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#118557 by preiffer
19 May 2006, 03:34
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!
Did you see it yourself then, Lipstick?

Originally posted by tallprawn
A strange day though without any SRB antics, sets the mind thinking over why VS have had very little coverage over the course of today events....[:?]
Unusually low key on the VS front, no partner paintwork for any UK airline. Did I hear someone say "cancelled order", perhaps? [:w][}:)]

#118559 by Scrooge
19 May 2006, 04:04
I think Preiffer was making a joke with the canceled order thing,but the rumor mill is going kind of strong on VS pushing back their orders for the 388,I guess only time will tell,but I have a feeling they may try to play Boeing off against Airbus to improve the deal,on top of that after the problems they had with the 346 as the launch airline they may be trying to wait till the problems get sorted [?]

#118564 by preiffer
19 May 2006, 05:01
While my point obviously had no factual basis, I DO wonder... [:?]

Look at some of the recent "press releases" from va.com:

VIRGIN ATLANTIC INTRODUCES ?LUCY GARRETT STYLING' FOR UPPER CLASS PASSENGERS IN ITS HEATHROW CLUBHOUSE
VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES CODESHARE AGREEMENT WITH AIR CHINA
THE GREAT ESCAPADE WEBSITE LAUNCHES FOR ROUND-THE-WORLD TRAVEL
NEW FLYING WITHOUT FEAR COURSE AT LUTON AND NEWCASTLE AIRPORT
VIRGIN ATLANTIC INTRODUCES ?MIND GYM' FOR UPPER CLASS PASSENGERS IN ITS NEW HEATHROW CLUBHOUSE


Now - "World's Largest Aircraft - The A380 arrives in London for the first time ever".

Yet as a LAUNCH CUSTOMER, the Virgin PR machine is silent?


Note: Not even quiet - I mean SILENT. No posters, no statement, no press release, no involvement.


Sorry, I have to say it - SOMETHING'S UP. [n]

#118571 by slinky09
19 May 2006, 08:47
Totally agree Paul.

And what about the 777/748? Not intending to start a row, but that's another rumour .... [B)]

#118591 by mysteryflyer
19 May 2006, 11:31
Even the BA 777 pilot on my flight back last night felt the need to announce it as we went past as a historic aviation day.....

#118593 by Pete
19 May 2006, 11:37
Originally posted by slinky09

And what about the 777/748? Not intending to start a row, but that's another rumour .... [B)]


I think those rumours are even more speculative than the whispers of VA falling out of love with the A380. Probably because they first appeared on a.net, where you will see a daily thread "When will (insert airline here) buy the 777/748/any other Boeing". Having previously seen Virgin strategy moving to an all-Airbus fleet, there would have to be something seriously wrong for that plan to be abandoned.

#118600 by ChuckC
19 May 2006, 13:41
Pete, Chris and Phil ...
Belated thanks for excellent photographs of the 380.

Chuck-

#118602 by Scrooge
19 May 2006, 13:49
Yeah,great pic's Pete,Chris and Phil [y].

I don't see VS pulling out of the 380 deal either,but as I said I can see them using the 748 as a barganing chip,anyone have any idea's on how many 346's are left on the order?

#118607 by HighFlyer
19 May 2006, 15:10
Originally posted by jetwet1
,anyone have any idea's on how many 346's are left on the order?


Awaiting delivery of 6 more. After G-VFIT (Dancing Queen) gets delivered this month, we'll see G-VFIZ (Bubbles) in July 2006, G-VHIP in August 2006 and G-VYOU in October. Only another two on the schedule AFAIK, but IIRC, VS had 'options' for 6 aircraft, so im expecting these to become A346's

Thanks,
Sarah

#118611 by Scrooge
19 May 2006, 15:26
Well in order to keep this thread on topic i've started this this thread

#118632 by Bazz
19 May 2006, 16:58
Originally posted by ChuckC
Pete, Chris and Phil ...
Belated thanks for excellent photographs of the 380.

Chuck-


Hear, Hear! Also thanks to Howard for posting the link to his pics earlier on!

#118643 by wayne-ur
19 May 2006, 17:38
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!


Sorry mate, next time I spend 7 years of my life helping to develop and build a passenger plane to allow you to travel the globe in increased comfort with maximum efficiency, minimal enviromental impact and most importantly safely I shall be sure to check with you that it is exciting enough.

