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Shortly afterwards we signed a contract with Lufthansa, Cargolux, Virgin Atlantic, Malasyan, Saudia, Garuda.
Correct me if im wrong, but didnt AAI loose Lufthansa, Virgin and Garuda b'coz of terrible performance?
This thread will go on forever. Some bitchin about conditions, some proclaiming AAI's success..
Me for one are happy to be out of there, even though I did have some great times there, and that was all thanks to some fine crews i had a chance to work with.. The company itself is a disgrace...
That said,
Happy flying everyone
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They did have contract in if my memory serves me 1996 with L10-11 at MAN; they also used to bring a B747 up from STN for the weekend for coverage as well
Then, then axe fell on their maintenance due to the UKCAA action, and Britannia bolted in '99, and leased from Aer Turas...I know because I flew the airplane.
Freightops is full of horsepucky...nothing new there.
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...............axe fell on their maintenance due to the UKCAA action,
You just never seem to get your facts straight....and to quote your goodself...............
...nothing new there.
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....and it was business as usual.
AAI has always had problems with their maintenance support, and I suspect it hasen't changed one bit, now.
Codheads in charge, expect poor results.
From 411A:
I have no connections to AAI except knowing a few guys flying there, but
is that why they apparently have 11 airplanes flying Hajj for SVA this year?
Referring to 411A´s posts in general, his posts on this thread appear to be the usual drivel.
SVA is done for them, not much else is left.
is that why they apparently have 11 airplanes flying Hajj for SVA this year?
Referring to 411A´s posts in general, his posts on this thread appear to be the usual drivel.
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...is that why they apparently have 11 airplanes flying Hajj for SVA this year?
...is that why they apparently have 11 airplanes flying Hajj for SVA this year?
SaudiArabia has a brand new aircarrier with 744 equipment, which will eat into AAI's business greatly.
I expect there will be no longer-term contracts in Saudi for AAI, and their Hajj business will likely decrease as well.
Those foreign airlines that are counting on long term business from SVA had better make different plans....sooner rather than later.
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Well with the 3 passenger 400's that AAI have added to the SV contract this month, along with the 2 cargo 400's already there and another to arrive early next year, I'd say things were looking pretty good for AAI in the Kingdom.
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I'd say things were looking pretty good for AAI in the Kingdom.
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411A is actually right, SVA will attempt to get rid of ALL leased passenger aircraft by summer 2011, at that stage they will have about 40x A320 and 6x A330's on the apron.
Hajj operations are different as they are a short term requirement, the cargo aircraft will most probably stay due to the IPO.
AlWafeer commenced operations on the 20th Oct but they arent flying for SVA...... Edited to say that they arent flying, both aircraft are on Apron 11, one still with the MH registration......
Mutt
Hajj operations are different as they are a short term requirement, the cargo aircraft will most probably stay due to the IPO.
AlWafeer commenced operations on the 20th Oct but they arent flying for SVA...... Edited to say that they arent flying, both aircraft are on Apron 11, one still with the MH registration......
Mutt
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Contracts
A411, MUTT and aba71
You have no idea how long contracts AAI has with SAUDIA or other carriers.
You are just 3 unhappy guys with no life other than bitch about AAI.
You wont listen to reason nor facts.
Those statements you have are only wishful thoughts of 3 men who have obviously not gotten over AAI.
Air Atlanta has always completed contracts until its expiry and if they have not been renewed its for commercial reasons. Except for Virgin and Iberia after 9/11
As for the Icelandic economy. Its in a lot better shape than many western countries. However its not looking good for USA these days a bankrupt goverment living of the Chineese running 2 wars. A411 its better to think before talk. For my friends the British its not looking good either if you read FT today. Dont misunderstand me because it gives me no pleasure knowing of other peoples misery unlike some people.
To all my other collegues and friends at AAI I wish you a good and successful hajj. The others go on with your lifes.
You have no idea how long contracts AAI has with SAUDIA or other carriers.
You are just 3 unhappy guys with no life other than bitch about AAI.
You wont listen to reason nor facts.
Those statements you have are only wishful thoughts of 3 men who have obviously not gotten over AAI.
Air Atlanta has always completed contracts until its expiry and if they have not been renewed its for commercial reasons. Except for Virgin and Iberia after 9/11
As for the Icelandic economy. Its in a lot better shape than many western countries. However its not looking good for USA these days a bankrupt goverment living of the Chineese running 2 wars. A411 its better to think before talk. For my friends the British its not looking good either if you read FT today. Dont misunderstand me because it gives me no pleasure knowing of other peoples misery unlike some people.
To all my other collegues and friends at AAI I wish you a good and successful hajj. The others go on with your lifes.
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You have no idea how long contracts AAI has with SAUDIA ...
You are just 3 unhappy guys with no life other than bitch about AAI.
You wont listen to reason nor facts.
Those statements you have are only wishful thoughts of 3 men who have obviously not gotten over AAI.
You are just 3 unhappy guys with no life other than bitch about AAI.
You wont listen to reason nor facts.
Those statements you have are only wishful thoughts of 3 men who have obviously not gotten over AAI.
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You have no idea how long contracts AAI has with SAUDIA
Finally, what on earth makes you think that I have ever worked for AAI?
Mutt
freightops......mutt is a legend on Saudi ops and anything he says is about as closer to the truth as it can get......he offers advice to anyone and as I say gives it freely. I would believe anything he says about Saudi ops.
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Economy
Freightops
At the risk of "thread creep"....
Not sure which economic articles you have been reading in the FT, but the article I read this week reported on McDonald's Hamburger Chain pulling out of Iceland due to the weak Krona.....I am struggling to think of another country in the world where McDonald's has pulled the plug?
I am not sure this is an endorsement of Icelandic economic strength???
Perhaps one reason why AAI has survived the economic storm so far, is down to the fact that like most aviation companies, their income is in USD, but they pay their (well paid?)Icelandic crew members in the extremely weak Krona, therefore advantageous for the company?
At the risk of "thread creep"....
Not sure which economic articles you have been reading in the FT, but the article I read this week reported on McDonald's Hamburger Chain pulling out of Iceland due to the weak Krona.....I am struggling to think of another country in the world where McDonald's has pulled the plug?
I am not sure this is an endorsement of Icelandic economic strength???
Perhaps one reason why AAI has survived the economic storm so far, is down to the fact that like most aviation companies, their income is in USD, but they pay their (well paid?)Icelandic crew members in the extremely weak Krona, therefore advantageous for the company?
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Not sure which economic articles you have been reading in the FT, but the article I read this week reported on McDonald's Hamburger Chain pulling out of Iceland due to the weak Krona.....I am struggling to think of another country in the world where McDonald's has pulled the plug?