LongJohnThomas

Hi Sn,
Any news so far?

surely not

errrrrrrrr LJT......................... the weather is hot............ the census looms and no one knows what it means to freedom of movement whilst it takes place............ the Hammatan has returned .................... the Kano Motor Club Hash Harriers event was a success..............



Did I miss anything ? If I did I will get on to my contacts and see if I can glean any news

oba_idan_amani

Virgin Nigeria is surposed to start a new route to Darkar today. However, rumour has it that the plane to be used for the service (ex easyjet B737) failed the acceptance test last week or two weeks ago.
Is VK still going on with this lauch ? Another question is why are they going direct to Darkar ? I would have thought it would make sense to stop at Abijan to the way to Darkar.

Oba Idan Amani

Revnetwork

Oba
I hear from my contacts that Dakar is going ahead as planned on the 16th, not today. I was made to understand that this route is not affected by aircraft deliveries as it will be operated by the aircraft already in service. It departs from LOS late at night when the current domestic fleet is free.

oba_idan_amani

Flying to Darkar at night, so departure out of Dakar will be in the morning. Thats a very sensible move compared to what Bellview offers, which is depart lagos in the morning and get back with full loads of pax into lagos, late at night (2.am).
Speaking of Bellview, am not sure they will be too happy with VK, as they seem to be targetting routes operated by B3. Its a long race as they say in B3, lets hope VK gets to the finish line. Zazoo, any inside comments ?

Oba Idan Amani

18left

hello every one i have heard funny stories about the sim assessment,any ideas what they want?

ak6181

They are looking for pilots who actually can manipulate control surfaces,
What else would you like to know?

18left

thanks poljot appreciate

GlobalFlyer

Any information on whether the 2nd A340 being prepared now in Dublin is equipped with the Virgin Nigeria equivalent of the new Upper Class Suite by Virgin Atlantic?
Thanks

Engine Noise

learnt VK843 made an air return when the 733 landing gear failed to retract during its inauguaral flight to dakar?

oba_idan_amani

Rumour has it that the second Virgin Nigeria B733 is now on its way to Lagos as I type, being flown by VK CP. I will verify this on Monday.

Oba Idan Amani

surely not

Does it have fancy winglets??

oba_idan_amani

Haven't seen it yet, will try and look out for it on monday.

Oba Idan Amani

Amadu

Hi Oba_Idan_Amani,
Check your private message box.
Thanks

Rani

So has 737-300 5N-VNB arrived yet? Eager to see VK expand its route network.

GlobalFlyer

Rani,

Please check your PM

NIJASEA

Any news on how many A340 crew are to be employed from nigeria and what are the requirements? can i get a jaa atpl and be put on the Bus if all i have flown is the 727? how many crews have been trained so far?
AK6181 you got any info.

hotmj43

Rani 5N VNB arrivedDNMM on 25th March 2006 at 1910z via GMAD for a tech stop ,point of departure was EGDX.
The Airplane should be flying in a week,after caa processing.

Rani

The following link provides a hint on Virgin Nigeria's short-haul and long-haul plans, as discussed by Graham Keddie, VK's ex-CFO:
http://www.ttnworldwide.com/Articles.asp?Article=5354
Short haul plans: KAN, FNA, ROB, ABJ, BKO, LBV, Luanada
Long haul plans: IAD, IAH, CDG, FRA, BEY, BKK

oba_idan_amani

Rumour has it that as I type, the third B733 is on its way to lagos. I will look out for it tomorrow morning.

Oba Idan Amani