Dublin Airport Spotters

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 9:36pm

DublinKev wrote: »

Anyone know what these Qatar 340s are here for? We've had a few of them lately but they don't seem to stay long enough for any proper maintenance work? Do love to see them I must admit.

Painting

SEKMG · 22-11-2011 10:23pm

N7777G wrote: »

SEKMG wrote: »

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?

see the blog for 21st:-
http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/2011/11/21112011.html

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 10:37pm

SEKMG wrote: »

N7777G wrote: »

SEKMG wrote: »

According to this blog Qatar's A340-600 A7-AGD arrived during the night. Also that her sister AGC was here the 21st. Anyone confirm this? She still here or have she departed?

see the blog for 21st:-
http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/2011/11/21112011.html

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

5 in total

SEKMG · 22-11-2011 11:12pm

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

5 in total

According to Airfleets.net, Qatar only have 4 A340-600

Will the other two show up tomorrow and Thursday?

Thank you.

Madpaddy79 · 22-11-2011 11:33pm

SEKMG wrote: »

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

5 in total

According to Airfleets.net, Qatar only have 4 A340-600

Will the other two show up tomorrow and Thursday?

Thank you.

I heard 5 are coming through! They will fly one in when the other is finished in the hanger due space I would presume. So only one at a time.

SEKMG · 23-11-2011 12:08am

Madpaddy79 wrote: »

I heard 5 are coming through! They will fly one in when the other is finished in the hanger due space I would presume. So only one at a time.

Perhaps it is some A330 as well?!

N7777G · 23-11-2011 12:10am

SEKMG wrote: »

Yes, it says AGC departed 14:12 the 21st
But AGD arrived the 22nd at two in the morning.

Anyone know if more are coming and when?

SEKMG - hopefully this will clear it up for you ....

Qatar have four A340s and all four have now visited Dublin for a full re-paint. This takes roughly two weeks to complete - details below.

REG ..... ARRIVE ..... DEPART
A7-AGA .... 03-Oct ..... 19-Oct
A7-AGB .... 20-Oct ..... 05-Nov
A7-AGC .... 06-Nov ..... 21-Nov
A7-AGD .... 22-Nov ..... (07-Dec)

lord lucan · 23-11-2011 12:28am

Seen a DL 763 arriving at DUB around 14.00. Assume it was a medical diversion.

Edit: Listed here:http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/

Jamie2k9 · 23-11-2011 12:42am

October Traffic dropped 10% compared to October 2010. Ryanair cuts, Domestic Traffic and lather Mid Term had a big impact but 10% in quiet worrying. Would expect the whole winter to have sharp drop to.

N7777G · 23-11-2011 12:44am

lord lucan wrote: »

Seen a DL 763 arriving at DUB around 14.00. Assume it was a medical diversion.

Edit: Listed here:http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/

Pilot advised ATC that a passenger had taken an overdose of Zanex coupled with an excess amount of alcohol - an attempted suicide!
Flight was DL0211 from Prague to JFK - aircraft reg N180DN

DublinKev · 23-11-2011 1:30am

Lovely, thanks for the info folks.

SEKMG · 23-11-2011 2:44pm

N7777G wrote: »

SEKMG - hopefully this will clear it up for you ....

Qatar have four A340s and all four have now visited Dublin for a full re-paint. This takes roughly two weeks to complete - details below.

REG ..... ARRIVE ..... DEPART
A7-AGA .... 03-Oct ..... 19-Oct
A7-AGB .... 20-Oct ..... 05-Nov
A7-AGC .... 06-Nov ..... 21-Nov
A7-AGD .... 22-Nov ..... (07-Dec)

Thank you!

Where is the repaint facility located?
Is it that big building near the "Airport roundabout"?
The SR Technics building?

Tenger · 23-11-2011 9:41pm

SEKMG wrote: »

Thank you!

Where is the repaint facility located?
Is it that big building near the "Airport roundabout"?
The SR Technics building?

No. That is Hanger 6 is now being used for EI maintainence and HQ functions.

The QR A340's are painted in the Eirtech hanger. I am not sure which 1 though.

This pic of Dublin airport is a bit awful but you can see the 5 hangers running from the top left to the centre. H6 is to the right while T2 is in the forground.

Quick snap of Dublin Airport by tearbringer, on Flickr

SEKMG · 23-11-2011 11:06pm

Tenger wrote: »

No. That is Hanger 6 is now being used for EI maintainence and HQ functions.

The QR A340's are painted in the Eirtech hanger. I am not sure which 1 though.

Ok, thank you for that. I looked at their web site and on that it point out their location at the parking house...anyway, I guess it is the hangar close to the terminal 1, near the bridge.

I assume that their is no good place to stand and get a good view.

