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What deadlines have come and gone?
I've not seen anything from QF announcing a decision will be delivered by a given date. Nor have I heard NJS say that they will know by a given date.
There's been a fair bit of "we hope to know this week", or, next week .... but the deadlines are in the minds of us waiting for the answer.
And whilst an answer two months ago would have been good, Geoff Dixon's responsibility is to the QF shareholders not to the staff of NJS.
I've not seen anything from QF announcing a decision will be delivered by a given date. Nor have I heard NJS say that they will know by a given date.
There's been a fair bit of "we hope to know this week", or, next week .... but the deadlines are in the minds of us waiting for the answer.
And whilst an answer two months ago would have been good, Geoff Dixon's responsibility is to the QF shareholders not to the staff of NJS.
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CAPT CLARET, so what you're saying is that Geoff Dixon should only worry about profit to the shareholders and disregard safety, performance, efficiency and the people who keep this industries wheels turning. Bravo Sir, you could earn yourself a place in the boardroom with all the other "bean counters" that we despise so much!! 
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Gee you draw a long bow.
Should Geoff Dixon
then he would be disregarding his responsibility to his shareholders. 
Not a bean counter, can't see that I'll ever be a regular in a board room (tea & Bickies not withstanding
) and have no desire to be. What I'm saying, is as much as I want to know what the decision is, my desire is not high on Dixon's agenda, nor should it be. I don't presume the delay in a decision is just to piss a whole lot of people off, nor do I presume to know the reason behind the delay. It just is, and therefore there's no point in getting one's knickers in a twist about it. He'll make the decision when it suits him/QF.
Gee you draw a long bow.
Should Geoff Dixon
disregard safety, performance, efficiency and the people who keep this industries wheels turning
Not a bean counter, can't see that I'll ever be a regular in a board room (tea & Bickies not withstanding
) and have no desire to be. What I'm saying, is as much as I want to know what the decision is, my desire is not high on Dixon's agenda, nor should it be. I don't presume the delay in a decision is just to piss a whole lot of people off, nor do I presume to know the reason behind the delay. It just is, and therefore there's no point in getting one's knickers in a twist about it. He'll make the decision when it suits him/QF.
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It appears we are both walking along the same path my friend and I may have been all too quick in venting my frustration in your direction
PLEASE, PLEASE LET THE DECISION BE MADE TODAY!!
PLEASE, PLEASE LET THE DECISION BE MADE TODAY!!
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Sorry Capn, You are far too old to undertake flying a modern jet, you will just have to stay on the swinebat and leave the new stuff to us younger bograts.
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NJS Named Preferred Bidder for QantasLink B717s
Latest News
SYDNEY, 11 February 2005
Qantas said today that Adelaide-based National Jet Systems had been selected as the preferred bidder to operate and maintain QantasLink's new Boeing 717 regional flying operations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Geoff Dixon, said QantasLink announced in October last year that it would progressively replace its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with newer Boeing 717 aircraft from July 2005.
The Boeing 717 aircraft will move from Jetstar to QantasLink as Jetstar continues to grow its fleet of new Airbus A320s.
Mr Dixon said the bidding process had been very competitive, with proposals submitted by National Jet Systems, which currently operates QantasLink's BAe146 fleet, and Jetstar, which currently operates the Boeing 717 fleet.
"In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
"National Jet Systems is a highly respected provider of aviation services to Australian corporate and government organisations.
"They have provided aircraft, pilots and cabin crew to the Qantas Group for fourteen years and we look forward to continuing this excellent partnership."
Mr Dixon said confirmation of the selection of National Jet Systems was subject to satisfactory negotiation of the operating agreement.
"The Boeing 717s will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on a range of routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland," Mr Dixon said.
Eight Boeing 717s, operating in a 115 seat configuration with a 32 inch seat pitch, will gradually replace eight 65 to 76 seat BAe146s in the QantasLink fleet over the 12 months beginning July 2005.
QantasLink will continue to fly its remaining two BAe146 aircraft, which are leased until December 2006.
The routes on which the Boeing 717s will operate include:
Perth-Broome
Perth-Kalgoorlie
Perth-Karratha
Perth-Paraburdoo
Perth-Port Hedland
Perth-Newman
Paraburdoo-Newman
Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
Alice Springs-Broome
Alice Springs-Cairns
Alice Springs-Darwin
Alice Springs-Perth
Ayers Rock-Cairns
Ayers Rock-Perth
Cairns-Gove-Darwin
Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (3211)
Email: [email protected]
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NJS Named Preferred Bidder for QantasLink B717s
Latest News
SYDNEY, 11 February 2005
Qantas said today that Adelaide-based National Jet Systems had been selected as the preferred bidder to operate and maintain QantasLink's new Boeing 717 regional flying operations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Geoff Dixon, said QantasLink announced in October last year that it would progressively replace its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with newer Boeing 717 aircraft from July 2005.
The Boeing 717 aircraft will move from Jetstar to QantasLink as Jetstar continues to grow its fleet of new Airbus A320s.
Mr Dixon said the bidding process had been very competitive, with proposals submitted by National Jet Systems, which currently operates QantasLink's BAe146 fleet, and Jetstar, which currently operates the Boeing 717 fleet.
"In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
"National Jet Systems is a highly respected provider of aviation services to Australian corporate and government organisations.
"They have provided aircraft, pilots and cabin crew to the Qantas Group for fourteen years and we look forward to continuing this excellent partnership."
Mr Dixon said confirmation of the selection of National Jet Systems was subject to satisfactory negotiation of the operating agreement.
"The Boeing 717s will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on a range of routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland," Mr Dixon said.
