Airliners-India.com Flickr Group & Facebook    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  What is VT-EHH doing in Glasgow?          Airliners-India.com Forum Index -> Civil Aviation View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message himmat01 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:14 pm    Post subject: What is VT-EHH doing in Glasgow? I have come across this picture of an IC B732(VT-EHH) in Glasgow. Is it there for conversion to cargo? http://web01.jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?airline=Indian%20Airlines _________________ Save Maharashtra! Last edited by himmat01 on Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:38 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top xterra Member Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 595 Location: DONT KNO Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:39 pm    Post subject: WELL culd be one of 3 reasons.. scrapping? maintainece issue? convert to cargo? these 732s are soo mch noisy... Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:22 pm    Post subject: CONFIRMED- Conversion to freighter Finally !!! _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top himmat01 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:06 am    Post subject: the_380 wrote: CONFIRMED- Conversion to freighter Finally !!! Thanks for the confirmation. _________________ Save Maharashtra! Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:45 am    Post subject: So it will be all 5 as planned & operated by DoP. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top Boeing7xx Member Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 477 Location: WSSS Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:19 am    Post subject: the pic doesn't look like its got a cosmetic surgery yet. Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:37 am    Post subject: http://web01.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5943472&nseq=1 The next day at Phil. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top karatecatman Guest Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:23 pm    Post subject: This is most probably the first phase of conversion of IA's 5 737s for cargo. It is supposed to be an exercise that is timed along the conversion of AI's A310s. Idea is to have a mix of cargo aircraft types. Once the 777s start rolling in, the 747-300s are next for conversion. Back to top Boeing7xx Member Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 477 Location: WSSS Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:36 pm    Post subject: The last i heard was that there was a 310 in Dresden for conversion. I'm not sure if HH went for conversion, seems more like it was either ferrying an engine. HH had a vacant cavity bay where a 747 engine could go in. We did do a couple of ferry flights for AI in the past as well with the engine. Back to top Boeing7xx Member Joined: 23 Dec 2006 Posts: 477 Location: WSSS Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:38 pm    Post subject: Hotel Hotel brought back memories where a capn. wrote to maintenance asking them to replace the seat cos it had the cushion coming out and a piece of metal that would end up tearing up the trousers. Mx said that the seat was fine, so every time someone flew HH we'd rip the cushion from the seat till they actually replaced it Back to top Nimish Member Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:09 pm    Post subject: the_380 wrote: CONFIRMED- Conversion to freighter Finally !!! I'm guessing this has been discussed here before - do you mind posting a link to that thread so I can refresh my memory on IC's plans? Back to top xterra Member Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 595 Location: DONT KNO Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:02 pm    Post subject: good info so which a/c actually replacd this 732? Back to top himmat01 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:11 pm    Post subject: Does anybody have the registrations of other IC/CD B732s which will be converted to cargo? _________________ Save Maharashtra! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:19 pm    Post subject: Quote: I'm guessing this has been discussed here before - do you mind posting a link to that thread so I can refresh my memory on IC's plans? There were some threads on CD's 737-200s to be converted... as for this confirmation it is wrt EHH. _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:54 pm    Post subject: himmat01 wrote: Does anybody have the registrations of other IC/CD B732s which will be converted to cargo? Should be the -17A/R ones.Heard there would be five. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:54 pm    Post subject: 5X B732s are due to go for conversion.... ...dunno which ones exactly...EGM will not go however _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top COUGAR Member Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 986 Location: Bangalore Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:58 am    Post subject: From what i hear: the 2 aircraft that India Post wants to lease will be in ADDITION to the 5 aircraft that IC/CD's want to op on the cargo routes planned. IC have tied up with a private courier firm and are launching a new door-to-door package plan which is linked to 5 aircraft. The routes etc are already fixed so its not like they can reduce aircraft etc. i cant reveal the pvt company at this time but you should hear about his publicly shortly. So the 737's with higher rated engines wil be used for the 5-aircraft programme (mostlikely to be done at HAL Bangalore as part of the pilot project). The 2 aircraft (including EHH perhaps ) are headed for the India Post lease. either way: the A319's are systmatically taking over the B737 routes op- ed out of DEL like IDR, BHO etc. From May onwards i see A319's replacing the MAA based 737's: which points to more 737 conversions in the offing. _________________ http://www.cougar-rides.com <B>Live to Ride - Ride to Live</B> -- Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:43 am    Post subject: the_380 wrote: 5X B732s are due to go for conversion.... ...dunno which ones exactly...EGM will not go however So EGM still be part of the fleet minus 1 pallet. