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Re: Virgin Nigeria
Originally Posted by Parrot
What is the story about VK303 being comandeered to Mecca ... I saw a headline in the Star about this a week ago but did not read it as I was relying on pprune for the REAL story...did I miss something ?
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Hi guys,
Any other news?
I hear the second B733 is now on its way to los? 5N-VNB?
And that the kano, dakar and tripoli routes are starting within the next month or so?
Sn check your pm's
Any other news?
I hear the second B733 is now on its way to los? 5N-VNB?
And that the kano, dakar and tripoli routes are starting within the next month or so?
Sn check your pm's
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Pilot Mentor
Hi GUYS,
I am samuelborgar, a member of the forum. Currently I am in the united states acquiring my licenses, and I would like to have a pilot mentor back home in Nigeria as to what the aviation industry entails. I would appreciate it so much if you could help.
Thanks!
I am samuelborgar, a member of the forum. Currently I am in the united states acquiring my licenses, and I would like to have a pilot mentor back home in Nigeria as to what the aviation industry entails. I would appreciate it so much if you could help.
Thanks!
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Well then, i really wonder why im so interested?
Just so you guys know, easy jet will be hiring pilots in feb for those interested.
Must have the right to live and work in the uk though?!
Just so you guys know, easy jet will be hiring pilots in feb for those interested.
Must have the right to live and work in the uk though?!
Just to clarify from sources I know who were close to the events ..................
VK did not 'divert' any flights for the Hajj. It did have to cancel a LOS-JNB-LOS sched flt due to Presidential panic and a directive for the A340 to operate to JED to bail out the flawed (possibly corrupt?) charter operation of others.
Permission for VK to enter Saudi Arabia was never obtained, but by the time VK were excused operating the flights, there was no govt official available who was senior enough to get ATC to cancel the block on the JNB flight leaving LOS.
It is a farce that a private business was abused in this manner. Why was the Blue Tail 767 that sits around LOS doing sweet FA not used, or was this all during the period Bellview were grounded whilst their operational concerns were addressed?
Hey ho.................... a lesson learned and some positive planning should ensure it doesn't happen again.
VK did not 'divert' any flights for the Hajj. It did have to cancel a LOS-JNB-LOS sched flt due to Presidential panic and a directive for the A340 to operate to JED to bail out the flawed (possibly corrupt?) charter operation of others.
Permission for VK to enter Saudi Arabia was never obtained, but by the time VK were excused operating the flights, there was no govt official available who was senior enough to get ATC to cancel the block on the JNB flight leaving LOS.
It is a farce that a private business was abused in this manner. Why was the Blue Tail 767 that sits around LOS doing sweet FA not used, or was this all during the period Bellview were grounded whilst their operational concerns were addressed?
Hey ho.................... a lesson learned and some positive planning should ensure it doesn't happen again.
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Hhhmmmmm I like this forun oops I mean you know what 
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SN wazzup mate, hope the New Year started good for my favourite competition
I seem to be flying out of the Intl side a lot these days maybe we could meet up for a cafe, we hardly have any, down by our airside ops cabin.
You cant miss me take a good guess
a bientot SN,
Zaz
!!!SN wazzup mate, hope the New Year started good for my favourite competition
I seem to be flying out of the Intl side a lot these days maybe we could meet up for a cafe, we hardly have any, down by our airside ops cabin. You cant miss me take a good guess
a bientot SN,
Zaz
Hi Zazoo, A coffee would be good, though the brain cells are slow and I might need a bigger clue as to who I am having coffee with!!
It might have to be in a while though as I will be away from Lagos for a couple of months apart from occassional quick visits.
It might have to be in a while though as I will be away from Lagos for a couple of months apart from occassional quick visits.
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Well, whats good for the goose? You know the rest sn.
I hear the 733 pilots have completed the line training and should be getting wings soon?
Second 733 on the way as the story goes, 5N-VNB
I hear the 733 pilots have completed the line training and should be getting wings soon?
Second 733 on the way as the story goes, 5N-VNB
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Hi,
I've just been given the nod that my old training school has been approached to help recruit low hour frozen ATPLs to join VN.
Sounds unlikely to me. Anyone any knowledge?
I've just been given the nod that my old training school has been approached to help recruit low hour frozen ATPLs to join VN.
Sounds unlikely to me. Anyone any knowledge?
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Cabair at Cranfield.
Further information would appear to suggest that VN have approached them to train cadets although there is still a suggestion they will be taking low hour ATPL(f).
Further information would appear to suggest that VN have approached them to train cadets although there is still a suggestion they will be taking low hour ATPL(f).
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Virgin Nigeria adds Dubai, boosts London Gatwick
In line withs its plans to 'serve 9 international routes within 9 months of start-up', Virgin Nigeria (VK) has announced the launch of the Lagos-Dubai route from May 2, 2006, following the delivery of its 2nd Airbus A340-300.
<http://www.virginnigeria.com/en/ng/press/pr2006-03-08.aspx>
Interestingly, the flight schedules means VK and VS will cross into one another on Saturday in Dubai (both operating the A340).
<http://www.virginnigeria.com/en/ng/press/pr2006-03-08.aspx>
Interestingly, the flight schedules means VK and VS will cross into one another on Saturday in Dubai (both operating the A340).
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Vk currently operates 1 733, 2 A320s and 1 A343.
Rumour has it that 2 733s are on the way, 5N-VNB/C.
And 1 A343 G-VSUN to add to their fleet. 1 of the A320s is scheduled to return to country of origin at the end of this month.
Rumour has it that 2 733s are on the way, 5N-VNB/C.
And 1 A343 G-VSUN to add to their fleet. 1 of the A320s is scheduled to return to country of origin at the end of this month.
My information is that Kano will be served as a route from Lagos with a 'w' pattern flight to Abuja. I am led to believe there are currently no plans to serve London or any other International destination from Kano................. though if demand could be proven