OzJet Takeover
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Correct, same aircraft in fact. But the million dollar question is, will Heavylift want to continue these services or would they want their newly bought aircraft for other purposes? Strip the seats and run cargo? Bali as a pax destination is about as busy as it's ever been.
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Correct, same aircraft in fact. But the million dollar question is, will Heavylift want to continue these services or would they want their newly bought aircraft for other purposes? Strip the seats and run cargo? Bali as a pax destination is about as busy as it's ever been.
You mention that bali is a pax destination yes, but ON has a contract that already pay's for the aircraft regardless if 1 or 40 are on the aircraft......... No operator like ON - ACMI major
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OZJET put out a media release stating they're adding an additional Monday flight to Derby / Curtin bringing the total flights per week to 4. This surely would indicate their intentions are to stay on the route.
OZJET INCREASES KIMBERLEY SERVICE
30 April, 2008
OzJet Airlines is set to add an additional flight on its Perth to Derby route. The airline commenced services to Derby in February 2007 with three flights a week returning a jet service there after fourteen years absence.
OzJet Business Development Manager Michael Lockman concluded negotiations with mining companies to utilise an increased number of seats on the route.
The carrier has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders including the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley to attract key support for the additional flight that commences on Monday, 12 May.
OzJet CEO Willie O'Neill said the airline's continued growth in the region is most pleasing. “The additional service assists our resource partners by providing a timely transport solution for its workers and sustained economic growth for the shire of Derby-West Kimberley,' says O'Neill. "It also is a fillip for local tourism operators with increased demand for travelers going to Derby, the gateway to the Kimberley region's many natural tourist attractions. We have also added an on-board Business Class service on the flight." OzJet departs Perth at 0530 arriving in Derby at 0810. Return flights depart at 1110 arriving Perth at 1400 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday flights will commence weekly from 12 May.
OZJET INCREASES KIMBERLEY SERVICE
30 April, 2008
OzJet Airlines is set to add an additional flight on its Perth to Derby route. The airline commenced services to Derby in February 2007 with three flights a week returning a jet service there after fourteen years absence.
OzJet Business Development Manager Michael Lockman concluded negotiations with mining companies to utilise an increased number of seats on the route.
The carrier has worked closely with a number of key stakeholders including the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley to attract key support for the additional flight that commences on Monday, 12 May.
OzJet CEO Willie O'Neill said the airline's continued growth in the region is most pleasing. “The additional service assists our resource partners by providing a timely transport solution for its workers and sustained economic growth for the shire of Derby-West Kimberley,' says O'Neill. "It also is a fillip for local tourism operators with increased demand for travelers going to Derby, the gateway to the Kimberley region's many natural tourist attractions. We have also added an on-board Business Class service on the flight." OzJet departs Perth at 0530 arriving in Derby at 0810. Return flights depart at 1110 arriving Perth at 1400 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Monday flights will commence weekly from 12 May.
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Rudder,
Have to agree that the guys & girls at OzJet might need a good dollop of luck. IMHO HL have bought into an outfit with loads of (so far partly proven) potential driven by some good talent, but a business which is now at a critical point.
I hear the gloss has gone off things for the better workers in head office who have given up beating their heads against brick walls
, with some staff having taken the initiative and shown themselves the door, and whispers in the corridors of more.
Since these days it seems the mantra is to get by with the bare minimum (as long as those who stand to profit do so agreeably well, of course) it remains to be seen if HL management can think and move fast enough on their feet to stabilise and build OzJet, or fall prey to the failed economics of revolving door policies.
Have to agree that the guys & girls at OzJet might need a good dollop of luck. IMHO HL have bought into an outfit with loads of (so far partly proven) potential driven by some good talent, but a business which is now at a critical point.
I hear the gloss has gone off things for the better workers in head office who have given up beating their heads against brick walls
, with some staff having taken the initiative and shown themselves the door, and whispers in the corridors of more. Since these days it seems the mantra is to get by with the bare minimum (as long as those who stand to profit do so agreeably well, of course) it remains to be seen if HL management can think and move fast enough on their feet to stabilise and build OzJet, or fall prey to the failed economics of revolving door policies.
