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Search: Posts Made By: caiman27
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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2023, 15:50
Replies: 98
Views: 22,350
Posted By caiman27

I have been close to the Venezuela / Guyana...

I have been close to the Venezuela / Guyana border several times. What people are missing is that there is no transport infrastructure whatsoever in that part of the world. This is dense rain forest....
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Oct 2023, 16:30
Replies: 15
Views: 5,959
Posted By caiman27

It's all over. Aircraft now pinging and about to...

It's all over. Aircraft now pinging and about to fly to Heathrow. Expected departure 17.30 local.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Aug 2023, 16:02
Replies: 3
Views: 2,991
Posted By caiman27

That's an archived story from 2002! John...

That's an archived story from 2002!

John Nichol's recent book Eject! Eject! addresses this specific incident and totally shreds the UFO nonsense. Great book and highly recommended.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2023, 15:55
Replies: 4,427
Views: 629,509
Posted By caiman27

Apparently put back to 22 or 25 July?

Apparently put back to 22 or 25 July?
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jul 2023, 14:27
Replies: 121
Views: 49,176
Posted By caiman27

I was watching this Live yesterday on YT. That...

I was watching this Live yesterday on YT. That flight had already had a late go-around and this was the second attempt at landing.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Feb 2023, 13:43
Replies: 23
Views: 2,326
Posted By caiman27

I had two UK passports for many years. The main...

I had two UK passports for many years. The main reason being visas for various African countries but also Iran or Saudi trips put you on the "interesting" list for USA. My passports had completely...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2021, 12:49
Replies: 1,285
Views: 421,220
Posted By caiman27

Suspicious package blown up in controlled...

Suspicious package blown up in controlled explosion. No explosives found. "A man has been arrested in connection with this matter and remains in custody whilst investigations continue."
...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2021, 11:59
Replies: 63
Views: 60,989
Posted By caiman27

There's thousands of troops of various countries...

There's thousands of troops of various countries already on the ground at Kabul Airport. However, the airport perimeter has been comprehensively breached and there's many people just milling around...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Jul 2021, 13:21
Replies: 1,285
Views: 421,220
Posted By caiman27

The A380 just departed Stansted on time and is...

The A380 just departed Stansted on time and is clearly heading back to the Middle East after the tour got cancelled.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jul 2021, 15:37
Replies: 3
Views: 4,646
Posted By caiman27

The article on TASS is considerably more useful....

The article on TASS is considerably more useful. https://tass.ru/proisshestviya/11920657

The aircraft evidently landed somewhere on the tundra and ended up inverted (see pic on link). Everyone now...
Forum: African Aviation
13th May 2021, 11:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,972
Posted By caiman27

Just an observation, but the ROC referred to by...

Just an observation, but the ROC referred to by the OP is not the same as the DRC. ROC was formerly the French Congo whereas the DRC was Belgian.

They are very different in many respects.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Mar 2021, 13:22
Replies: 4,427
Views: 629,509
Posted By caiman27

The AN-124 dragged itself off about an hour ago,...

The AN-124 dragged itself off about an hour ago, headed for Istanbul.
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Mar 2021, 11:10
Replies: 13
Views: 9,132
Posted By caiman27

ATC Watcher You forgot the F-14 Tomcats!

ATC Watcher

You forgot the F-14 Tomcats!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2021, 14:48
Replies: 44
Views: 21,856
Posted By caiman27

It was loud enough here. Windows duly rattled....

It was loud enough here. Windows duly rattled. But we are getting used to them - second one this year.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Oct 2020, 15:46
Replies: 1,978
Views: 1,283,929
Posted By caiman27

The very real risk of being shot down would do...

The very real risk of being shot down would do that.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2020, 12:39
Replies: 116
Views: 35,148
Posted By caiman27

It's being prepared to go for heavy maintenance...

It's being prepared to go for heavy maintenance in Manila, replacing the one that went there a couple of months ago.
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jul 2020, 09:06
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

Actually not. The funding has yet to be approved....

Actually not. The funding has yet to be approved. No-one wants to take responsibility for what is essentially a political decision that for the most part only benefits the richest of South Africa's...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 11:07
Replies: 7
Views: 3,084
Posted By caiman27

Two men arrested. I wonder how busy the flight...

