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Search: Posts Made By: Towerman
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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
2nd Oct 2015, 15:33
Replies: 52
Views: 38,499
Posted By Towerman

ATC Lasham in Administration??

Hearing this from several bona fide sources.

Hope it works out for the team there.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Dec 2014, 14:55
Replies: 86
Views: 52,271
Posted By Towerman

Quote: ...........most of the A380's do not...

Quote:

...........most of the A380's do not even use RR engines.

Not so - Rolls Royce engines are currently installed on 50% of the flying A380 fleet
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Dec 2014, 14:48
Replies: 18
Views: 5,988
Posted By Towerman

What a joke:-"They have been given permission by...

What a joke:-"They have been given permission by the govt to sell tickets until march '15.

Who in their right mind will pre-buy tickets on a bankrupt carrier?

On a side note unlike Kingfisher...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Dec 2014, 16:20
Replies: 86
Views: 52,271
Posted By Towerman

I don't think Airbus can afford to discontinue...

I don't think Airbus can afford to discontinue the A380. They - as well as their shareholders have too much at stake. Residual values would suffer, secondary market would evaporate, Amedeo (who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th Dec 2014, 12:50
Replies: 0
Views: 1,397
Posted By Towerman

UT Air Russia

Can't see any threads in Airlines and there isn't a Russian one so posting here. Large airline over 120 western aircraft and 400 helicopters (mostly Russian) in financial difficulties and returning...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Sep 2014, 13:00
Replies: 12
Views: 11,898
Posted By Towerman

Air India - B787 Parked and Robbed

Hot on the back of a 4 year old B777 being parked and robbed to support other aircraft, Air India has a nearly new B787 on the tarmac for the last 6 months which has had engines and parts removed to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Aug 2014, 20:32
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,710,267
Posted By Towerman

Monarch Future

Hard Facts:

Monarch does not own any of its fleet they are all leased aircraft

The Lessors all met last week with Seabury who are trying to substantially lower lease rental payments

Monarch...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2014, 09:49
Replies: 10
Views: 5,053
Posted By Towerman

A340-600's to Iraq?

Hearing that flight plans are in place for the first of three A340-600's parked in France to fly from Lourdes to Baghdad for a new Iraqi operator or Al Naser.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2013, 15:26
Replies: 3
Views: 4,189
Posted By Towerman

Air Nostrum

What is happening to their CRJ-200 fleet? There are quite a few parked up.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2013, 14:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,145
Posted By Towerman

Jet Airways, Etihad deal: Govt yet to receive proposal

The following link refers from today's news:
Jet Airways, Etihad deal: Govt yet to receive proposal, says Anand Sharma...
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2012, 12:45
Replies: 7
Views: 5,245
Posted By Towerman

Arik Air Grounded

The federal government on Thursday morning grounded the flight operations of Arik Air, West Africa's biggest airline by fleet size, over alleged multi billion Naira debt.

Arik is allegedly ...
Forum: African Aviation
6th Sep 2012, 13:02
Replies: 11
Views: 3,828
Posted By Towerman

Anyone know who the local banks are that financed...

Anyone know who the local banks are that financed the two EMB190 aircraft?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd May 2012, 08:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,819
Posted By Towerman

This is a convoluted case. The Ukranians who own...

This is a convoluted case. The Ukranians who own Cimber also own Avia Express AKA Skyways/ Cityline. They also own DniProavia that is a large EMB 145 operator. They also own Skyways, a boutique...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Mar 2012, 14:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,912
Posted By Towerman

The A340's are coming off lease and BCI the...

The A340's are coming off lease and BCI the American leasing company who have been surrounded by controversy are to take redelivery. Air Namibia may have woken up to the fact that the maintenance...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
14th Mar 2012, 16:38
Replies: 79
Views: 18,177
Posted By Towerman

A330 VT-VJO grounded at Mumbai with unseviceable...

A330 VT-VJO grounded at Mumbai with unseviceable engines.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
23rd Feb 2012, 19:49
Replies: 79
Views: 18,177
Posted By Towerman

Last 48 hours...

Mark my word...

The CEO resigned today, all the banks have stated they will not extend further credit, the DGAC are inspecting every aircraft prior to take off amid safety concerns.

The...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
20th Feb 2012, 19:51
Replies: 79
Views: 18,177
Posted By Towerman

The only thing that is keeping KF alive is VJ's...

The only thing that is keeping KF alive is VJ's status as MP and influence on Govt Policy. All lenders and Lessors are in arrears and would love to repossess but fear the obstacles that would be...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jan 2012, 14:25
Replies: 21
Views: 13,694
Posted By Towerman

Kingfisher are returning aircraft right now and...

