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eimear10 · 31-10-2011 5:23pm

SEKMG wrote: »

I was first looking at FlightAware for flights between KORD and EIDW and could not find any, so that started my suspicion. So I went to AF cargo main page, here, (Serch flight between ORD and DUB, in the bottom of the page) and it says that the flight is on Fridays.

thanks sekmg , is there anywhere i can type in a registration number and see where its flying from ?

ye see i have an app on my phone that allows me to see planes in the sky in real time eg it shows me a plane flying over south dublin with EIN54Y , is there anyway i can find out what type of plane this is , what company , where its coming from and where its going ?

Thanks for you help im new to aviation

lord lucan · 01-11-2011 12:52pm

Been rumoured for a while but officially confirmed that UA will launch a DUB-IAD route in May 2012. I'm figuring it'll be a 752.

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/new-flights-to-run-between-dublin-and-washington-dc-268429-Nov2011/

donvito99 · 01-11-2011 3:03pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Been rumoured for a while but officially confirmed that UA will launch a DUB-IAD route in May 2012. I'm figuring it'll be a 752.

http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/new-flights-to-run-between-dublin-and-washington-dc-268429-Nov2011/

Great news! Just shows how incompetent EI were when they were running this route. It is feasible with a bit of marketing promoting economy AND business class.

DublinKev · 01-11-2011 8:33pm

Good news that Emirates and United planning new routes to Dublin from next year.

United own Continental now don't they? Or is it the other way around? Either way, looking forward to seeing some more new colours next year.

roundymac · 01-11-2011 10:22pm

donvito99 wrote: »

Great news! Just shows how incompetent EI were when they were running this route.

No flexability in the EI fleet, it's either A320/321 shorthaul or A330 long haul. Nothing in between for lighter loads.:(

Mister Jingles · 01-11-2011 11:42pm

roundymac wrote: »

donvito99 wrote: »

Great news! Just shows how incompetent EI were when they were running this route.

No flexability in the EI fleet, it's either A320/321 shorthaul or A330 long haul. Nothing in between for lighter loads.:(

To be fair though that not EI's fault. The next biggest Airbus after the A321 is the A332.

When you look at the aircraft currently in production to date you notice that there is a gap of some sort between the 739/a321 and 762/a332 in terms of size. I'd be curious to see if either Boeing or Airbus design something along the lines of the 757 or A310 again.

lord lucan · 02-11-2011 4:05am

DublinKev wrote: »

United own Continental now don't they? Or is it the other way around? Either way, looking forward to seeing some more new colours next year.

UA & CO merged. It'll still be the current livery flying next year,ie. old CO scheme and tail with UA title on the side.

There'll be no room left in the mornings for EI on Pier E at this rate. I wonder would CO look at dropping the 127 to EWR for the new route. It'll free up an existing slot and utilise a 752. In saying that,the loadings on the 127 are usually pretty good.

Kenny2012 · 02-11-2011 2:30pm

C-GWLL CL604 Execaire Inc
G-CGNP EMB500 Flairjet
G-KPEI C560XL Eurojet Aviation
G-SYLJ Legacy 600 TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd
N8762M Global Express University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
VQ-BOZ A321 Ural Airlines

DublinKev · 02-11-2011 10:50pm

Thanks for that info Lord Lucan.

It will be good to see T2 becoming a bit busier. Any updates on Air India ar any other airlines using Dublin as an international hub?

lord lucan · 03-11-2011 12:40am

DublinKev wrote: »

Thanks for that info Lord Lucan.

It will be good to see T2 becoming a bit busier. Any updates on Air India ar any other airlines using Dublin as an international hub?

T2 is very busy as it is,particularly during the summer season. Extra TA flights from T2 will only put more pressure on stand availability and send more EI ops over to Pier B. Air India is dead in the water though rumours abound about Air China arriving next year. Not sure where it's come from and i'll be surprised if it happens tbh.

Jamie2k9 · 03-11-2011 12:42am

lord lucan

what may happon is the EWR will drop to 1 daily but upgraded to a B764 or IAD will arrive at 09.25 and depart at 10.55 and the second EWR will arrive any time after 10.30 when more stands will be available on Pier E.

