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The comments placed on the Sydney Airport Bulletin Board, to date, are fairly correct.
I can say that we are also fairly well advanced in our plans and that access at airports is receiving a very high priority because the situation is plainly difficult to resolve overnight.
We are currently interviewing for the role of Chief Pilot as we develop the flight department and AOC requirements. The contigency plan is to groom several pilots for this role and we have sought expressions of interest from Air New Zealand for A320 crew training to revalidate and retrain ex-737 and 767 crews for start up and continuing requirements.
Our Engineering organisation is over 75% complete. We have dedicated teams working on major and minor ports requirements, systems of maintenance and ISO9000 series accreditations.
We are currently receiving expressions of interest from aircraft lessors for a further 28 A320 family aircraft and have an involvement of a confidential nature with AWAS on two ex Ansett A320.
There is significant progress with Sabre Corporation and we are seeking to complete timetable information by month end to establish manpower requirements for all airport ground handling.
A number of organisations and individuals have made a gesture of support of a confidential nature. However, I can confirm that Singapore Airlines is not likely to be a direct investor in this venture.
Take Care.
I can say that we are also fairly well advanced in our plans and that access at airports is receiving a very high priority because the situation is plainly difficult to resolve overnight.
We are currently interviewing for the role of Chief Pilot as we develop the flight department and AOC requirements. The contigency plan is to groom several pilots for this role and we have sought expressions of interest from Air New Zealand for A320 crew training to revalidate and retrain ex-737 and 767 crews for start up and continuing requirements.
Our Engineering organisation is over 75% complete. We have dedicated teams working on major and minor ports requirements, systems of maintenance and ISO9000 series accreditations.
We are currently receiving expressions of interest from aircraft lessors for a further 28 A320 family aircraft and have an involvement of a confidential nature with AWAS on two ex Ansett A320.
There is significant progress with Sabre Corporation and we are seeking to complete timetable information by month end to establish manpower requirements for all airport ground handling.
A number of organisations and individuals have made a gesture of support of a confidential nature. However, I can confirm that Singapore Airlines is not likely to be a direct investor in this venture.
Take Care.
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So I am to believe that all these people you mention are doing
this all for free? and for the next 12 mths as well, there is a
small problem that an AOC has not been applied for, when is
this likley to occur knowing that it would take anywhere from
6-9 months? and more curious is whom the investor is that
you mentioned on the Sydney board has more money than
Qantas, as I understand it this charade was started by an
ex Ansett LAME that put up said website is that correct?
cheers
Wirraway
PS: Your post on the Sydney board on 24th August
There are already lots of Ex Ansett Staff who have commited to this. there are already 2 major players ready to fund this. Believe me in 3 months you will be hearing "Cabin Crew Prepare The Cabin For Takeoff"
Are you with Ansett "absolutely"
Why don't I believe you? Dream on Todd
So I am to believe that all these people you mention are doing
this all for free? and for the next 12 mths as well, there is a
small problem that an AOC has not been applied for, when is
this likley to occur knowing that it would take anywhere from
6-9 months? and more curious is whom the investor is that
you mentioned on the Sydney board has more money than
Qantas, as I understand it this charade was started by an
ex Ansett LAME that put up said website is that correct?
cheers
Wirraway
PS: Your post on the Sydney board on 24th August
There are already lots of Ex Ansett Staff who have commited to this. there are already 2 major players ready to fund this. Believe me in 3 months you will be hearing "Cabin Crew Prepare The Cabin For Takeoff"
Are you with Ansett "absolutely"
Why don't I believe you? Dream on Todd
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Wirraway,
Firstly, let me point out that Venture_Executive is not Todd. I am sorry if the thrust appears similar but the facts are substantially correct and this appears to be leading you to think this way.
You are correct in your assumption that the consultants have committed their free time to the venture and is receiving favourable support from certain corporations in the same way. There are over 45 consultants on the project and the standard of work is very high.
Insofar as the AOC is concerned, we are committed to work closely with CASA and timing of the AOC is not going to be a major issue as we have already made substantial progress.
Through improved accountability, training and procedures, Pacific Southwest Engineering Pty Limited will ensure the new airline has a respectable first class engineering business that will ensure the airline delivers exceptional performance to its customers to Aviation and ISO9000 series standards.
The LAME you refer to is an exceptional lateral thinker, is widely respected for his strong business knowledge and ethics. His quality focus is to be admired. He has been known to many in the airline industry as a person who has the ability to bring multi-disciplinary teams together with exceptional synergies to focus on achieving quality outcomes. The opportunity to start the venture with a LAME at the head is opportunistic in view of public concerns about airline maintenance. This also makes the process with CASA considerably easier as it understands our concern that any adaptation of the Ansett product needs to demonstrate a sound system of maintenance.
