Following recent “events” in Iraq, what future (if any) do you see for Iraqi Airways? I know its speculation at present but do you think they will become an all Boeing operator, Airbus or a mix of both. Will they return to the previous extensive route system? Or will we be treated to an Iraqi LoCo operation. Just think! a fleet of A320s in the livery of OpenSesame.com! Well, just a thought. Over to you.
By: mongu - 27th April 2003 at 20:34
Baghdad is a major destination in the Middle East, like Kuwait or Dubai. B.Med is reserved for second tier routes like Tehran.
By: A330Crazy - 27th April 2003 at 19:58
Its supposed to be from October that they will start these flight, so I have read.
By: Saab 2000 - 27th April 2003 at 19:55
I think it would be a success. There must be quite a demand for people wanting to get home or wanting to see family plus workers etc in the country. Surprising it is not Brit. Med. though.
By: dan777 - 27th April 2003 at 19:52
I know this is slightly off topic but on the British Airways Website it says British Airways wants to start a 3 times weekly Boeing 767 service from London Heathrow to Baghdad!!!!
Anyone reckon this would be a success? Maybe if it were like a British Mediterranean A320 service?
Regards
dan777
By: KabirT - 27th April 2003 at 17:52
Originally posted by Gaurav
There bound to get rid of there 747-200’se soon
OR have they allready done hta
Not yet…still waiting for fleet changing programme to be finalised. Right now the B742 kind of forms the backbone..as AI operates 8 of them.
By: keltic - 27th April 2003 at 17:47
Of course they will have a fleet of brand new american Boeing aircraft…letting the Europe to sell Airbus?. No way, I am affraid.
By: MSR777 - 26th April 2003 at 17:12
Ren…..You read my mind!
By: Gaurav - 26th April 2003 at 14:53
Originally posted by KabirT
Well Air India has no planes left to donate now!:p
There bound to get rid of there 747-200’se soon
OR have they allready done hta
By: Ren Frew - 26th April 2003 at 14:36
I imagine George Bush will add Boeing to his list of favoured US contractors for the rebuilding of Iraq ?
By: EGNM - 26th April 2003 at 13:12
what about some kind of aid for oil programme? – basically a loan, but not in cash – exchanged in oil?
By: KabirT - 26th April 2003 at 05:42
Well Air India has no planes left to donate now!:p
By: Gaurav - 25th April 2003 at 23:37
Originally posted by Interflug62M
Thanks Mongu, I had forgotten about those 310s. Do you know if they were ever “painted up”? Gaurav,what Russian types do you think would be donated? Preston, It just seemed appropriate!!
Dunno, but Russia works with Iraqi Oil comapnies, or did, I’m not sure if they do anymore. May be tu-154’s
By: mongu - 25th April 2003 at 22:26
Imagine the “forty thieves” jokes about high prices though!
By: MSR777 - 25th April 2003 at 20:53
Thanks Mongu, I had forgotten about those 310s. Do you know if they were ever “painted up”? Gaurav,what Russian types do you think would be donated? Preston, It just seemed appropriate!!
By: Gaurav - 25th April 2003 at 19:00
Hey Maybe russia will donate some planes
By: EGNM - 25th April 2003 at 18:42
interflug – i like the new name idea! 😀
By: mongu - 25th April 2003 at 18:33
I expect they will do as Ariana Afghan did, and receive some old planes as gifts from other airlines.
They do have some A310s dating from an order made before the last Gulf War, which were never delivered. I haven’t the foggiest what will become of them.
Maybe they will be taken up and supplemented with some freebie PIA A310s?
By: KabirT - 25th April 2003 at 16:36
Nothing for next year or so or maybe more.
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