Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
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There was a rumour that Prince J was involved in the next development plan for RBA.
LHR staff told me that he had just fallen off his polo horse and needed hospital treatment, so I guess thats another set back.
LHR staff told me that he had just fallen off his polo horse and needed hospital treatment, so I guess thats another set back.
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767 Fatigue
The lack of any more comment re fatigue on the 767 fleet does not mean that there has been some sudden improvment in the roster system.
Nothing has changed.
Even worse fatigued crews are now having to cope with unfamiliar winter weather.
Nothing has changed.
Even worse fatigued crews are now having to cope with unfamiliar winter weather.
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Friends in the abode inform TA that the 120 minutes ETOPS restriction is causing some fun and games on the Australia routes. When DRW is not ETOPS suitable ASP is nominated despite not meeting the criteria of Adequate or Suitable.
Comments from the abode?
Comments from the abode?
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
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When did the 767 Fleet Office ever worry about "Adequate or Suitable"
The shameful standards that they themselves set could not be judged to be either adequate or suitable for an International Flag Carrier.
When did the 767 Fleet Office ever worry about "Adequate or Suitable"
The shameful standards that they themselves set could not be judged to be either adequate or suitable for an International Flag Carrier.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
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The fact that a public vote of confidence or suspension has still not taken place adds more fuel to the fire that there really is something to hide and that RBA is devoid of quality leadership at all levels.
Time for the BOD to act decisively in the best interest of the airline I think.
Time for the BOD to act decisively in the best interest of the airline I think.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
No surprise at all.
The DFO will have told the BOD that his 767 fleet managers (2 of them anyway) are of the highest standard. He will of course make this comparison with his own standards, and this comparison will be woefully short of the integrity that we experienced under Trolly.
The BOD might be aware of the sharp decline in Flight Operations standards, but I doubt if they understand the grave consequences that could result from them.
The DFO will have told the BOD that his 767 fleet managers (2 of them anyway) are of the highest standard. He will of course make this comparison with his own standards, and this comparison will be woefully short of the integrity that we experienced under Trolly.
The BOD might be aware of the sharp decline in Flight Operations standards, but I doubt if they understand the grave consequences that could result from them.
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Such a shame. It was always going to be difficult for RBA to put its house in order because of the recidivist culture running thru the very managers that would be responsible for helping to promote such a recovery.
Now I hear that Air Asia will be commencing operations from BWN in April. If that is true I fear that both long and short haul load factors will plummet as the A319/320 loses passengers directly to Air Asia and Boeing long haul passengers (eg LHR) would rather fly BWN to SIN or KUL with Air Asia then to LHR with SIA or MAS rather than fly BWN/DXB/LHR with RBA. As for FRA, there is no comparison. 12+ hours on a 767 from BKK to FRA with RBA or 11 hours in a B744 or A340 with SIA or MAS with free drinks, room to move around, bogs that dont back up after 8 hours, IFE that works and has 100s of channels and you are guaranteed NOT to have to route via SHJ in the fall/winter.
You need to get your PR team into overdrive and work hard behind the scenes to come up with a credible business plan. This post is not meant to be a cheap shot at an airline in decline, rather some genuine concern for what was once a great place to work and which still could be if the right management personalities could be brought in - (or enticed back) and the current crop of failures (with one or two exceptions) were shown the door.
On the other hand, you could carry on as you are and just keep your fingers crossed but its not much of a corporate plan is it? It would help if the RBA decision maker(s) could accept that BWN is not the center of the universe and that to compete in a global market place your company MUST adopt global business values. If you can't do that, then any other efforts will be futile.
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
Now I hear that Air Asia will be commencing operations from BWN in April. If that is true I fear that both long and short haul load factors will plummet as the A319/320 loses passengers directly to Air Asia and Boeing long haul passengers (eg LHR) would rather fly BWN to SIN or KUL with Air Asia then to LHR with SIA or MAS rather than fly BWN/DXB/LHR with RBA. As for FRA, there is no comparison. 12+ hours on a 767 from BKK to FRA with RBA or 11 hours in a B744 or A340 with SIA or MAS with free drinks, room to move around, bogs that dont back up after 8 hours, IFE that works and has 100s of channels and you are guaranteed NOT to have to route via SHJ in the fall/winter.
