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News from FNA
Quote from FNA after Saturdays inaugral flight to FNA - Heathrow:
" Their first flight was spectacular. Great service, passenger handling and boarding procedures was best I have ever seen. Nice aircraft. Nice people. They will do well ".
" Their first flight was spectacular. Great service, passenger handling and boarding procedures was best I have ever seen. Nice aircraft. Nice people. They will do well ".
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See also U.K. Visitors to Sierra Leone Finally Have a Choice of Airlines
What's Bellview's website address ? - the one listed previously doesn't seem to work ?!
U.K. Visitors to Sierra Leone Finally Have a Choice of Airlines
Bellview Airlines (Sierra Leone) will start flying from July 9, 2005, with 3 days a week schedule flight from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to Freetown, Lungi airport.
(PRWEB) July 6, 2005 -- For years following the rebel war in Sierra Leone, visitors from the United Kingdom were limited to using one airline in order to travel direct to the country.
However, as confidence and business activity increases this is all about to change. VisitSierraLeone.org is proud to announce that visitors travelling on the London to Freetown route will finally get a choice of using another airline.
Bellview Airlines (Sierra Leone) will start flying from July 9, 2005, with 3 days a week schedule flight from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to Freetown, Lungi airport. The schedule flight departs London on Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays with baggage allowance at 40 kilos.
The flights will depart London Heathrow Terminal 2 on Wednesday at 10:00am arriving at Freetown international Airport at 16:15hrs and also on Saturday and Sunday at 21:00hrs arriving in Freetown at 3:00 a.m. the following day.
The return journey will depart Freetown on Tuesday at 15:00 hrs arriving in London at 21:25pm local time and also on Saturday and Sunday at 13:00hrs arriving at 19:00 hrs Local time.
Bellview Airlines currently flies into 13 destinations in 11 countries with 175 weekly flights.
Alex Davies from Atlantic Shipping and Travel Services, a leading travel agent for Sierra Leone said “I’m delighted at this development. Competition is great news for visitors and this is also an endorsement of the peace and stability in Sierra Leone. Bellview Airlines have provided excellent service with the regional flights and will no doubt be transferring that to the Freetown – London route.”
Another Airline -- First Line Air –- is expected to start operations on the same route in the coming months.
For more information please contact Bukky Ogbara at Bellview Airlines (SL) on 020 7372 3770 or visit http://www.visitsierraleone.org for a complete schedule of flights to Sierra Leone.
VisitSierraLeone.org is a comprehensive travel and tourism information resource for Sierra Leone.
Bellview Airlines (Sierra Leone) will start flying from July 9, 2005, with 3 days a week schedule flight from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to Freetown, Lungi airport.
(PRWEB) July 6, 2005 -- For years following the rebel war in Sierra Leone, visitors from the United Kingdom were limited to using one airline in order to travel direct to the country.
However, as confidence and business activity increases this is all about to change. VisitSierraLeone.org is proud to announce that visitors travelling on the London to Freetown route will finally get a choice of using another airline.
Bellview Airlines (Sierra Leone) will start flying from July 9, 2005, with 3 days a week schedule flight from London Heathrow Terminal 2 to Freetown, Lungi airport. The schedule flight departs London on Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays with baggage allowance at 40 kilos.
The flights will depart London Heathrow Terminal 2 on Wednesday at 10:00am arriving at Freetown international Airport at 16:15hrs and also on Saturday and Sunday at 21:00hrs arriving in Freetown at 3:00 a.m. the following day.
The return journey will depart Freetown on Tuesday at 15:00 hrs arriving in London at 21:25pm local time and also on Saturday and Sunday at 13:00hrs arriving at 19:00 hrs Local time.
Bellview Airlines currently flies into 13 destinations in 11 countries with 175 weekly flights.
Alex Davies from Atlantic Shipping and Travel Services, a leading travel agent for Sierra Leone said “I’m delighted at this development. Competition is great news for visitors and this is also an endorsement of the peace and stability in Sierra Leone. Bellview Airlines have provided excellent service with the regional flights and will no doubt be transferring that to the Freetown – London route.”
Another Airline -- First Line Air –- is expected to start operations on the same route in the coming months.
For more information please contact Bukky Ogbara at Bellview Airlines (SL) on 020 7372 3770 or visit http://www.visitsierraleone.org for a complete schedule of flights to Sierra Leone.
VisitSierraLeone.org is a comprehensive travel and tourism information resource for Sierra Leone.
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From Rani :
I really wish them luck in obtaining this route (especially via ACC) as it is obvious that SAA will have potsa problems in the very near future !
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They were cleared for FNA-JNB, but there was no major PR about this, no firm dates either.
