Murad Ismail / Interlink in the Dock
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Dodgy Ops ... Dodgy Finance
I hear Interlink's finances must becoming increasingly dodgy as well, what with the need to refund the SAPS and Correctional Services their reported R3.5m already handed over to Murad "Shaiky" Ismail.
Who knows what the SAPS will still do about their other costs which was squandered through this episode, reported in the Beeld on 1 July as having totaled R10m!
Meanwhile he has to contend with the aircraft lessors, who if my understanding of the industry is correct, will demand anything between 100%-30% of their fee for a flight cancelled on the scheduled day of departure.
A DC-10 lease: FAJS-CYQB-FAJS for 2 weeks? must have been a decent amount of money involved.
Moreover, Interlink's cashcow, the Department of Home Affairs repatriation of illegals must vanishing into thin air, what with the same aircraft lessor withdrawing all their DC-9's from Interlink Operations, the resultant option of using much more expensive leased aircraft from Safair, not to mention the SAPS speaking to DHA about their experiences and Murad "Shaiky" Ismails arrest by the scorpions for fraud and corruption.
All in all not too rosy a picture for Interlink and we all know what follows financial strain in the aviation industry ... safety goes out the window, if it ever was a feature in Interlink's operations.
I wonder what the licensing council will have to say about this farce.
Who knows what the SAPS will still do about their other costs which was squandered through this episode, reported in the Beeld on 1 July as having totaled R10m!
Meanwhile he has to contend with the aircraft lessors, who if my understanding of the industry is correct, will demand anything between 100%-30% of their fee for a flight cancelled on the scheduled day of departure.
A DC-10 lease: FAJS-CYQB-FAJS for 2 weeks? must have been a decent amount of money involved.
Moreover, Interlink's cashcow, the Department of Home Affairs repatriation of illegals must vanishing into thin air, what with the same aircraft lessor withdrawing all their DC-9's from Interlink Operations, the resultant option of using much more expensive leased aircraft from Safair, not to mention the SAPS speaking to DHA about their experiences and Murad "Shaiky" Ismails arrest by the scorpions for fraud and corruption.
All in all not too rosy a picture for Interlink and we all know what follows financial strain in the aviation industry ... safety goes out the window, if it ever was a feature in Interlink's operations.
I wonder what the licensing council will have to say about this farce.
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As a matter of interest, Swaziland are not ICAO compliant..... http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_i...dia/iasaws.xls
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As a matter of interest, Swaziland are not ICAO compliant.....
Boomerang, I have to concur with your knowlege of the (Air Services Licencing Council?) and the International Air Services Council. Fancy laws, fancy councils, fancy authorities, big...and fast dogs...no teeth. By choice I ask?
BTW, wasn't M. Ismail chucked out of the US a couple of years ago?
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Heard Mr. "moerlaat" is now doing his deportation flights through SAFAIR...
I wonder if he is alo telling them how to run their operation. Maybe he can organise himself a P1 rating on a B737, so he can save a bit of money in hiring SAFAIR crew.
I believe there is also a lot of FDP scruteny, aftr each leg you can start a whole new duty period, well, erm....as heard from the bopping lad's own mouth.
I wonder if he is alo telling them how to run their operation. Maybe he can organise himself a P1 rating on a B737, so he can save a bit of money in hiring SAFAIR crew.
I believe there is also a lot of FDP scruteny, aftr each leg you can start a whole new duty period, well, erm....as heard from the bopping lad's own mouth.
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The DC10 in question is still on the Swazi register. Understand there are moves afoot in the CAA to process it onto the ZS register. Not known to be on any RSA AOC.
The way operators can operate it is to "wet lease" it for an operation, though this needs a Foreign Operators Permit - basically something issued if the Commissioner is satisfied that the aircraft is being operated to RSA standards and the licensing council is satisfied that it does not introduce unfair competition to RSA operators.
In this case, Interlink, A RSA operator was going to use a Swazi registered aircraft without a FOP, with crew who were not properly certified for the aircraft and changes to the LOPA which among others, meant the first class seats would have no emergency oxygen.
Yet Capt Moer Rat keeps on flying???
The DC10 in question is still on the Swazi register. Understand there are moves afoot in the CAA to process it onto the ZS register. Not known to be on any RSA AOC.
The way operators can operate it is to "wet lease" it for an operation, though this needs a Foreign Operators Permit - basically something issued if the Commissioner is satisfied that the aircraft is being operated to RSA standards and the licensing council is satisfied that it does not introduce unfair competition to RSA operators.
In this case, Interlink, A RSA operator was going to use a Swazi registered aircraft without a FOP, with crew who were not properly certified for the aircraft and changes to the LOPA which among others, meant the first class seats would have no emergency oxygen.
Yet Capt Moer Rat keeps on flying???
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Where is the SACAA
How do we reconcile the responsibilities of the CAA with this record of someone who has just been self rated on a DC10??
