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Forum: African Aviation
4th Jan 2015, 17:12
Replies: 6
Views: 6,796
Posted By flareout BC

@NaijaNinja, they're all scared DSS will come...

@NaijaNinja, they're all scared DSS will come catch them on pprune.com!!!
Forum: African Aviation
13th Apr 2013, 15:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,718
Posted By flareout BC

Thanks Hussar, Naira

I appreciate the info, gentlemen.
One thing IRS can be noted for is zest, and a yen to be different.
Recall, when they introduced F28s, they were loners of the type on the Nigerian scene. Which...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Apr 2013, 14:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,718
Posted By flareout BC

On IRS Nigeria

As a fan of Fokker F100s, I always follow news on IRS, sole operators of the type in Nigeria. I'd appreciate help with answers to the following:
Does the fleet number 5 machines?
Is it true that 3...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Mar 2013, 10:50
Replies: 19
Views: 9,433
Posted By flareout BC

Kudos ZAZOO,bluehawai,Alpha Oscar

Nigeria is a nation in search of heroes, and when we spot one, we should do our best to celebrate him, so that the masses, who need inspiration, can find example to treasure and live by.

Alpha...
Forum: African Aviation
13th Mar 2013, 19:01
Replies: 6
Views: 3,318
Posted By flareout BC

LOS, let's not give up so easily

Let's back Rani's optimism.
The times call for inspired, selfless and dedicated action. If we didn't adopt what some would even call "radical", we would remain in the same spot whilst the Malaysias...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2013, 17:22
Replies: 11
Views: 4,151
Posted By flareout BC

Sad

theafricanaviationtribune.com reports an appreciable upgrade of facilities is underway, and then they have this? How sad
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2013, 17:10
Replies: 30
Views: 4,985
Posted By flareout BC

God bless, dash200...

...over and out
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2013, 11:11
Replies: 30
Views: 4,985
Posted By flareout BC

Stallfail, we have a crisis

But this may not be the forum to discuss it.
I don't argue with emerging markets and globalization and all that.
I only maintain that, like the new ppruner 250hours observed, the right seats of...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Mar 2013, 15:33
Replies: 30
Views: 4,985
Posted By flareout BC

Okay, so I overdid it

Fact is, I'm exasperated by the expat phenom, and the monster we have let it become in this country.
That's why it's easy to overlook the positive contributions expats, given proper management of...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Feb 2013, 10:54
Replies: 30
Views: 4,985
Posted By flareout BC

Good luck, gentlemen

I'm not a pilot, so I'll proceed with care.
First, thanks to Capt Meggison for doing what the veterans who went ahead of him, should have done.
Second, I'm suspicious of so called "expatriate"...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Feb 2013, 13:40
Replies: 21
Views: 5,715
Posted By flareout BC

He isn't welcome either

God bless you all ppruners, for ignoring the guy who said he hasn't been in Nigeria for a while, and hopes to never come back
Forum: African Aviation
15th Feb 2013, 10:35
Replies: 19
Views: 4,961
Posted By flareout BC

Where's Papa Charlie?

That's the old Hawker 800, if memory serves. If it wasn't traded in for the 4000, perhaps they should resort to it?

And let that gentleman stop the wish for a G650. Some of us ARE tired of the...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jan 2013, 13:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,852
Posted By flareout BC

Training pilots to fly what?

The flood of private jet operators present unending reasons to not employ locals, scheduled operators often demand hours on type, the para military services seem not an attractive option for new...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Nov 2012, 15:37
Replies: 24
Views: 9,602
Posted By flareout BC

"First Nation" A320 in Lagos

The jet is parked close to the Aero apron. It's rego is hidden, and it isn't wearing the First Nation name, but the paintwork is the old FN one. So, have the owners returned one of the de-registered...
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2012, 13:43
Replies: 19
Views: 9,433
Posted By flareout BC

D-ENIM, Bus Junkie can't be helped

Forgive me, but the tone of his post sounds like the sort of negative input we all want to avoid. I'd have chosen to see at least one good thing about the era he's talking about. Apparently, he didn't
Forum: African Aviation
28th Sep 2012, 11:16
Replies: 0
Views: 1,202
Posted By flareout BC

What's happening at Associated (Nigeria)?

They operated four EMB 120s mostly on charter, with daily Lagos-Benin shuttles also. They also flew two HS125-700, air taxi. Then, added a 5N- registered EMB145 in 2011. The Benin service, I hear,...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2012, 16:16
Replies: 2
Views: 2,017
Posted By flareout BC

Let's cultivate them

Let's implore them, for several benefits.
(1) To employ local pilots and techs, who before-hand should be urged to shut up(with regard to any employers' shenanigans), and just fly/repair the...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jul 2012, 12:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,518
Posted By flareout BC

15yr aircraft age limit:a ruse for Jonathan & Stella

Forget the Nigerian government's "concern over air safety" nonsense.
The 15-year age limit proposed for commercial aircraft in Nigeria, is meant to drive as many carriers as possible out of its...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jul 2012, 15:27
Replies: 19
Views: 5,312
Posted By flareout BC