Kingfisher are returning aircraft right now and will continue to do so - all types, A330, A320 and ATR turboprops. Many of the turboprops as widely reported are in bits.

The brewery is only...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2011, 04:44
Replies: 197
Views: 52,790
Posted By Towerman

Dont think I am stupid JCSL. Let's look at the...

Dont think I am stupid JCSL. Let's look at the facts:

Thomas Cook share price falls by 75%

Thomas Cook relies on Dec to Feb early booking season when it takes deposits. As a family - would you...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
24th Nov 2011, 21:05
Replies: 197
Views: 52,790
Posted By Towerman

With Ernst and Young appointed as advsier it is a...

With Ernst and Young appointed as advsier it is a short step to Administration.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Nov 2011, 19:20
Replies: 167
Views: 88,928
Posted By Towerman

Intrigued to understand why the Administrators...

Intrigued to understand why the Administrators Zolfo Cooper AKA Kroll - the same outfit who were behind BWA liquidation 10 years ago - have been hired when they are Leeds based - hardly on AEU's...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
18th Nov 2011, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By Towerman

Kingfisher: The Last Days...?

This has been a rollercoaster week for Kingfisher. News of last minute bank support and rumours of an Investor. Lessors are poised to repossess - rumours that one of them is taking aircraft back by...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Oct 2011, 07:46
Replies: 2,984
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Views: 1,027,544
Posted By Towerman

Graeme Ross & Ian Woodley

A bit of rooting around and came up with this PPRUNE posting from 2008:

"Business Air itself has an interesting history. Although it's origins came about in the very early 80's, it was Ian Woodley...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Oct 2011, 07:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,945
Posted By Towerman

One A320 is reportedly in Turkey and engines are...

One A320 is reportedly in Turkey and engines are claimed by leasing company owners.

Suppliers are reportedly operating on a cash only basis.

Can someone from the operator clarify what is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Oct 2011, 10:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,945
Posted By Towerman

Amsterdam Airlines

Does anybody have an information on the actual situation at Amsterdam Airlines?

They have 3 x A320 aircraft one in check and two operational. Aircraft leased from ILFC and Aercap.
Forum: African Aviation
20th Sep 2011, 09:59
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,270
Posted By Towerman

Just flown back from LOS on the A330. Business...

Just flown back from LOS on the A330. Business class good service but the seats are dreadful - no recline and quite hard - premium economy at best. Arik were offering 50% off next J class travel...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Sep 2011, 07:15
Replies: 4
Views: 3,834
Posted By Towerman

Kinfisher Airlines

A worrying article...

Kingfisher a goner, says analyst who tore into RIL, RCom - Money - DNA (http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_kingfisher-a-goner-says-analyst-who-tore-into-ril-rcom_1587615)
Forum: African Aviation
27th Aug 2011, 14:24
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,270
Posted By Towerman

The reason there have been no posts since Aug...

The reason there have been no posts since Aug 15th is because Arik are at least for now in the money following a financial restructuring cash injection.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Aug 2011, 13:00
Replies: 10
Views: 4,347
Posted By Towerman

Kingfisher Airlines, has delayed payment of...

Kingfisher Airlines, has delayed payment of salaries to its employees, holding up payments for the month of July. In defaulting on staff salaries it now follows in the not-so distinguished steps of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Aug 2011, 10:33
Replies: 10
Views: 4,347
Posted By Towerman

Staff morale overall appears to be fine, so...

Staff morale overall appears to be fine, so salary payment doesn't seem to be an issue.

Its the big stuff like lease payments, fuel and overflight fees that are causing pain.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2011, 08:53
Replies: 10
Views: 4,347
Posted By Towerman

In this game of high stakes poker, lenders are...

In this game of high stakes poker, lenders are fearful of being locked in lengthy court proceedings should they attempt repossession.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Aug 2011, 15:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4,347
Posted By Towerman

Kingfisher - Is the writing on the wall?

Kingfisher are struggling to pay huge fuel debts and airport fees - most aircraft owners and banks are owed rent payments dating back several months. Some aircraft are grounded or out of service and...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jul 2011, 10:45
Replies: 1,026
Views: 343,270
Posted By Towerman

Mike McTighe ex Arik is the CEO at SAFI

Mike McTighe ex Arik is the CEO at SAFI
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Nov 2010, 13:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,948
Posted By Towerman

What about Arik's London Lawyer at Thomas Eggar?

What about Arik's London Lawyer at Thomas Eggar?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Oct 2010, 06:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,058
Posted By Towerman

Thanks VB. Several Lessors got their aircraft...

Thanks VB. Several Lessors got their aircraft and records out before teh airline shut shop - so had early warning. There will be lean pickings for the Administrator - no spare engines but possibly a...
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