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Forum: African Aviation
1st Dec 2012, 09:38
Replies: 49
Views: 9,219
Posted By Artrides

I gather from his previous post that he never...

I gather from his previous post that he never flies Mango/SAA...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2012, 06:51
Replies: 49
Views: 9,219
Posted By Artrides

I am well aware of that. This thread is about...

I am well aware of that. This thread is about Mango though, not SAA. Didn't seem appropriate to me to drag SAA in.
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2012, 05:34
Replies: 49
Views: 9,219
Posted By Artrides

Very good points Cueball. One thing I do not...

Very good points Cueball.

One thing I do not understand: does anyone seriously believe that bitching about Mango or SAA is going to change the status quo?

I am happy that Mango at least still...
Forum: African Aviation
30th Nov 2012, 05:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,898
Posted By Artrides

No Trossie: nobody's lucky just to have a job. As...

No Trossie: nobody's lucky just to have a job. As professional pilots they deserve a market-related salary. Do not compare Airnam to 1time where the pilots were too greedy and screwed themselves out...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Nov 2012, 07:01
Replies: 3
Views: 2,323
Posted By Artrides

It would be very good for the economy if this...

It would be very good for the economy if this does happen.

However, the country is going to hell in a handbasket real fast. You'd have to be a nutter to invest here at the moment.
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2012, 12:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,490
Posted By Artrides

Don't hold your breath, it is far cheaper...

Don't hold your breath, it is far cheaper starting from scratch than buying an airline R500M in the red. If you are a 1time emloyee I suggest looking for new work ASAP and not entertain fanciful...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Nov 2012, 12:24
Replies: 7
Views: 2,836
Posted By Artrides

Are you retarded?

Are you retarded?
Forum: African Aviation
5th Nov 2012, 14:05
Replies: 20
Views: 6,024
Posted By Artrides

Of course not! Anybody can buy shares on the open...

Of course not! Anybody can buy shares on the open market, even people with hostile intent (hence hostile takeovers). Why would you refuse anybody money for your shares if you are happy to sell?
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Nov 2012, 12:24
Replies: 20
Views: 6,024
Posted By Artrides

The entire holdings company will be liquidated,...

The entire holdings company will be liquidated, that includes Jetworx and other subsidiaries...very sad.
Forum: African Aviation
24th Oct 2012, 08:17
Replies: 20
Views: 6,024
Posted By Artrides

I really hope that is the case. Best of luck!

I really hope that is the case. Best of luck!
Forum: African Aviation
4th Oct 2012, 15:26
Replies: 32
Views: 8,227
Posted By Artrides

That is a noble ambition, but sadly unrealistic....

That is a noble ambition, but sadly unrealistic. There is no chance on AMICO actually taking the hit for this one, I am sure they have their asses sufficiently covered for whatever backlash.
Forum: African Aviation
29th Sep 2012, 13:16
Replies: 32
Views: 8,227
Posted By Artrides

As much as SAA can take the blame for this due to...

As much as SAA can take the blame for this due to their uncompetitive practices, one mustn't lose sight of the fact that if the previous management at 1time hadn't effectively raped, ravaged, and...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Sep 2012, 16:24
Replies: 32
Views: 8,227
Posted By Artrides

I fear that you are quite correct. Pulling...

I fear that you are quite correct. Pulling through something like this almost exclusively happens only in Hollywood movies: you can't expect a business rescue practitioner to miraculously multiply 3...
Forum: African Aviation
28th Sep 2012, 14:43
Replies: 32
Views: 8,227
Posted By Artrides

I have friends who work there, and they were paid...

I have friends who work there, and they were paid yesterday only 50% of their gross basic.
Forum: African Aviation
28th Sep 2012, 14:12
Replies: 32
Views: 8,227
Posted By Artrides

The beginning of the end has long since come and...

The beginning of the end has long since come and gone. What we are looking at is either the beginning of drastic change of the company's structure in order for it to survive, or the actual bankruptcy...
Forum: African Aviation
9th Aug 2012, 19:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,864
Posted By Artrides

Before we get too excited: a feasibility study...

Before we get too excited: a feasibility study would be prudent first, it will not make any commercial sense in servicing some backwater destinations if there is zero demand for going there at the...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Jul 2012, 19:31
Replies: 11
Views: 4,461
Posted By Artrides

Jetworx has not been sold, nor has any material...

Jetworx has not been sold, nor has any material cash injection been received. Any such events must be followed by a SENS since the company is listed.