You need to get your PR team into overdrive and work hard behind the scenes to come up with a credible business plan. This post is not meant to be a cheap shot at an airline in decline, rather some genuine concern for what was once a great place to work and which still could be if the right management personalities could be brought in - (or enticed back) and the current crop of failures (with one or two exceptions) were shown the door.
On the other hand, you could carry on as you are and just keep your fingers crossed but its not much of a corporate plan is it? It would help if the RBA decision maker(s) could accept that BWN is not the center of the universe and that to compete in a global market place your company MUST adopt global business values. If you can't do that, then any other efforts will be futile.
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
But there is talk of the "New" Borneo airlines starting shortly. Could there be stealth and deception going on behind the scenes that you guys don't know about???
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
Stealth and deception has been practised within RBA management since 1974 but never for the benefit of the airline - only for the benefit of a select few.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
toothpick, you are funny but please realise that by descending into micky taking of one of the "accused" you are diluting the importance of the genuine and serious issues been discussed on this thread and I would ask you to refrain from such comments in future.
But it is funny.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
It will not have gone unnoticed by Air Asia, that if passengers are willing to find their own way to Miri, Labuan or KK, just to catch a flight to KL, there must be lots of interest in BWN KUL direct.
Trouble is that RBA controls the check in desks at the airport, not the DCA.
Change is in the air, for the better.
Trouble is that RBA controls the check in desks at the airport, not the DCA.
Change is in the air, for the better.
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Re: Royal Brunei MarkII (Merged).
It seems every time I go to PER I see a crook RBA 767 on the ramp. This time it is V8 RBK. What are you guys doing to them?
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Fleet manager operating an illegal flight after a weather disrupt in the Middle East!Backed up by rostering and telling pork pies to hide indiscretion.
Pressure on crews to do the same by said Manager(visions of an episode of Fawlty Towers, with Manuel being taught English by his MANAHER)
How long before the brown stuff hits the fan?
Pressure on crews to do the same by said Manager(visions of an episode of Fawlty Towers, with Manuel being taught English by his MANAHER)
How long before the brown stuff hits the fan?
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So from reading this thread is it as bad as it seems? (im currently flyin 757/767 for a UK charter airline) and I was considering Brunei as its a lot closer to home, any thoughts anyone?
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It is that bad
About 25% of the Boeing Captains have resigned and left for greener pastures in the last year or so. Most have gone to SIA Cargo. Even the Boeing Fleet Manager who regards Flight Time Limitations as a guide to be interpreted by him as he sees fit has applied to other airlines. He failed in his applications where the people that he had previously managed succeeded. Is it not a little hypocritical of him to hold onto a position of management in a company that he has demonstrated such a desire to leave.
In the last year or so, from a pool of about 50 Captains, the following senior captains have resigned that I know of.
1 B767 Fleet manager
1 Flight Safety Officer
2 Quality Assurance Officers
3 Senior Line Trainers (one of which was a local and destined to be Chief Pilot).
3 senior line Captains.
At least 2 other Captains have been turned down by other airlines and there are 5 active applications from current RBA Captains in my present company. One local FO has already left and another is on the way with more to follow.
In the same time period there has been very little disruption to the Airbus Fleet. The reason is very simple.
Management
One way or another the 767 days are numbered in Brunei. They all need MLG changes in 2006 and there is allegedly no money to carry out the work.
Steer well clear. There are far better opportunities in SE Asia if you look around.
In the last year or so, from a pool of about 50 Captains, the following senior captains have resigned that I know of.
1 B767 Fleet manager
1 Flight Safety Officer
2 Quality Assurance Officers
3 Senior Line Trainers (one of which was a local and destined to be Chief Pilot).
3 senior line Captains.
At least 2 other Captains have been turned down by other airlines and there are 5 active applications from current RBA Captains in my present company. One local FO has already left and another is on the way with more to follow.
In the same time period there has been very little disruption to the Airbus Fleet. The reason is very simple.
Management
One way or another the 767 days are numbered in Brunei. They all need MLG changes in 2006 and there is allegedly no money to carry out the work.
Steer well clear. There are far better opportunities in SE Asia if you look around.