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It would appear that despite some previous posts, NOW have in fact NOT got the finance they desire. Meetings are still taking place so nothing is set in concrete.
What NOW then
What NOW then
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We need to ask FEBA, or Dirty Harry , or maybe teachin, because obviously they KNOW whats happening in NOW, and I am just a Luddite (???) who obviously knows nothing.
......except I have, so far, been right.
Must be nearly time to start NOW Thread Mark 5.
......except I have, so far, been right.
Must be nearly time to start NOW Thread Mark 5.
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Maybe we do need to ask FEBA etc etc but I had it first hand that finance is still to come. Maybe the insiders are being fobed off by the managers in the hope that money will arrive. And yes, we are approaching page 10 and still no airline to show for it.....
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JMCM
That's a neat little side step, I'm impressed. Sadly I'm no more in the know with Now than your good self, remember I haven't made any knowledgeable claims re their business plan as you have.
My attraction to this thread is pure curiousity as to your paranoia of any new start up venture, Hop as well as Now. I note you haven't made any comments regarding Flyblu's intentions BHX - Florida six times a week, which is strange considering your nom de plume. Come on spill the beans, why are you so interested in Now ??
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That's a neat little side step, I'm impressed. Sadly I'm no more in the know with Now than your good self, remember I haven't made any knowledgeable claims re their business plan as you have.
My attraction to this thread is pure curiousity as to your paranoia of any new start up venture, Hop as well as Now. I note you haven't made any comments regarding Flyblu's intentions BHX - Florida six times a week, which is strange considering your nom de plume. Come on spill the beans, why are you so interested in Now ??
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Facts straight
jmc-man:
You might be right, but Hop plan to use 60-70 seat aircraft... Try to keep up mate... 
The HOP proposal is a non-starter. Ask anyone who has tried to successfully operate 30-40 seat aircraft around the UK.
Latest I hear from a venture capital source is that they are still looking for funding and nothing firm in place. A large number of potential investors will now not touch it as it has dragged on too long, but I suppose they only need one with a few million to say yes.
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Have followed this thread with interest. Am not near enough to offer comment. Thoroughly entertaining though. Have joined the JMC camp. My only thoughts.....
How Now Brown Cow...
How Now Brown Cow...
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JMCMAN,
Sorry I do not have any special knowledge, just a couple of friends who are involved. They all speak very highly of the management team and seem to have a great deal of respect for them. So all I can say is that your comments do not seem to reflect the general opinion of the employees, who lets face it must be better positioned to judge.
Not heard much recently, been away flying a lot though.
Wish them all well whatever happens.
Sorry I do not have any special knowledge, just a couple of friends who are involved. They all speak very highly of the management team and seem to have a great deal of respect for them. So all I can say is that your comments do not seem to reflect the general opinion of the employees, who lets face it must be better positioned to judge.
Not heard much recently, been away flying a lot though.
Wish them all well whatever happens.
Aah Waggon Rut, that would be why a few venture capitalists who had originally turned it down were recontacted in recent weeks just to make sure their answer was still no? There are very few things that would make anyone run away faster.
Of course, I suppose it could be a lead backer trying to syndicate some of its proposed investment to reduce its own risk.....
Don't dismiss it out of hand.
Of course, I suppose it could be a lead backer trying to syndicate some of its proposed investment to reduce its own risk.....
Don't dismiss it out of hand.
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FEBA,
been away at the day job. Still nothing new on NOW then? Oh dear, never mind eh? You have made "knowledgeable" claims about new investors and plans to start.
I have been reasonably positive about Thomsonfly, and I think Flyblu might have a niche. At least they are selling, and an AOC application in place. Easier market to start into at the moment with the dollar where it is and unlikely to go anywhere other than down.
MEEB,
still not sure the economics work.....but I stand corrected.
DIRTY HARRY
I don't expect my comments to reflect those of the REMAINING employees. I certainly think I might reflect the view of the former employees though.
EAGERBEAVER
Sorry to disappoint, but the champagne has been drunk already ( JMC-man junior mark 2
), however, should there be any change in NOW's plans, I'll still stand my round as promised.
been away at the day job. Still nothing new on NOW then? Oh dear, never mind eh? You have made "knowledgeable" claims about new investors and plans to start.
I have been reasonably positive about Thomsonfly, and I think Flyblu might have a niche. At least they are selling, and an AOC application in place. Easier market to start into at the moment with the dollar where it is and unlikely to go anywhere other than down.
MEEB,
still not sure the economics work.....but I stand corrected.
DIRTY HARRY
I don't expect my comments to reflect those of the REMAINING employees. I certainly think I might reflect the view of the former employees though.
EAGERBEAVER
Sorry to disappoint, but the champagne has been drunk already ( JMC-man junior mark 2
), however, should there be any change in NOW's plans, I'll still stand my round as promised.
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So, how is it that other new start ups in Europe can get funded and launched when they say they will launch and yet NOW can't I for one am rapidly losing interest in this project which is a shame. At one point I was considering joining them but the poor track record thus far has given me food for thought.....
It will soon be one year since NOW announced themselves to the aviation world and they have nothing so far to show for it except a few people in the offices at LTN, a proving flight that happened last year which proved nothing and by the close of 2003, employees out of work. Not terribly good signs by all accounts, I think most people would agree that this project is probably set to be doomed. I'd like to be proved wrong, but...........
I for one am rapidly losing interest in this project which is a shame. At one point I was considering joining them but the poor track record thus far has given me food for thought.....It will soon be one year since NOW announced themselves to the aviation world and they have nothing so far to show for it except a few people in the offices at LTN, a proving flight that happened last year which proved nothing and by the close of 2003, employees out of work. Not terribly good signs by all accounts, I think most people would agree that this project is probably set to be doomed. I'd like to be proved wrong, but...........
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So you're going to buy the first round eh! I respect your integrity however the declaration shows signs of stress. I would suggest that you hurry along to your mortgage broker for finance on the first round.
Chin chin
So you're going to buy the first round eh! I respect your integrity however the declaration shows signs of stress. I would suggest that you hurry along to your mortgage broker for finance on the first round.
Chin chin
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JMC MAN,
Congratualtions on the new addition to the family. I'm glad there is some positive news from this thread.
About 2 weeks ago, I was looking forward to reading something on the now website about a launch, still hasn't happened. I''l raise my glass of bolli to your addition instead
Congratualtions on the new addition to the family. I'm glad there is some positive news from this thread.
About 2 weeks ago, I was looking forward to reading something on the now website about a launch, still hasn't happened. I''l raise my glass of bolli to your addition instead
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Heard from a well informed source that this week is 'make or break'. Things apparently have started to come together over the last couple of weeks but if it is enough to allow the airline to move forward towards launch, they will know this week. If not, it really seems Bye Bye for Now.
