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Old 4th September 2018, 08:37 AM
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Based on my recent experience, they would be sorely needed on the SYD/MEL/BNE triangle, as well.

I think a fleet of 10 is only a start, and there will be quite a few more soon enough.
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Old 4th September 2018, 10:19 AM
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I reckon the slow turn around time make them less than ideal on the 90 min sectors. At least they only take up one Code C gate, unlike 330s.
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Old 4th September 2018, 05:30 PM
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The impact of the larger size is somewhat reduced, though, by using both the forward and rear doors for boarding.
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Old 5th September 2018, 12:31 PM
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true, but a -10 will take longer than a -8 or a -800, and there goes the schedule.
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Old 5th September 2018, 10:46 PM
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Is it really going to take a full 60min extra as opposed to a B73H to turn around though? I can foresee maybe 50min turns, but I doubt it would even take that long...
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Old 8th September 2018, 08:34 AM
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No, probably not an hour. The A330 takes 80 min. But anything more than 35 min would throw out the cadence of 1:25 flight, 35 min turn and another flight two hours after the first.
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Old 8th September 2018, 10:32 AM
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80 minute turns on domestic as well?
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Old 12th September 2018, 02:51 PM
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From the latest Airliner World

THE VIRGIN Australia Group is converting ten of its commitments for the Boeing 737 MAX into firm orders for the largest member of the family, the 737 MAX 10. The Brisbane-based airline has 40 aircraft on order since signing the original contract for the
type in July 2012.

Geoff Smith, Virgin Australia Group's chief financial officer said in a statement: “We are
pleased to be welcoming the 737 MAX 10 into our expanding fleet in 2022. The introduction of this variant will provide us with additional flexibility and capability to support our network and operations. We are proud to become Australia’s first
operator of the 737 MAX and look forward to the opportunities that operating this type of aircraft will open for us.”
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Old 24th September 2018, 01:13 AM
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Im currently teaching for names of the following VA aircraft;
A320-
VNJ

F100
FNC
FNN
FNT
FSW
FWI
FZH
FZI
FZO

I believe FNY is the only one in the Skywest livery now??
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Old 25th September 2018, 01:54 PM
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FNJ Talbot Bay
FNN Cape Naturaliste
FNR Lake Argyle
FNU Roebuck Bay
FSQ Bill's Bay
FWH Swan River (Same name used by QLink)

Subject to change/alteration or just being wrong
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