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Varig adds extra Flight added 5 Oct 2004
Varig announced that they will now have 2 flights per week to Aruba namely on monday & thursdays.
Route: Aruba-Caracas-Sao Paolo Source: Aldo Travel
Second emergency landing of Tristar in a week added 13 July 2004
"It’s not our fault", this was the first reaction of commercial manager César Prince concerning the Tristar which had to
abruptly stop yesterday’s flight to Amsterdam right before take off because of motor problems. The 221 passengers were
able to disembark the aircraft safely. The incident was practically identical to the emergency stop made by the aircraft last
Tuesday at Schiphol. It was another blaze from the left motor, followed by a loud bang right at the moment the aircraft was
passing the airport at full speed, just seconds before take off, according to eye-witness John van den Berg, aircraft spotter.
Then the brakes squealed, 4 of the tires burst and the aircraft came to a stop just in time. The safety procedures work
perfectly. "Fire trucks from the fire department as well as from the airport arrived immediately", stated Van den Berg. "The
situation seemed to be totally under control." During the start up of his instrument panel the captain observed a problem with
the left motor. The motor had more vibrations than the allowed norm. Technicians of aircraft’s Portuguese owner as well
local DCA technicians are investigating the incident. The Tristar will remain at the end of the runway for the time being. This
will not cause any problems for the aircraft-traffic, announced Curaçao Airport Partners. This morning the board could not
give a specific date as to when the DCA would again be able to fly between Hato and Schiphol. "As soon as possible",
declared Prince, leaving the passengers stranded in Amsterdam and Curaçao in the dark. The Tristar which has been
grounded at Schiphol since last week is still undergoing repairs. It looks as if Air Luxor, where the DCA leases the aircrafts
for the mid-Atlantic route, doesn’t have other aircrafts available. In a press release DCA stated that a delegation would travel
to Portugal this week to discuss the matter of the 2 old Tristar-aircrafts and how to solve the problem. This morning Prince
announced that the meeting had already been planned for some time now. Yesterday in Miami a MD-80 of the DCA was also
grounded. "Motor problems", repeated Prince who believes the entire motor will have to be replaced. Meanwhile the DCA is
flying to the US with a smaller aircraft the DC-9. He expects the stranded passengers to be able to return to Curaçao today.
Aruba welcomes Varig inaugural flight added 9 July 2004
Prime Minister Nelson Oduber, Minister of Tourism Edison Briesen, Airport Director Peter Steinmetz and many more tourism
officials were all on hand at the Reina Beatrix Airport to welcome passengers on a MD11 from Brazil, which marked Varig
airline’s inaugural flight to the island. Varig’s Vice President Alberto Fayerman helped cut the red ribbon, which signified a
renewed and hopefully long-term commercial agreement between the Brazilian airline and Aruba. Brazilian journalists were
also on board the plane so they could cover the inaugural flight and then enjoy the sun, sand and sea to further promote the
island when they return back home. The weekly flight will depart every Tuesday from Sao Paulo, Brazil and make a stop in
Caracas before landing in Aruba. Source: Aruba Today
American company completes acquisition of Royal Aruban Airlines added 9 July 2004
Berkshire Collection Inc/Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. (Pink Sheets:BKRCF) has completed the negotiations of a 49% merger
bid of local based Royal Aruban Airlines (www.flyraa.com). The terms of the acquisition include funding for inaugural
operations of the airline and utilization of some restricted stock to collateralize long-term debt of the company. Stuart Carnie,
President of Eagle stated, "Royal Aruban Airlines has faced many difficulties in the recent months with regard to funding. We
are confident that with continued efforts and the ongoing support of the Aruban Government and Courts we will see inaugural
flights very quickly." He went on to say that, "The company believes with the existing moratorium placed on creditors, Royal
Aruban Airlines has the opportunity to begin operations and generate sufficient revenues to satisfy the debts incurred during
the developmental stages of the airline." Royal Aruban Airlines inaugural flights are slated to begin in the late summer with
flights from Ft Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Aruba and Curacao. Initially the airline will activate leases already
in place with sub service providers. Royal Aruban Airlines last year completed all of its applications with the Aruban Civil
Aviation Authority, Federal Aviation Administration, and U.S. Department of Transportation, in order to facilitate the inaugural
flights. Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. plans to acquire regional airline carriers and aviation related projects. The acquisition of
independent regional and medium haul international carriers that have existing contracts or pending contracts with major
airlines, will allow Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. to capitalize on the strengths of each carrier and eliminate weakness by
integrating a standard of operation throughout the system which will create increased value in each property. Currently there
are multiple properties that the company has identified that are available for acquisition. Additionally, there are developmental
projects that the company has identified that would further increase shareholder value and bottom line profits of the
company. With a strong background in the airline industry and the public markets, the management of Eagle Aero Holdings
Corp. has the ability to make the company a driving force in the United States and beyond. Source: Aruba Today
News is brought to you as published or received. That means that we will not translate any news subject.
