Flight West -SOLD-
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Could the buyers be a previous YC Company Secretary, a Brasilia agent and the previous owner of Tillair in NT, owner of VH-TLZ? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
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Heard from very good source at Sunstate (don't know how they found out)that Aeromil, the owners of Sunshine Express are definitely part of the sydnicate. Apparently the "new" Flight West will be looking at expanding the F100 fleet.. .. .So will Sunshine Express continue operating with Qantas or will the two airlines be merged and operate as an independant regional airline?
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From the Flight West web site:. .------------------------------. .20 March 2002. .Flight West Sale Approved By Creditors. .. .At a meeting held in Brisbane on Tuesday, 19 March, Flight West creditors have voted in favour of selling the company as a going concern.. .. .This announcement was seen as a positive step by the airline's employees, who have been told the sale is the best result for the carrier. News of the sale was also welcomed by the residents of Gladstone and Townsville, who have looked to Flight West to provide a competitive service to these communities.. .. .It is understood confidentiality agreements will prevent the identity of the new owners being revealed until the sale is concluded prior to 5th April 2002. The syndicate of four investors - from Australia and overseas - have significant experience within the aviation industry.. .. .Premier Peter Beattie was reported as welcoming the announcement, and looking forward to the purchase being finalised.. .. .Flight West continue to operate scheduled services from Brisbane to Townsville and Gladstone, as well as regular mining charter flights in north-west Queensland. .. .-----------------------
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Casper . .. .Rice in the pointy bit of an F100?. .Pie and sauce on a forklift?. .. .Geez I will have to think about this one! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" />. . . . <small>[ 21 March 2002, 10:39: Message edited by: dirtylittlefokker ]</small>
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From the information I have the 4 companies listed below could be the new owners.. .. .E.L. .C.F. .A.. .S.. .. .Sorry people first letter only of each company, can't give away to much <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> . .. .Good news for all the staff at FWA and regional QLD. At last aviation is slowly starting to stabilize in OZ.
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Ok... I dont have much to base these guesses on. I know that, so please go easy on me.... .. .A- Aeromil (Sunshine Exp). .E.L - East-land air. .S- Singapore Airlines. .C.F - Wouldnt have a clue!. .. .Any thoughts to prove me wrong or right? Would be interested.... .. .Either way, I think this is great news for Flight West and QLD. . .. .P.S. What are opinions of Mac-air getting involved in the 'consortium'? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" />
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Yes, they may be the usual suspects... can anyone else think who else it might be? Im edging to know, but stumped, and impatient... I guess I will just have to wait... Does anyone ever consider how much the aviation industry is like an episode of Bold and the beautiful?? Who's sleeping with who?? Find out next week... Oh, the suspense!. .(Sorry, in a bit of a strange mood today????). .Cheers. .Will <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="rolleyes.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="tongue.gif" />
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I wonder if Junior and the 'Family' have managed to have Dad's will overturned so the remainder of the staff entitlements dont come from the 'Family Estate'. FH states that staff may receive only 2c in the $ of their redundancy pay after the sale goes through. It's been 9 months now and still no pay. I know who's been s(*^%$#.
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BOBBY GIBBES:. .. .Anyone out there, like Torres have Bobby's contact? Air Niugini wishes to retain his name on the first F28 arriving next week and seek his approval to do so.. .. .Sharpie.
Sharpie, check your email for contact details for Squadron Leader Robert Henry Maxwell Gibbes DSO DFC and Bar (who still enjoys a drink on a hot day), and his wife, Jeanie.. .. .It's a great idea to name the F-28 after Bobby. He was a true seat of the pants PNG aviation pioneer!. . . . <small>[ 23 March 2002, 01:05: Message edited by: Torres ]</small>
Well done Pixie! For an airline which doesn't normally name its aeroplanes (I think the first A310 was the sole exception?) naming an aeroplane after Bobby Gibbes is a fine gesture. That they have decided to retain this name which was originally bestowed on the aeroplane by Flight West earns double points in my book. Congratulations to the person who thought of it.
I thought the Gooney Bird outside Air Niugini Haus, named after Larry Blackman, was the first aircraft ever named by Pixie - even though it was unveiled with CBG's monica on it.. .. .What condition is it in Sharpie? Must be full of bird sh!t by now!