UKIA

[Mr Angry from Purley]

UKIA 767 is at EMA parked up by the BMI hangers

[andy_13]

I was out at the airport last night and saw the UKIA 767 being towed to the hangers. I didn't get a chance for any pictures though. The livery looked better than it does in the pictures on their website but it's still a bit dodgy imo.

I overheard someone saying that it had flown in from the Middle East yesterday evening and that another 767 was due to arrive soon. Anyone know when it will arrive?

Andy S

[EastMids]

UKIA have a second 767-200 on the way - to become G-CEMK - which is meant to be in Brunei at present. Last I heard, due to the UK certification process for these aircraft, work wasn't going to start on the 2nd until the first had its CofA issued and they had a better idea of what had to be done.

[taz95]

Just because few cabin crew got kicked out coz of gross misconduct they have nothing better to say now than all sorts of stories. I dont think they are the first airline that has asked to sign a bond agreement. Other airlines ask to pay for their training and their uniform.
As far as staff going to work in Sheffield only two staff went to Sheffield Office and they reside in Sheffield as well. They were not forced but they volunteered. The so called paper work was done for the Cabin Crew Training Manager and not for any other department.

[paul atkins]

a local newspaper as said flights to pakistan will operate on mondays and thursdays via sharjah and a charter flight to jeddah on saturdays and will start from june

[barrowboyblue!]

UKIA- steps up and door open ....... yawn

[owenkirk2005]

Websites taking shape its all new and theres a booking section where bookings will be able to be made soon. In the news section it says there was a test flight on the 7th june, was there? looks like they are nearly there finally.

[almost professional]

Did some circuits on 7th june

[SAM-EMA]

Descriptions of UKIAs destinations are now on their homepage, and it also states that flights from EMA to Islamabad will start by theend of July, and flights between MAN and Lahore, will commence in mid-september time.

Well, I wish them luck with their new operation.

SAM-EMA

[dumdumbrain]

I really do wish them every luck with it, but i dont see it actually taking off. I wish it would, it would be great news for EMA and maybe bring in other airlines to add further a field destinations. The market for the route is in the East Midlands, its just a case of actually selling its self to the public.

Be nice to see something else outside the Ryanair cabin trainer.

[Hansol]

Still a way to go I understand they still do not have the relevent permissions for the flight.

[Re-Heat]

Websites taking shape its all new and theres a booking section where bookings will be able to be made soon. In the news section it says there was a test flight on the 7th june, was there? looks like they are nearly there finally.

Why do startups have an obsession with websites - integration to GDSs and obtaining cargo carriage agreements are far more important than trying to have a public website!

[dumdumbrain]

And servise starts when? im sick of looking at it parked outside the Ryanair cabin trainer n fire trainer

[END BAG]

Hi All
Boeing 767 G-CECU the UKIA767 has just been on a test flight and was out about one hour. Not sure if it was for some sort of licence test or what but it is now safely parked up in its usual place.

[davedog]

The reason behind the flight according to UKIA website seems like is was a crew familiarisation flight, abstract from website below:

UK International Airlines first Boeing 767-222, registration G-CECU completed a successful and worthwhile Crew familiarisation flight on Wednesday 4 July 2007, from its base ast Midlands, departing at 1110 UK Local time, routing out to the East of England and returning to East Midlands, in the capable hands of Capt James McBride UKIA Chief Training Captain. G-CECU Landed back at East Midlands Airport at 1208 UK Local time successfuly completing its Pre-proving flight. Now UKIA is ready for Proving flight and also crew training flights are planned for later this month in the circuit at EMA, followed by training sectors routing to other airports around the UK

I await the next announcement, yawn, yawn. This whole operation is burning a hole in someone's pocket!!

[Mike16]

Hi Guys

Oh great, glad to see the first test flight went really well, how many cabin crew have they recruited for ?
Also i thought james mcbride was at EZY ? but i did hear he did leave for XL or someone similiar ?
It is just i remember having him as a Captain on one of my flights at EMA and when i did a few at Liverpool few years ago.
When do tickets and all that go on sale and where is the advertising for this new venture, Well done though to EMA for getting this, just what we need at EMA

Bye

[egnxema]

The press releases on UKIA's website make funny reading - the standard of English is really funny and the amount of detail is hillarious - who gives a monkey's that the "Pre-proving flight" routed over the east of England and landed at 1208 UK Local Time.

The tone of the website would have you believe that this family have actually invented air travel. I am sure you can see a smirk on the face of Penny Coates on the pitures on the website. Penny, you did well to stay composed.

I really hope this venture will get off the ground because I want to fly with them - it will be a fun day out.

[dumdumbrain]

I know what you mean. UKIA is a joke, but Penny has done a good job with EMA no questions

[Hawk]

Last couple of posts starting to sound like chat room banter. Not terribly keen on individuals been discussed by name, flattering as those comments might be.

Press on for now, but we will be keeping an eye on the discussion.

Thank you.
A.A & R Moderators.

[Mike16]

Hi


Has anyone heard anything more on ths one ?
Like when they intend to do there first flight or when they go on sale ?
I must say the web site is very poorly designed and marketed

Mike