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Had to bring this one out again fella's 
Any info on Bellview
how is it going with the bluetail these days.
Saw the 767 in London, looked good eh
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Any info on Bellview
how is it going with the bluetail these days.Saw the 767 in London, looked good eh
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Spotted their 767 in LOS and there were some maintenance going on on the port engine.... more pics available on request
Sorry for bad quality taken from VK flight (Dirty window)
http://myaviation.net/search/photo_s...625&size=large
Sorry for bad quality taken from VK flight (Dirty window)
http://myaviation.net/search/photo_s...625&size=large
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FNA also reports an upsurge in pax.
Silly season has started as we are getting full to UK and Europe on most airlines / charters.
Cheers,
Gunss
Silly season has started as we are getting full to UK and Europe on most airlines / charters.
Cheers,
Gunss
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Bluetail A320 or 737-300/700 Hello!
Its out and about town that Bellview airlines is on track with their plans since may this year to bring in their aircrafts into the country, I gather the 737/320 will be arriving in a matter of days!
While I am proud of the continued efforts of the Bluetail company in advancing the standered of their fleet, even with the sad events that occured lately et al, I must say I worry about the machines they are looking at.
I feel strongly that they should stick to the A320 and actually as they plan by 2007 convert the whole fleet to A320. In doing this they will also convert our local boys and for once and for all break this myth about Airbus in Nigeria .....bla bla bla. If there is one domestic operator who can do it then I think Bluetail Should.
So Mr. CEO if you are reading this thread Zazoo says go Airbus mate and all the way, you will not loose.
What do you think guys 737-!!! or A320.
While I am proud of the continued efforts of the Bluetail company in advancing the standered of their fleet, even with the sad events that occured lately et al, I must say I worry about the machines they are looking at.
I feel strongly that they should stick to the A320 and actually as they plan by 2007 convert the whole fleet to A320. In doing this they will also convert our local boys and for once and for all break this myth about Airbus in Nigeria .....bla bla bla. If there is one domestic operator who can do it then I think Bluetail Should.
So Mr. CEO if you are reading this thread Zazoo says go Airbus mate and all the way, you will not loose.
What do you think guys 737-!!! or A320.
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Is it A or B?
Zazoo,
It sounds like you aren't sure if it is Airbus or Boeing and if it is a classic 737 or a Next Generation.
It's also strange these aircraft are being introduced in a few days with little being known/heard about what has been ordered, the source and the types.
In any case, I hope they add the 737-700 as it will offer some kind of cockpit commonality with the operated 737-200s and therefore, perhaps funds will be saved in training/converting the pilots.
Good luck to Bellview!
It sounds like you aren't sure if it is Airbus or Boeing and if it is a classic 737 or a Next Generation.
It's also strange these aircraft are being introduced in a few days with little being known/heard about what has been ordered, the source and the types.
In any case, I hope they add the 737-700 as it will offer some kind of cockpit commonality with the operated 737-200s and therefore, perhaps funds will be saved in training/converting the pilots.
Good luck to Bellview!
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I hope they add the 737-700 as it will offer some kind of cockpit commonality with the operated 737-200s
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I Would advise B3 to consider economies of scale first, before embarking on costly 737-700 acquisitions/leases. Why not get good rates from GECAS on 737-300/400/500s. Get 10+ of those and really boost frequencies and widen the network, to feed/complement long haul flights. It can become a sort of private ET-type carrier in West Africa, competitive product for competitive prices. Innovative+daring routes.
Also Bellview is badly in need of a foreign technical partner. SAA perhaps, maybe LH or BA. Not happening before Bellview takes professionalism to the next level.
Also Bellview is badly in need of a foreign technical partner. SAA perhaps, maybe LH or BA. Not happening before Bellview takes professionalism to the next level.
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It would be nice to have some other Nigerian carrier introducing newer aircraft, but as Rani says I don' think that's all that's needed to take B3 et al to the next level.
I think the problem with Nigerian aviation is that the airlines themselves haven't taken the initiative to introduce new technology unless it's been forced on them by government - not just in aircraft, but training, systems etc. During the recent unfortunate events with B3, an airline I'm closely acquainted with was asked by the authorities to help supply pax name lists as the one B3 had was not reliable - why?
Good luck to B3 whatever aircraft they choose. All the better for the airline industry as a whole. Hopefully, VK's arrival and B3's fleet modernisation will give everyone else a kick up the backside.
I think the problem with Nigerian aviation is that the airlines themselves haven't taken the initiative to introduce new technology unless it's been forced on them by government - not just in aircraft, but training, systems etc. During the recent unfortunate events with B3, an airline I'm closely acquainted with was asked by the authorities to help supply pax name lists as the one B3 had was not reliable - why?