Take Care
Firstly, let me point out that Venture_Executive is not Todd. I am sorry if the thrust appears similar but the facts are substantially correct and this appears to be leading you to think this way.
You are correct in your assumption that the consultants have committed their free time to the venture and is receiving favourable support from certain corporations in the same way. There are over 45 consultants on the project and the standard of work is very high.
Insofar as the AOC is concerned, we are committed to work closely with CASA and timing of the AOC is not going to be a major issue as we have already made substantial progress.
Through improved accountability, training and procedures, Pacific Southwest Engineering Pty Limited will ensure the new airline has a respectable first class engineering business that will ensure the airline delivers exceptional performance to its customers to Aviation and ISO9000 series standards.
The LAME you refer to is an exceptional lateral thinker, is widely respected for his strong business knowledge and ethics. His quality focus is to be admired. He has been known to many in the airline industry as a person who has the ability to bring multi-disciplinary teams together with exceptional synergies to focus on achieving quality outcomes. The opportunity to start the venture with a LAME at the head is opportunistic in view of public concerns about airline maintenance. This also makes the process with CASA considerably easier as it understands our concern that any adaptation of the Ansett product needs to demonstrate a sound system of maintenance.
Take Care
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My apologies if you are not Todd, 28 A320s eh, considering
Branson only started Virgin Blue with 2 and Geoff Dixon is
talking 15, this number is very ambitious, funny how this "airline"
never been mentioned in the Australian press.
I'm sure Godfrey & Dixon are quaking in their respective boots
Have a nice day
Wirraway
We are currently receiving expressions of interest from aircraft lessors for a further 28 A320 family aircraft and have an involvement of a confidential nature with AWAS on two ex Ansett A320.
Branson only started Virgin Blue with 2 and Geoff Dixon is
talking 15, this number is very ambitious, funny how this "airline"
never been mentioned in the Australian press.
I'm sure Godfrey & Dixon are quaking in their respective boots
Have a nice day
Wirraway
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The manner in which the new airline's fleet grows will be dependent upon a number of factors including the availability of aircraft which can meet the demands of the venture's business plan. Naturally, demand for increased services can add to the pressure to find appropriate aircraft. It is a continuous process.
I am not sure what you are trying to say about DJ and QF in respect of our proposed fleet size. However, I can say that most airlines go through some sort of systematic growth period and whether we start with 1, 4 or 12 aircraft, the ultimate size of the fleet will be what ever gives the optimal return on investment.
Certainly, we need to position ourselves in a way that would ensure we are cash flow positive at an early stage.
Take Care
I am not sure what you are trying to say about DJ and QF in respect of our proposed fleet size. However, I can say that most airlines go through some sort of systematic growth period and whether we start with 1, 4 or 12 aircraft, the ultimate size of the fleet will be what ever gives the optimal return on investment.
Certainly, we need to position ourselves in a way that would ensure we are cash flow positive at an early stage.
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As reported in this mornings "Sydney Morning Herald" it
is expected that Mr Dixon will formally announce the new
No-frills airline tomorrow which will be a seperate airline from Qantas,
if your "airline" was to proceed as you seem to think, it will
in fact be the 4th airline, operating against Qantas, "Skimpy"
and Virgin Blue, sorry I don't believe anyone would invest
in a pie-in-the sky venture like that.
Cheers
Wirraway
SMH story can be found here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...hreadid=105471
As reported in this mornings "Sydney Morning Herald" it
is expected that Mr Dixon will formally announce the new
No-frills airline tomorrow which will be a seperate airline from Qantas,
if your "airline" was to proceed as you seem to think, it will
in fact be the 4th airline, operating against Qantas, "Skimpy"
and Virgin Blue, sorry I don't believe anyone would invest
in a pie-in-the sky venture like that.
Cheers
Wirraway
SMH story can be found here:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...hreadid=105471
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I too have interviewed with VB, when they first launched, I made it to the second stage panel interview, was the best interview I have ever had, and walked out of there feeling so confiedent and they were so responsive and postive in the interview only to be told thanks but no thanks. Im a guy though and I feel that they dont take on many guys, so who knows but I have had a another interveiw since for VB cabin crew and didnt make it past first round, I have plenty to offer them industry experience ect but just seems like a no go zone......so will try some other airlines.
They are picky, I heard a guy went for an interivew didnt make it past first round, got a call 2 weeks later to come for an interview, they didnt know he had one two weeks earlier and was unsucessful, and wulla, made it through......go figure!
They are picky, I heard a guy went for an interivew didnt make it past first round, got a call 2 weeks later to come for an interview, they didnt know he had one two weeks earlier and was unsucessful, and wulla, made it through......go figure!
