VirginNigeria goes to bed with Ethiopian Airlines
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VirginNigeria goes to bed with Ethiopian Airlines
While we await the new name, it has just been announced that virgin nigeria has now now signed a technical agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.
It states:The new Technical Service Agreement with Ethiopian Airline which effectively ends the erstwhile technical partnership with Virgin Atlantic, covers Audit oversight, Operational control, Ground Services, Cabin Crew training and processes and maintenance oversight.
I am trying to figure out why Ethiopian? Why can't VGN do it alone? What are the implications?
It states:The new Technical Service Agreement with Ethiopian Airline which effectively ends the erstwhile technical partnership with Virgin Atlantic, covers Audit oversight, Operational control, Ground Services, Cabin Crew training and processes and maintenance oversight.
I am trying to figure out why Ethiopian? Why can't VGN do it alone? What are the implications?
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Could the agreement be due to Ethiopian's FAA status? It would create a lot of new routes for VN to & from the US with code shares etc surely? Or a trans-African airline from E to W with Ethiopian getting into the Naija-US market?
Just a guess, but could be a great new airline!
Arik
Just a guess, but could be a great new airline!
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Mixed fortunes,it would seem
Arik, it couldnt make sense for VK to feed ET on US routes, for VK surely would harbour plans of serving the USonits own account, even if on the long term. Salesconsult, the victory for inter African co operation should be applauded, I think
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Et Runs Its Ops With Small Amount O Personnel Prudently,and I Dont Know How They Will Cope With A Bloated Vk Work Force.
Hope It Works Out Though As It Would Force Vk To Run Efficiently,prudently,as A Commercial Venture That Must Make Profit
Hope It Works Out Though As It Would Force Vk To Run Efficiently,prudently,as A Commercial Venture That Must Make Profit
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The name Nigerian Eagle will capture the nation's heart as that is the official symbol as well as the coat of arms of the country. The airline will do well not to tie its fortunes with the way the country is run though.
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Nigerian Eagle....wait did you really say... Nigerian Eagle, what in Gods name, and someone says it will capture the nations heart 
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Oh well, I am not surprised at all, thats all he could come up with now eh, going to partner Ethiopian, and now Nigerian Eagle.
When will all these pilots running the show in our airlines finaly be booted out so that those with the knowhow can come in and do what needs to be done.The Ethiopians must be laughing at us....Nigerian Eagle ...how tacky.
I fear for Virgin Nigeria, they have to watch their management carefully.
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.....Oh well, I am not surprised at all, thats all he could come up with now eh, going to partner Ethiopian, and now Nigerian Eagle.
When will all these pilots running the show in our airlines finaly be booted out so that those with the knowhow can come in and do what needs to be done.The Ethiopians must be laughing at us....Nigerian Eagle ...how tacky.
I fear for Virgin Nigeria, they have to watch their management carefully.
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Nigerian Eagle
WOW,
What a name, can u imagine flying on Nigeria Eagle. They could have used a name like NIGERIAN, just simple NIGERIAN. Can u imagine if Emirates was called Emirates Eagle, or British Eagle....It just doesnt sound right.
Sure the mgmt dont really giva a damn..
. Its gonna b the same, Robb the airline, and move on. Simple selfish thinking!!!!!!. I hope EFCC'S arrest of the Bank Managers, in Nigeria, can set an example for Airline Mgmt, Otherwise the cycle continues.......I pray Nigeria will One day Have a Good National Carrier.
Nigeria is such a rich country, the problem, is mis management, and corruption....
. Nigeria Does'nt deserve this...
Think about this Nigerian Managers....
Happy Landings from the Southern Middle East Desert
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What a name, can u imagine flying on Nigeria Eagle. They could have used a name like NIGERIAN, just simple NIGERIAN. Can u imagine if Emirates was called Emirates Eagle, or British Eagle....It just doesnt sound right.
Sure the mgmt dont really giva a damn..
. Its gonna b the same, Robb the airline, and move on. Simple selfish thinking!!!!!!. I hope EFCC'S arrest of the Bank Managers, in Nigeria, can set an example for Airline Mgmt, Otherwise the cycle continues.......I pray Nigeria will One day Have a Good National Carrier. Nigeria is such a rich country, the problem, is mis management, and corruption....
. Nigeria Does'nt deserve this... Think about this Nigerian Managers....Happy Landings from the Southern Middle East Desert
SKYGOD
errrrrrr Skygod, u shud do some research!! British Eagle was an excellent airline in UK in the late 60's early 70's They flew Britannia', B707's, Viscounts, BAC 1-11's as I recall.
In fact SN flew to Liverpool and back with them in 1967. BAC1-11 from LHR-LPL then a VC8 back to LHR cos the 1-11 had gone tech!
It is very sad to see the way the Virgin Nigeria project has turned out and many sides have contributed to their problems, but it will be remembered as the airline that set new standards in Nigerian aviation.
Best wishes to all who remain in the new version whatever the name that is finally agreed. I still have many friends who are involved with the company and I hope that they can make it successful.
They flew Britannia', B707's, Viscounts, BAC 1-11's as I recall.In fact SN flew to Liverpool and back with them in 1967. BAC1-11 from LHR-LPL then a VC8 back to LHR cos the 1-11 had gone tech!
It is very sad to see the way the Virgin Nigeria project has turned out and many sides have contributed to their problems, but it will be remembered as the airline that set new standards in Nigerian aviation.
Best wishes to all who remain in the new version whatever the name that is finally agreed. I still have many friends who are involved with the company and I hope that they can make it successful.
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At what point do we slap ourselves in the face to wake up. VK is going the way of the 'DODO', if the company does not streamline its departments. They have probably the largest HR dept for any airline in Nigeria and the OPs Control is over staffed and no Airline should be responsible for putting up local pilots in company accomodation while at home base. It is not a good sign to see pilots leave VK and move to Arik for less pay, I do agree for the company it saves paying crew off to leave but still if VK is not careful the Airline will have to start training again. I am not too clued on the whole idea of a technical partner and what they do, any help? Do ET have trained engineers on the 'E'jets or will VK pay to have them trained?
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methinks Nigerian Eagle is fine - am not vouching for successful use of the name or prudent management of their resources. The teaming up with ET will take them a distance - but can they see it?
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Skygod, it appears we DO have a national carrier
I mean, a route network stretching to three continents {soon}, well maintained, cutting edge a/c, agresive expansion across most markets, stability, (no, sustained growth), hundreds of skilled and well-trained hands, respect from the traveling and non-traveling public alike and a fair amount of corporate responsibility, to my humble mind, recommend Arik for the title. Note also, no one says the national carrier has to be in public hands do they?
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The era of "National Carriers" is long gone, gone with the wind, burried with BOAC, SABENA, etc. The term implies public ownership and that has proven inefficient and potentially corrupt (Nigeria Airwaste).
Welcome "Flag Carriers" - private, lean, and mean, ready to serve designated communities, be it a nation, region, or whatever.
Welcome "Flag Carriers" - private, lean, and mean, ready to serve designated communities, be it a nation, region, or whatever.