United are due to base most of there 764 in EWR once they are all converted to 2 class and some of CO 757 moving to ORD and IAD etc.

lord lucan · 03-11-2011 12:45am

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

lord lucan

what may happon is the EWR will drop to 1 daily but upgraded to a B764 or IAD will arrive at 09.25 and depart at 10.55 and the second EWR will arrive any time after 10.30 when more stands will be available on Pier E.

They'll need to do something like that,TA ops are taking up huge space on Pier E in the summer season.

Jamie2k9 · 03-11-2011 12:50am

The Air China thing has being around with a while but roumours are they they want to start DUB and MAN. Would be great if it happoned.

http://www.businessandfinance.ie/bf/2011/9/sept2011newssection/vitisseptember2011

When did Blue Air move to Pier B.

lord lucan · 03-11-2011 1:15am

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

When did Blue Air move to Pier B.

I've only noticed it recently. Maybe with the end of summer schedules there's more room on B. During the summer EI took up virtually all of B in the mornings. Once the first wave of departures was over you had TK/AC/LH/LX etc in as well as some charters so it was pretty much in use all day.

lord lucan · 04-11-2011 12:26am

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

lord lucan

what may happon is the EWR will drop to 1 daily but upgraded to a B764 or IAD will arrive at 09.25 and depart at 10.55 and the second EWR will arrive any time after 10.30 when more stands will be available on Pier E.

United are due to base most of there 764 in EWR once they are all converted to 2 class and some of CO 757 moving to ORD and IAD etc.

Just had a look on CO's website and CO23 & 127 are both available for booking with the standard departure times of 09.00 & 10.55

Jamie2k9 · 04-11-2011 2:34am

Just had a look on CO's website and CO23 & 127 are both available for booking with the standard departure times of 09.00 & 10.55

The DUB -IAD route is not on sale yet as it has not being officaily announced by United yet and it will take a while for EWR to change if it does.

SEKMG · 05-11-2011 10:17am

eimear10 wrote: »

thanks sekmg , is there anywhere i can type in a registration number and see where its flying from ?

ye see i have an app on my phone that allows me to see planes in the sky in real time eg it shows me a plane flying over south dublin with EIN54Y , is there anyway i can find out what type of plane this is , what company , where its coming from and where its going ?

Thanks for you help im new to aviation

No problem, glad to help.

What program do you use for that?
The only one I know of is Flight Radar 24
It show some what more information that what you are telling about. But it also lacks at some planes where it do not have any info.

Other you can learn the call sign, like EIN is Aer Lingus, RYR is Ryan Air etc.

SEKMG · 05-11-2011 10:19am

Air France from KORD is delayed today, it just left Chicago and is estimated to arrive in Dublin at 15:00

SEKMG · 06-11-2011 10:41am

since the clear sky yesterday, the light was just fantastic. I be heading out this afternoon as well.

RyanAir 737-800
Aer Lingus A320-200
Air France 747-400F

BTW
Since the AF6807 was over 6 hours late, do anyone know the problem?
I was looking at this picture that I took yesterday when it arrived and you can see that reverse thrust for engine one is not in use, while you can see engine 2,4 and presumably 3 is in use. And also heavy rudder work is in progress, I noticed that during the role out, that the rudder was flapping left like crazy, I assume it is due to keep the aircraft aligned with the centre line since lack of thrust on the left side. Did it have some engine problem, anyone know?

AF6807 with no reverse on engine one

Thank you.

Kenny2012 · 10-11-2011 2:18pm

D-AIDK A321 Lufthansa
D-AXLE B737 XL Airways Germany (Sunweb titles) seen on left side of Hangar 5
F-GVYC C560XL Lyreco SAS
N51SE GLEX Liberty Mutual Insurance Co
N312AA B767 Air Transport International opf DHL
N606TJ F2000EX Bank Of Utah
N882TW G5 Qualcomm Inc
SX-SMV A320 Viking Hellas on return to lessor

Pictures
D-AXLE http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/5747138062/
N606TJ http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/5716638216/

SEKMG · 12-11-2011 10:33am

If anyone is interested and have time:
A charter with Komiinteravia is due to land at 12 at DUB from AGA (Agadir)

I persome it is goin to be either a TU-134A or a TU-134B.

