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Forum: African Aviation
30th Jan 2009, 14:48
Replies: 30
Views: 5,691
Posted By countingteeth

Here is what 1time thought about it... saw this...

Here is what 1time thought about it... saw this press release come out earlier today.... Peace.

DO NOT CONFUSE 1TIME AIRLINE WITH AIRTIME AIRLINE
Johannesburg, 29 January 2009:-

A national...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Sep 2008, 14:47
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By countingteeth

1Time holdings acquires Safair Technical

This is what the trade caution on their website was all about...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Aug 2008, 22:40
Replies: 50
Views: 5,291
Posted By countingteeth

Actually not. Here are the approx figures : ...

Actually not. Here are the approx figures :

MD82 fuel burn : 950 Gallons/Hour (3167lbs/hr/engine)
DC9 fuel burn : 870 Gallons/Hour (2900lbs/hr/engine)

If you extrapolate that out, @ 110 pax,...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jul 2008, 17:19
Replies: 50
Views: 5,291
Posted By countingteeth

I was under the impression that the CatIII...

I was under the impression that the CatIII equipment in FACT was inop because parts had been stolen.... :} :} Has it since been replaced?

I can't contribute anything towards the topic...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 19:45
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By countingteeth

I dont think any carrier in SA has the cash on...

I dont think any carrier in SA has the cash on hand to do that...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 19:43
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By countingteeth

Hmmm. To express this another way, assuming you...

Hmmm. To express this another way, assuming you compared the costs of a MD80 in LCC (157 seats) to a A319 purely in terms of lease vs fuel, and assuming you fly 3000 hours per year :

At R8/$ and...
Forum: African Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 19:10
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By countingteeth

From the Financial Mail (fair use) : I am...

From the Financial Mail (fair use) :

I am more interested as to which of the 3 LCCs are NOT considering fleet renewal ;)

More from the Financial Mail (fair use):

The negative part of...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2008, 13:35
Replies: 72
Views: 10,500
Posted By countingteeth

Three Captains (CC, RS and KC), 1 FO (GE). I...

Three Captains (CC, RS and KC), 1 FO (GE).
I hear those positions are going to be filled by promotions..
1T are adding to their fleet in July for new routes, maybe some direct entry positions...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Apr 2008, 21:43
Replies: 38
Views: 5,051
Posted By countingteeth

The widebodies (77W) are for LHR - JNB service....

The widebodies (77W) are for LHR - JNB service. Overwater ETOPS is not required. 120min is sufficient for over Africa operations. Sunair had some 77W slots reservered, I wonder if its not these. The...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jan 2008, 20:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By countingteeth

:eek: :eek: :eek: *rollseyes* Here we...

:eek: :eek: :eek:

*rollseyes*

Here we go again! I think he may have a problem finding experienced crew this time around. The last crews he recruited were left high and dry!
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2008, 09:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,961
Posted By countingteeth

According to statements made in the press by...

According to statements made in the press by Andre Shaban - the CEO of "Sun Air Holdings", they have been actively pursuing a scheduled local operation that conducts domestic as well as long haul...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Dec 2007, 19:45
Replies: 11
Views: 3,002
Posted By countingteeth

um. kulula brand and 1time made a profit in their...

um. kulula brand and 1time made a profit in their first year....

ps-> @ mactheknife : the seat pitch is 29in - same as Mango, and for that matter, the same as in the kulula branded 734s. Only the...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Oct 2007, 16:30
Replies: 58
Views: 16,467
Posted By countingteeth

This years UCT rates are about R24,000 tuition...

This years UCT rates are about R24,000 tuition fees for the year. Average that out over 4 years, and you are looking at about R100,000 for the degree. If you stay in res, add another R25,000 per...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Oct 2007, 18:56
Replies: 58
Views: 16,467
Posted By countingteeth

If my memory servers me correctly, an ATPL with a...

If my memory servers me correctly, an ATPL with a certain amount of command hours is classified as a "RVQ-13" by the state. RVQ13 is an equivalency rating of matric plus 3 years formal education, and...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Oct 2007, 19:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,469
Posted By countingteeth

The way I understand it, this thread should be...

