ASTRAEUS:ANY NEWS ON AOC

[autothrottle]

Does anyone (especially Hamrah) know if Astraeus have been given their AOC yet? Have any of the route licences been granted by the CAA?Just an interested party.. .. .Cheers . .. .autothrottle <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />

[Hamrah]

Autothrottle,. .. .The AOC process is ongoing, and on track. The final element of the issue of an AOC will be the completion of a proving flight, on our first aircraft. This is due to take place in Late March.. .. .We don't need route licences, per se, but we have applied for our worldwide charter licence.. .. .First group of pilots and cabin crew are under training. We have secured our first aircraft, and expect to have all four aircraft secured by the end of this week.. .. .Thanks for your interest. .. .H

[autothrottle]

Hope it goes well for you.(However I do have a vested interest!!!!). .. .Cheers . .. .autothrottle <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

[Hamrah]

Somehow I had guessed that <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> . .. .H

[crewrest]

Good luck all (I don't have a vested interest, yet)

[LAVDUMP]

Hamrah,. .. .What is the proposed fleet breakdown? How many 737-700s and 300s expected? . .. .Also, will the NG aircraft have "analog-like" EFIS ala Southwest Airlines for commonality purposes or 777 style EFIS?. .. .Best of luck to everyone involved!

[jetstream7]

I see from the 'PPRuNe and the Aviation Industry' presentation that Astraeus are planning a 767 for this summer as well as 737s - has this been confirmed and how many 737s will be operated Summer02 ?. .. .Link to presentation.... .<a href="http://www.oxfordaviation.co.uk/corporate/services/career/lectures/pprune.htm" target="_blank">http://www.oxford aviation.co.uk/corporate/services/career/lectures/pprune.htm</a>. . . . <small>[ 05 March 2002, 14:41: Message edited by: jetstream7 ]</small>

[Hamrah]

LAVDUMP. .. .2 x 737-300's (One MAN , one LGW). .2 x 737-700's (Both LGW) Although the -700 will rotate through Manchester regularly. .. .The 737-700's will have PFD/ND display. .. .Jetstream 7,. .. .The 767 is a management contract on behalf of a customer, and is not confirmed yet.. .. .H

[aztruck]

I'm saying nothing. I retain the shirt and trousers and hope to revisit my tailor for alterations. 10,000, 10 miles and 250 knots. Hope it never happens in real life!!