"On 2 June 94 Ismail as Captain and Seabrooke as 1st officer were scheduled in a DHC-8 simulator at Flight Safety, Toronto with Norman James of Transport Canada to conduct a Pilot Proficiency Check .. and myself as an appointed Official Examiner of the RSA DCA to carry out a routine Istrument Rating renewal test. The test was terminated by Norman James and myself and considered a FAIL when after a general sub-standard performance Ismail lost control of the aircraft during an engine shut-down in stabalized, straight and level flight at cruising speed."
"There were no redeeming qualities in Ismail's flying at any stage. ... Basic instrument flying is well below standard with every poor control technique, lack of instrument scan and cross check. (it would seem he is mesmerized by the flight director). His ability to perform multiple tasks is below average."
"Ismail was given a further 3 hours with very little progress. In an attempt to salvage the situation yet another session of two hour were allocated at this stage (seven hours after the failed flight check). Ismail had not improved sufficiently to be recommended for a further try at the flight test"
"As Ismail had failed to reach and showed little promise in reaching the standards required by the SA Express, it was decided to CEASE TRAINING." - Graham Smith, Chief Pilot SA Express.
"As Captain Smith is an Approved Examiner, you are hereby notified that your instrument rating is no longer valid"- DCA 23 June 94.
"I have my doubts as to his ability to command an aircraft and crew. ...we have decided that Mr. Ismail will not be considered to advance to the DC9 and he will most definitely not be considered to perform flight training functions within Bop Air" - J. Boratlap, MD Bop Air
Don't hold your breath for action from the SACAA on this operator. Guess we will have to see what the SAPS throws at him and if he can shake off the Scorpions in court in August.
"On 2 June 94 Ismail as Captain and Seabrooke as 1st officer were scheduled in a DHC-8 simulator at Flight Safety, Toronto with Norman James of Transport Canada to conduct a Pilot Proficiency Check .. and myself as an appointed Official Examiner of the RSA DCA to carry out a routine Istrument Rating renewal test. The test was terminated by Norman James and myself and considered a FAIL when after a general sub-standard performance Ismail lost control of the aircraft during an engine shut-down in stabalized, straight and level flight at cruising speed."
"There were no redeeming qualities in Ismail's flying at any stage. ... Basic instrument flying is well below standard with every poor control technique, lack of instrument scan and cross check. (it would seem he is mesmerized by the flight director). His ability to perform multiple tasks is below average."
"Ismail was given a further 3 hours with very little progress. In an attempt to salvage the situation yet another session of two hour were allocated at this stage (seven hours after the failed flight check). Ismail had not improved sufficiently to be recommended for a further try at the flight test"
"As Ismail had failed to reach and showed little promise in reaching the standards required by the SA Express, it was decided to CEASE TRAINING." - Graham Smith, Chief Pilot SA Express.
"As Captain Smith is an Approved Examiner, you are hereby notified that your instrument rating is no longer valid"- DCA 23 June 94.
"I have my doubts as to his ability to command an aircraft and crew. ...we have decided that Mr. Ismail will not be considered to advance to the DC9 and he will most definitely not be considered to perform flight training functions within Bop Air" - J. Boratlap, MD Bop Air
Don't hold your breath for action from the SACAA on this operator. Guess we will have to see what the SAPS throws at him and if he can shake off the Scorpions in court in August.
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Murad Ismail / Interlink in the Dock
Seems our dear Cpt Moer Rat is in deep Sh**
Carin Smith reports in the Beeld, 25 August 2005 from Cape Town
The Scorpions have arrested a man who allegedly tried to pull the wool over the eyes of the South African Navy.
Mr. Murad Allie Ismail, a businessman from Johannesburg and Interlink Airlines, which he is the CEO, appeared in the Wynberg Regional Court on 18 charges of fraud and 12 charges of corruption.
The Case arises out of services, which Interlink tendered and delivered to the South African Navy in Simonstown.
In terms of the tender contract, Interlink is to be paid R10, 950 per hour for the hire of a Lear Jet and R12, 200 per hour for a Raytheon Hawker jet.
The state alleges that Ismail had conspired with a member of the South African Navy to “load” the invoices and claimed money for hours, which had not been flown.
According to the charge sheet, this resulted in a loss of R1, 188,075 for the South African Navy.
Ismail is out on R20, 000 bail and proceedings are postponed to 12 October 2005.
The STAR staff reporter also reports in the STAR of 25 August 2005
A warrant officer in the South African Navy has been sentenced to six years in prison, wholly suspended, for helping Interlink Airlines and its CEO defraud the navy of R1.18m.
Leon Burwise yesterday pleaded guilty to several charges of fraud and corruption before regional magistrate Awie Kotze. Kotze said he was hesitant to impose a suspended sentence, but said that the fact that Burwise’s guilty plea would assist the state in prosecuting Interlink and its CEO Murad Allie Ismail, was a mitigating factor, which counted in his favour.
Carin Smith reports in the Beeld, 25 August 2005 from Cape Town
The Scorpions have arrested a man who allegedly tried to pull the wool over the eyes of the South African Navy.
