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707 or DC8 in pax config – any still operating?

Hi Guys,

Just put the following up in Commercial but I guess it might be more appropriate to post here!!

We’re working on a project where we might have need of a 707 or DC8 in pax config to bring to Dunsfold (EGTD). Does anyone know of anything still operating?

Cheers,

Taifun

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By: Newforest - 30th September 2010 at 21:02

N707JT was in Paris in February, so European operations should not be a problem.

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By: Runway 25 - 30th September 2010 at 20:56

Boeing 707s still regularly operating are N88ZL operated by LOWA in VIP configuration and is possibly available for charter, and TZ-TAC by the Mali government which I would suggest may possibly be not. Both of these are Stage III noise certificated and I believe N707JT is Stage II, though it may be possible to obtain permission for some flights in the European Union airspace. VP-BHM DC8 is operated by Brisair, in VIP configuration and enquiries would be required to ascertain if it was available for charter work. SAHA examples are Stage I (un-hush kitted) and bearing in mind the current political climate I would suggest is a bit of a long-shot; but given diplomacy and determination…

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By: AdlerTag - 30th September 2010 at 18:55

Seek and ye shall find- an interior shot of VP-BHM from 2005:

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Brisair/McDonnell-Douglas-DC-8-62H/0871214/L/&sid=088c38add0562458edadcd21256dc177

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By: AdlerTag - 30th September 2010 at 18:52

With regard DC-8’s, I don’t know exactly how the interior is configured, but VP-BHM appears to still be operating VIP charters out of Geneva. I think she’s operated by a company called Brisair, but don’t quote me on that!

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By: Spiteful - 30th September 2010 at 18:51

How about John Travolta’s?

http://checkmycity.com/exclusive-travel/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/john_travolta1.jpg

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By: J31/32 - 30th September 2010 at 18:50

http://www.aviation-friends-cologne.de/index.php?module=PostWrap&page=http://www.aviation-friends-cologne.de/html/Boeing707/Boeing707.htm

Iran? 🙂

Other than that, G-RAAF at Manston. Not sure of it’s airworthiness at the mo though.

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