Eight Boeing 717s, operating in a 115 seat configuration with a 32 inch seat pitch, will gradually replace eight 65 to 76 seat BAe146s in the QantasLink fleet over the 12 months beginning July 2005.
QantasLink will continue to fly its remaining two BAe146 aircraft, which are leased until December 2006.
The routes on which the Boeing 717s will operate include:
Perth-Broome
Perth-Kalgoorlie
Perth-Karratha
Perth-Paraburdoo
Perth-Port Hedland
Perth-Newman
Paraburdoo-Newman
Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
Alice Springs-Broome
Alice Springs-Cairns
Alice Springs-Darwin
Alice Springs-Perth
Ayers Rock-Cairns
Ayers Rock-Perth
Cairns-Gove-Darwin
Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (3211)
Email: [email protected]
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In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
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Just as I thought.You NJS guy's are in for a treat.It's a great aircraft to fly and I will miss it.Oh and for those few of you that crapped on how it couldn't handle operating in WA conditions it looks like you will have to eat your words.At least you will get to find out first hand how good this aircraft is.
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from http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn...005/feb05/3211
NJS Named Preferred Bidder for QantasLink B717s Latest News
SYDNEY, 11 February 2005
Qantas said today that Adelaide-based National Jet Systems had been selected as the preferred bidder to operate and maintain QantasLink's new Boeing 717 regional flying operations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Geoff Dixon, said QantasLink announced in October last year that it would progressively replace its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with newer Boeing 717 aircraft from July 2005.
The Boeing 717 aircraft will move from Jetstar to QantasLink as Jetstar continues to grow its fleet of new Airbus A320s.
Mr Dixon said the bidding process had been very competitive, with proposals submitted by National Jet Systems, which currently operates QantasLink's BAe146 fleet, and Jetstar, which currently operates the Boeing 717 fleet.
"In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
"National Jet Systems is a highly respected provider of aviation services to Australian corporate and government organisations.
"They have provided aircraft, pilots and cabin crew to the Qantas Group for fourteen years and we look forward to continuing this excellent partnership."
Mr Dixon said confirmation of the selection of National Jet Systems was subject to satisfactory negotiation of the operating agreement.
"The Boeing 717s will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on a range of routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland," Mr Dixon said.
Eight Boeing 717s, operating in a 115 seat configuration with a 32 inch seat pitch, will gradually replace eight 65 to 76 seat BAe146s in the QantasLink fleet over the 12 months beginning July 2005.
QantasLink will continue to fly its remaining two BAe146 aircraft, which are leased until December 2006.
The routes on which the Boeing 717s will operate include:
Perth-Broome
Perth-Kalgoorlie
Perth-Karratha
Perth-Paraburdoo
Perth-Port Hedland
Perth-Newman
Paraburdoo-Newman
Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
Alice Springs-Broome
Alice Springs-Cairns
Alice Springs-Darwin
Alice Springs-Perth
Ayers Rock-Cairns
Ayers Rock-Perth
Cairns-Gove-Darwin
Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (3211)
Email: [email protected]
well done to the NJS people!!! you deserve it.
NJS Named Preferred Bidder for QantasLink B717s Latest News
SYDNEY, 11 February 2005
Qantas said today that Adelaide-based National Jet Systems had been selected as the preferred bidder to operate and maintain QantasLink's new Boeing 717 regional flying operations.
The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Geoff Dixon, said QantasLink announced in October last year that it would progressively replace its fleet of BAe146 aircraft with newer Boeing 717 aircraft from July 2005.
The Boeing 717 aircraft will move from Jetstar to QantasLink as Jetstar continues to grow its fleet of new Airbus A320s.
Mr Dixon said the bidding process had been very competitive, with proposals submitted by National Jet Systems, which currently operates QantasLink's BAe146 fleet, and Jetstar, which currently operates the Boeing 717 fleet.
"In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
"National Jet Systems is a highly respected provider of aviation services to Australian corporate and government organisations.
"They have provided aircraft, pilots and cabin crew to the Qantas Group for fourteen years and we look forward to continuing this excellent partnership."
Mr Dixon said confirmation of the selection of National Jet Systems was subject to satisfactory negotiation of the operating agreement.
"The Boeing 717s will allow QantasLink to increase capacity on a range of routes in Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland," Mr Dixon said.
Eight Boeing 717s, operating in a 115 seat configuration with a 32 inch seat pitch, will gradually replace eight 65 to 76 seat BAe146s in the QantasLink fleet over the 12 months beginning July 2005.
QantasLink will continue to fly its remaining two BAe146 aircraft, which are leased until December 2006.
The routes on which the Boeing 717s will operate include:
Perth-Broome
Perth-Kalgoorlie
Perth-Karratha
Perth-Paraburdoo
Perth-Port Hedland
Perth-Newman
Paraburdoo-Newman
Alice Springs-Ayers Rock
Alice Springs-Broome
Alice Springs-Cairns
Alice Springs-Darwin
Alice Springs-Perth
Ayers Rock-Cairns
Ayers Rock-Perth
Cairns-Gove-Darwin
Issued by Qantas Corporate Communication (3211)
Email: [email protected]
well done to the NJS people!!! you deserve it.
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I have heard that the final decision may not have so much been swayed by possible job losses, but the fact that Jetstar are already having trouble recruiting enough for their own ops and management did not want to risk making it worse.
Not sure how true!?
Not sure how true!?
It's good to see that Dixon did look at the "human" side to this contract as well as the numbers. It will certainly give some stability to the NJS staff. Well done guys.
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"In the end the strength of the relationship and the fact that a decision against National Jet Systems could have resulted in significant job losses in several States were the deciding factors," Mr Dixon said.
Fuggin hypocrite
Good luck to the staff of NJS