Sight to behold.....
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Sight to behold.....
What a pleasure it was to capture the beauty of a Bombardier Global Express parked at the General Aviation Terminal DNMM...
I gather she is here to stay, bought by a Nigerian Business Mogul. It takes a lot of presence and elegance from an aeroplane to make me stop the crew bus driver get out, catch my breath and let the whole aura of an Airplane just sink in......
" I have been around and seen a couple " but this one did just that.
Very Nice, as they say in France "Chapeau"
Zazoo
I gather she is here to stay, bought by a Nigerian Business Mogul. It takes a lot of presence and elegance from an aeroplane to make me stop the crew bus driver get out, catch my breath and let the whole aura of an Airplane just sink in......
" I have been around and seen a couple " but this one did just that.Very Nice, as they say in France "Chapeau"
Zazoo
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Yeah Zaz,
I agree and you know what, there's 3 more coming into Naija with the first one due next week. That lady you saw went to Freetown yesterday morning and ETE was less than 2 hours!
Guess what, very small number of 'expats' will be driving these VIP buses as most of the crew already typed for the machines are experienced locals.
Zaz, you tempted?
I agree and you know what, there's 3 more coming into Naija with the first one due next week. That lady you saw went to Freetown yesterday morning and ETE was less than 2 hours!
Guess what, very small number of 'expats' will be driving these VIP buses as most of the crew already typed for the machines are experienced locals.
Zaz, you tempted?
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Tempted.!!! Ninja, I'm hooked already, that Aeroplane is absolutely Spiffing dear boy.
Zazoo
PS: Did you say 3 more for delivery to Lagos...keep me posted fella.. just keep me posted.
Zazoo
PS: Did you say 3 more for delivery to Lagos...keep me posted fella.. just keep me posted.
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Parade Rain.
Hate to be cynical, but they look rather puny next to a Boeing BBJ…..
Not to mention a history of flight control problems due to freezing water.
I’m not impressed with Bombardier.
Not to mention a history of flight control problems due to freezing water.
I’m not impressed with Bombardier.
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Spadhampton,
Fair comment, although the BBJ isn't that much different from your ultracommon 73X.
Global Express is far more superior performance-wise and let's not even start talking about the range or ceiling!
You prefer the Boeing, its a free choice to make. Bombardier do make very nice machines just like Embraer and this needs to be duly recognised.
Fair comment, although the BBJ isn't that much different from your ultracommon 73X.
Global Express is far more superior performance-wise and let's not even start talking about the range or ceiling!
You prefer the Boeing, its a free choice to make. Bombardier do make very nice machines just like Embraer and this needs to be duly recognised.
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Well I suppose....
Since we are comparing incomparable aluminum tubes, Bombardier is not bad for a mini jet. However one would think that the Canadians would build airplanes that can handle ice a bit better, considering their latitude.
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Vistajet
There are a couple of Challengers owned by Vistajet in lagos at the moment..Saw 2 this evening, infact one was behind us from Los to Abv and then later departed abv to jborg..Is vistajet setting up a base in lagos or is it just a coincidence?
By the way, i will go for the G550 parked at Arik hangar anytime
By the way, i will go for the G550 parked at Arik hangar anytime
I did some google searching and it looks like vista jet is looking to expand to middle east and west Africa. Countries of interest are Ghana and Nigeria and it looks like Nigeria is its base with the number of challengers in Nigeria.
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They also operate the Global Express (OE-LAF) parked at the GAT near the Associated 727. Just like the 'big' grey challenger parked with the other business jets (up until yesterday morning).
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Express 2
Hey Ninja Global Express number 2 touched down Lagos behind me about 13:30 zulu today. Heard them calling Lagos control from position Opala.....from Montreal to Lagos all crew only....
She is pretty, took some photos on arrival in the hangar opposite associated.
Any info.
Zaz
She is pretty, took some photos on arrival in the hangar opposite associated.
Any info.
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5N-OSA,
Easiest of your questions to answer at press time is ownership.
Clue: Owner is always glo-ing! He built a brand new hangar for the new lady & her smaller sister to live in when in town!
Enough said.
Reg will most likely be Bermudan, but work is ongoing.
For pics, go to GAT or ask Zazoo, am too old fashioned to know how to use a digital camera.
Easiest of your questions to answer at press time is ownership.
Clue: Owner is always glo-ing! He built a brand new hangar for the new lady & her smaller sister to live in when in town!
Enough said.
Reg will most likely be Bermudan, but work is ongoing.
For pics, go to GAT or ask Zazoo, am too old fashioned to know how to use a digital camera.
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Does look like VISTAJET is setting up a base in Lagos.
Just signed up with a local businessman at EBACE....
1200hrs sold so far.......and counting....
No luck for local jockeys..................................yet
I would say missed opportunities for the likes of NAC............etc
Just signed up with a local businessman at EBACE....
1200hrs sold so far.......and counting....
No luck for local jockeys..................................yet
I would say missed opportunities for the likes of NAC............etc