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#113476 by Nottingham Nick
21 Apr 2006, 23:50
One that gets me safely from A to B with the maximum amount of comfort, for the minimum of expense.

On V-Flyer we have always avoided getting deep into the A.net type Boeing is better / worse than Airbus arguments that always degenerate into slanging matches.

Please be assured, that this thread won't turn into one either. Well - not for long anyway. :D[8D]

Nick

#113479 by jerseyboy
21 Apr 2006, 23:57
Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
One that gets me safely from A to B with the maximum amount of comfort, for the minimum of expense.

On V-Flyer we have always avoided getting deep into the A.net type Boeing is better / worse than Airbus arguments that always degenerate into slanging matches.

Please be assured, that this thread won't turn into one either. Well - not for long anyway. :D[8D]

Nick

Hi Nick
Is that a threat of censorship?[n]

#113480 by Nottingham Nick
22 Apr 2006, 00:05
Originally posted by jerseyboy

Hi Nick
Is that a threat of censorship?[n]
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Not censorship, merely a reminder of the strict forum rules concerning ad homiens.

You are no doubt aware of the way the Airbus / Boeing 'debates' are conducted on A.Net, with insults flying both ways. This does NOT happen on V-Flyer.

We encourage intelligent debate and arguments, but once the insults start, the thread closes.

Nick

#113484 by tommy212
22 Apr 2006, 00:15
Forget the 4 Engines 4 Longhaul, and get some 777s

777-200ER, 777-300ER and introduce new routes with the 777-200LR.

Personally, although I love the 346- an 744/748 and 772ER/772LR/773ER fleet would have suited VS better.

#113485 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 00:15
Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
Originally posted by jerseyboy

Hi Nick
Is that a threat of censorship?[n]
[/i]


Not censorship, merely a reminder of the strict forum rules concerning ad homiens.

You are no doubt aware of the way the Airbus / Boeing 'debates' are conducted on A.Net, with insults flying both ways. This does NOT happen on V-Flyer.

We encourage intelligent debate and arguments, but once the insults start, the thread closes.

Nick
ThatÕs cool then but sorry never been on A.Net before.
All I want to know is what aircraft people would like to see not what aircraft is better or indeed which manufacturer.

cheers
wayne

#113486 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 00:17
Originally posted by preiffer
Cessna Citation X's - with 4 UCS' installed. [y]

Might cost a bit per round trip though... [:I]
now i do agree that would be cool but where would they put the bar?

#113494 by ade99
22 Apr 2006, 00:29
The new 747 boeing is working on, there's just something about the natural shape of the plane making seperate areas instead of just dividers.

If it was right now then the 772-LR

#113504 by Decker
22 Apr 2006, 01:04
I seriously couldn't care either way. It seems strange that anyone would. I guess I'd like them to fly one of each so I can experience the differences.

#113505 by Richard28
22 Apr 2006, 01:12
Originally posted by Decker
I seriously couldn't care either way. It seems strange that anyone would. I guess I'd like them to fly one of each so I can experience the differences.


with Decker on this - its means absolutely nothing.

What matters is whats inside the plane, what benefits you get, and how much you pay for it!

Although I might have doubts if VS purchased some Russian built planes! [:0]

#113507 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 01:24
Originally posted by Richard28
Originally posted by Decker
I seriously couldn't care either way. It seems strange that anyone would. I guess I'd like them to fly one of each so I can experience the differences.


with Decker on this - its means absolutely nothing.

What matters is whats inside the plane, what benefits you get, and how much you pay for it!

Although I might have doubts if VS purchased some Russian built planes! [:0]

I actually think it would be greate if VS invested in russian built aircraft just imagin upper class in a SUKHOI SU-47

#113508 by Decker
22 Apr 2006, 01:27
I was thinking there had to be some Russian planes which would look cool with UCS :).

#113509 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 01:28
Originally posted by Decker
I was thinking there had to be some Russian planes which would look cool with UCS :).
So do you think S.R.B would go for it????

#113510 by Decker
22 Apr 2006, 01:30
Do him a deal... ;)

#113511 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 01:32
Originally posted by Decker
Do him a deal... ;)

what like?

#113513 by Jonathan
22 Apr 2006, 01:46
Jerseyboy I seriously doubt VS (or indeed any other airline would buy russian birds)

Im not anti russian planes - they are just too loud and polluting to be used at European/US Airports! and thats before you compare their safety to boeing/airbus!

If they litterally cleaned up their act maybe we might see a viable manufacturer, but this isnt going to happen anytime soon!!

I think Deckers wink(;)) denoted just a touch of sarcasm!![:0]

#113514 by Jonathan
22 Apr 2006, 01:58
Sorry I just realised I didnt actually answer your question[:I]

I would have liked to have seen VS run concorde for a few more years so I could actually fly it - which I never did[:#]

I dont think boeing make the 767 anymore (or was that the 757?)

It terms of available boeing/airbus planes VS use most of the current available long haulers (with the exception of the 777)

I wouldnt mind seeing that in VS colours as its a great plane!!

#113553 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 11:30
Originally posted by Jonathan
Jerseyboy I seriously doubt VS (or indeed any other airline would buy russian birds)

Im not anti russian planes - they are just too loud and polluting to be used at European/US Airports! and thats before you compare their safety to boeing/airbus!

If they litterally cleaned up their act maybe we might see a viable manufacturer, but this isnt going to happen anytime soon!!

I think Deckers wink(;)) denoted just a touch of sarcasm!![:0]

Jonathan I think you jumped the gun. I was totally appreciating DeckerÕs pundit and by the way a SUKHOI SU-47 is a Russian fighter not at all suitable for a commercial fleet.

Cheers Wayne
P.S Totally agree with you I would love to see a 777 in VS colours but would also love to see the new 747-8 in V/S colours also

#113555 by Jonathan
22 Apr 2006, 11:39
Originally posted by jerseyboy
Jonathan I think you jumped the gun. I was totally appreciating DeckerÕs pundit and by the way a SUKHOI SU-47 is a Russian fighter not at all suitable for a commercial fleet.


Hmm it seems I did!![:0] Note to self - NO NOT reply to threads at 00:58:41 after being in the pub!![:I] next time I'll just try and [|)]

Thanks for humouring me anyway![:w]

#113575 by VS045
22 Apr 2006, 13:40
I'd like to see more A346s and when/if they come the A380s, preferably with its own kind of onboard CH, although no one has expected this for many years - it's just going to be seats and more seats.

If we could have any plane, I guess a flying wing would be kinda cool or fitting a glass floor at the back of the aircraft[y]

Cheers,
VS045

#113596 by jerseyboy
22 Apr 2006, 16:45
Originally posted by Jonathan
Originally posted by jerseyboy
Jonathan I think you jumped the gun. I was totally appreciating DeckerÕs pundit and by the way a SUKHOI SU-47 is a Russian fighter not at all suitable for a commercial fleet.


Hmm it seems I did!![:0] Note to self - NO NOT reply to threads at 00:58:41 after being in the pub!![:I] next time I'll just try and [|)]

Thanks for humouring me anyway![:w]

You are very welcome jonathan.

although it would be a great experiance cerossing the atantic in an U.C.S in the back of a russian fighter. :D
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