Lufthansa L-1649A "Super Star" Project Alive and Well
well I don't think they would mind me copying the full press release:
Farewell, HB-RSC
The «Star of Switzerland» will be leaving Switzerland In the coming weeks, the «Star of Switzerland», will be dismantled and transported to Bremgarten, Germany. With retroactive effect to July 1, 2019, our Super Connie L-1049, including all of its inventory, will be taken over by a group of German investors. The group of aviation enthusiasts has set a goal to refurbish the Connie, and get it back into an airworthy condition. They expect it will take approximately 3 years to get the Super Constellation back into the air. The group owns several airworthy, vintage aircraft. All associated costs will be covered by the investor group as of July 1, 2019. This includes mechanic salaries, hangar rent, costs associated with aircraft disassembly and transport, as well as all spare parts and tools. The goal of the associations’ designated liquidator, Peter Manzoni, has been achieved- the SCFA will be liquidated free of debt. The available funds will be used to settle all debts and to reimburse members for unused flight credits. In spite of the boards’ tremendous commitment and dedication, a «Swiss solution» could not be reached. It was the goal of the board to restructure the aircraft wings in Switzerland and to continue operating the Connie, possibly by founding a new association. This is the hopeful conclusion of our extraordinary member assembly (extraordinary general member assembly or ao MV) held on July 4, 2019, in Olten. However, we are all joined in hopes of resuming flight operations with our Connie in Bremgarten, Germany. 26 of 50 Association members (Connie owners) were in attendance. The following is a quote of an Associate member: «we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the liquidator, Peter Manzoni, who has found the most appropriate solution for the Super Connie and everyone involved in the project.» According to Peter Manzoni, «the new investors will not lose sight of their goal to soar the skies above Switzerland with the Super Connie once again.» We are filled with hope to hear the sound of «our Connie’s» four 18-twin-cylinder engines on the skies of Europe again someday. We hope that we will be able to see the most beautiful commercial airliner soar the skies once more. We have therefore assured the investors of our support, including our mechanics, pilots, and flight engineers. The agreement with the investor group will be signed in the coming days. The liquidator, the members of the board, as well as the association members would like to thank everyone for their faithful support and dedication over the last 15 years. It is thanks to their efforts that the Swiss history of HB-RSC was so successfully written. Passing the Connie on to the German investor group has given us an opportunity to create a solution which will allow the aircraft to remain close to Switzerland. The investors encourage everyone who has dedicated their time and effort to the Super Constellation in the past to support the project in its new form in the future. We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of the liquidation as well as the well-being of our Connie. For further information, please reference our website. Farewell, «Star of Switzerland»- we hope we will see you flying the skies again one day! Fly, Connie, fly!
Super Constellation Flyers Association in liquidation Peter Manzoni, liquidator
Farewell, HB-RSC
The «Star of Switzerland» will be leaving Switzerland In the coming weeks, the «Star of Switzerland», will be dismantled and transported to Bremgarten, Germany. With retroactive effect to July 1, 2019, our Super Connie L-1049, including all of its inventory, will be taken over by a group of German investors. The group of aviation enthusiasts has set a goal to refurbish the Connie, and get it back into an airworthy condition. They expect it will take approximately 3 years to get the Super Constellation back into the air. The group owns several airworthy, vintage aircraft. All associated costs will be covered by the investor group as of July 1, 2019. This includes mechanic salaries, hangar rent, costs associated with aircraft disassembly and transport, as well as all spare parts and tools. The goal of the associations’ designated liquidator, Peter Manzoni, has been achieved- the SCFA will be liquidated free of debt. The available funds will be used to settle all debts and to reimburse members for unused flight credits. In spite of the boards’ tremendous commitment and dedication, a «Swiss solution» could not be reached. It was the goal of the board to restructure the aircraft wings in Switzerland and to continue operating the Connie, possibly by founding a new association. This is the hopeful conclusion of our extraordinary member assembly (extraordinary general member assembly or ao MV) held on July 4, 2019, in Olten. However, we are all joined in hopes of resuming flight operations with our Connie in Bremgarten, Germany. 26 of 50 Association members (Connie owners) were in attendance. The following is a quote of an Associate member: «we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the liquidator, Peter Manzoni, who has found the most appropriate solution for the Super Connie and everyone involved in the project.» According to Peter Manzoni, «the new investors will not lose sight of their goal to soar the skies above Switzerland with the Super Connie once again.» We are filled with hope to hear the sound of «our Connie’s» four 18-twin-cylinder engines on the skies of Europe again someday. We hope that we will be able to see the most beautiful commercial airliner soar the skies once more. We have therefore assured the investors of our support, including our mechanics, pilots, and flight engineers. The agreement with the investor group will be signed in the coming days. The liquidator, the members of the board, as well as the association members would like to thank everyone for their faithful support and dedication over the last 15 years. It is thanks to their efforts that the Swiss history of HB-RSC was so successfully written. Passing the Connie on to the German investor group has given us an opportunity to create a solution which will allow the aircraft to remain close to Switzerland. The investors encourage everyone who has dedicated their time and effort to the Super Constellation in the past to support the project in its new form in the future. We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of the liquidation as well as the well-being of our Connie. For further information, please reference our website. Farewell, «Star of Switzerland»- we hope we will see you flying the skies again one day! Fly, Connie, fly!
Super Constellation Flyers Association in liquidation Peter Manzoni, liquidator