I might say it is a rare catch of an Russian aircraft in Europe.

westdub · 12-11-2011 11:36am

I sorry to disappoint you but the flight is a Jet4you flight so it will be a 737....

Its in the flight number....

Komiinteravia Kmv JFU8824

...JFU=Jet4you

highlydebased · 12-11-2011 3:27pm

SEKMG wrote: »

If anyone is interested and have time:
A charter with Komiinteravia is due to land at 12 at DUB from AGA (Agadir)

I persome it is goin to be either a TU-134A or a TU-134B.

I might say it is a rare catch of an Russian aircraft in Europe.

Jet4you use Komiinteravia's IATA code (8J)- as Komiinteravia have folded. which is probably how the system got confused.

SEKMG · 12-11-2011 6:12pm

highlydebased wrote: »

Jet4you use Komiinteravia's IATA code (8J)- as Komiinteravia have folded. which is probably how the system got confused.

Really, I went out and it did not show up. Says cancelled in the arrival list.
At least I got Aer Lingus retro scheme :P And what you tell me it would not be that much of a deal, some other airline or a chance to get a 734. T-134 is a little more exiting :P

Talked to some guys there and they told me about the Jet4you and that is stands now in a while but never shows up.

Thanks for the heads up.

Jamie2k9 · 12-11-2011 7:06pm

Jet4You will be back in DUB from May 2012. They stopped in DUB last May and were due to resume flights in September just gone but didn't happon. Sunway will use Aer Lingus from 24 December - 24 April when they resume flights, then Jet4You will be back.

SEKMG · 12-11-2011 7:40pm

Ahh

What routes do they have?

lord lucan · 12-11-2011 11:18pm

I noticed over the last week that a little mobile tea/coffee stall has re-opened at the mound. I remember one being there a few years back,definitely helps make a cold winters days spotting a little easier.

SEKMG · 13-11-2011 12:11am

lord lucan wrote: »

I noticed over the last week that a little mobile tea/coffee stall has re-opened at the mound. I remember one being there a few years back,definitely helps make a cold winters days spotting a little easier.

Yes, I saw him there today as well.

Orando Broom · 18-11-2011 10:30am

Any of you guys spot the C130 Hercules flying over South Dublin there about five minutes ago? Looked like USAF grey but it could be RAF. Do the RAF use them for submarine HK? Would it have taken over from the Nimrod for any search and rescue missions?

It may be this

http://www.irishairpics.com/photo/1035785/M/Lockheed-L-382G-Hercules/EI-JIV/Air-Contractors---Ireland-AG--ABR/?&sid=2896880107&sp=0

Bsal · 18-11-2011 9:04pm

Has anyone noticed Cityjet using the Air France callsign lately, are all their flights using the new callsign?

Tenger · 18-11-2011 9:05pm

Orando Broom wrote: »

Any of you guys spot the C130 Hercules flying over South Dublin there about five minutes ago?............

I heard it overhead......it was a USMC KC-130T leaving Baldonnell.
Info from N7777G

N7777G · 18-11-2011 10:06pm

Tenger wrote: »

I heard it overhead......it was a USMC KC-130T leaving Baldonnell.
Info from N7777G

Tail number is 164181 - callsign is Yanky 97" and it arrived back into Baldonnel around 5pm.

Kenny2012 · 19-11-2011 4:58pm

Marine Herc still present in BAL Saturday lunchtime.

Nissan doctor · 20-11-2011 1:14pm

Anyone know the ID of a B747-400 over mid Louth now(12:13pm)?

Its not showing on flightradar, its all white front end with yellow rear fusalage and yellow winglets?

N7777G · 20-11-2011 1:41pm

It was N740CK of Kalitta Air (callsign CKS311)

Mister Jingles · 20-11-2011 1:44pm

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Anyone know the ID of a B747-400 over mid Louth now(12:13pm)?

Its not showing on flightradar, its all white front end with yellow rear fusalage and yellow winglets?

