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Old 23rd September 2008 | 00:41
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Metro man
 
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To me, given the present situation in the country, obvious difficulties would be;

1. Retaining qualified and experienced staff who could earn considerably more elsewhere.
2.Sourcing inputs, given the lack of foreign exchange and reluctance of suppliers to extend credit.
3. How many million % inflation at the moment ? How can any business operate under these conditions.
4. Old nearly obsolete fleet of fuel inefficient aircraft. B767s getting very long in the tooth, B737 -200 well past retirement, MA60 updated Chinese Antanov 24/26.
5. Corruption, understandable given persent circumstances.
6. Airline used as personal taxi service by the President. Aircraft commandeered or passengers offloaded at a whim. Poor reputation for relaibility.
7. Shortage of fuel in the country.
8. Basic infrastructure collapsing. Power cuts, water cuts, unreliable telecommunications.
9. Current oil price, especially combined with 2, 4 and 7.
10.Collapsed inbound tourism market, lack of business travel.

Is that enough ?
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