Eirjet
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From: Dublin, Ireland
I have noticed this message on the website for a number of weeks now, since the issue with Smart Telecom which was widely publicised in the media, and obviously has nothing to do with the current circumstances.
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From: Blighty - On secondment
Okay guys, thanks for explanation re Smart Telecom. Not being a frequent visitor to the site I just noticed it today. More important for Irish aviaion is another collapse of a charter opertion. Opens the door for Excel launching in Ireland as operators must be feed up of the situation since the demise of TransAer.
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From: N59W30
RTE News
Eirjet grounded by financial problems
18 October 2006 14:44
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
The company leased passenger aircraft to holiday tour operators such as JWT, Sunworld and Toplight.
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Eirjet had been granted a temporary 10-day licence to operate by the Commission for Aviation Regulation up until 27 October. The company was due to continue its charter business out of both Dublin and Belfast up until 29 October.
A company spokesperson said they had voluntarily suspended their flight operations because of continuing financial difficulties, to ensure that members of the public would not be inconvenienced.
Tour operators are making alternative leasing arrangements.
Eirjet says it is continuing to try to negotiate finance which will secure its future.
The company added that the season in which it operated was coming to a natural end by 29 October.
Eirjet grounded by financial problems
18 October 2006 14:44
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
The company leased passenger aircraft to holiday tour operators such as JWT, Sunworld and Toplight.
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Eirjet had been granted a temporary 10-day licence to operate by the Commission for Aviation Regulation up until 27 October. The company was due to continue its charter business out of both Dublin and Belfast up until 29 October.
A company spokesperson said they had voluntarily suspended their flight operations because of continuing financial difficulties, to ensure that members of the public would not be inconvenienced.
Tour operators are making alternative leasing arrangements.
Eirjet says it is continuing to try to negotiate finance which will secure its future.
The company added that the season in which it operated was coming to a natural end by 29 October.
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From: western europe
RTE News reporting something similar .....
more here .....
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/1018/eirjet.html
18 October 2006 17:22
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/1018/eirjet.html
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From: western europe
RTE News reporting something similar .....
more here .....
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/1018/eirjet.html
18 October 2006 17:22
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
The charter airline company, Eirjet, has confirmed that it has suspended all flight operations because of financial difficulties and fears about its future.
The Shannon-based company had been operating charter services out of Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Shannon and Knock.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/1018/eirjet.html
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From: FUBAR
Sad news, the most unbelievable bit of the whole story though was the first posting that said the " IAA were investigating" ,shome mishtake shurely. See what happens if you don't have any chunky brown envelopes to hand.
I Have Control
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From: North-West England
Good luck Eirjet boys, and girls.
TransAer was bad enough, I know, so for those going through it again, good luck to you. From an ex-TLA Brit, who loved the craic. I wish you well.
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From: MAY vor
Good luck to all the Eirjet crowd! Having spent a good deal of time in Shannon this year, flying and having cheeky scoops in Nancy Blakes, I wish all the lads (and lass) the very best. Let's hope a solution can be found.
Sad news
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From: EIDW
Correct, that aircraft is on it's way to Jakarta for a dry-lease this winter. There was some debate about if and when it'd go but the decision was made to despatch it anyway. Talks about new financing for the company continueing today.
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From: Ireland
From EIRJET website
EIRJET regret to inform you that we have ceased operations with immediate effect.
All of our Tour Operator Customers have been informed and alternative flights have been put in place for passengers.
Please contact your Tour Operator for further information regarding your travel arrangements.
EIRJET regret any inconvenience caused.
Eirjet
Tel: +353 (0)61 771 858
Fax: +353 (0)61 771 000
EIRJET regret to inform you that we have ceased operations with immediate effect.
All of our Tour Operator Customers have been informed and alternative flights have been put in place for passengers.
Please contact your Tour Operator for further information regarding your travel arrangements.
EIRJET regret any inconvenience caused.
Eirjet
Tel: +353 (0)61 771 858
Fax: +353 (0)61 771 000
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Was it not EI-DOZ that was to go to Indonesia, as it has been painted into Mandala colours at SNN recently?
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From: Global Vagabond
I read in a newspaper today that a notice had been posted on the ICA site that Eirjet has "ceased trading", a company spokesperson denied this was the case, they have "ceased flying" but have not "ceased trading" apparentely.
On the bright side, if the worst comes to be and they do "cease trading", at least they called a halt before it got to the stage where they were leaving pax stranded as has happened in the past with other operations...
Hope everyone involved survives OK, unfortunately looks like another sad event.
On the bright side, if the worst comes to be and they do "cease trading", at least they called a halt before it got to the stage where they were leaving pax stranded as has happened in the past with other operations...
Hope everyone involved survives OK, unfortunately looks like another sad event.
