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Old 02-10-2012 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
FlightAware > Boeing Commercial Airplane Group #236 > 09-Feb-2012 > KBFI-KBFI Flight Tracker

They are still in the air! Drew "787" and the Boeing symbol for the last 19 hours. Wow.
Give the boys credit, that's a pretty slick idea, sky writing with a 787:

Old 02-10-2012 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by TenYearsGone
Heard we are getting a handful more.

TEN

DEETS or supposed deets please.
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg
..Spirit Airlines Adds New Service from DFW International Airport to Atlanta, Orlando and New York LaGuardia

Press Release: DFW International Airport – 7 hours ago
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Ultra-low cost carrier growing again in its first year at DFW, announcing further expansion plans

DFW AIRPORT, Texas, Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines today launched service to three new destinations from DFW International Airport, with flights to Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL), Orlando International Airport (MCO) and New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The three inaugural flights today mark the first wave of a large planned expansion of offerings at DFW by Spirit Airlines.

Spirit not only doubled its DFW destinations today, the ultra low-cost carrier also announced it would launch service from DFW to Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Myrtle Beach (MYR) starting in early May, and that it has applied for government approval to connect DFW with Toluca, Mexico (TLC). Previously, Spirit had announced new service from DFW to Boston (BOS) and Phoenix-Mesa (AZA), which is scheduled to start in March.

"We welcome the addition of new Spirit Airlines service from DFW to Atlanta, Orlando and New York City, and we are pleased to see even more flights coming later this spring." said Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW International Airport. "Spirit's tremendous expansion at our Airport means that DFW passengers will benefit from having more travel options and more choices to fly."

The first arrival from Atlanta into DFW was greeted with a traditional "shower of affection" water cannon salute from the DFW Department of Public Safety.

Spirit Airlines arrived at DFW less than a year ago with service to Fort Lauderdale and to Las Vegas, and then added Chicago Midway service soon thereafter.

"We are excited to be liberating even more customers from high fares as we continue to grow the number of cities we serve from Dallas/Fort Worth," said Spirit's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Barry Biffle. "Our cheap base fares give consumers the opportunity to save money on travel, and our range of optional services for a fee allows customers the freedom to choose only the extras they value."

The added service from Spirit represents further proof of the Airport's ongoing momentum in developing new air service for the citizens of Dallas/Fort Worth. In the past 16 months, DFW has added six new passenger carriers, nine new international destinations and over 20 passenger air routes.






It will be good for DFW commuters. 2 jumpseats on each airbus---ATL--DFW.
Spirit is REALLY going to regret not testing out those markets with RJs first.
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:06 AM
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You guys have convinced me. The DL/NW merger screwed us all. I mean let's look at the two major carriers that missed out on this last round of consolidation: AMR and LCC. They are just burning it up, their pilots are getting massive raises, their airlines are growing like mad, they are getting huge profit sharing checks and their futures are super bright. Man I wish we were just like them.
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
In the Navy, my father flew the PBY, PBM, and Martin Mars among many other models. (He was a test pilot at PAX River in the 1950's.) He just turned 86 on Feb. 6th. I believe some of the Mars are still flying as firefighters up on Vancouver Island.

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No shortage of videos on that thing:

Old 02-10-2012 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by alfaromeo
You guys have convinced me. The DL/NW merger screwed us all. I mean let's look at the two major carriers that missed out on this last round of consolidation: AMR and LCC. They are just burning it up, their pilots are getting massive raises, their airlines are growing like mad, they are getting huge profit sharing checks and their futures are super bright. Man I wish we were just like them.
I appreciate the sarcasm but not all of us think it was a bad idea.

Without the merger we'd never had Newk. It was worth it just for that.

And what kind of posters would Delta do without the 747? They love that thing.

Old 02-10-2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadHead
Spirit is REALLY going to regret not testing out those markets with RJs first.
Yeah, and don't they know that businessmen would rather have FREQUENCY on smaller, tighter planes than have a few choices per day on larger, more roomy planes? Everyone KNOWS that.
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by trico
Good points Bar, and you are correct about the pull and plug, but I'll still get displaced on this next AE and it's entirely possible I'll end up pulling gear for someone hired after me.
If you were hired at DAL, how can someone hired after you at DAL be senior to you at DAL? Or did you mean someone born after you was hired before you?
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Amish Pilot
Hey Denny,

My grandfather built the Mars and many other aircraft at the Martin plant in Middle River, Md. They have a area called Martin's Lagoon at the end of the river with a seaplane ramp. If you ever fly into BWI, most likely you will be vectored to the north over the Martin State Airport on a downwind for RWY 33L at BWI. The Lagoon and ramp are visible from the air.




When I was a kid, they were working on the space program at the same factory.
Thanks for the info Amish! Next time I go into BWI I'll look for it. I'm sure my old man flew the one in your picture. Heck, that might even be him in there!!

I may be wrong but I believe the Mars was the biggest operational seaplane ever built. He flew seaplanes out of Whidbey, Alameda and a couple of other places before going to PAX River. I remember him telling me some stories.......whew! He and one of his crew members built a Heathkit DF and used it while flying. Kept them out of some trouble!!

Denny
Old 02-10-2012 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by forgot to bid
No shortage of videos on that thing:

That's an old Navy bird and IS one of the planes he used to fly way back when.....

Not too many of them made. Most guys get a blank look on their face when I tell them my father flew the Mars!!

Denny

Edit: There is also an A-3D (All 3 Dead) he flew on the (can't remember the name of) carrier on display in New York City.
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