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http://www.panapress.com/newslatf.asp?code=eng008364&dte=27/11/2006 Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Kenya Airways said Monday it had finalised a deal with US plane maker, General Electric and Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), to lease three new 75-seater EMBRAER 170 jets. The airline said the new p...

Media reports in ACC indicate that the aircraft was struck by lightning and may have been on fire before it came down (I can't confirm this) but it indicated witnesses saying the pilot did a good job to bring the plane at least to the airport. RIP to all on board, especially the 74 children who were...

Excellent ..... thanks a million Bart

I think quads still do have a place in the future of aviation. If the A345/6 are enhanced to make them more efficient, I think their economics will be comparable to the big twins (with the extra safety margins of having more engines in the event of an engine failure) and this way AB will keep an imp...

From Boeing: http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/q4/nr_051129g.html http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/photorelease/q4/051129g.gif She's a beauty. As ryan syays, the industry needs these efficiencies and I hope they will be passed down to pax in the form of reduced fares. Cheers, Walter.

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Best wishes for more happy years

I don't know if this would make any sense. If it doesn't I stand to be corrected. With respect to countries with substantially different wage structures, Airlines from richer countries generally have larger fleets than airlines from the poorer countries. Since maintenance forms also a substantial co...

DannyVDB wrote:There is nothing wrong with Africa ... only with our perception of it

Thanks Danny ..... you've hit the nail on the head. I couldn't have said it better myself.

I only wish the perceptions of some people would be a little more objective

Cheers,

Walter.

Ignorance is bliss!

Cheers,

Walter

Sorry for member "Walter" but his comments that things are not that bad in Africa seems to be a bit , ahum , right! If I may respectfully ask, what does lack of Fuel in Zim have to do with the rest of Africa? :? :? :? That is what my position has always been. This is not a parameter to ju...

Cheers,

Walter

CaptainEd and Jan_Olieslagers, I must admit that I am enjoying this discussion. It shows that we all can have a pleasant exchange of opinions on controversial issues in an objective, fair and polite manner. I appreciate this and it is indeed nice to meet you in the pub. We could teach this attitude ...

Here's an opinion from a respected African newsman on the problem: http://www.faem.com/letters/newapes.htm Africa has to get new breed of humans (Opinion) The Monitor (Kampala) January 4, 2000 By Ssekitooleko Deo Kampala - I wish to agree with Charles Onyango-Obbo's article, "Slave Trade Took ...

The article below from the NY Times is current, 16 Nov. 2005, and very enlightening. http://www.mezomorf.com/editorials/news-12276.html Waiting for Their Moment in the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman By HELENE COOPER Published: November 16, 2005 You can't get to Bukavu, Congo, from Monrovia, Lib...

(to cptn Ed)I am not surprised at the expriences you had then but I can assure you the continent has undergone considerable and tangible change since 1951. I am sure that on a current visit, your experiences will be a lot more pleasant. Walter, it is nice to meet a person with a different opinion y...

I'm very pleased that an African carrier doing so well. :wink: But, I have also one question about it: is KLM, fiancial, also involved in the order or are the costs only for Kenya? KLM is not involved in funding KQ's fleet expansion. KQ's fleet renewal is undertaken mainly through retained dividend...

Kenya Airways has ordered a fourth 777-200ER with an option for a fifth one and will lease a sixth 767-300ER. http://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news.php?articleid=32223 This is an additional report from the Daily Nation Boeing and Kenya Airways have announced planned additions to the airline's fleet...

I opened this thread here in the pub for this very reason - a wider variety of subjects can be tolerated when hanging at the bar! Patron! Nog zes bollekes! Agreed!! I salute you for this great idea. At least this way, we can digress without attracting the wrath of the moderators :banana: Walter, Ye...

All of my Sub-African experiences have been negative. I sailed the W. African coast in the Merchant Marine, and flew the TWA routes to Nairobi, Kenya, Entebe, Dar-es-Salam, etc.. Sorry to hear that Captain. Hope your next experiences will be better. Both good and bad experiences are found everywher...

Nice and Noble .... and I have to say your rates are very affordable. Wish you the very best.

Cheers,

Walter.