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Varig adds extra Flight added 5 Oct 2004
Varig announced that they will now have 2 flights per week to Aruba namely on monday & thursdays.
Route: Aruba-Caracas-Sao Paolo Source: Aldo Travel
Second emergency landing of Tristar in a week added 13 July 2004
"It’s not our fault", this was the first reaction of commercial manager César Prince concerning the Tristar which had to
abruptly stop yesterday’s flight to Amsterdam right before take off because of motor problems. The 221 passengers were
able to disembark the aircraft safely. The incident was practically identical to the emergency stop made by the aircraft last
Tuesday at Schiphol. It was another blaze from the left motor, followed by a loud bang right at the moment the aircraft was
passing the airport at full speed, just seconds before take off, according to eye-witness John van den Berg, aircraft spotter.
Then the brakes squealed, 4 of the tires burst and the aircraft came to a stop just in time. The safety procedures work
perfectly. "Fire trucks from the fire department as well as from the airport arrived immediately", stated Van den Berg. "The
situation seemed to be totally under control." During the start up of his instrument panel the captain observed a problem with
the left motor. The motor had more vibrations than the allowed norm. Technicians of aircraft’s Portuguese owner as well
local DCA technicians are investigating the incident. The Tristar will remain at the end of the runway for the time being. This
will not cause any problems for the aircraft-traffic, announced Curaçao Airport Partners. This morning the board could not
give a specific date as to when the DCA would again be able to fly between Hato and Schiphol. "As soon as possible",
declared Prince, leaving the passengers stranded in Amsterdam and Curaçao in the dark. The Tristar which has been
grounded at Schiphol since last week is still undergoing repairs. It looks as if Air Luxor, where the DCA leases the aircrafts
for the mid-Atlantic route, doesn’t have other aircrafts available. In a press release DCA stated that a delegation would travel
to Portugal this week to discuss the matter of the 2 old Tristar-aircrafts and how to solve the problem. This morning Prince
announced that the meeting had already been planned for some time now. Yesterday in Miami a MD-80 of the DCA was also
grounded. "Motor problems", repeated Prince who believes the entire motor will have to be replaced. Meanwhile the DCA is
flying to the US with a smaller aircraft the DC-9. He expects the stranded passengers to be able to return to Curaçao today.
Aruba welcomes Varig inaugural flight added 9 July 2004
Prime Minister Nelson Oduber, Minister of Tourism Edison Briesen, Airport Director Peter Steinmetz and many more tourism
officials were all on hand at the Reina Beatrix Airport to welcome passengers on a MD11 from Brazil, which marked Varig
airline’s inaugural flight to the island. Varig’s Vice President Alberto Fayerman helped cut the red ribbon, which signified a
renewed and hopefully long-term commercial agreement between the Brazilian airline and Aruba. Brazilian journalists were
also on board the plane so they could cover the inaugural flight and then enjoy the sun, sand and sea to further promote the
island when they return back home. The weekly flight will depart every Tuesday from Sao Paulo, Brazil and make a stop in
Caracas before landing in Aruba. Source: Aruba Today
American company completes acquisition of Royal Aruban Airlines added 9 July 2004
Berkshire Collection Inc/Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. (Pink Sheets:BKRCF) has completed the negotiations of a 49% merger
bid of local based Royal Aruban Airlines (www.flyraa.com). The terms of the acquisition include funding for inaugural
operations of the airline and utilization of some restricted stock to collateralize long-term debt of the company. Stuart Carnie,
President of Eagle stated, "Royal Aruban Airlines has faced many difficulties in the recent months with regard to funding. We
are confident that with continued efforts and the ongoing support of the Aruban Government and Courts we will see inaugural
flights very quickly." He went on to say that, "The company believes with the existing moratorium placed on creditors, Royal
Aruban Airlines has the opportunity to begin operations and generate sufficient revenues to satisfy the debts incurred during
the developmental stages of the airline." Royal Aruban Airlines inaugural flights are slated to begin in the late summer with
flights from Ft Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport to Aruba and Curacao. Initially the airline will activate leases already