Until any announcements are made everything...
Forum: African Aviation
5th Jun 2012, 04:43
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

Apologies for my overreaction...long day. Look,...

Apologies for my overreaction...long day. Look, you do have a point. Either way, hopegully there is some sort of development soon. I can only imagine the level of anxiety experienced by the staff at...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jun 2012, 20:49
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

The cost of buying something that is balance...

The cost of buying something that is balance sheet and cash flow insolvent happens to be astronomical as well. Please get your facts straight before becoming condescending. The intent is apparently...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Jun 2012, 18:52
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

That's just a rumour. Who would buy it, and why?...

That's just a rumour. Who would buy it, and why? You will be liable for the company debt as well. Liquidation is much cheapet and more practical.
Forum: African Aviation
3rd Jun 2012, 08:29
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

Expanding to a new route because it "has always...

Expanding to a new route because it "has always been your plan" is stupid, stupid, stupid. Markets and feasability change all the time, just because it was a good idea 3 years ago doesn't mean it's a...
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2012, 10:28
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

That's not ambigious at all.

That's not ambigious at all.
Forum: African Aviation
30th May 2012, 08:04
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By Artrides

Whatever dude. Must they fly with bad loads then?...

Whatever dude. Must they fly with bad loads then? Would that make you happy? Stop panicking about nonsense. Airline is in trouble, just like every other one that isn't state owned.
Forum: African Aviation
26th Feb 2012, 10:50
Replies: 24
Views: 8,084
Posted By Artrides

They are a corrupt bunch of ex-Aurora...

They are a corrupt bunch of ex-Aurora tenderpreneurs! Can this sick joke of an airline before they embezzle more money! Read the Sunday times before disagreeing with me, how easily we forget who owns...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2012, 11:44
Replies: 98
Views: 15,640
Posted By Artrides

Shrike200, my point exactly. Look, it's not...

Shrike200, my point exactly.

Look, it's not your fault that you work for SAA, and I can understand that it is a bit of an emotional sore point to be told that your (very lucrative) employer should...
Forum: African Aviation
21st Feb 2012, 08:06
Replies: 98
Views: 15,640
Posted By Artrides

Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen! You are...

Gentlemen, gentlemen, gentlemen!

You are sadly missing the point, and I am not even going to comment on the "we can at least drive drunk here" bit. I hope that was meant sarcastically.
...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Feb 2012, 05:44
Replies: 98
Views: 15,640
Posted By Artrides

+1 JG1 I am against any form of state...

+1 JG1

I am against any form of state competition against private business in a market related economy. SAA is like any other state enterprise: a bottomless hole with regards to money. State...
Forum: African Aviation
26th Jan 2011, 21:29
Replies: 30
Views: 6,321
Posted By Artrides

Wishful thinking aside, what sort of airline...

Wishful thinking aside, what sort of airline loses it's CAT II status? There has been no communication to the crew as to why it has been revoked (rumours abound of course), or how long it will take...
Forum: African Aviation
19th Nov 2010, 04:46
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

I agree with you Shrike, I just don't know if we...

I agree with you Shrike, I just don't know if we will get any sort of union online in time. One of the younger chaps told me the other day: "I shut-up, I do my job professionally, and when the time...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Nov 2010, 04:24
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

Sounds like the "If you don't like it, then...

Sounds like the "If you don't like it, then leave." option being thrown out there again. I'd like to see the place catch a wake-up, I really do. I just don't see it ever being a longterm employment...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Nov 2010, 10:33
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

Grrr I don't think anyone is leaving or getting upset...

I don't think anyone is leaving or getting upset just because of crewmeals. That said, the quality and amount of the food is atrocious: 1 hot meal of questionable quality (sometimes inedible) loaded...
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2010, 05:24
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

It's pointless arguing over the internet about...

It's pointless arguing over the internet about issues I agree with you about, and ones that I do not. You have your right to be positive. I will only believe these commitments the day they are...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Nov 2010, 10:22
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

I agree...to a point. Comair didn't lose...

I agree...to a point.
Comair didn't lose practically their entire training department in one go. The gripes the 1time crew have seem trivial: proper crewmeals, proper crew transport, proper...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2010, 12:31
Replies: 60
Views: 15,988
Posted By Artrides

Lost total of 11 pilots so far from May '10 until...

Lost total of 11 pilots so far from May '10 until Jan '11. Further 2 have interviews pending at SAA, another 2 currently being interviewed by Emirates. Chief of Training leaving for Comair next year,...
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