where-is' condition whatever that means
My guess would be that either someone would buy them for parts (engines etc should still have some value), or more unlikely the likes of Hi-Fly could be interested in a bargain.
As for selling as-is, where-is, that would mean they buyer takes over in the current condition and location, i.e. it is the buyers responsibility to make the planes airworthy and remove them from their current parking positions at Suvarnabhumi (which to me indicates that they might not be in a condition to fly without some tender love and care)..
Sep 3, 23, 2:22 am
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this was already discussed in the thread Thai News
THAI: News - Page 69 - FlyerTalk Forums
likely some more Cafs and Restaurants in large airplanes expected all over Thailand as there are so many already in old 747 of TG and Thai Orient...
THAI: News - Page 69 - FlyerTalk Forums
likely some more Cafs and Restaurants in large airplanes expected all over Thailand as there are so many already in old 747 of TG and Thai Orient...
Sep 3, 23, 11:13 am
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this was already discussed in the thread Thai News
THAI: News - Page 69 - FlyerTalk Forums
likely some more Cafs and Restaurants in large airplanes expected all over Thailand as there are so many already in old 747 of TG and Thai Orient...
THAI: News - Page 69 - FlyerTalk Forums
likely some more Cafs and Restaurants in large airplanes expected all over Thailand as there are so many already in old 747 of TG and Thai Orient...
Moving an A380 to its "Cafe and Restaurant" final venue is going to be a mammoth task.
Sep 3, 23, 1:28 pm
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TG must be the only airline thinking its a good idea to store out of service aircraft in a Swamp
Maybe Zoo’s will have some interest, Pythons and Anacondas moved in ?
Maybe Zoo’s will have some interest, Pythons and Anacondas moved in ?
Sep 3, 23, 9:49 pm
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of course! there are several abandoned aircrafts all over Thailand, some turned into cafs or restaurants or other functions. Not a A380 yet but several 747 among other types
Sep 6, 23, 8:15 am
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Sep 6, 23, 8:31 pm
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There is a classic DC3 as well on the way to Rayong - my memory fails me as to whether it is on hwy 344 or 36 though.
But no, they typically keep (presumably re-attach?) wings and all.
But no, they typically keep (presumably re-attach?) wings and all.
Sep 7, 23, 5:59 am
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