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Forum: African Aviation
3rd Feb 2008, 00:12
Replies: 2
Views: 911
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Air Namibia new aircraft

It seems Air Namibia has welcomed a 737-500 ex Air France into it's fleet reg. V5-TNP seen in OR TAMBO on January 29th 2008.

Anyone know which 737-200 this is replacing V5 (-ANA,-ANE,-AND) or is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Nov 2007, 20:58
Replies: 18
Views: 1,591
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Another special thank you to all of you! ...

Another special thank you to all of you!

This has all been so helpful..........invaluble advice!

Thank you all again.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2007, 20:55
Replies: 18
Views: 1,591
Posted By flare and touchdown!

I cannot convey how helpful this all is, thank...

I cannot convey how helpful this all is, thank you all.

From what i can conclude from what you have all kindly advised, both Maths and physics will be benefical, (as well as Spanish and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2007, 19:48
Replies: 18
Views: 1,591
Posted By flare and touchdown!

A-level Choices For Pilot Career

Hi there.

Flying on average once a month, and loving every moment of it, as well as a commercial Flight Simulator fanatic (training myself however, to the extent possible - not just as a game) I...
Forum: African Aviation
7th Jun 2007, 21:23
Replies: 70
Views: 8,899
Posted By flare and touchdown!

"We will win back our customers" Khaya Ngqula CEO, South African Airways

South African Airways major part of the new restructuring plan which will go ahead with goverment backing, will be to retire the remaining five 747-400 leases.

Costing the airline R500m in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Mar 2007, 20:44
Replies: 18
Views: 4,656
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Virgin Atlantic Event

It seems to have been hushed up from the media, that Virgin Atlantic Airways had to initiate a full emergency landing into Heathrow airport on Feb 21st, following a hydraulics failure aboard a new...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2006, 22:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By flare and touchdown!

There have been a few issues with a number of BA...

There have been a few issues with a number of BA Heathrow - Africa routes, this may have been one of them.

Taag i'm preety sure have shown interest in the London route, as there is no competition...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Nov 2006, 18:38
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By flare and touchdown!

I think the airline is trying out what different...

I think the airline is trying out what different schemes will appear like on their aircraft.

I can imagine after the disaster with the CAA and the bad publicity they received, they probably want...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Nov 2006, 18:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,860
Posted By flare and touchdown!

TAAG leap back refreshed and new

Taag Angola Airlines following a suspension of it's fleet by the CAA after they were accussed of lack of matinence to the aircraft they operate (732's and 743's) have leapt back into action again,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2006, 17:35
Replies: 545
Views: 100,794
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Getting to fly...Sky high

Hi there.

I think you guys are the best to help me. I fly at least 20+ times a year. I've wanted to be a commercial airline pilot, currently studying for my GCSE's. What do i need to do?

I'm...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Aug 2006, 11:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By flare and touchdown!

So it's not yet in Air Namibia Colours? Wonder if...

So it's not yet in Air Namibia Colours? Wonder if it's a malaysia airlines interior?
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Aug 2006, 20:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Air Namibia introduces Boeing 747!

Air Namibia yesterday said goodbye to it's leased MD11, which has just been replaced by a Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 747-400. This is an unprecedented lease because of the unhappiness the airline...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Aug 2006, 13:52
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Exclamation Nationwide Airlines Increases Services to London

An insider at Nationwide confirmed plans for a second aircraft (probably a 763) to be added to their intercontinental fleet, increasing frequencies to London Gatwick. Whether a daily service will...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 12:10
Replies: 21
Views: 2,888
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Chaos at ACSA Joburg

Hehe.....Johannesburg Airport: "Welcome to South Africa". International Arrivals - deary me.
Has anyone here landed between 7.30 and 10am in the morning Internationally into Jo'burg? If you have,...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 19:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Thank you for a two sided balanced comment,...

Thank you for a two sided balanced comment, Islander Jock, at least you cover BOTH pro's and con's of SAA.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jun 2006, 16:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Thank you Shrike 2000. Sensible view. Everyone...

