Replies to post #105305 on Baltia Air Lines Inc. (fka BLTA)

[uber darthium]

Baltia’s 747-200 mfg#21035 was broken up for scrap June 2012

https://www.airhistory.net/registration/AP-AYW

If you want to know more, just make sure to Google the 747-200 airframe #21035

So has Baltic been pumping an aircraft scrapped and cut up since June 2012 ?

Buying used aircraft from anywhere geographical related to Pakistan is historically not the brightest move one can make.

“ It was quite shocking when they announced that they purchased a Boeing 747-200. They didn’t end up getting a 747 from an American carrier, but they still found one. Baltia ended up purchasing one which was first delivered to TAP Air Portugal in 1975. Then in 1976 it was sold to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), where it flew until it was stored in 2005. Then in July 2009, Baltia Air Lines purchased the jumbo jet and registered it as N705BL. They paid a little less than a half-million for the plane, which did not come with engines.
Baltia Air Lines Boeing 747-200 (N705BL) arriving to Malaysian Airline System Berhad ("MAS") facility in Malaysia for scheduled maintenance
Baltia Air Lines Boeing 747-200 (N705BL) arriving to Malaysian Airline System Berhad ("MAS") facility in Malaysia for scheduled maintenance
Even though they had a plane, it became questionable if it would ever fly. Doubters were amazed, when on August 4th 2010, she arrived at the Malaysian Airlines Maintenance Center where it will be updated and painted.
The choice of an older, less fuel efficient aircraft is a bit puzzling. Of course there is a lower up front cost, but it will cost a lot in the long run. Will passengers be willing to fly in such an old aircraft? Will most even realize how old she really is?
This airline surely is interesting. Not only a US airline flying passengers in a Boeing 747-200, but flying non-stop to major Russian cities is too good to ignore. These people sure seem to have the drive and ambition to make an airline happen, no matter what the time line.
The keen eye of a ramp worker caught N705BL at LAX on its way to Malaysia (photo) and was allowed to go in to take a look. The interior is still looks like PIA (photo), but they plan to install a VIP interior. I kind of hope they can keep the classic spiral stair case going up to the upper deck (photo).”

https://www.airlinereporter.com/2011/01/baltia-air-lines/

[LongTimeObserver]

705BL was scrapped long ago.

The Wings Over Michigan Rooster was 706BL, which never had more than leased (but never paid for) -3A engines, no matter what the Lying LT claimed, and whose registration was canceled 3/16/2018.

N706BL has Reserved/Multiple Records

N-NUMBER ENTERED: 706BL
RESERVED N-NUMBER
Type Reservation Hold
Mode S Code 52265374
Reserved Date 03/16/2018
Renewal Date None
Purge Date 03/16/2023
Pending Number Change None
Date Change Authorized None
Reserving Party Name CANCELLED/NOT ASSIGNED
Street None
City None
State
Zip Code None
County
Country
DEREGISTERED AIRCRAFT
Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1
Aircraft Description
Serial Number 21705 Certificate Issue Date 01/06/2011
Manufacturer Name BOEING Mode S Code (base 8 / oct) 52265374
Model 747-251B Mode S Code (base 16 / hex) A96AFC
Year Manufacturer 1979 Cancel Date 03/16/2018
Reason For Cancellation Expiration Export To None
Type Registration Corporation
Aircraft Registration Prior to Deregistration
Name BALTIA AIR LINES INC
Street 804 WILLOW RUN AIRPORT
City YPSILANTI
State MICHIGAN Zip Code 48198-0899
Country UNITED STATES
Deregistered Airworthiness
Engine Manufacturer P & W Classification Standard
Engine Model JT9D-3A Category
A/W Date Exception Code No
Deregistered Other Owner Names
None