The Prince's Jet
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The Prince's Jet
The Royal Household selected the services of Universal Jet Aviation to supply a GIII for Harry's Diamond Jubilee tour:
Above and below: N300UJ arriving in Jamaica
Below: Universal's publicity on UJ
Above and below: N300UJ arriving in Jamaica
Below: Universal's publicity on UJ
Universal Jet Aviation is proud to present Gulfstream III - 300UJ. The Gulfstream III is a large cabin, long-range business jet. This aircraft's performance allows for non-stop, coast-to-coast and transatlantic flights, and it will accommodate 12 passengers in unsurpassed style and comfort.
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It would have been nice to see that they selected a UK operator on a G reg AC!!
Well if the UK Royal Family can not support the UK economy why should anyone else!!
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Well if the UK Royal Family can not support the UK economy why should anyone else!!
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A long time ago I know but:
Learjet crashes on takeoff | Aviation International News
I don´t know if Mr. McCauley has changed the ways of his company but they were at one time known for some pretty uncomfortable decision making.
Some previous employees stories are rather eye-opening.
Well done those in charge of the Royal Household, trying to save money. Let´s hope there are no incidental costs involved the bid to keep spending low.
Learjet crashes on takeoff | Aviation International News
I don´t know if Mr. McCauley has changed the ways of his company but they were at one time known for some pretty uncomfortable decision making.
Some previous employees stories are rather eye-opening.
Well done those in charge of the Royal Household, trying to save money. Let´s hope there are no incidental costs involved the bid to keep spending low.
Was/is the GIII being used for the transatlantic sectors as well, or purely in and around the Caribbean?
Would've have thought BA/VS would have been a better use of funds to cross the pond - assuming schedules and destinations fitted.
Would've have thought BA/VS would have been a better use of funds to cross the pond - assuming schedules and destinations fitted.
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So you put up an article to try and put down McCauley and his thriving company. When it clearly says that no problems were found with the fuel and the black box showed no defects. I work for the repair station of UJA. I hear how crappy Gulfstream is and how much bombardier sucks to work for. Everybody talks crap about every shop. Just cause you "heard something" doesn't mean what you hear is always right
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It was not just gossip, it was someone pretty high in the UJA set up. I don´t post just to create a stir.
Two very bad incidents coupled with someone´s knowledge of the inside set up, I was also very careful to say this was previous form.
Two very bad incidents coupled with someone´s knowledge of the inside set up, I was also very careful to say this was previous form.
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I remember when this happened. I can't find the NTSB now but remember it having an FAA check airmen on board conducting a check ride and the check airmen did an actual V1 engine failure, by pulling the throttle to idle.
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Maverick...would you rather taxpayer's money was spent chartering a British gulfstream, global or Falcon for a transatlantic (which is going to be the best part of about £80k at least) or would you rather HRH's brat want scheduled on - no doubt - a british carrier, and had the UJ GII booked through a british broker...which is almost certainly what happened?
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LGW - That was a pretty interesting point and not so long ago either.
Does the Royal Household make any kind of pre-qualifying assessment of air service providers before hiring them?
Does the Royal Household make any kind of pre-qualifying assessment of air service providers before hiring them?
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Looks as if the charter started out of MIA see history FlightAware > Universal Jet Aviation #300 Flight Tracker
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Don't Air Partner hold the Royal Warrant for all chartered air services ?
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If I read the news correctly the Prince flew to the USA scheduled then due to delays ended up chartering to make his pre arranged appointments, despite his original intentions being to continue on a scheduled service.
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Not positive vetting for crew
Aircraft and operator are on the royal approval list, and the nominated flight crewa are, to be advised, and approved. BUT not certain if actual vetting takes place.
I know UK Special Branch have an interest in the operator and crew.
Been there, got the T shirt.
Non UK operators are very common, to eliminate excessive positioning.
HRH was looking to by a G550 for the family, not certain what happened.
glf
I know UK Special Branch have an interest in the operator and crew.
Been there, got the T shirt.
Non UK operators are very common, to eliminate excessive positioning.
HRH was looking to by a G550 for the family, not certain what happened.
glf
