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Coleman M, good post #20! I hope that MK appear on the other side of whatever is taking place right now. Given the history of the Airline, going right back to the pre MK days of Affretair, it has come through tough times before.
Interestingly, I'm someone who did not get a job with them either - which was my loss. Of all my interviews with airlines, it was the most professionally run interview I've been to. I have also met several of their Pilots here and there - all decent chaps.
For each and every one of them, I just hope that things turn out OK.
CT
Interestingly, I'm someone who did not get a job with them either - which was my loss. Of all my interviews with airlines, it was the most professionally run interview I've been to. I have also met several of their Pilots here and there - all decent chaps.
For each and every one of them, I just hope that things turn out OK.
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Myers, my point is that MK may well have been able to limp along for a while at least until things turned up (or the oil price turned down) by adhering to the previous AOC, which meant MK allegedly could virtually do what it liked with FTL/fuel planning maintenance etc. The added burden of flying to a CAA AOC could well have been the tipping point. Nothing against the crews, I feel very sorry for them, having been in their situation a couple of times over the years....
One airlines demise is often the life saver for another, I should think the likes of AAI, ATLAS and Martinair etc etc will be recruiting like hell at the moment for their -400Fs. They saw the writing on the wall for the good ol' Steamer several years ago....
One airlines demise is often the life saver for another, I should think the likes of AAI, ATLAS and Martinair etc etc will be recruiting like hell at the moment for their -400Fs. They saw the writing on the wall for the good ol' Steamer several years ago....
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Air Atlanta swaps 400 for two 200s.
Maybe there is a method in their madness. Probably got a very good price for the sale of the 400F and bought two 200Fs very cheaply which almost doubles their freight capacity vs one 400. I'm all for it, keeps the FEs in a job.
Maybe there is a method in their madness. Probably got a very good price for the sale of the 400F and bought two 200Fs very cheaply which almost doubles their freight capacity vs one 400. I'm all for it, keeps the FEs in a job.
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A visionary post!! MK went into administration yesterday at 12.00. The good news is that they will be up and flying once again by the end of the week. With a leaner and fitter core business base there is definitely a few more air miles in them yet. May I reiterate your final note "MK is not for sissys......"
A visionary post!! MK went into administration yesterday at 12.00. The good news is that they will be up and flying once again by the end of the week. With a leaner and fitter core business base there is definitely a few more air miles in them yet. May I reiterate your final note "MK is not for sissys......"
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Me thinks that more cargo companies are going to fold or get close to it - flying freight is not as profitable as it used to be! Global over supply of capacity at present, and yields are low!
The fittest will survive, but I for one will be hesitant to send my CV to one of these outfits for now!
Good luck to the great guys working for MK.
The fittest will survive, but I for one will be hesitant to send my CV to one of these outfits for now!
Good luck to the great guys working for MK.
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If MK are to start flying at the end of the week that is fantastic news.
I know there are people who bash MK, however, they are some of the most professional, hard working and fun indivuduals I have worked with and I wish them all the success for the future.
MK is not for sissies - too bloody right.
I know there are people who bash MK, however, they are some of the most professional, hard working and fun indivuduals I have worked with and I wish them all the success for the future.
MK is not for sissies - too bloody right.
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Agree with them being hard workers.
Did a flight last week, JNB - KGL for the African Union Peace Keeping Force to Darfur and it was fun to sit on a -200F cockpit again.
Did a flight last week, JNB - KGL for the African Union Peace Keeping Force to Darfur and it was fun to sit on a -200F cockpit again.
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MK is not for what?
I'd just like to comment on "MK is not for sissies" which has been cropping up regularly in this tread. Please, go and tell this to the families of people killed in Halifax. It is a stupid, outdated, macho saying.
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100m down – No-one I know in MK can be described as “sissies” – and that includes the 7 highly professional and dedicated people who so sadly lost their lives in such devastating circumstances on the 14th October 2004. I think you have completely misinterpreted the reason that this phrase is being used. No offense is meant – indeed the complete opposite!
The phrase simply describes, as a term of respect and endearment, the highly dedicated group of professionals, and that includes the “lost 7”, who operate in environmental and business conditions most of us normal aviators would find extremely challenging. That is why I, personally, believe MK deserves to go on flying! Indeed, MK tails back in the air would be a fitting and ongoing memorial to the “lost 7” I would say. I know who/what I remember whenever I see those tails.
MK is not for sissies – In memory of the "lost 7".
The phrase simply describes, as a term of respect and endearment, the highly dedicated group of professionals, and that includes the “lost 7”, who operate in environmental and business conditions most of us normal aviators would find extremely challenging. That is why I, personally, believe MK deserves to go on flying! Indeed, MK tails back in the air would be a fitting and ongoing memorial to the “lost 7” I would say. I know who/what I remember whenever I see those tails.
MK is not for sissies – In memory of the "lost 7".
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10000 up,
Mike Thornycroft, who was on board 9G-MKJ at Halifax in October 2004 would have been the first to tell you that "MK's not for Sissy's". Mike was a legend, the kind of character that built MK over the years. I fully agree with Clockwork.I remember the several of the chaps who died that day from drinks at the Aeroclub with great fondness as I am sure do all their work colleagues.
Take time to learn the story of Mike Kruger, his family and friends at MK and I am sure you will conclude that this airline deserves to survive ..
Mike Thornycroft, who was on board 9G-MKJ at Halifax in October 2004 would have been the first to tell you that "MK's not for Sissy's". Mike was a legend, the kind of character that built MK over the years. I fully agree with Clockwork.I remember the several of the chaps who died that day from drinks at the Aeroclub with great fondness as I am sure do all their work colleagues.
Take time to learn the story of Mike Kruger, his family and friends at MK and I am sure you will conclude that this airline deserves to survive ..