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Old 4th Mar 2010, 12:07
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Air Partner Private Jets

I've heard that Air Partner Private Jets has called in the administrators - can anyone confirm?
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can't see this happening, but know the learjets are not flying much.
Do you think its the operator arm or the broker division. (i think the broker arm is ok still)
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I heard it was the operator arm...
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yea i think thats prob the case if anything. (not that i have hurd it)
the ex owner (gold) lives close to me and mentioned the lears were not flying much. i think the hawker went a wile a go and the Challenger 300 went to Europe to a different operator. The new hangar development was put on hold and the Global Express orders stopped.
maybe they will just operate the broker arm from now on.
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Yes it would seem that is the case. Apparently AP have been trying to flog the business for a while with no takers it would seem (not even for a quid!). The original acquisition of Goldair was a disaster of a deal in any case.. (well for AP at least ).
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Have heard the same today and can confirm it's true. Also DS recently stepped down as CEO, coincidence?
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They have been busy denying it this afternoon since this thread popped up, I'd be interested to see some verification.
Depends who you've been talking too. The administrators may not have been called in today (but they have been appointed), but the clock is ticking. From what I've heard, they're not going to use their "huge cash reserves" to bail this department out.
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Stone throwing from a glass house?
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To the best of my knowledge - no.
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I suspect the reliability of this thread is at best premature and at worst completely fabricated.
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There is no smoke without fire
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Has anyone heard any more of this? Have verbally heard the odd throw away comment but nothing substantial
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Come on Alphabet Soup you must know
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News

In the News last night

Mar 11, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
Air Partner Private Jets today (11 March) announced a marketing agreement with Scandinavia's leading and long established business aviation operator, Air Alsie, to act as its General Sales Agent for its wide-bodied charter fleet in Russia and the CIS.
Sonderborg, Denmark-headquartered Air Alsie is one of the biggest private jet operators in Europe

with a 21-strong (all managed) fleet. This includes two brand new ultra long range, fly by wire Falcon 7Xs, the second arriving just last week. Other types include two Falcon 2000EXs, one Falcon 900EX, a Cessna Citation XLS, Challenger 300, plus CJ1, 2 and 3 Series - ideally sized for the discerning Russian market.

Air Partner is expanding its presence in the region, acknowledging that the Russian charter market was booming pre-crisis. While there has been a slight reduction in use, as elsewhere, the long trend is upwards for Russian and CIS users, owing to their geographical location, personal security requirements and travel preferences.
Air Alsie turned to Air Partner, which it has been working with for 15 years, because it understands the Russian market, is a reliable player and importantly knows what Russian clients want. "It is a perfect fit for us to team up with such a professional partner," said Air Alsie Vice President Sales Peter Hough. He added: "Over the years we have performed thousands of flying hours in the region, but we have stopped short of establishing a sales organisation or entered the Russian market directly."
"It's a win, win for us and our clients, Russian and international. We have access to a wide database, a multi-lingual customer support team and ability to quickly source business jets that are well-sized for the Russian market," said Air Partner Sales Director David Macdonald.
"We have many discerning high end clients, among them Forbes 100 companies, who come to us when they wish to charter into and out of Russia. They often need long range aircraft for which there is a shortage, so Air Alsie's flexible fleet will be well received. High net worth Russian flyers in particular attach a lot of importance to flying in the newest, fastest, long range aircraft. Being able to fly from Moscow non-stop to Washington DC, Tokyo, Barbados, Bangkok, the Seychelles or the Maldives, on the near supersonic speed 7X is going to be very appealing," he said. Air Alsie's 7Xs are just two of a few currently available for charter worldwide.
"The 7X is uniquely the only ultra long range private jet with three engines and for some clients this is a major attraction, especially when flying long routes over water, added Macdonald. On Air Partner's popular JetCard the 7X will feature in the Global Cabin category.
Air Partner's GSA agreement with Air Alsie extends to the provision of client sales representatives who meet every chartered flight in or out of Moscow. "This personal service is valued by all of our clients, local or overseas, when they arrive in Moscow. Air Partner representatives are there to assist with all of their requirements. This is especially pleasing for our US corporate clients," says David Macdonald.
In the business aircraft charter market clients should be aware that through unscrupulous suppliers they may unknowingly be offered unlicensed aircraft on the 'grey' market in Russia. Professional specialist companies such as Air Partner, with a history of 48 years arranging charter aircraft, carry out all the necessary checks including insurance certificates and audits to ensure their clients avoid such pitfalls and have a reliable, safe and consistent service. Air Partner ensures that all of the aircraft provided to its clients are fully licensed and operated to the highest international standards at all times.
Air Alsie commenced operations in 1993 as a subsidiary of Sandma Holding A/S. It specialises in air charter, aircraft management, advisory and maintenance activity and is a Part 145 approved on the Falcon 2000 and 900 Series, the Hawker 800 Series, plus Cessna Citation 500 and 600.
It enjoys an industry-wide reputation for its highly experienced flight crews and excellent safety record. Its flight crews have flown to virtually every continent on the planet, which means they know how to deal with mountainous terrain and difficult weather conditions
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Hey guys that's great news, so much for those bu---hit rumours!
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Old 12th Mar 2010, 15:05
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That has nothing to do with the LR45's at Biggin Hill - Air Partner Private Jets. Read the post properly
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Old 12th Mar 2010, 15:34
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Privet's right - that applies to the brokerage, which is completely seperate to APPJ.

And they're not "bull**** rumours" as you so eloquently put it - results day is Monday, and the vultures are circling.
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Old 12th Mar 2010, 17:27
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Oh Dear.. have an axe to grind do we x933 ?
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Old 13th Mar 2010, 07:17
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let's be honest dufuusses. we all know it was a shocking purchase, AP thought they could turn it into some wonga but they timed it with the recession.
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The Biggin operation has been haemorraging cash for some time. Something will happen soon. Never understood this move!
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