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G-GBNIX
Sept 29, 2023 21:56:03 GMT
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Post by Jeff on Sept 29, 2023 21:56:03 GMT
Does anyone have any insight on this at all?  |
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Post by graham on Sept 30, 2023 8:14:36 GMT
Hi Jeff
According to PB, G-GBNI became G-OATW in September this year although no exact date is given. It gives the con number as 10238, model type 253NXSL
There's nothing listed as wearing G-GBNIX.
Con number 8830 is G-POWT, a 251NXSL delivered to Titan Airways on 3/11/22
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G-GBNIX
Sept 30, 2023 8:40:33 GMT
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Post by Jeff on Sept 30, 2023 8:40:33 GMT
So is the re re regged POWT noe GBNI? Ie second use of reg
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Post by graham on Sept 30, 2023 14:55:01 GMT
POWT has never worn GBNI, it began life as 4X-AGN, then became VP-BTP before becoming POWT on 3/11/22
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G-GBNIX
Sept 30, 2023 16:00:35 GMT
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Post by Jeff on Sept 30, 2023 16:00:35 GMT
Just done a bit more digging, seems POWT is replacing GBNI on Royal duties.
Rishi Sunak is switching to the same aeroplane used by Manchester City in their historic Treble-winning season.
HuffPost UK can reveal that the prime minister will take possession of the jet later this month.
He is swapping his current Airbus 321 for a slightly older model operated by private jet specialists Titan Airways.
The new plane, flying under the call sign G-POWT, will also be used by members of the Royal Family.
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Post by Jeff on Sept 30, 2023 16:08:42 GMT
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Post by howardlgw on Oct 2, 2023 8:16:22 GMT
Interesting to see the first ever re-use of a G- registration. Could this possibly open the flood gates and allow more re-use, I am sure a lot of owners of planes would love to be able to go back and own an iconic registration.
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Post by davebasing on Oct 2, 2023 8:59:07 GMT
Interesting to see the first ever re-use of a G- registration. Could this possibly open the flood gates and allow more re-use, I am sure a lot of owners of planes would love to be able to go back and own an iconic registration. The first re-use of a G- registration other than those whose original marks were never taken up (and also the first use of an out of sequence special registration) was actually also for another Government operated aircraft. G-EDCA was first registered and used in December 1927 as a DH60 for the Director of Civil Aviation (c/n379) hence "DCA". Loaned from the RAF it was returned to its military serial in February 1928 when another DH60 (this time a DH60X c/n529) was registered as G-EDCA. This was also returned to the RAF in February 1930. One rule for them .... |
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Post by howardlgw on Oct 2, 2023 9:30:21 GMT
Dave , I love your comment, One rule for them . I am sure that the majority of the UK people are unaware of the growing fleet of planes used by the Government, one A330, A321 and 2 x Fal 900's.
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Post by wrightc41 on Oct 2, 2023 9:42:01 GMT
I seem to recall that G-BJCB was also reused by JCB in 70s/80s.
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G-GBNIX
Oct 2, 2023 11:54:09 GMT
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Post by Jeff on Oct 2, 2023 11:54:09 GMT
I seem to recall that G-BJCB was also reused by JCB in 70s/80s. That was a 125 wasn't it, anyone know the story on that? |
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Post by graham on Oct 3, 2023 10:28:33 GMT
G-BJCB was worn by two different HS125s
G-BJCB HS125-600FA 256015 FIRST REGISTERED 30/8/73, WITHDRAWN 2/2/77
G-BJCB HS125-600B 256065 FIRST REGISTERED 3/2/77, WITHDRAWN 9/7/81
So, the second use of the reg was applied the day following the first one being withdrawn
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Post by Jeff on Oct 3, 2023 10:57:09 GMT
Dave , I love your comment, One rule for them . I am sure that the majority of the UK people are unaware of the growing fleet of planes used by the Government, one A330, A321 and 2 x Fal 900's. The 321 and F900s are the eventual replacement for the 125 and 146 fleet arnt they, the 330 is performing the same role the Britanias VC10s and Tristars were in the past all be it with a snazzy scheme. Of course I could be wrong, normally am lol |
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