One of these ?

http://www.google.ie/imgres?q=dhl+747&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbnid=aRIPwMP7LuSKzM:&imgrefurl=http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/keyword/dhl/1/1322415716_nLSdh4W&docid=1vRS24o4OA03GM&imgurl=http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-Asia/Air-Hong-Kong/i-nLSdh4W/0/L/Air-Hongkong-DHL-747-400F-B-L.jpg&w=800&h=534&ei=AfbITuGeM42XhQeJx9zjDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=559&vpy=337&dur=2158&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=188&ty=58&sig=101659707627633230491&page=1&tbnh=136&tbnw=181&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0

Nissan doctor · 20-11-2011 1:58pm

Mister Jingles wrote: »

One of these ?

http://www.google.ie/imgres?q=dhl+747&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1366&bih=667&tbm=isch&tbnid=aRIPwMP7LuSKzM:&imgrefurl=http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/keyword/dhl/1/1322415716_nLSdh4W&docid=1vRS24o4OA03GM&imgurl=http://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airlines-Asia/Air-Hong-Kong/i-nLSdh4W/0/L/Air-Hongkong-DHL-747-400F-B-L.jpg&w=800&h=534&ei=AfbITuGeM42XhQeJx9zjDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=559&vpy=337&dur=2158&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=188&ty=58&sig=101659707627633230491&page=1&tbnh=136&tbnw=181&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0

Thats exactly the scheme that it was wearing alright.....so not Kalitta or do they operate in DHL titles too?

EDIT: never mind, just saw the Kalitta pic in that link....cheers

SEKMG · 22-11-2011 7:34pm

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?

N7777G · 22-11-2011 8:19pm

SEKMG wrote: »

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?[/QUOTE

see the blog for 21st:-
http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/2011/11/21112011.html

DublinKev · 22-11-2011 8:27pm

Anyone know what these Qatar 340s are here for? We've had a few of them lately but they don't seem to stay long enough for any proper maintenance work? Do love to see them I must admit.

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 9:36pm

DublinKev wrote: »

Anyone know what these Qatar 340s are here for? We've had a few of them lately but they don't seem to stay long enough for any proper maintenance work? Do love to see them I must admit.

Painting

SEKMG · 22-11-2011 10:23pm

N7777G wrote: »

SEKMG wrote: »

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?

see the blog for 21st:-
http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/2011/11/21112011.html

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 10:37pm

SEKMG wrote: »

N7777G wrote: »

SEKMG wrote: »

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?

see the blog for 21st:-
http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/2011/11/21112011.html

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

5 in total

SEKMG · 22-11-2011 11:12pm

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

5 in total

According to Airfleets.net, Qatar only have 4 A340-600

Will the other two show up tomorrow and Thursday?

Thank you.

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 11:33pm

SEKMG wrote: »

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

5 in total

According to Airfleets.net, Qatar only have 4 A340-600

Will the other two show up tomorrow and Thursday?

Thank you.

I heard 5 are coming through! They will fly one in when the other is finished in the hanger due space I would presume. So only one at a time.

SEKMG · 23-11-2011 12:08am

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

I heard 5 are coming through! They will fly one in when the other is finished in the hanger due space I would presume. So only one at a time.

Perhaps it is some A330 as well?!

N7777G · 23-11-2011 12:10am

SEKMG wrote: »

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

SEKMG - hopefully this will clear it up for you ....

Qatar have four A340s and all four have now visited Dublin for a full re-paint. This takes roughly two weeks to complete - details below.

REG ..... ARRIVE ..... DEPART
A7-AGA .... 03-Oct ..... 19-Oct
A7-AGB .... 20-Oct ..... 05-Nov
A7-AGC .... 06-Nov ..... 21-Nov
A7-AGD .... 22-Nov ..... (07-Dec)

lord lucan · 23-11-2011 12:28am

Seen a DL 763 arriving at DUB around 14.00. Assume it was a medical diversion.

Edit: Listed here:http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/

Jamie2k9 · 23-11-2011 12:42am

October Traffic dropped 10% compared to October 2010. Ryanair cuts, Domestic Traffic and lather Mid Term had a big impact but 10% in quiet worrying. Would expect the whole winter to have sharp drop to.

N7777G · 23-11-2011 12:44am

lord lucan wrote: »

Seen a DL 763 arriving at DUB around 14.00. Assume it was a medical diversion.

Edit: Listed here:http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/

Pilot advised ATC that a passenger had taken an overdose of Zanex coupled with an excess amount of alcohol - an attempted suicide!
Flight was DL0211 from Prague to JFK - aircraft reg N180DN

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