Two men arrested. I wonder how busy the flight was?
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jun 2020, 13:27
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

The Business Rescue Plan has now been published....

The Business Rescue Plan has now been published. The proposal includes plans to restart flying in July 2020 using six narrow bodied aircraft, expanding in September to 10 small narrow body, 9 narrow...
Forum: African Aviation
20th May 2020, 16:55
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

It's refreshing to see that SA Airlink has just...

It's refreshing to see that SA Airlink has just completed a St. Helena run, but under their own 4Z code this time.
Forum: African Aviation
19th May 2020, 14:41
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

South African Airways leased aircraft are now...

South African Airways leased aircraft are now being reclaimed by their owners. Four A330 flown to the USA for storage.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th May 2020, 10:34
Replies: 40
Views: 26,188
Posted By caiman27

This is what Ryanair said in yesterday's Full...

This is what Ryanair said in yesterday's Full Year Results: https://corporate.ryanair.com/news/ryanair-full-year-profits-up-13-to-e1bn-due-stronger-revenue-4-traffic-growth-pre-covid/

Boeing MAX...
Forum: African Aviation
19th May 2020, 10:23
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

SA Express gone ...

SA Express gone

https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2020-05-19-sa-express-tells-employees-not-to-return-to-work/
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th May 2020, 07:55
Replies: 21
Views: 5,696
Posted By caiman27

The article says half an hour.

The article says half an hour.
Forum: African Aviation
6th May 2020, 07:54
Replies: 1
Views: 1,480
Posted By caiman27

And now into Business Rescue. What's going to be...

And now into Business Rescue. What's going to be left in South Africa ?
Forum: African Aviation
1st May 2020, 17:37
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

So, did anyone at SAA actually get paid at the...

So, did anyone at SAA actually get paid at the end of April?
Forum: African Aviation
30th Apr 2020, 11:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,480
Posted By caiman27

Comair announcement - not expecting to restart flying before October at the earliest

Comair has today issued an announcement summarising the impact of COVID-19 on its operations. In essence, it does not expect to recommence operations before October or November this year. It is also...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Apr 2020, 13:12
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

I refer you to yesterday's editorial in Business...

I refer you to yesterday's editorial in Business Day: https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/editorials/2020-04-28-editorial-whats-gordhan-up-to/
Forum: African Aviation
27th Apr 2020, 15:34
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

The collective denial within South Africa about...

The collective denial within South Africa about the reality of SAA's financial situation continues to amaze me. It's like denying that gravity exists. From next week, anyone still working for SAA is...
Forum: African Aviation
24th Apr 2020, 15:29
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

Strangely, SAA is still flying but not on regular...

Strangely, SAA is still flying but not on regular routes. Right now there's SAA 4586 operated by an A340-600 on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Clark in the Philippines. This is presumably...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2020, 18:50
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

I'm so glad that this is still alive. Back in the...

I'm so glad that this is still alive. Back in the day, it was Africa Wins Again and then Blood Diamonds came along and misled most people with TIA.

But, Africa usually does.

AWA
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Apr 2020, 08:40
Replies: 67
Views: 50,148
Posted By caiman27

Back to SAA, it appears that the government has...

Back to SAA, it appears that the government has decided that it is no longer an issue that it wants to be involved with. Let's see what happens when the salaries are not paid at the end of the month...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2020, 16:44
Replies: 54
Views: 31,950
Posted By caiman27

I very much doubt that Ryanair is in any kind of...

I very much doubt that Ryanair is in any kind of financial difficulty.

However, there is a truly vast quantity of refunds to be processed and I suspect that a refund back to card needs rather more...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2020, 12:49
Replies: 28
Views: 11,759
Posted By caiman27

It obviously overnighted on Ascension as it is...

It obviously overnighted on Ascension as it is now en route to St Helena - just about to land.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2020, 07:40
Replies: 28
Views: 11,759
Posted By caiman27

The A318 just departed Stansted on its way to...

The A318 just departed Stansted on its way to Accra.
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