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OJI is the first B744 that has been delivered via Honolulu as all others were either positioned ex LAX or ferried non-stop from Aust to USA.
eg OJG & OJJ ferried Sydney to Marana direct OJR ferried Avalon-Marana direct whilst some others ferried direct to Victorville. Hence query why OJI ferried via HNL where it still sits at time of writing. Obviously some other reason applies in this case and I do not think it was just for Customs. Maybe I am wrong. Anybody have DEFINATE REASON why via HNL Thanks |
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Are the engines off -OJI going to be installed on -OJA?
If not, QF are building up quite a stock of RB211 engines. |
#493
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Last 747 in the old livery.
Also 7 years since the first 747-400 got retired.
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They are probably wishing they had held on a little longer with OQD grounded in LAX.
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In relation to the stop in HNL, mainly due to customs etc but also need a 4th operating crew to go direct
But it has more to do with the arrival to the airport itself and the officials processing the arrival. VCV, MHV etc don't have the US Customs and other officials at the airport for the arrival so they have to send people to do it....so what they want dictates it
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What is the problem with OQD?
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#497
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OQD has been grounded at lax with contaminated hydraulics since the 24th.
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Really? It's just come back from lufthansa technik in Manila so wonder if it occurred while in there. No wonder Qantas International is loosing money having planes sitting on the ground not operating & flying empty A380's back from Lax without any passengers. Costing them millions.
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Thanks Sara,
Much appreciated your advice. Have checked on Victorville and it is classified as a Port of Entry for USA and has Custom facilities. That allows for the direct flights of both the B744 and B767 that were ferried there direct from Australia. Mojave & Marana do not have Customs according to theirs & FAA websites. Regards |
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Read somewhere that -OQD is in a real bad way and might require extensive repairs including 4 engines.
Not sure if it's authentic info or not. |
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