15 years ago it was an Avro that performed our very first flight. On 28 October 2017 our OO-DWD flew the very last commercial Avro flight for us... Brussels Airlines will miss you, Jumbolino!
Letting planes go can be like putting down or dealing with the death of a pet, it is sad. That feeling might not be much but for airlines having that plane fly for quite some time is sad to see them retiring them true beauty it hit me the same as klms 747
@WakandaForevar yea I do care about it . One thing I couldn't care less about is you . So yea I'm sad, but I couldn't give a flying fuck about what you think .
Having flown this plane 4 times before to visit family in Canada via Brussels when I was living in France, this is truly amazing! Thank you Brussels Airlines for all the memories you created on-board this aircraft ❤️
Built in 1998 - still a relatively young airframe when retired, but the decision was most likely due to the fact it was a regional jet with 4 engines and the fuel and maintenance costs were no longer sustainable for this class of aircraft.
It's no brighter for long range jets, such as the Boeing 747 and 707, or the Airbus A340 and A380. All these jets have 4 engines and there doesn't seem to be a happy ending in sight for them either with Boeing's 777. I'm not even going to get into the fate of the Antonov AN-225 Mriya and whether or not it'll be rebuilt. I guess the moral of the story is that 2 engines is all you need, and modern technology has facilitated one size fits all.
@@MrSupercar55 I mean, the 225 is a national icon. Maybe when Russia has a military coup just like china (theory) it’ll probably get rebuilt in atleast 10 or so years from then.
@@GamingTrivia1113 Still, too much capacity can be detrimental to efficiency, as A380 and 747 demonstrated. Only a few airlines have a use case for these.
I will miss the little Avro. It was a very versatile plane and could do almost any trips. It handled well in bad weather and didn't let the Swiss Alps slow it down either. I also loved that it looked like a plane out of a cartoon like Disney's "Cars."
Ice Cat There’s some still in service with cityjet, and most of the flights that go to Antarctica are flown by these planes via Chile. Peru also flies them as well with Star airlines.
@@K2KOfcoursegg there were avro’s in Indonesia but most of the airline using avro’s went bankrupt there are still carriers in indo using avro’s but flying not that much
Even though i never went and rode to this plane, it really hurts just seeing this one plane go... A plane being let go is like a death of a loved pet, really.
I spent 15 years working in this programme eventually heading up the procurement team who bought all of the major equipment for this aircraft and its derivative the RJX ( which was subsequently cancelled in 2002) . There probably isn't a part on this aircraft that I don't know who supplied it, even all these years later! Happy days!
This plane brings me so many nostalgic memories from when I grew up, flying back and forth between Asia and Europe with my parents even at the age of three I could recognise the distinct design of the remarkable quad engined, over wing, tail opening marvel. It is a sincere shame to see it go, it will not be forgotten.
I've worked as a ground crew at an airport which served these very planes, it was always a bit special to call four engines to start up during pushback. Also it didn't need an air starter to start up if the apu was inop, which is always a plus, and in the morning it was the only plane we were permitted to open ourselves, without waiting for the crew. I especially remember seeing one in the taxyline coming towards us, and right behind it was an antonov an-124, it was like watching a baby in the front and a big dad in the back. Ah... memories.
Ive always loved the Avro RJ100 and its wing-over-fuselage type of build, sad to see this thing go, thank you Brussels Airlines and BAe for letting me experience this beautiful aircraft! 😍
Got to fly on one of these with WDL Aviation last year. My first and probably last time on one of these lovely Jumbolinoes now they have been retired almost everywhere in Europe.
I used to build the spine assembly at British Aerospace. What amazed me was how thin the skin material was, almost akin to tissue paper, it certainly didn't stop me flying on them though and with the high wing they are/were unique and a great aircraft. But unfortunately all good things must eventually come to an end!
I’ve only flown in the Avro Jet once. I will always remember looking out of the window on the right side of the aircraft and looking at the two beautiful engines slung under the wing at eye level which I’d only experienced before in the Propeller driven Fokker F27. As the Avro accelerated down the runway I lowered my gaze to watch the runway speed past and to my horror I thought “Oh my god, they’ve left a cargo hold door open” I was just about to scream out when my brain kicked into gear and reminded me that the door I was looking at was actually the door to the right landing gear wheel well. Once my heart rate returned to normal I really enjoyed the flight. 😂😂😂😂
Awwww, Brusselsairlines the Avro loooks cute! One day when my airline (Orange Green Airways) Earn money, i will order an Avro and i will keep it in service for 5 billion years
I was very, very privileged indeed to fly as a passenger in one of these amazingly understated aircraft from Amsterdam to London City Airport. It was a wonderful experience I will never forget. The landing was out of this world and I’m still perplexed as to how we came to a halt so rapidly WITHOUT any reverse thrusters! Lovely enigmatic plane - I think of it as the Bumblebee of the jet age!
my first 2 flights ever (and still only flights) where with this Avro RJ100 from Brussels to my internship in Sweden (via Stockholm Bromma) great memories, thnx
The A380 is far from beautiful, ugly as it can bee! Then again, the taste may differ from person to person. R.I.P. A380, the best thing that could happen to you.
Have flown more than 200 times in SN's Avros also on 'Whiskey Delta' and loved them dearly. Once, I was the sole passenger on an AR 100 and was treated to a jump seat ride.
Hearing the word LAST just inevitably triggers all the sad emotions inside, its like u know where the end lies but u can't help but keep proceeding towards it....didn't ever thing i had be sad for an airplane...damn
There are two flyable lancasters in the wor!d, plus a plethora of other Avro aircaft. These were British Aerospace RJs with a marketing name of Avro for the US proletariate but are not related to the A V Roe company whatsoever
I have flown this plane a lot as a passenger when I was employed at Lufthansa. I liked the acceleration and the short runway needed to get this one up into the air. Also the special air break was unique. Nice plane. Happy to have experienced her.
I remember seeing that Boeing 146 plane flying with not only with Brussels airlines bur also with British airways flying out of Birmingham international airport some 18 years ago
This fascinating plane started out as the BAE 146 (one is on display at Manchester, UK). I recall the BBCtv 'Nationwide' programme followed it's development stages.
Ansett W A used to fly them in Western Australia and I flew in the jump seat from Perth to Darwin in 1986. Another flight I had was Auckland to Christchurch with Ansett N Z, great little aircraft.
I remember when we secured the Avro RJ aircraft orders from Crossair, Sabena, Lufthansa City line, North West Airlines, SAM, Meridiana, Thai Airways and many others in the mid to late 90's. They were fantastic times and such great Customers.
That is my favorite plane but now it’s my 2nd favorite because it’s retired but I will still have it in my heart and if I get to be a pilot I will fly this plane for memories of this plane and this vid is so satisfying all well. Thanks avro 😊 we will miss you 😢
The Avro RJ was also known as the British Aerospace BAe 146. It was operated in the U.S. by AirCal, PSA and US Airways among a few others. AirCal and PSA usually flew them to and from John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, California.
