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Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2019, 00:42
Replies: 244
Views: 308,152
Posted By Phone Wind

RMK, Back in the good old days of having a...

RMK,

Back in the good old days of having a beer with Alan Bristow, profit was what counted, not earnings and yes, I’m well aware of what the E in EBITDA stands for, having been sent on courses by...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2019, 01:44
Replies: 244
Views: 308,152
Posted By Phone Wind

NEO, You’re correct, it’s sank, the past...

NEO,

You’re correct, it’s sank, the past tense. Sunk is an adjective or a past participle.

i thoroughly agree that it’s very sad to see a once-great company fall so far. It seems to happen to...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2019, 09:25
Replies: 37
Views: 24,650
Posted By Phone Wind

It’s 5Y-KDL, which is definitely a B505.

It’s 5Y-KDL, which is definitely a B505.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2019, 01:08
Replies: 37
Views: 24,650
Posted By Phone Wind

I wouldn’t put too much faith in anything I read...

I wouldn’t put too much faith in anything I read in a Kenyan newspaper (or those from most countries, as reporting standards are very low these days). According to that report in the Daily Nation,...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2019, 22:52
Replies: 37
Views: 24,650
Posted By Phone Wind

He was formerly in the KDF, but that doesn’t mean...

He was formerly in the KDF, but that doesn’t mean he’s instrument rated even if at some time he did instrument flying. He was flying a civilian aircraft on a commercial contract. I doubt that he had...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2019, 22:00
Replies: 37
Views: 24,650
Posted By Phone Wind

Thumbs down I think both the helicopters were from KIDL (but...

I think both the helicopters were from KIDL (but not 100% certain).

From what I hear, one of the passengers in the crashed aircraft was a Californian entrepreneur who had actually bought a stake...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2019, 21:31
Replies: 8
Views: 4,207
Posted By Phone Wind

Thumbs up The S92A has been leased through Lobo leasing and...

The S92A has been leased through Lobo leasing and according to a statement by CEO, Simon Everett at HAI, it will initially be based in Dar es Salaam. Everett built its own private passenger terminal...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2019, 10:33
Replies: 37
Views: 24,650
Posted By Phone Wind

The fact still remains that KCAA bans night...

The fact still remains that KCAA bans night flying in helicopters unless the crew and aircraft are certified for IFR flight.

I think Everett are the only commercial company using NVG in Kenya and...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2019, 08:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,641
Posted By Phone Wind

As far as I remember, helicopter night operations...

As far as I remember, helicopter night operations in Kenya are banned unless the pilot and aircraft are both licensed for IFR operations. The KCAA issued a warning to operators about flouting this...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Mar 2019, 07:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,641
Posted By Phone Wind

Were they really flying single engine helicopters...

Were they really flying single engine helicopters in the bush at night!
RIP to all the deceased
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Feb 2019, 10:39
Replies: 244
Views: 308,152
Posted By Phone Wind

I guess the CEO and CFO are going to find out the...

I guess the CEO and CFO are going to find out the true meaning of accountable manager now?
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Feb 2019, 21:41
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

Not that it’s anything to be proud of, but...

Not that it’s anything to be proud of, but according to the last Transparency International report Nigeria is only equal 144/180 (along with Kenya). Somalia is the world’s most corrupt country.(and...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2019, 19:51
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

Oh dear, crab is now an expert on Nigeria after 5...

Oh dear, crab is now an expert on Nigeria after 5 minutes using Google maps and Wikipedia. Kabba is a small town in an agricultural area. Even in much larger towns in Nigeria you’d find it difficult...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2019, 00:44
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

All perfectly normal. The CVR and FDR on modern...

All perfectly normal. The CVR and FDR on modern helicopters frequently simultaneously fail before crashes, leading to crew simultaneously having memory loss below 20 feet. As a fine, upstanding...
Forum: African Aviation
8th Feb 2019, 11:29
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

Fastjet Tanzania will be required to apply for a...

Fastjet Tanzania will be required to apply for a new Air Services Permit (ASP) after its original one expired on January 3, the head of the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has said.
...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2019, 18:38
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

..... and your proof for that is?

..... and your proof for that is?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2019, 11:55
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

As usual, people like to jump on reports in the...

As usual, people like to jump on reports in the tabloid press, which is exactly what this is - a Kenyan newspaper report from 2016. The popular press is the same the world over, sensationalist and...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2019, 23:50
Replies: 39
Views: 18,803
Posted By Phone Wind

It was 2 national pilots. AW 139 5N-CML, SN 31389...

