By Steve Sterner Handling Company ManagerWashington Dulles I almost had to refuse boarding to Stevie Wonder. And on another occasion, refuse three Lazard executives, top Concorde clients, who every week, left IAD on Wednesday and returned on Friday. Stevie WonderConcorde punctuality was absolutely crucial and created a few “high-profile” moments. Lots of celebrities flying Concorde…
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Par Steve SternerHandling Company ManagerWashington Dulles Après de nombreux mois de préparation et de début d’exploitation de Concorde, Bob Saitta décide finalement de prendre des vacances. Étant donné qu’il n’y avait pas de chef d’escale adjoint Air France à ce moment-là, je suis désigné comme « responsable » en son absence. Et bien sûr, dès le lendemain,…
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By Steve SternerHandling Company ManagerWashington Dulles After many months of preparation and start up activity, Bob Saitta finally decides to take some vacation time. Since there was no Air France Assistant Station Manager at the time, I was designated to be the “responsable” in his absence. Wouldn’t you know it, the very next day the…
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Aéroport de Washington Dulles, 14 janvier 1977 Par Steve Sterner Handling Company ManagerWashington Dulles Une énorme tempête de glace frappe l’aéroport de Dulles, les conditions sont dangereuses. Le Concorde est numéro 3 en approche. Le Pan Am 747 atterrit sur la piste 19L et glisse jusqu’au bout de la piste. Piste fermée. Le Northwest DC10…
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Washington, Dulles Airport. 14th January 1977 By Steve Sterner Handling Company ManagerWashington Dulles A massive ice storm hits Dulles Airport, conditions are hazardous. Concorde was number 3 on approach. Pan Am 747 landed on 19L and slid to the end of the runway. Runway closed. Northwest DC10 landed on 19R, and slid to the end…
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