in place with sub service providers. Royal Aruban Airlines last year completed all of its applications with the Aruban Civil
Aviation Authority, Federal Aviation Administration, and U.S. Department of Transportation, in order to facilitate the inaugural
flights. Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. plans to acquire regional airline carriers and aviation related projects. The acquisition of
independent regional and medium haul international carriers that have existing contracts or pending contracts with major
airlines, will allow Eagle Aero Holdings Corp. to capitalize on the strengths of each carrier and eliminate weakness by
integrating a standard of operation throughout the system which will create increased value in each property. Currently there
are multiple properties that the company has identified that are available for acquisition. Additionally, there are developmental
projects that the company has identified that would further increase shareholder value and bottom line profits of the
company. With a strong background in the airline industry and the public markets, the management of Eagle Aero Holdings
Corp. has the ability to make the company a driving force in the United States and beyond. Source: Aruba Today
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| Commentary (In Dutch/from Amigoe) ORION AIR KEUZE GENOEG Zou je zeggen, op de vliegroute Kralendijk-Willemstad. Was vroeger ALM - en later Air ALM - alleenheerser in de lucht als het ging om een reisje tussen Bonaire en Curaçao, tegenwoordig kan de passagier kiezen uit maar liefst drie maatschappijen: naast ALM's opvolger DCA, ook uit Divi Divi Air en BonairExel. Alle drie voeren verscheidene keren per dag vluchten uit tussen de Flamingo Airport en Hato. Toch kiest de minister van Koninkijksrelaties, Thom de Graaf, ervoor om zich te vervoeren met een vierde maatschappij: de Koninklijke Marine. Nou kan het zijn dat de Nederlandse bewindspersoon, van wie bekend is dat hij een man van de klok is en graag volgens een strak tijdschema werkt, coûte que coûte wilde voorkomen te laat in Fort Amsterdam te arriveren. Ook hij moet bekend zijn met de on-time performance van sommige vliegbedrijven. Het kan ook zijn dat hij per se niet wil kiezen, want vliegen met DCA of met BonairExel en zelfs met Divi Divi kan (verkeerd) politiek worden uitgelegd. En vandaag de dag moet je met alles op je hoede zijn. Voordat je het weet heb je iets verkeerds gezegd of gedaan. En De Graaf wil z'n werkbezoek uiteraard niet met een 'misverstand' beginnen. Toch zijn deze verklaringen niet overtuigend. En dat alle vluchten van DCA, Divi Divi en BonairExel volgeboekt zouden zijn, lijkt onwaarschijnlijk. Evenmin dat het ticket te duur is, want door de concurrentie is de prijs voor een enkeltje flink gedaald en met zijn sterke euro zal De Graaf toch niet zó pichiri zijn. NEE, HET is duidelijk. De Graaf wil hiermee vooral aantonen dat de Orions moeten blijven. Zoals ze op Bonaire zeggen 'Handen af van onze BonairExel' en de Curaçaoënaars 'Ban defende nos DCA' preken, zegt De Graaf natuurlijk 'No mishi ku nos Orionnan!' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The views expressed by this column does not necessarily reflect ArubaAviation.com view on the subject. Send your commentary to the Webmaster |
| Reader's comment (published as received) Hallo, twt te ayera nochi cu mi a discover boso site on the net. Mi a haya boso site hopi interesante pa tur e info nan cu boso tin di Aruba su historia su avacion.Tambe e parti mas interesante cu ma haya ta boso dedicatorio na Air Aruba, ya ta hopi tristo cu nos local carrier no tey mas pero lesando e storia bo ta yena di emocion di corda e prome biaha cu Air Aruba a bula y te cu e ultimo dia. Tambe ta ponebo corda dianan cu mi mes a yega di bula cu nan. Anyways guys keep up the good job cu boso site y siguramente lo mi recomenda boso site na mas hende pa wake! Enrique Hoek Aruba - - - Con a bai for di Amsterdam. Cu masha interes mi a haya bo site i e ta hopi great. Pabien cu e bon trabao! Saludos i keep up the fantastic job! Hubert Croes Amsterdam - - - Hello.. Con ta bai? Mi kier a gwn bisa cu tempo na ja cu e Airport biew Nost tawatin un bunita Airplane Spottin den airport, anto awo cu nan a bin cu e airport nobo.. nan a kite... Ma tende cu nan kier bai Expande Airport atrobe... Mi commentario ta. si bosonan di Aruba Aviation .. por commenta pa nan Traha un Airplane spotting atrobe.. Cual lo ta Hopi Bunita mes.. Caminda cu nos por saca potret di full e runway y e avionnan .. of graba video.. of gwn .. bai sinta wak avion subi baha.. Lo mi keda hopi agradecido Roël Gomez (Student Pilot) Send your comments here |