The way I understand it, this thread should be "Amico paid nine pilots 1 day late" ;) Hardly newsworthy! The pilots that were not paid were all sub-contractors. ALL 1time employees, including ALL...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jan 2007, 14:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By countingteeth

SAA use A340-600s to DC, and A340-300s to NYC....

SAA use A340-600s to DC, and A340-300s to NYC. They are actually much, much better to fly on nowadays - the airline has pulled out a couple of rows of seats in economy and increased the seat pitch to...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 18:18
Replies: 10
Views: 2,993
Posted By countingteeth

Hi Well its not "has". They are evaluating...

Hi
Well its not "has". They are evaluating procuring the 777 vs A330/340 as part of the long haul fleet renewal strategy. No decision has been made yet. This is not the first time that SAA have...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 17:50
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

As far as I am aware, all crew are given the...

As far as I am aware, all crew are given the choice. From what I have been told, its down to a handful of pilots who work directly for 1time. Another bunch switched to Amico with effect 1 Jan. They...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 09:18
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

And why would "the pilot" want to call the shots?...

And why would "the pilot" want to call the shots? Do you honestly believe the pilots would do a better job of running the airline? Bwahahahahaha. Pilot Ego :rolleyes: You work for the airline, you...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2006, 09:08
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

I have stated before that I have nothing to do...

I have stated before that I have nothing to do with 1time. If you are that keen to know who I work for, PM me and I will tell you. ;)



You are being very selective with the facts here. The...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Dec 2006, 17:28
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

Anytime! Oh, and it wont be at the Airport Garden...

Anytime! Oh, and it wont be at the Airport Garden Court, and I pay cash... ;)
Forum: African Aviation
20th Dec 2006, 17:24
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

Well there is a very fine line between criticism...

Well there is a very fine line between criticism and libel...

The Criminal Procedure Act defines Criminal defamation as "the unlawful and intentional publication of matter concerning another that...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2006, 14:52
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

Who said I was a legal counselor? I gave legal...

Who said I was a legal counselor? I gave legal counsel - that doesnt mean that I am a practising lawyer... But then again, as the moderator pointed out earlier in this thread, this is a rumour site...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Dec 2006, 13:40
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

LOL. Get real?? Who, me? Do you give all people...

LOL. Get real?? Who, me? Do you give all people who disagree with you stupid insultory nicknames? Have you got nothing better to say to me than to just insult me? Not very mature, I hope u r not in...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 22:02
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

@jojojett : what are you saying? that the above...

@jojojett : what are you saying? that the above mentioned person got a bonus because he was self serving and continually disregarding safety rules? What makes you think he wasnt entitled to the...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 21:54
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

@Dexterdawg : What are you saying? That 1time...

@Dexterdawg : What are you saying? That 1time pilots are aiding and abbetting the breaking of the law? I assume you can back this up with hard cold facts? If you cant, what you have just stated...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 18:00
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

oops, sorted :) sticky fingers - it should be...

oops, sorted :) sticky fingers - it should be 1988. Thanks!
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 17:51
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

Erm, investors are not stupid. Since the dot com...

Erm, investors are not stupid. Since the dot com bust and recent Enron swindles, investors, in particular those that invest in the aviation industry, have become very shrewd. There are also certain...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 17:34
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

Actually, the one thing boypilot is right about,...

Actually, the one thing boypilot is right about, is the age of ONE of the planes. ZS-ANX is 40 years old, and apparently does have a crap radar. As far as I am aware though, its NOT used often on...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Dec 2006, 17:03
Replies: 72
Views: 13,143
Posted By countingteeth

@imustbemad : Your little dig about signing the...

@imustbemad : Your little dig about signing the bill at least 8 hours before sign on is a clear dig at the two pilots who were "dismissed" earlier this year in a "related" incident. You do ALL 1time...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Apr 2006, 19:38
Replies: 581
Views: 91,643
Posted By countingteeth

Virgin

At the recent launch of Virgin Mobile SA, the CEO for Virgin SA, Sajeed Sacranie, stated Virgin's intent to enter the LCC market in SA, as it has done elsewhere in the world. (see...
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