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Forum: African Aviation
6th Apr 2014, 13:40
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Aren't pilots stupid?:ugh:

Aren't pilots stupid?:ugh:
Forum: African Aviation
1st Mar 2013, 13:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,772
Posted By fishpie

Arik Air

https://twitter.com/Duskiie/status/305964344146018304/photo/1

sad looking sight at Abuja, where are the engines ? what has happened to this aircraft, bird strike ? or used for parts ?
Forum: African Aviation
1st Sep 2012, 06:10
Replies: 89
Views: 24,235
Posted By fishpie

To be used on Abuja - LHR ? Don't forget them...

To be used on Abuja - LHR ? Don't forget them pesky maintenance payments!
Forum: African Aviation
21st Mar 2012, 20:13
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Management buyout, your having a giraffe ? Who...

Management buyout, your having a giraffe ? Who would that be ? Is there anyone left who has a clue how to run an airline and who in right mind would pay anything to buy it ! More likely FG finally...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2012, 13:23
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Arik have been throwing money away from the...

Arik have been throwing money away from the outset, at a greater rate when taking to international routes.
How much are they making ferrying 20 or 30 pax on LHR-ABV ? Even on a B738.
What little...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Mar 2012, 14:11
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

probably more to do with lack of fuel than...

probably more to do with lack of fuel than anything else ! At least they saved money whilst route was suspended, now its back to pouring money down the drain
Forum: African Aviation
15th Feb 2012, 12:15
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

that must depend on if they owe HiFly ? Would...

that must depend on if they owe HiFly ? Would they allow a/c to be transferred if any monies owed or outstanding ?
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2011, 16:20
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

You gotta love some of those comments,...

You gotta love some of those comments, particulary those who suspect British Govt and others in planting the drugs because of spat with BA !

How is Abuja route performing ?
Forum: African Aviation
21st Dec 2011, 08:22
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

if you check out the 'net', its being reported on...

if you check out the 'net', its being reported on various sites including Nigerian press.

The fat one flies on LHR today, will he be subject to a quick frisk at LHR ?
Forum: African Aviation
20th Dec 2011, 12:33
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

anyone heard the latest Air hostess charged...

anyone heard the latest

Air hostess charged over Heathrow cocaine smuggling - Heathrow Skyport - The independent voice of the airport since 1976...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Dec 2011, 00:06
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Amcon practically own Arik as it is, they took...

Amcon practically own Arik as it is, they took over loans from defunct banks such as Union bank etc, so Arik aircraft are theoretically owned by the Govt, judging by way most expat senior managers...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Dec 2011, 10:24
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

If they do go down this route, Air Nigeria/Arik...

If they do go down this route, Air Nigeria/Arik to be merged into new national carrier ?
Forum: African Aviation
4th Dec 2011, 01:53
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

The plan was/is to change jfk schedule to depart...

The plan was/is to change jfk schedule to depart los during day and not the evening departure, so when a/c returns from jfk, quick turn and off to AUH.

Nice to see they finally paid bmi and can...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Nov 2011, 15:57
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

that will fit in the fleet ! how long before this...

that will fit in the fleet ! how long before this one gets confiscated ? will they remember to pay the maintenance fees ?
Forum: African Aviation
17th Nov 2011, 12:07
Replies: 63
Views: 10,457
Posted By fishpie

I see this report for unfair trade practices. You...

I see this report for unfair trade practices. You can't make it up !

Nigeria fines British Airways, Virgin Atlantic - KTAR.com...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Nov 2011, 13:10
Replies: 63
Views: 10,457
Posted By fishpie

So Minister why not focus some of that...

So Minister

why not focus some of that energy of sorting out the shambles that is nigerian aviation, poor management, poor infrastucture, Govt and agencies that see airlines as a way of milking...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Nov 2011, 13:01
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Can't wait to see all those Govt ministers and...

Can't wait to see all those Govt ministers and officials flying Arik to LHR as they never did before, a B737NG v B777, which would you fly ?

Will Arik try and get another wide-body a/c in ?...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2011, 12:10
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Jobs have been advertised for weeks, must have...

Jobs have been advertised for weeks, must have made a lasting impression ! How do you commercial with no money ?

There's nearly 30 jobs being advertised and some critical ones that should be...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2011, 18:27
Replies: 63
Views: 10,457
Posted By fishpie

Not only does FG want to cut routes but change...