Good luck to B3 whatever aircraft they choose. All the better for the airline industry as a whole. Hopefully, VK's arrival and B3's fleet modernisation will give everyone else a kick up the backside.
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Finance, etc.
Revnetwork,
Glad to see you're back mate!
I fully agree about the need for pro-active technology transfer into the aviation sector. But to be fair to the operators, one must consider the monumental challenges of finance with which they must contend, and more creatively.
Overland studied their market well and presented a complete package to the banks. It's no surprise that they got a US EXIM Bank loan to finance their Beechcraft fleet.
There is(was?) the issue of small, weak banks unable to finance the Nigerian airline industry. I think innovations such as above can also rely on a newly consolidated banking sector, able and willing to invest in serious long-term air transport projects.
A major problem with Nigerian airline operators is attitude. Good, professional pesentation is alien to them. Invest a kobo, you get a kobo reputation !
vfenext:
Correction: Boeing 737-700 would afford common manufacturer
benefits. NG cockpit is a another ballpark. excuse my hasty comment
Glad to see you're back mate!
I fully agree about the need for pro-active technology transfer into the aviation sector. But to be fair to the operators, one must consider the monumental challenges of finance with which they must contend, and more creatively.
Overland studied their market well and presented a complete package to the banks. It's no surprise that they got a US EXIM Bank loan to finance their Beechcraft fleet.
There is(was?) the issue of small, weak banks unable to finance the Nigerian airline industry. I think innovations such as above can also rely on a newly consolidated banking sector, able and willing to invest in serious long-term air transport projects.
A major problem with Nigerian airline operators is attitude. Good, professional pesentation is alien to them. Invest a kobo, you get a kobo reputation !
vfenext:
Correction: Boeing 737-700 would afford common manufacturer
benefits. NG cockpit is a another ballpark. excuse my hasty comment
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GBF, I know for sure its not the 737 classics they have in mind, that would be a joke.
Just been told that its a 737-300/4/5 arriving and also an A320 to boost the west and east african routes, which is what they seem to want to focus on seriously (dont blame them) for now.
All the same I think its a great move, also keep in mind that the big fish on the bluetail board has always come true to most of the news concerning bluetail airlines.... remember our discuss here regarding the 767 Rani, well, lets just wait and see.
To all the folks at Bluetail and especialy the crews keep that bluetail flying and bon chance a tous mes amis pilotes a Bellview, vous et tous des brave gens.
Zazoo
Just been told that its a 737-300/4/5 arriving and also an A320 to boost the west and east african routes, which is what they seem to want to focus on seriously (dont blame them) for now.
All the same I think its a great move, also keep in mind that the big fish on the bluetail board has always come true to most of the news concerning bluetail airlines.... remember our discuss here regarding the 767 Rani, well, lets just wait and see.
To all the folks at Bluetail and especialy the crews keep that bluetail flying and bon chance a tous mes amis pilotes a Bellview, vous et tous des brave gens.
Zazoo
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Like Rani said, B3 and other airlines need to incorporate economies of scale into their planning. Nigerian airlines however need to consolidate their services by mergers and acquisition in order to have the leverage to get the discounted deals from GECAS and others.
It is also high time Nigerian airlines seek technical partnerships from more established operators. Considering the high number of boeing aircraft in the country, there is no reason why a full service maintenance hangar can't be built that will effective serve the West African sub-region.
It is also high time Nigerian airlines seek technical partnerships from more established operators. Considering the high number of boeing aircraft in the country, there is no reason why a full service maintenance hangar can't be built that will effective serve the West African sub-region.
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A new private (underline private) maintenance facility+airport, which would be able to accomodate two 747-400 size aircraft, is under construction and slated for completion in Dec. 2006. Fingers crossed. Although the much-respected DynCorp of the USA is involved.
The site is Uyo, Akwa Ibom (surprisingly). That is a little town by Nigerian standards. The governor in question is hoping to transform his state by building a one-of-a-kind facility in his own state, which currently lacks an airport.
http://www.dyn-intl.com/subpage.aspx?id=59
If I'm not mistaken, this new airport will be very close PHC and CBQ, both of which leave much to be desired.
The site is Uyo, Akwa Ibom (surprisingly). That is a little town by Nigerian standards. The governor in question is hoping to transform his state by building a one-of-a-kind facility in his own state, which currently lacks an airport.
http://www.dyn-intl.com/subpage.aspx?id=59
If I'm not mistaken, this new airport will be very close PHC and CBQ, both of which leave much to be desired.