Anti Skid

Air Canada pilots don't breathe the same air as us mere mortals. Doancha know?

Air 2000 are needed over here by the travel industry simply because we don't have the capacity available for the winter exodus from the snow. Industry 'know it alls' won't admit it.

I'd rather have AMM doing the work for a few months to avoid Signature from going bust while some moron starts up yet another airline in this country under the present pathetic market conditions.

That's how we operate over here.

Funny...Obaidia in South America, not a chance. He is working with a so called Azima.. some of you might have heard the name.
Birds of a feather flock together
(I think that's the proper saying!!)
He's still in Aviation, making bucks and denies any wrong doing with Nationair.
Once a con-artist, always a con-artist.. :mad:

I see that Airtours have their application in for leasing 4 * A320 for next summer

Following link has details...
http://www.atol.org.uk/airlinelic/pd...or2number1.pdf

Hmmm, Alapt - let's try this on for size and see if I'm right - you mean Farhad Azima, the same bloke that owned Global International Airways as well as Capitol International and Buffalo Airways, and leased Nationair a couple of DC8s through another company he owns, Aviation Leasing Group (ALG) - and leased then sold them the DC8-61 that crashed in Jeddah? (Click here)

The same Farhad Azima that also is the ultimate owner of First International Airways (which curiously uses the same logo/livery as Global, except for the substitution of an 'F' for 'G'? FIA which is domiciled at Ostend, though its aircraft seem to be based out in the UAE?

The same FIA that uses a Ghana flag of convenience AOC (as does MK Airlines and a few other shady operators) where you're guaranteed that safety and operational oversight will not be something to worry about?

The same FIA that's lost at least one Boeing 707 in Africa?

The same Farhad Azima that had a deep involvement in the Iran-Contra affair, with alleged organised crime activities (including alleged money laundering through his companies, including Indian Springs Bank of Kansas City, an S&L in which he was the largest shareholder) and has been under investigation by the DEA and other authorities for alleged involvement with the drugs trade from Azerbaijan (his birthplace) and Central America to Arkansas (the 'Menagate' affair); and with arms trader Adnan Kashoggi (including helping to finance the coup by Samuel K Doe that took over Liberia)? (Click here) (Menagate click here)

The same Farhad Azima that had close links with CIA proprietaries including Southern Air Transport, Intermountain Aviation, Response Air, Consultants International Inc, Lukim Air Services, St Lucia Airways and Seagreen Air Transport? (Click here)

The same Farhad Azima that also is closely connected with the notorious Des Ayto of Race Aviation (which Azima owned, and used to ship 23 tonnes of TOW missiles to Iran)?

The same Farhad Azima that is the ultimate beneficial owner (contrary to UK and EU law) of HeavyLift aka HC Airlines aka Prime, having provided the US$23.75m required for a management buy out from Kvaerner by Michael Hales and Graham Pearce?

Nope, sorry. Never heard of the bloke! :D :eek: :D

However this link makes seriously fascinating reading, especially if you know the people involved.

Incidentally, you can see that despite being classed as an 'inappropriate contributor' by Clinton in March 1997 and having his donation cheques returned
(click here); he nevertheless hosted a $1,000 a head afternoon tea fundraiser at his home for Hillary Clinton that was attended by Bill Clinton (click here)

Nevertheless, the Clinton Library fund received over $1m from Azima (click here)

[ 18 December 2001: Message edited by: The Guvnor ]

Excellent research Guv but wasnt your Nigerian airline out of EBOS involved with some of this stuff as well? I remember when I was a boy pilot your op worked with LF and DE that ran one of the companies you named there, and wasnt 5N-KTI one of your birds? Just asking, not bashing!

That's right GUV. As much as you are a !!!!! distrurber, you usually have the facts right. That is the same person!
Speaking of the Presidential bash, I know some one who was invited at that same party, paid by you know who... Cannot divulge any names to protect the innocent, or the guilty. I haven't figured that one out yet!

How is the L-1011 thing going?? Just got a fresh rating, ya never know what can happen in the future
Regards to all and merry x-mas
:D ;)

[ 18 December 2001: Message edited by: alapt ]

Alapt - tried to buy the four Caledonian L10s sitting in AUH, but was outbid. C'est la vie. :(

Sid's Stars - yes, KTI was one of the Transoceanic 707s; and yes we did a number of flights for a couple (well, four actually!) companies on that list - but as to whether or not anything was of an illicit nature, we certainly never broke any European laws.

tried to buy the four Caledonian L10s sitting in AUH, but was outbid.
Guvnor
I'm given to understand 7 will be available shortly at YMX.

I do not think the L-1011's in YMX will be released shortly due to increased demands. (Even though they are -150's)
The ones in ABU Dhabi have not moved as of last week and they are probably being scrapped very shortly... that's the news from there anyway.
Regards to all

Alapt - I think Paper Tiger is right, based on the following from today's ATWOnline. Don't forget that the seven aircraft include that one that was very badly damaged by hail over France earlier this year!

[quote]Montreal-based Transat plans to take a $105 million writeoff, mainly for the accelerated retirement of seven L-1011-150s, and said it expects to break even or record a "minor loss" before unusual items for FY01. The company secured funding for a C$40 million ($25 million) cash injection but "demand remains lower than it was at the same date last year and some uncertainty continues to prevail," it said in a statement. On Sept. 24, Transat said it would cut capacity by 30%, shed 25% of its Canadian workforce, slash management wages by 5% to 20% and freeze wages for all nonunion workers. The company runs tour operators in Canada and France as well as Air Transat.<hr></blockquote>

Transat did lay off a lot of people in Nov. Funny thing is that they recalled back many people three weeks later! I know, I work with one recalled worker right now. The damaged L-1011 in France has been taken care of a long time ago through the insurance company. I say that the Tristars will remain with them longer than you think! Good back up aircraft that have very low monthly rates (IF any). It's all a matter of accounting.