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Forum: African Aviation
30th Sep 2012, 05:02
Replies: 161
Views: 100,731
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Thumbs up Congratulations for a job well done

Flyafricaworld,

Congratulations for reaching your final milestone with the airline! I wish it every success and best of luck to you in your future endaevours.

I've always enjoyed reading your...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Mar 2010, 04:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Shortage of flight crew

Guys,
From what I heard from an Arik Q400 pilot, the airline has a severe shortage of flight crew for the airline's 2 Q400s currently in service. In fact, I am not sure they can fully utilize them...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jan 2010, 08:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Unbelievable

And no one from VK took the fact that NEA was already registered when they spent months deciding on a name and finally selecting the NEA brand?

I smell mismanagement, corruption or government...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jan 2010, 14:16
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,591,631
Posted By GlobalFlyer

More disgruntled comments

Thanks S-ale.

As for all the other allegations concerning me. Let me start by saying no, I don't work for any GF consultant, nor do I work in the aviation industry! So I guess this could possibly...
Forum: Middle East
17th Jan 2010, 07:47
Replies: 5,363
Views: 1,591,631
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Biased Opinions here..

I couldn't help but notice how biased, negative and cynical most people in this thread are.

Look people, I don't work for Gulf Air, never have. In fact, I'm not a pilot. Looking at this from...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Dec 2009, 04:52
Replies: 32
Views: 6,285
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Fleet mix

Tangowiskey,

Last I checked the new 777 fleet was not due till 2011. Are these leased birds?

It seems odd the A340-500, A330-200 and 777 would be operated at once. Big mix for a relatively...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Dec 2009, 15:54
Replies: 32
Views: 6,285
Posted By GlobalFlyer

3rd A340 NTU

Tony!

Please dont keep us in the dark and do share with us the rumour! Is Arik seriously looking into other options? I doubt honestly. They dont intend to grow beyond LHR, JFK and JNB in 2010 !!
...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Dec 2009, 16:21
Replies: 32
Views: 6,285
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Arikmetics

There's a lovely blog exclusively devoted to Arik Air, its latest developments and strategies.

Http://arikmetics.wordpress.com

Cheers :)
Forum: African Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 11:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,202
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Afrijoke

Enough jokes already! This is an airline that has had 2 or 3 aborted launches, then finally it launched with a fanfare with MD83 aircraft, only to return them few months later due to the crisis.
...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2009, 12:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Clifford

I respectfully beg to differ with you in that I believe most of the blame falls on the previous management of Virgin Nigeria.

The seconded Virgin Atlantic team has literally drove the airline to...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2009, 08:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Nigerian Eagle 737-300 repocessed by GECAS?

Any truth to the 737s being returned now to GECAS for non-payment?

Is this the beginning of the final end?
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Aug 2009, 16:06
Replies: 37
Views: 6,647
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Stupppidd

That has got to be the most moronic, disrespectful thing B3 can do to its 'loyal customer base' right in the middle of summer (August). Cancel flights, strand passengers, while it replaces its 767...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jun 2009, 13:40
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By GlobalFlyer

E-190/175 Deliveries

I believe VK management has left to Sao Jose (Brazil) to be part of the delivery ceremony involving the airline's 2nd E-190, registered 5N-VNI.

The plan is to take 2 E-170s in July and September...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Jun 2009, 15:02
Replies: 33
Views: 12,845
Posted By GlobalFlyer

747-8 Order

I believe these are no longer being considered (they were nevered ordered anyways, only some kind of letter of intent).
Forum: African Aviation
18th Jun 2009, 09:07
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Virgin Nigeria aircraft in Perpignan

Was this an Embraer 190 or Boeing 737 aircraft?

I doubt a repaint job unless VK plans to finalize the new brand and arrange a repaint BEFORE July 7 (deadline for the airline to lose its virginity...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jun 2009, 05:51
Replies: 39
Views: 7,484
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Lost virginity: Virgin Nigeria to rename the brand

It's official, reported on REUTERS:

Virgin brand to go from Nigeria airline -source - Forbes.com...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jun 2009, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Crj900

This is a nice CRJ900 picture. Where was it taken? Are you an Arik pilot?

Cheers!
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2009, 14:33
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Arik Air

You're welcome.

There's tonnes of more information and photos available at an Arik Air pilot's blog:

Burning Holes in the Sky (http://burningholesinthesky.wordpress.com/)

He flies the Dash 8...
Forum: African Aviation
31st May 2009, 12:49
Replies: 10
Views: 4,237
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Arik Air

Hey,

Although I'm not an Arik pilot, I can answer most questions as they've been asked dozens of times on here :)

- What are the destinations the B737NG's fly to and what are the layover ports?...
Forum: African Aviation
25th May 2009, 08:41
Replies: 83
Views: 17,190
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Clifford, Others, finally resign

News from Thisday just in, Clifford and a 5 other executive managers (from Virgin Atlantic) have submitted their resignation. Olumide will take over as CEO from early June.

