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Maybe Bruce Dickinson is interested in the company as he stated quite clearly when Astraeus Airlines went bust that he would either try and revive it or work on ways that his friends can get jobs by setting up an airline.
Bruce Dickinson has already been linked to a possible MRO facility at MoD St Athan in South Wales and maybe this new airline could be the launch customer? With the MoD St Athan enterprise zones being extended to include Cardiff Airport maybe there could be a move of airline operations to South Wales eventually.
Plus he has background knowledge in other aspects that bmibaby stay clear of which could make their operation viable.
No link to any specific rumour but just a thought and another option
Bruce Dickinson has already been linked to a possible MRO facility at MoD St Athan in South Wales and maybe this new airline could be the launch customer? With the MoD St Athan enterprise zones being extended to include Cardiff Airport maybe there could be a move of airline operations to South Wales eventually.
Plus he has background knowledge in other aspects that bmibaby stay clear of which could make their operation viable.
No link to any specific rumour but just a thought and another option
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Sounds like desperation from a welsh spotter to me.
possibly bring your attention to this article
There are no rumours linking bmibaby to Bruce Dickinson at this stage however with his other aviation plans including MRO at MoD St Athan (South Wales) it is just a suggestions or another possibility in the mix and this suggestion is no better or worse than some others already mentioned.
I would like to add that the Cardiff crew at bmibaby were great and i pray for some good news that in the not so distant future we will see some familiar faces back at Cardiff Airport once again.
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All the best for the new bmi baby owner whoever it maybe, Heinz baked beans, Bruce Dickinson, Hilary Devey, Deborah Meadon or Theo Profiterole.
As I asked before, what assets would a potential new owner get for their investment, given that bmi Baby do not own their aircraft?.
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As I asked before, what assets would a potential new owner get for their investment, given that bmi Baby do not own their aircraft?.
I am OUT!
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Of course you are correct JSCL, but exactly what assets does Baby actually own?
As far as I know, they don't own their fleet or Donington Hall, so what exactly what would a buyer get for their investment?
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As far as I know, they don't own their fleet or Donington Hall, so what exactly what would a buyer get for their investment?
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Well they will get a brand (at least the 'baby' part) that is very well know in the areas they operate and generally a now respected one.
Fully trained staff from frontline to back office.
A fleet of aircraft (owned or not, it is still a fleet that would otherwise, from a start-up perspective, be needed).
Probably most of all an air operating license.
The only thing I can see is that they will have to find a new head office/operations centre... I believe their old 'Tinytown' is still available?
Fully trained staff from frontline to back office.
A fleet of aircraft (owned or not, it is still a fleet that would otherwise, from a start-up perspective, be needed).
Probably most of all an air operating license.
The only thing I can see is that they will have to find a new head office/operations centre... I believe their old 'Tinytown' is still available?
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I'm sorry but as an investor both in and out of this industry, let me tell you that I rarely look at assets. Assets are for balance sheets and loans, not for tempting me to invest. What makes me invest is market potential and persons. Don't keep ranting on about assets because honestly, to any decent investor, they mean little (not saying assets aren't important, because they are).
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I'm just agreeing with you following a conversation in the last seven days with someone who PROBABLY has a reason to know more than I. If it has gone as far as that person then it could be close to completion. I have no idea if it is signed yet.
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Sorry, I was just taken aback that anyone would agree with me on this thread.
Maybe inkjet knows more....
If Air Contractors were to take over bmiBaby, it is probably the best outcome for the staff. ASL at least has the knowledge and experience of running an aviation business and depending on the deal that can be struck with Lufthansa it should be a fairly painless exit from the bmi Group. It sure as hell makes alot more sense than Tesco!!
It would be interesting to know what is happening with Regional now....
Maybe inkjet knows more....
If Air Contractors were to take over bmiBaby, it is probably the best outcome for the staff. ASL at least has the knowledge and experience of running an aviation business and depending on the deal that can be struck with Lufthansa it should be a fairly painless exit from the bmi Group. It sure as hell makes alot more sense than Tesco!!
It would be interesting to know what is happening with Regional now....
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