That can't be true. I laugh at you lot all the time.
But I'm an equal opportunity smirker. We also have our foibles.
oldsig
Royal New Zealand Air Force
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But I'm an equal opportunity smirker. We also have our foibles.
oldsig
I take it you're not Tasmanian nor a banana bender then.
Wrong again. But I married a Kiwi copper which means Kiwi inlaws with all that implies about my now parlous state of mental health.
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recce.k1
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Thomas Global has won a contract to replace and upgrade the RNZAF's Boeing 757 flight displays from obsolete legacy CRT technology with LCD which will also provide "a growth platform for new functionality".
(Thomas Global, formerly Thomas Electronics of Australia in its formative years, has design and support contracts with the ADF to support a wide range of electronics for military applications ... so looks like the RNZAF is in good company).
IIRC (and I may need to fact-check this) faults with the displays have been mentioned previously as reasons for delays to 757 operations in the past, if that is the case then although this may seem a minor project in the scheme of things if it helps ensure better 757 availability then this is a positive development!
www.overtdefense.com
www.thomas-global.com
(Thomas Global, formerly Thomas Electronics of Australia in its formative years, has design and support contracts with the ADF to support a wide range of electronics for military applications ... so looks like the RNZAF is in good company).
IIRC (and I may need to fact-check this) faults with the displays have been mentioned previously as reasons for delays to 757 operations in the past, if that is the case then although this may seem a minor project in the scheme of things if it helps ensure better 757 availability then this is a positive development!
Thomas Global Selected by RNZAF to Upgrade 757 fleet
Thomas Global has been selected by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to replace avionics onboard the Air Force’s 757-2K2 aircraft.
www.overtdefense.com
Royal New Zealand Air Force selects Thomas Global’s Flight Displays for Boeing 757 Fleet Modernization | Thomas Global
IRVINE, California and SYDNEY, Australia: The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has selected Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series flight displays for its Boeing 757 fleet. The TFD-7000 Series displays deliver the most cost-effective and lowest risk display upgrade solution for Boeing 757, 767 and...
www.thomas-global.com
The keeling ceremony of the RNZAF P-8A Poseidons was held yesterday as the second aircraft moved through the factory in Wichita. The dignitaries observed the first fuselage on the rail wagon ready for dispatch to Seattle where the aircraft will be assembled and fitted out.
CELEBRATING A P-8A PROJECT MILESTONE
CELEBRATING A P-8A PROJECT MILESTONE
Nighthawk.NZ
Well-Known Member
For those that want the fakebook thingy version... ;-)
Some of you might be wondering how the fuselage/s will make their way from Wichita to Seattle for final fitout.
So I’ve attached a YouTube video clip from Virtual Railfan of a train passing through Skycomish Washington state. On board are a couple of fuselages for Spirit Airlines heading to Seattle. Aircraft Transfer
Scroll ahead to 57:12 to see the aircraft.
JulioCompactus
Member
honestly we can argue about numbers - for good reason - but this is still absolutely a great acquisition for NZ
i missed a word Historic
i missed a word Historic
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John Newman
The Bunker Group
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Maybe they were MAX fuselages being dumped during the ban.
Could be to get the issuance pay outMaybe they were MAX fuselages being dumped during the ban.
kiwipatriot69
Active Member
Or America's failing infrastructure system, that both parties are to blame for.
They were told to give the fuselages and wagons a freshwater washdown.Maybe they were MAX fuselages being dumped during the ban.
Looks like original video footage from Johns post above.
Another couple of videos of B737 fuselages on trains.
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FormerDirtDart
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You're commenting on an accident that occurred 8 years ago on private property.
kiwipatriot69
Active Member
Lol. US infrastructure has been failing for decades. Mind you that an issue for us here in Nz too.
Not to anywhere near the same extent.
Time to get back on topic please.
What will it take for the New Zealand govt to actually begin thinking of rebuilding the RNZAF's fighter aircraft capability? Would an invasion of Taiwan finally wake them up or will even that not be enough.
I know that New Zealand's position is quite unique, an Island far removed from the nearest hostile country, and being neighbours to a superclose ally with a powerful military. But is there any scenario discussed by the heads of the New Zeland govt apparatus, where it might be prudent for the RNZAF to have jet fighter capablities again?
I know that New Zealand's position is quite unique, an Island far removed from the nearest hostile country, and being neighbours to a superclose ally with a powerful military. But is there any scenario discussed by the heads of the New Zeland govt apparatus, where it might be prudent for the RNZAF to have jet fighter capablities again?
kiwipatriot69
Active Member
Well our govt did say on the news tonight supplying arms isn't off the table to Ukraine. So I think maybe they are slowly coming to the reality the world isn't the safe place they thought it was Taiwan might just be the last straw.