What particular colour would you like ? [ii] (gfk)

#118646 by preiffer
19 May 2006, 17:42
^ LOL! [oo]

And welcome to the site, Wayne [y]

#118648 by Bazz
19 May 2006, 17:51
Hi Wayne, welcome to V-Flyer, we hope you stick around as there will be a lot of feedback on here when VS take delivery and start flying the 380. Thought she looked great BTW but I am a 744 man at heart so she needs to do a lot to win me over ;)

#118660 by Pete
19 May 2006, 19:00
Originally posted by wayne-ur
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!


Sorry mate, next time I spend 7 years of my life helping to develop and build a passenger plane to allow you to travel the globe in increased comfort with maximum efficiency, minimal enviromental impact and most importantly safely I shall be sure to check with you that it is exciting enough.

What particular colour would you like ? [ii] (gfk)


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#118661 by Scrooge
19 May 2006, 19:04
Originally posted by wayne-ur
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!


Sorry mate, next time I spend 7 years of my life helping to develop and build a passenger plane to allow you to travel the globe in increased comfort with maximum efficiency, minimal enviromental impact and most importantly safely I shall be sure to check with you that it is exciting enough.

What particular colour would you like ? [ii] (gfk)


Hell of a first post,you'll fit right in [y]

Ok..I want mine in orange like the old Braniff colours.

#118664 by pegitt
19 May 2006, 19:19
Originally posted by wayne-ur
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!


Sorry mate, next time I spend 7 years of my life helping to develop and build a passenger plane to allow you to travel the globe in increased comfort with maximum efficiency, minimal enviromental impact and most importantly safely I shall be sure to check with you that it is exciting enough.

What particular colour would you like ? [ii] (gfk)


How to enter with a bang[oo]

Welcome wayne

#118668 by VS045
19 May 2006, 20:01
wayne, :D[y][oo]

Were you a member (hint) I'd add you straight to my respected users list[:p]

VS.

#118670 by slinky09
19 May 2006, 20:11
Originally posted by wayne-ur
Originally posted by Lipstick
What a let down and disappointment this aircraft was after all that hype!!

Lot's of people were muttering the phrase "Is that it?"

And i agree!!


Sorry mate, next time I spend 7 years of my life helping to develop and build a passenger plane to allow you to travel the globe in increased comfort with maximum efficiency, minimal enviromental impact and most importantly safely I shall be sure to check with you that it is exciting enough.

What particular colour would you like ? [ii] (gfk)


Wayne, she's a magnificent beast. Well done you all. I for one can't wait to fly a 380. I also think in Virgin colours she'd look fantastic, the airbus pasty pale colour doesn't do it justice.

#118699 by Denzil
19 May 2006, 22:10
Only A346's i can find with registrations awaiting delivery are MSN,s (manufacturers serial number) 723 (G-VHIP), 736 (G-VWIN), 753 (G-VFIT) & 764 (G-VFIZ). The following had no assigned reg, MSN's 765, 768, 787, 804, 846 & 848 (the last three aircraft are HGW variants).

#118708 by Airbus340
19 May 2006, 23:19
Heathrow TV has a good shot of the A380 and you can see near the end the enterance to the CH !

#118720 by roadrunner
20 May 2006, 01:08
It was quite thrilling to see it at Raleigh NC airport on CNN--they gave it quite a splash and paid particular notice to the tiny UK flags waving from the cockpit windows....and I had a lovely time explaining to those engaged nearby that (at least Virgin) did NOT plan to plant 800 pax onboard--they were considering fewer pax and adding a sauna, pool table and disco!

My Mass region is frequent witness to the lumbering C5A military aircraft out on maneuvers--the only thing near the size of a 380. I always cringe when its late afternoon shadow casts over my drive home. What fun to imagine such a behemoth used for fuel conservation to transport people off to myriad personal destinations rather than war machine.
;)RR

#118777 by Nottingham Nick
20 May 2006, 17:02
Originally posted by wafren
when did it leave cant find any video or pictures any where[?]



According the pegitt's info in the Clubhouse thread, it was due to leave at 0555 on the 19th from 27L.

Too early for all but the most intrepid spotter, I would have thought. ;)[}:)]


Nick
Virgin Atlantic
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