It was 2 national pilots. AW 139 5N-CML, SN 31389 of Caverton Helicopters. No more to say
Forum: African Aviation
28th Jan 2019, 21:33
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

Thumbs down Fastjet Tanzania Loses ASL

It seems likely that Fastjet Tanzania is on the verge of disappearing as the TCAA are putting a mountain of obstacles in the way of renewal of the Air Service Licence, due to expire on 31 January,...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2019, 22:34
Replies: 1
Views: 2,253
Posted By Phone Wind

Zimbabwe Unrest Causes Flight Cancellations

Fastjet Zimbabwe has temporarily cancelled all local flights within Zimbabwe and flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa, citing security concerns with widespread insecurity after the Zimbabwean...
Forum: African Aviation
12th Jan 2019, 23:54
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

The second ATCL A223 has now arrived, so present...

The second ATCL A223 has now arrived, so present order book complete.

i hear rumours that ATCL is now short of staff and looking at recruiting from the military for some pilot and Ops posts. Has...
Forum: African Aviation
2nd Jan 2019, 21:20
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/oped/1840568-4917146-...

https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/oped/1840568-4917146-c1x4nlz/index.html
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2018, 00:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,933
Posted By Phone Wind

Post ATCL A223 Due DAR Today

Air Tanzania’s first A220-300 is due to arrive in Dar today. It departed Montreal on Friday and flew to the Portuguese island of Santa Maria, whence yesterday it flew to Accra.
This will be the...
Forum: African Aviation
22nd Dec 2018, 22:56
Replies: 21
Views: 6,507
Posted By Phone Wind

Post Green Africa Airways Orders 50 B737 max

New private Lagos-based Nigerian start-up, Green Africa Airways has put in an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX8s with options for another 50!
The CEO is Babawande Afolabi, formerly a senior Morgan...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Dec 2018, 21:06
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

Well, what a complete coincidence - Fastjet...

Well, what a complete coincidence - Fastjet grounded, Air Tanzania announces extra flights to Mwanza, Mbeya and Kilimanjaro ..... and the first ATCL Airbus A330-200;arriving this weekend. If anyone...
Forum: African Aviation
18th Dec 2018, 10:47
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

Tanzanian national daily, The Citizen doesn’t...

Tanzanian national daily, The Citizen doesn’t seem particularly optimistic about the future of Fastjet Tanzania. It looks as if the combination of incompetent management and a protectionist,hostile...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Dec 2018, 23:57
Replies: 10
Views: 4,983
Posted By Phone Wind

Post TCAA Pull Fastjet Tanzania AOC

According to Dr Wolfgang H Thome, the TCAA has pulled the AOC of Fastjet Tanzania despite it having been sold to Tanzanian investors led by former Home Affairs Minister Lawrence Mwasha, who has been...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Nov 2018, 10:42
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Post Local Management Buyout of Fastjet Tanzania

There is now an attempt by a group of Tanzanian businesses to buy out Fastjet PLC’s share in Fastjet Tanzania in order to turn the Tanzanian company into a franchise, retaining the right to use the...
Forum: African Aviation
31st Oct 2018, 17:32
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Fastjet Tanzania Slump Continues

Fastjet shares slumped to 1.81 pence today as the company’s RNS announcement highlights that they only have sufficient funding for a few more days operating:
Fastjet Funding Update...
Forum: African Aviation
11th Oct 2018, 00:00
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Fastjet to Stop Funding to Tanzania

https://www.ippmedia.com/en/business/fastjet-goes-local-following-uk-based-fastjet-plc-departure

It is being reported that Fastjet Tanzania is seeking funds to keep the airline going and local...
Forum: African Aviation
4th Oct 2018, 21:10
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Fastjet Stopping Funding for Tanzanian Operation

According to ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H Thome, Fastjet are pulling the plug on funding for their Tanzanian operations because of unfair and obstructive actions by TCAA and the Tanzanian...
Forum: African Aviation
27th Sep 2018, 07:56
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

As with far too many aviation companies, the only...

As with far too many aviation companies, the only people making any money are the directors with ridiculously high salaries and share options. It would be interesting to know how much Nico...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Sep 2018, 19:44
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Fastjet shares are continuing to slide and have...

Fastjet shares are continuing to slide and have fallen a further 3% to a low of 6.65 pence today. This is not as bad as the brief drop to 3 pence in June, but nevertheless continues the steady fall ....
Forum: African Aviation
19th Sep 2018, 03:41
Replies: 24
Views: 15,148
Posted By Phone Wind

Retrenchments in Fastjet Tanzania

The General Manager of Fastjet Tanzania has issued a notice stating that there will be retrenchments of staff in all departments at the end of September 2018 and asking for volunteers for voluntary...
Forum: African Aviation
15th Jul 2018, 15:56
Replies: 33
Views: 14,448
Posted By Phone Wind

Magufuli’s popularity is falling rapidly, though...

Magufuli’s popularity is falling rapidly, though more so with the rich than the poor.

He’s going back to the old days of trying to curb freedom of the press. Twaweza na sisi carried out a survey...
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