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Pamlerston North....
In the local rag there was an article about the new owners of OzJet. Seem's they're keen on flying into Palmy....lucky the billboard is still up at the entrance
Time to inhale people before you pop, worrying about what is going to happen.
I would suggest that there will be some very interesting changes and a rosy future for Ozjet and the way to the future is the past.
Now I am going to go out on a limb here, but some of you know who I am anyway. I grew up with Nick Leach, he even dated my next door neighbor. The Leach family have been involved in aviation in Australia for a very very long time.
It is fact that they were the first people to attempt to start a low cost airline in Australia after deregulation and were the only people to actually get an aircraft in county, with the intent to start a log time before DJ was even a glint in RB’s eye.
What I am referring to is Pacific Transair and the lone 737-200 (N737RD) that came to Sydney in 1995 and hung about for a few months before being leased to Air Philippines.
So I think the real game is about to begin, these guys are here for the long haul (no pun intended) they are very diversified in the aviation business and are very prudent with the $.
As I have not seen or spoken to Nick in probably 10 years so I cant say I have any idea of the future but I do know that they don’t spend one cent if they don’t think there is a future in it and to come up with the $ to buy an operating AOC with assets is only indicative that they see a financial opportunity.
I would suggest that there will be some very interesting changes and a rosy future for Ozjet and the way to the future is the past.
Now I am going to go out on a limb here, but some of you know who I am anyway. I grew up with Nick Leach, he even dated my next door neighbor. The Leach family have been involved in aviation in Australia for a very very long time.
It is fact that they were the first people to attempt to start a low cost airline in Australia after deregulation and were the only people to actually get an aircraft in county, with the intent to start a log time before DJ was even a glint in RB’s eye.
What I am referring to is Pacific Transair and the lone 737-200 (N737RD) that came to Sydney in 1995 and hung about for a few months before being leased to Air Philippines.
So I think the real game is about to begin, these guys are here for the long haul (no pun intended) they are very diversified in the aviation business and are very prudent with the $.
As I have not seen or spoken to Nick in probably 10 years so I cant say I have any idea of the future but I do know that they don’t spend one cent if they don’t think there is a future in it and to come up with the $ to buy an operating AOC with assets is only indicative that they see a financial opportunity.
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While I admire your loyalty and even admire the Leachs' having a go. That is not at question. There is still the issue of doing it right and being seen to do it right.
That may not be as obvious as it should be. You may like to start with doing a search on the ditching of a DC3 with a bunch of schoolboys in Sydney Harbour and the findings that came out of that and then come back and edit out your post to reflect the whole story.
Hopefully the Leachs' will take the opportunity to show that they have moved on from that. Operating as a flag of convenience operator certianly doesn't.
While I admire your loyalty and even admire the Leachs' having a go. That is not at question. There is still the issue of doing it right and being seen to do it right.
That may not be as obvious as it should be. You may like to start with doing a search on the ditching of a DC3 with a bunch of schoolboys in Sydney Harbour and the findings that came out of that and then come back and edit out your post to reflect the whole story.
Hopefully the Leachs' will take the opportunity to show that they have moved on from that. Operating as a flag of convenience operator certianly doesn't.
Last edited by Rudder; 8th May 2008 at 10:06.
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Amos…. If your referring to me, what part of this do you not understand?
Swimming DC-3's aside (believe me I know that story) I fully agree with Rudder, leopards do not change their spots. Something's afoot and the Leach's are very strategic thinkers is probably more what I meant.
As a disclaimer, I have never ever worked for or with Pacific Airmotive or any of its associated businesses....... I do however know the people and we have moved in the same circles for a long time, the only aircraft of their's I would ever want to strap into would be the blue Stearman they had!
Amos…. If your referring to me, what part of this do you not understand?
As I have not seen or spoken to Nick in probably 10 years so I cant say I have any idea of the future
As a disclaimer, I have never ever worked for or with Pacific Airmotive or any of its associated businesses....... I do however know the people and we have moved in the same circles for a long time, the only aircraft of their's I would ever want to strap into would be the blue Stearman they had!
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