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Old 30th May 2009, 16:16
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Paladini
 
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Mutt, I think Znote was referring to the impending loss of non-SV Hadj contracts flown by AAI. AAI is trying to switch to an all -400 fleet, with exception of the cargo ops.

Last year, Garuda refused to accept TF-ARS, a -300, due to the fact the cabin fixtures are unsuitable for transport of humans. So AAI had NO aircraft for the Indonesian Hadj. They operated a few aircraft for SV into Jakarta but nothing for Garuda. As far as I know, that aircraft is still mouldering away in Merana, and is unlikely to be accepted anywhere except Africa.

Al Wafeer Air will probably not be a "nail-in-the coffin" so to speak, but unless AAI sharpens up their act, they will find it difficult to operate from anywhere except Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Garuda drew the line on QUALITY ... AAI is still ignoring there is a problem.
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