kingoflag: Is the maintenance culture the same with the U.S? Not too long ago ur First Lady's mother died due to bad roads...

At least mandate all govt officials to fly this new airline and watch the planes go from 100yrs old to brand new.

Sincere 9gerian:
Lol..What business do I have with a frustrated Tinubu slave? None!

Italiano1:


What a daft post!

The fact that is not tomatoes is the exact reason why it is inappropriate for a national carrier to purchase planes that are 20 years old- considering that the planes would not be transporting vegetables but human beings.

There is no rush in inaugurating a national airline if the mode of transportation is inadequate, it defeats the whole purpose if it will lead to huge maintenance costs and in a worst case scenario fatalities in the medium-long run.

When was the project started? I am sure it has been over 3 years, why didn't they order it then? Did they have a project plan in place? We have witnessed several air mishaps under this government and one would have imagined that they would taken serious efforts to ensure the quality of the planes to avoid future crashes.

Even low budget airlines in Europe and America will not start their business with 20 year old planes not to talk of a National Air carrier. It is clear that the GEJ administration is trying to score cheap political points while knowingly mortgaging the safety of Nigerians. They do this because they can attribute their failure to God as Madam Stelar indicated after the air crashes that have occurred under her watch.

Let us ask ourselves, what is the age of the Presidential plane? Will he fly in a 20 year old plane in an international flight that lasts over 6 hours?

It is only an irresponsible and vile person that would not object to this despicable act by GEJ and his Minister of Aviation

ilugunboy:


or you are purposely assigned as laptop dog number TINUBU?

eGuerrilla:

Indeed. In fact, we need to go the whole hog and scrap the presidential fleet in favour of these hand-me-down aircrafts.

Ngwakwe: 20 years old aircraft can be new aircraft depending on approved standards.

What has been the rate of usage?

Refurbished or/and Upgraded?

Were the Engines changed with new types?

Extended Maintenance should be the keyword.

The problem with some peeps is their literal interpretation of the word Refurbish and Upgrade.

Godshand: Good morning all and pls sorry for derailing, pls kindly help with information on commercial interlocking mopping/cleaning. Whoever is into that shld do help pls. God bless!

gurnam:

No matter how good you maintain it....a 20 yrs old aircraft can't be the same as a new aircraft...that is common sense.

Are we saying Nigeria cannot afford to buy brand new aircrafts for the new national carrier.

Why must they always set the standard low when it concerns other Nigerians...but will go for the best money can buy from any part of the world when the thieving elites are involved?

Are we not humans like them?

Godshand:

Pls respond to this as it's very important. Thanks!

Afritop: In other words, Oduah to present flying coffin to Jonathan at national carrier inauguration

kmariko: Delta Flies New Route to Profits: Older Jets, published in today’s Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required or free metered view).
After reading this article, this author has a strong sense that Delta management understands how leveraging integrated capabilities in deep operations and supply chain expertise can influence business outcomes. It is also a great study in bucking accepted industry practices and thinking outside the norm.
Case in point, the WSJ points out that while emerging discount carriers pursue a strategy of standardized aircraft and are in a rush to acquire the latest in more fuel efficient and technology sophisticated aircraft, t[b]he Delta aircraft fleet is both old and complex, with an average fleet age at over 16 years. That compares to Jet Blue’s average fleet age of 6 years, or Southwest Airlines average of 11 years. According to the WSJ, among Delta’s total of 725 aircraft, there are over 10 different models, including 19 DC-9’s with an average age of 34.4 years. [/b]Delta just acquired and is refurbishing 49 used McDonnell Douglas MD-90 aircraft to add to its feet, along with 88 Boeing 717’s formerly flown by Air-Tran Airways, now acquired by Southwest, whose fleet is standardized on the Boeing 737 aircraft. Thus far this year, the airline has run 86.3 percent of its domestic flights on-time, fourth among the top 15 U.S. air carriers, and according to the WSJ, the largest fleet profile airline to be most punctual. Delta is eschewing the much higher capital costs of new aircraft acquisition with a belief that older aircraft, while older and more expensive to operate, can be more reliable if supported by a robust maintenance and inspection program.

theoctopus: Stop these your attacks on Oduah! It will only make you guys look more silly. You are making it too glaring that it is a campaign of hate. The new carrier is taking off with 20 planes, not 1. So this news is crap!

pmc01:

Just thinking, why not try check it on Google? Sincerely, I have no idea and it might take time for you to get those who really know about it. Remember this is a monday morning.

GeneralShepherd:

This statement is illogical, Boeing recently grounded their new aircrafts because of engine faults in high altitude flights!

Maintenance elongates the life cycle of an machine

ocelot2006:

The presidential fleet of aircrafts (fixed and rotary) is owned SOLELY by the Nigerian Air Force. So go on, scrap it.

dridowu: i cant believe ds, so u mean that the life of passengers that will board the old airplane is not important ? If YOU want to board that plane and you hear the age of d plane , what will come to your mind ? What is bad is bad. If crash occur now the next thing we will hear is " AN ACT OF GOD" wc can be prevented by just changing the plane to new one.

pmc01:

Very well said!