Not only does FG want to cut routes but change flight times so BA, Virgin and Emirates of Africa take and land at approx same time, can't wait to see those pax waiting for bags at those carousels
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2011, 12:18
Replies: 63
Views: 10,457
Posted By fishpie

Its not as those the threat of BA having reduced...

Its not as those the threat of BA having reduced ops means they flock to Arik, under 100 pax 3 days in a row out of LOS on a A345.

I'm not sure what the issue is if you're offered 5 pairs of...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2011, 17:28
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Anyway we forgot to celebrate the 5th...

Anyway we forgot to celebrate the 5th anniversary, did anyone get the invite to the event at claridges ? Mine must have got lost in the post.

As for Mr J, his rant against the colonial uk govt and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2011, 11:19
Replies: 992
BMI
Views: 349,859
Posted By fishpie

as ex-bmi, sad day, but inevitable ! ...

as ex-bmi, sad day, but inevitable !

Without knowing what happens to bmibaby, what is going to happen to the Engineering base at EMA and the HQ at Don Hall, will these still exist by April 2012 ?...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Nov 2011, 11:12
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

wrong aircraft, wet lease arrangement with HiFly,...

wrong aircraft, wet lease arrangement with HiFly, poor product, no codeshares/interline agreements from LHR, no incentive to use the flights.
Economy is usually busy at times, Business is usually...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2011, 12:54
Replies: 63
Views: 10,457
Posted By fishpie

why would Arik want to keep flying 15-30 pax on a...

why would Arik want to keep flying 15-30 pax on a B737-800 between ABJ and LHR ? Sounds like they would save a fortune not operating the route.
This is not a Govt issue but ACL, hence why they had...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Oct 2011, 12:21
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

probably all the a/c parked up on maintenance,...

probably all the a/c parked up on maintenance, don't need the crews ! when is the A345 back from hibernation, those guys is Abu Dhabi can't wait for that brand new shiny a/c to arrive
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2011, 13:36
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

story doing the rounds that Arik suspended by...

story doing the rounds that Arik suspended by IATA from the clearing house
www.vanguardngr.com/2011/10/iata-suspends-arik-air-over-billing-settlement-plan...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Oct 2011, 13:14
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

in london on time in lagos a month late, which is...

in london on time in lagos a month late, which is improvement when it was 3 months late earlier in year ! Aug salary was in bank around 26th Sept, i gather Sept will be end of Oct.

Still reeling...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Oct 2011, 17:04
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

I see its on flightglobal that start date is 29th...

I see its on flightglobal that start date is 29th Nov and the airport is excited to see a west african carrier, obvioulsy don't read this site then ! I'm sure the pax will enjoy the 2 year old films,...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Oct 2011, 16:00
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

can it be that much of a surprise. What news of...

can it be that much of a surprise. What news of the A345, heard it may not operate LHR this month as monies owed for C check, this may save money though:ok:
Forum: African Aviation
26th Sep 2011, 12:31
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

How many times has it been mentioned A345 on 5N...

How many times has it been mentioned A345 on 5N to save money, this assumes that HiFly account up to date and if so they will release the records for the aircraft.:rolleyes:
At least if it goes on...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2011, 14:50
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

The A345 was on C check in Madrid hence A330...

The A345 was on C check in Madrid hence A330 operating so expat salary dependant on how much had to be paid to Iberia to get aircraft back.
Cancelling abuja will save money, even allowing for...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Sep 2011, 07:37
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

More likely bmi asked for slots back due to not...

More likely bmi asked for slots back due to not getting paid ??
Forum: African Aviation
25th Aug 2011, 14:12
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

Is there anyone left to tell the story, last one...

Is there anyone left to tell the story, last one out, switch the light off !:ugh:
Forum: African Aviation
12th Aug 2011, 15:20
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,097
Posted By fishpie

A little local difficulty I bet ! Anyone...

A little local difficulty I bet !

Anyone seen the Arik MD on youtube doing interview with news programme, love the answer on fuel hedging, thought he was going to refer to trimmers !
Forum: African Aviation
19th Jul 2011, 14:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,950
Posted By fishpie

no Q400 spares support not paid supplier in 1 year

no Q400 spares support not paid supplier in 1 year
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