SEKMG · 24-11-2011 12:24pm

An Air Berlin charter from Beirut

Beirut
Air-Berlin & Co. Luf AB1703
24 Nov 13:20 Delayed 13:50

Assume an A320 but it is some different colours.

N7777G · 24-11-2011 12:55pm

SEKMG wrote: »

An Air Berlin charter from Beirut

Beirut
Air-Berlin & Co. Luf AB1703
24 Nov 13:20 Delayed 13:50

Assume an A320 but it is some different colours.

It is being operated by A330 D-ALPI (Irish troop flight from Lebanon)

Kenny2012 · 25-11-2011 3:18pm

Just a few from luchtime today
C-FMHL CL300 Mark Anthony Group Inc
HB-IBH F2TH TAG Aviation SA
TC-JLS A319 Turkish Airlines

Kenny2012 · 28-11-2011 3:00pm

Not a lot of interest today

D-AIDB A321 Lufthansa
LN-DYE B737 Norwegian Air Shuttle
LN-RRN B737 SAS
SE-DTH B737 SAS

Pictures of LN-DYE
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6418459235
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6418458989
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6418458653

regards
Ken

Kenny2012 · 30-11-2011 6:45pm

C-GWLL CL604 Execaire
D-AXLF B737 XL Germany airtest as GXL31T
EI-DHL A300 DHL
EI-TDV F2TH Herodias Executive Aircraft Leasing Co
G-CGUZ C525A+ Gama Aviation
LN-NOB B737 Norwegian Air Shuttle
M-YBJK G550 AC Executive Aircraft (2011) Ltd
N51SE GLEX Liberty Mutual Insurance
N721TW B757 Delta
PH-AAY A320 Amsterdam Airlines stored
SX-SXV A320 Fly Hellas stored

Pictures
D-AXLF http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431565257
LN-NOB http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431583851
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431582977
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431582191
SX-SMV http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431717739
http://www.flickr.com/photos/namcys11/6431487857

westdub · 30-11-2011 8:22pm

This site gives you a full log for movements at DUB...

http://notam-ireland.blogspot.com/

Dublin Spotter · 30-11-2011 10:52pm

Why is there twon new ticket desks being put in T2. One for EK but whos the other one for, we did see in a recent press release that new routes would be announced from T2 soon, I would of thaugh it would of being the 3 new EI ones. Anybody any info.

muppet01 · 01-12-2011 2:28am

thought they were both EK but wouldnt rule out air china

pauraic1990 · 01-12-2011 1:44pm

Does anyone know what going on with theeatingplace resturant in the mezz. I was up there today (11:00) for a hour spotting but it was shut down. Table and chair near Starbucks are gone. This spot is my usual spot for spotting and it a place where you could get free refill of tea coffee and fizzy drink.

lord lucan · 01-12-2011 4:50pm

Dublin Spotter wrote: »

Why is there twon new ticket desks being put in T2. One for EK but whos the other one for, we did see in a recent press release that new routes would be announced from T2 soon, I would of thaugh it would of being the 3 new EI ones. Anybody any info.

I thought it was all EK but on second thoughts it could be UA. Whilst they have a desk there already in the form of CO they may not want to muddy the waters by mixing the two. CO have very good brand awareness in Ireland and a huge amount of the travelling public would have no idea the two are merged.

roundymac · 01-12-2011 5:27pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Whilst they have a desk there already in the form of CO they may not want to muddy the waters by mixing the two.

Painting aircraft in CO colours with United titles will have muddied the waters as it is,

lord lucan · 01-12-2011 5:31pm

roundymac wrote: »

lord lucan wrote: »

Whilst they have a desk there already in the form of CO they may not want to muddy the waters by mixing the two.

Painting aircraft in CO colours with United titles will have muddied the waters as it is,

In fairness the aircraft look more CO than UA. The first thing to catch most peoples eye is the tail and in this case it still carries the distinctive CO logo. Then again,most people travelling couldn't care less what colour the metal is once it gets them to their destination.

Jamie2k9 · 01-12-2011 6:34pm

UA/CO are all one now, operating licence granted yesterday. The IAD flights are operated by CO under CO flights numbers so don't see why UA would need a desk when CO are doing them.

SEKMG · 01-12-2011 9:56pm

Have EZE1773 arriving from Cardiff, tomorrow. Friday at 1300.

Anyone know what aircraft it will be? I hope for a SAAB 2000

ahgoway · 02-12-2011 12:24am

A Qatar Airways A340-300 due in to DUB for maintenance early next week. Tuesday I think, but not 100% on that.

SEKMG · 02-12-2011 12:33am

ahgoway wrote: »

A Qatar Airways A340-300 due in to DUB for maintenance early next week. Tuesday I think, but not 100% on that.

Well....Qatar only have A340-600's and they all have been in DUB for repainting, one is still here and is going to depart next week. It might be that one you have heard of?!

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