Yep, DRPAM007, money's been spread around

Then again, it's a rumour, although the source commanded, (seemed to deserve), hearing.
The Indians also made the extremely few Naijans who hesitated look stupid as they watched their colleagues...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Jun 2012, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,884
Posted By flareout BC

It's about African unity, cavortingcheetah

So help me, I like to see the old one about oneness, brotherhood, a rising up, love, and emancipation when there's even a spectre of things like this in the old continent. May it be then that if SAA...
Forum: African Aviation
10th Jun 2012, 12:10
Replies: 35
Views: 6,422
Posted By flareout BC

Kudos, Vicar of Bray

I can modify just one of the brilliant points you made.
Passengers could do with sensitizing about the intricacies of aviation, especially as found in the retarded environment we call our own. They...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jun 2012, 14:16
Replies: 35
Views: 6,422
Posted By flareout BC

Dee43sucks, AirNigeria is not our national carrier

It is one more airline like Arik, Aero, the unfortunate Dana, IRS, and the rest.
In fact the verdict is out on what constitutes a "national carrier".
At one time, it meant the sole airline that...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jun 2012, 14:52
Replies: 35
Views: 6,422
Posted By flareout BC

Balewa, Air Nigeria must have done their homework

First off, Egypt Air, because of the Arab spring, is suffering from reduced traffic, so it's offering it's aircraft for lease at reduced rates. So, there is a cost savings there.

Secondly, there...
Forum: African Aviation
24th May 2012, 09:34
Replies: 34
Views: 10,830
Posted By flareout BC

Degree helpful, but not essential

In fact the bulk of pilots who flew for Nigeria Airways in the seventies were trained in Zaria.
They were admitted with "O" Levels in Maths, English, Physics, geog, and another subject (perhaps...
Forum: African Aviation
17th May 2012, 13:27
Replies: 34
Views: 10,830
Posted By flareout BC

Trust in God, usman15

Bristow accepts only degree holders. Of the other operators, the last I heard training any pilot was Aero, and that was 4, 5 years back.
Most operators don't have any programme to train pilots from...
Forum: African Aviation
17th May 2012, 12:27
Replies: 34
Views: 10,830
Posted By flareout BC

Easy on the chap, Centre Of Excellence

Admittedly, he is rather naive, but he's not exactly stupid. The shame of this nation is that there is unbelievable wealth in private hands, much of it not doing productive things than fuel economic...
Forum: African Aviation
1st May 2012, 13:17
Replies: 105
Views: 22,890
Posted By flareout BC

Let's be positive, Gidigba

When a man has hit rock bottom, the only way to look is up. Our national ethos is confused: we sincerely seek greatness, but at the same time, most of us sabotage the rules of nation building all the...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2012, 09:29
Replies: 0
Views: 943
Posted By flareout BC

Airbus/Boeing transforming Corp Jets into A320neo/B737max

It's logical that with the winding down of standard A320 and B737NG production, Airbus and Boeing should transition their corp jets into the new iterations. Anyone have info on developments to this...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Apr 2012, 16:34
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,270
Posted By flareout BC

liac, pls be clear: "ride' or fly?

Because, if you are trying to hint that our boys are flying the FBW widebodies, that would be great news indeed...and oh, by "our boys', I mean Nigerians :D!
Forum: African Aviation
31st Mar 2012, 12:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By flareout BC

Sir Joseph/ Arik outlook

I think Sir Joseph's a poor manager, besides bullying his staff and paying salaries late. For instance, the London:= route is an ego trip, let's face it. BA and Virgin are giving Arik a hiding, which...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Mar 2012, 14:05
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By flareout BC

Sorry, SalesConsult; In4 for you, Zebiak

SalesConsult, perhaps I'm a little jaded, and sometimes forget to give these people a chance. But if I'm not mistaking, you reside in the UK. Try my neighborhood in Benin City, where there's no power...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,823
Posted By flareout BC

Imminent fraud in Nigeria?

The Aviation Minister is reported to be sounding off about a new national carrier for Nigeria, as if the current ones are not rendering a national service when they fly our people and their goods...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 13:30
Replies: 43
Views: 26,010
Posted By flareout BC

Ethiopian demistified !!!

africaflyer, would you believe I still thought much of their pilot training? So, what happened to the vaunted professionalism and halo of excellence? It's all gone with the wind, or should we say,...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Mar 2012, 14:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,023
Posted By flareout BC

10 happy ones for IRS Nigeria !

Nigeria's IRS just turned ten. Its success is evident when viewed against the backdrop of Chanchangi, another family owned and managed carrier which flies one or two wet leased 733s, whereas its...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Jan 2012, 13:03
Replies: 5
Views: 2,457
Posted By flareout BC

It's Bellview reloaded

Kayode Odukoya is said to have sold a hefty stake of his exclusively held Bellview Airlines to a Nigerian ex-state governor, some say for as much as 30 million US dollars, sought a smart new...
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