Mr. Murad Allie Ismail, a businessman from Johannesburg and Interlink Airlines, which he is the CEO, appeared in the Wynberg Regional Court on 18 charges of fraud and 12 charges of corruption.
The Case arises out of services, which Interlink tendered and delivered to the South African Navy in Simonstown.
In terms of the tender contract, Interlink is to be paid R10, 950 per hour for the hire of a Lear Jet and R12, 200 per hour for a Raytheon Hawker jet.
The state alleges that Ismail had conspired with a member of the South African Navy to “load” the invoices and claimed money for hours, which had not been flown.
According to the charge sheet, this resulted in a loss of R1, 188,075 for the South African Navy.
Ismail is out on R20, 000 bail and proceedings are postponed to 12 October 2005.
The STAR staff reporter also reports in the STAR of 25 August 2005
A warrant officer in the South African Navy has been sentenced to six years in prison, wholly suspended, for helping Interlink Airlines and its CEO defraud the navy of R1.18m.
Leon Burwise yesterday pleaded guilty to several charges of fraud and corruption before regional magistrate Awie Kotze. Kotze said he was hesitant to impose a suspended sentence, but said that the fact that Burwise’s guilty plea would assist the state in prosecuting Interlink and its CEO Murad Allie Ismail, was a mitigating factor, which counted in his favour.
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A Wager on Cpt. Mooer Rat??
C.C. Is that a wager I read?
If I read what the magistrate had to say about W.O. Leon Burwise, I would safely bet on a jail term for our earstwhile Capt. Burwise got 6 years for his role but appears to have got it suspended because of his cooperation in the prosecution of Ismail.
Chances of conviction? Not exactly a nuclear science challenge for the scorpions, what with one guilty party already pleading guilty and probably turning state witness.
Flying for BA? well there may well be some time before the court proceedings are complete but I guess the BA management must have been alerted to the impending crisis after today's media stories.
If there is indeed a wager, what are the terms??
If I read what the magistrate had to say about W.O. Leon Burwise, I would safely bet on a jail term for our earstwhile Capt. Burwise got 6 years for his role but appears to have got it suspended because of his cooperation in the prosecution of Ismail.
Chances of conviction? Not exactly a nuclear science challenge for the scorpions, what with one guilty party already pleading guilty and probably turning state witness.
Flying for BA? well there may well be some time before the court proceedings are complete but I guess the BA management must have been alerted to the impending crisis after today's media stories.
If there is indeed a wager, what are the terms??
Está servira para distraerle.
But, for all that, I do wonder if BA would need his services either as a public relationist with Gate Gourmet whose servants have now, apparently, been accused, I believe, of grinding passengers' ice into grimy floors.
Perhaps he might get on the Karachi flights as a good will ambasssador?
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It Never Rains ...
Hear there is a whole lot of creditors quite nervous out there. 
Heard he has yet to pay his "Sub-Contractors" whose aircraft and crew he used for the Govt VIP flights. Nice whack outstanding!
He is reported to explain the media coverage as the work of his former boss the ex-Commissioner for Civil Aviation. Wonder what happened between them at the CAA? Seems ole Trevor still pulls some strings (at least in Moer Rat's head)
Then there are those seeking to sue the living daylights of this abomination on the aviation scene, not to mention his "shareholders" who for some strange reason seem to have become somewhat disaffected with his way of running the business of late.
Then there is the scorpions who reportedly are alledging bail condition violations ...
What more could there be in store for our dear Captain?
Heard he has yet to pay his "Sub-Contractors" whose aircraft and crew he used for the Govt VIP flights. Nice whack outstanding!
He is reported to explain the media coverage as the work of his former boss the ex-Commissioner for Civil Aviation. Wonder what happened between them at the CAA? Seems ole Trevor still pulls some strings (at least in Moer Rat's head)
Then there are those seeking to sue the living daylights of this abomination on the aviation scene, not to mention his "shareholders" who for some strange reason seem to have become somewhat disaffected with his way of running the business of late.
Then there is the scorpions who reportedly are alledging bail condition violations ...
What more could there be in store for our dear Captain?
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It Pours
Let us not forget the SAPS and those 211 policemen/women and correctional services staff who were denied the opportunity to participate in their world games. 
I'd hate to think of what those sharp shooters and task team members aim at nowadays.
That is some R3m plus owing to SAPS as well for services not rendered.
What next ... any takers?
Could we start a community chest barometer of money owed?
I'd hate to think of what those sharp shooters and task team members aim at nowadays.
That is some R3m plus owing to SAPS as well for services not rendered.
What next ... any takers?
Could we start a community chest barometer of money owed?
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What has Moer Rat done now to deserve his passport being taken away?
Seems like his bail conditions have been tightened. Must have become a bit of a "flight risk" for his persecutors to resort to these measures, what with all those creditors on his heels.
Seems like his bail conditions have been tightened. Must have become a bit of a "flight risk" for his persecutors to resort to these measures, what with all those creditors on his heels.