Gemini air cargo DC-10 at Islamabad airport

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Gemini air cargo DC-10 at Islamabad airport

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awesome quality oxon !...i got the same one here at YYZ too :)
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Very good to see that DC-10 at Islamabad airport. Excellent shot Oxon!
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Nice shot oxon! :)
Would you happen to know the reg.# on this aircraft?
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There is a question come across my mind while looking at this photo.

Why is Shaheen Airport Services doing ground handling for this or any other foreign a/c? Why not PIA? I've seen other cargo companies as well being handled by Shaheen airport services. Is this a separate compamy or related to Shaheen Air?
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i think they are a seperate company and not related to Shaheen Air
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Nice photo of DC-10! Thank you Oxon for sharing it.
AP-BGL wrote:Why is Shaheen Airport Services doing ground handling for this or any other foreign a/c?
To learn more about Shaheen Airport Services (SAPS) visit their official website at: http://www.saps.com.pk/
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Btw guys, is that the Balochi learjet in the back ground departing ?
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Yeah i think it is saad, didnt notice it first time round :wink:
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AirBlue wrote:Btw guys, is that the Balochi learjet in the back ground departing ?
Cannot acctually say that is... It could be but these days so many similar kinds of UN a/c departs and lands islamabad airport as well. May be it is one of them.
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Any idea about the age of this DC-10 ? looks a bit tattery !
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oxon wrote:Any idea about the age of this DC-10 ? looks a bit tattery !
Gemini Air Cargo aircraft registration N601GC named "Bill". It's 32 years old and an ex-Lufthansa machine (registration D-ADAO) manufactured in 1973. Flying for Gemini Air Cargo since mid-1990s.
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Another great shot Oxon, keep up the good work. :D
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32- years in age? Is it safe to fly this aircraft? Usually 28+ age of aircraft is considered dangerous to fly. Anybody can confirm?
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Post by amin007 »

well can any one confirm what AP-BGL is asking for? I also don't know the safe period as well! so plz any one :roll: