Blink update

[AviPro]

I heard some rumours that Blink is going into liquidation...that is the reason why they are not hiring anylonger. It is sad as I perceive it as a good company...

[topjetgeezer]

AOC

What would happen to their AOC in that case?

[AviPro]

They still have their AOC as they have to operate 4a/c, as they are trying to sell 3a/c as you stated below, and wrightfully so. They have merged and cut the Ops team with the Flightservices team, made redundant some pilots and office staff. They are now desperately reaching out to brokers to survive...

[S Midgeon]

Brokers

My source says that what P***** the brokers off was the atitude of the sharp tongued Outbound MD of sales who apparently thought he could do without brokers.His replacement has apparently begun building bridges much to the relief of the sales guys who vehemently deny the poaching of customers ....All that info for a beer...... watch this space!

[topjetgeezer]

Brokers aren't stupido and they all talk to each other.

[FL480]

Just saw in LBG yesterday G-FBNK with a new livery and "JetPresso" titles on the tail.
Still flying for Blink ?

[topjetgeezer]

It's apparently a vote of no confidence from the Broker community

[No RYR for me]

Brokers aren't stupido

Well that is a complete different topic all together!

[S Midgeon]

Jetpresso

Got the low down last night on G-FBNK it now belongs to Jetpresso but it and G-FBKD are now on Management contracts to Blink. Is this a change to the previously stated Air Taxi party line? my contact was playing coy but he did agree that Blink would change as and when the market dictated. He also agreed that there was some relief over the exit of the bull in the china shop antics of the ex Sales MD.....Does that make 7 or 8 aircraft they have now, It was certainly 7 when I was there?

[topjetgeezer]

Latest

Ok got the latest info. Selling two, operating four plus two on management contracts. Only got pilots for three and a half airframes so maybe some recruitment needed. Outgoing MD got a new project see thread below by Gulez ref CL 601.

[proceeding outbound]

so maybe some recruitment needed

Then surely it would be logical for them to hire back the pilots they recently got rid off as they are type rated, familiar with the operation and reasonably current.

[Oxeagle]

Website down

It seems that I can no longer get onto Blink's website (www.flyblink.com) as it appears to have been completely removed - is this indicative of anything?

[LGW Vulture]

Yes, its indicative of your lack of patience or your wish to see Blink´s final chapter.

.....where´s the embarrassed smilie?

[topjetgeezer]

Brokers

Spoke to a couple of brokers today and they said they would only use as a last resort since afraid of poaching. Trust just ain't there.

[Monkey Boy]

Sounds like 247 Jet.

No even a last resort - I'd rather walk than use those jokers!

[Sir George Cayley]

Here's a rumour for you.

Blink's current base is Farnborough, but...............

Start the guessing guys

Sir George Cayley

[Phil Brockwell]

I thought Blinks current base was Blackbushe, whenever I drive past there is always a nice static display of a swarm of mustangs?

PB

[No RYR for me]

Come on Phil even though English is not my first language I even know that a group of grasing mustangs are called a herd

[Phil Brockwell]

OK, I'll start with my guess.

I guess that all the Blink aircraft will be moving to.......The Mojave. (Ka---Tish...... thank you very much I'm here all week.)

[flynowpaylater]

I guess that all the Blink aircraft will be moving to.......controller.com
Badaboom badaboom.