Thank you Shrike 2000. Sensible view. Everyone loves and hates different airlines. It's inevitable.
James Ozzie, the answer is yes, it is inevitable that my post would and will start up a debate,...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2006, 19:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,129
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Interlink have devised a Schedule for Jo-Burg -...

Interlink have devised a Schedule for Jo-Burg - Cape Town 5 times a week with fares from ZAR499 single - exluding taxes. Interesting - i wonder if they'll survive on the route?!?

They are...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2006, 19:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By flare and touchdown!

I would like to Clairfy that this "SAA is the...

I would like to Clairfy that this "SAA is the airline from Hell" thing going around is rubbish. I won't try and deny there are some bad apples among the SAA cabin crew, but, there are lots very ripe...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Jun 2006, 18:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,558
Posted By flare and touchdown!

South African Airways Pushes for Better International Service standards

South African Airways, an airline having just won, once again, the international Skytrax airline ranking "Best Airline to Africa" award, coupled with a join to intercontinental airline group, "Star...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Jun 2006, 17:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,456
Posted By flare and touchdown!

I don't know whether training is changing, but...

I don't know whether training is changing, but they are changing there 737-200's to 737-500's.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Jun 2006, 16:39
Replies: 270
Views: 73,802
Posted By flare and touchdown!

RYANAIR starts base at Marseille

Ryanair, have opened a new base at marseille, in the south of france. They are operating to Morroco in north africa from there. They have confirmed that they plan on having more bases this year, but...
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jun 2006, 16:36
Replies: 23
Views: 7,635
Posted By flare and touchdown!

True, but still, they need to meet some passenger...

True, but still, they need to meet some passenger courtesy, they, at the moment, hardly pass for the bare minimum.....

Ok, they don't have to smile, but they at least shouldn't be rude....
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jun 2006, 16:31
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Don't know about the seat numbers torquelink, but...

Don't know about the seat numbers torquelink, but it is still a two class configuration. Business class stays the same, they've just reduced the economy numbers - not by many though....

The A346...
Forum: Cabin Crew
14th Jun 2006, 17:27
Replies: 23
Views: 7,635
Posted By flare and touchdown!

You're right of course, but it's still a shame...

You're right of course, but it's still a shame about the attitude.
Forum: African Aviation
14th Jun 2006, 17:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Well in regards to issues with complaining pax,...

Well in regards to issues with complaining pax, South African Airways, only recently, decided that they had years ahead of them with the A346 and there was no point having it constantly with whaling...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 20:30
Replies: 41
Views: 6,405
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Not only are South African going to use them on...

Not only are South African going to use them on Bloemfontien and George, but more are scheduled to do peak Kruger and Gabarone routes from Johannesburg. (information released by SAX)
Forum: African Aviation
13th Jun 2006, 20:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

Torque link, are you saying the A346 fleet are...

Torque link, are you saying the A346 fleet are unreliable? This is knew to me, i'm interested, what is the problems they are having?

I was under the impression that the 747-400's had...
Forum: Cabin Crew
12th Jun 2006, 21:04
Replies: 23
Views: 7,635
Posted By flare and touchdown!

RYANAIR CABIN CREW

Can this be allowed? I fly Ryanair regularly and i can say the Cabin Crew are diabolical. They, in general, are RUDE, SURLY, COLD and seem to hate passengers. I think the best thing you can do is...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jun 2006, 20:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

thanks for the interesting info. But i'm still a...

thanks for the interesting info. But i'm still a bit confused about this theiry thing? (on a separate note)
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jun 2006, 10:15
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

I don't understand Sortie 3?

I don't understand Sortie 3?
Forum: African Aviation
8th Jun 2006, 20:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,575
Posted By flare and touchdown!

South African Airways fleet renewal schedule

South African Airways is currently undergoing, as lots know, a vast fleet renewal program, from a Boeing to all Airbus Fleet (A319,A342,A343,A346).
What is the progress on this. Unfortunatley for...
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