I think it's about...
Forum: African Aviation
5th May 2009, 13:54
Replies: 83
Views: 17,190
Posted By GlobalFlyer

VK on its knees

Well judging from the rumours and facts, it seems VK is better off shutting down and admitting the whole Virgin / FGN partnership to have gone sour, very sour a long time ago.

No punctuality,...
Forum: Middle East
3rd May 2009, 15:19
Replies: 20
Views: 3,228
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Etihad to Abuja/Lagos called off??

Anyone knows what happened to EY's planned triangular flight AUH-Lagos-Abuja-Abu Dhabi, planned previously for a Q1 2009 launch?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd May 2009, 15:10
Replies: 83
Views: 17,190
Posted By GlobalFlyer

VK ERJs

What has happened to Virgin Nigeria's plan to add 2 ERJ-190s to their fleet during the month of April? We have heard nothing about this, nor their plans to add regional destinations.

Is their...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Apr 2009, 06:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,981
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Absurd

This has got to be the most absurd thing any Aviation Minister did anywhere in the world.

What's even more shocking is the degree of public support Nigerians have shown to this so-called...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Mar 2009, 05:57
Replies: 33
Views: 12,845
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Boeingflyer

Boeingflyer,

Welcome to PPRUNE and congratulations for your 1st post on this forum!

If you had done your homework (as it seems you aren't directly related to Arik anyways), you'd know that Arik...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Mar 2009, 05:50
Replies: 10
Views: 2,952
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Kabo Air

I will only believe it when I see it! They've said much before about relaunching operations yet nothing ever happened. This time around, I hope it's true and I REALLY hope to see their new CRJs (if...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Mar 2009, 07:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,952
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Red 1 Express

If you ask me, RED 1 Express appears to be merely a business plan. I find it strange their website states they have a firm order for ATR 72s yet nothing on RED 1 EXPRESS is found on ATR website or...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Mar 2009, 08:48
Replies: 764
Views: 119,185
Posted By GlobalFlyer

ERJ-190s / 170s

In response to the last post of the Virgin Nigeria thread, I thought it would be better to revive this historic thread instead.

Two additional Embraers (presumably the remaining 2 on order out of...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Sep 2007, 10:44
Replies: 111
Views: 18,760
Posted By GlobalFlyer

"Dodgy Charachters and unserious operation"

I could agree with the above post concerning Arik Air's 'dodgy characters', but I would have to disagree on the alleged lack of seriousness.

If this were so, Arik would not have appointed renowned...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Aug 2007, 18:57
Replies: 764
Views: 119,185
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Ejet deal

NDB,

I wonder, why then, the deal does not seem to be going through with Embraer then...perhaps the aquisition / retraining and other costs are to excessive to justify to the board.....perhaps!
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 21:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By GlobalFlyer

FAA Audit?

...and you wonder...how ON EARTH could anything positive have come out of ICAO recent audit of Nigeria's aviation infrastructure:confused: ??
Could any experienced professional answer my question...
Forum: African Aviation
8th May 2007, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By GlobalFlyer

MMIA

Dan Air,

Runway 18R has already been re-surfaced and opened to traffic. I understand the other runway (18L) has just been closed for re-surfacing as well. Not so sure about the taxi-ways.
...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2007, 16:45
Replies: 24
Views: 3,279
Posted By GlobalFlyer

FG Declares Virgin Nigeria Planes Unsafe !!

I couldn't resist posting this article! Would be nice to your comments. I think the headline is too harsh!
FG Declares Virgin Nigeria Planes Unsafe !!
With 15 recorded cases of technical and...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Apr 2007, 16:42
Replies: 24
Views: 3,279
Posted By GlobalFlyer

FG Declares Virgin Nigeria Planes Unsafe

With 15 recorded cases of technical and logistic problems in less than five months, Virgin Nigeria planes are no longer safe for passengers, Minister of State for Air Transport, Chief Femi...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Feb 2007, 15:18
Replies: 539
Views: 105,843
Posted By GlobalFlyer

Was anyone in doubt that Arik is in fact a MONEY...

Was anyone in doubt that Arik is in fact a MONEY LAUNDERING scheme?

All I have to say: Shame, just as we thought a professional + reliable airline was coming into the sector.

VK, Aero, and...
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