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:19 pm    Post subject: Quote: So EGM still be part of the fleet minus 1 pallet. EGM is the lifeline HAWK, you must be knowing it, the main use of EGM is for transporting engines. The aircrafts have been configured like that. And when EGM goes for major checks, batches of engg are made to work overtime and get the aircraft back within the shortest possible time. And if there is a requirement of an engine in the time when EGM is due for major maintenance, IC leases army Antonov aircraft (can't remember which...) which is however a more time consuming process... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:03 pm    Post subject: the_380 wrote: Quote: So EGM still be part of the fleet minus 1 pallet. EGM is the lifeline HAWK, you must be knowing it, the main use of EGM is for transporting engines. The aircrafts have been configured like that. And when EGM goes for major checks, batches of engg are made to work overtime and get the aircraft back within the shortest possible time. And if there is a requirement of an engine in the time when EGM is due for major maintenance, IC leases army Antonov aircraft (can't remember which...) which is however a more time consuming process... With the B732SFs on line.VT-EGM can be given its due relaxation. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:13 pm    Post subject: Quote: With the B732SFs on line.VT-EGM can be given its due relaxation. I doubt... reason because to carry the engines you need to specially configure the aircrafts like EGM ahs been... i don't think the 5 freighters will be configured to carry engines... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:23 am    Post subject: the_380 wrote: Quote: With the B732SFs on line.VT-EGM can be given its due relaxation. I doubt... reason because to carry the engines you need to specially configure the aircrafts like EGM ahs been... i don't think the 5 freighters will be configured to carry engines... Why not.In fact the B732SF door cutout is larger than the B732C. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:15 pm    Post subject: Quote: Why not.In fact the B732SF door cutout is larger than the B732C. Not only the door but the eqp inside to hold the engine during the flight... thats the main reason... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top himmat01 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 4:21 pm    Post subject: On what sectors is VT-EGM generally used? _________________ Save Maharashtra! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 5:19 pm    Post subject: himmat01 wrote: On what sectors is VT-EGM generally used? EGM is more of a aircraft used by the airline than on a regular service, although it does some regular flights also. _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top malQ Member Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 713 Location: Delhi, India Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:16 pm    Post subject: VT-EGM is also a back-up for Pegasus, right, if I am not mistaken? Hot spare and ready to roll, or does it follow the Pegasus 737-200s and while we are at it, what happens to those 737s? Any ideas? Heard the new ones were still being de-bugged, and I mean de-bugged in the cold war sense, not modern electronics. Sorry for the coded inputs, but as I said before, my vintage Ford "A" 1930 carries the Pegasus logo on the tail wheel too. Carried. Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:21 pm    Post subject: @ malQ: I have no idea about the Pegasus _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:25 pm    Post subject: the_380 wrote: Quote: Why not.In fact the B732SF door cutout is larger than the B732C. Not only the door but the eqp inside to hold the engine during the flight... thats the main reason... What Equipment are you reffering to. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:29 pm    Post subject: Quote: What Equipment are you reffering to. Well im sure there must be some equipments to hold the engine in the fuselage inflight i mean else the engine might be damaged isn't it ? Transferring a engine isn't a normal procedure like other cargo goods...correct me Mel... _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! Back to top COUGAR Member Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 986 Location: Bangalore Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 12:50 am    Post subject: Hmm! Why cant an engine be carried in a pallet like normal cargo? _________________ http://www.cougar-rides.com <B>Live to Ride - Ride to Live</B> -- Back to top HAWK21M Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:14 am    Post subject: the_380 wrote: Quote: What Equipment are you reffering to. Well im sure there must be some equipments to hold the engine in the fuselage inflight i mean else the engine might be damaged isn't it ? Transferring a engine isn't a normal procedure like other cargo goods...correct me Mel... On the Contarary.Its only Palletised with its Stand minus wheels/wheels retracted.Mounted along longutional axis & Strapped to the Pallet with Straps & Lashings. We've transported quite a few now.Mostly on B732SFs. regds MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! Back to top the_380 Member Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 2329 Location: Mumbai, India Posted: Thu May 03, 2007 2:58 pm    Post subject: Quote: On the Contarary.Its only Palletised with its Stand minus wheels/wheels retracted.Mounted along longutional axis & Strapped to the Pallet with Straps & Lashings. We've transported quite a few now.Mostly on B732SFs. So you must be knowing the process takes quite some time... in the case here it is quite faster because the preparations are already made... @ COUGAR: Engine cannot be transported like normal cargo...special precautions have to be made for that _________________ http://www.myspace.com/avsatsworld A Walt Disney and 20th Century Fox Audio Producer!!! 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