Hong Kong Airlines (HKA)
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Depends on
1. color of Passport. Preferably the non-Singaporean red
2. if you came from the greatest and the best: MH/MAS
3. The kind of shoe polish you got
4. How well one kisses (insert body part)
4. Which friends u got in management
5. How well one understands nepotism
There are Bolehsian FOs and then there are Napoleon’s FOs!!
Just come here, enjoy the work, and don’t expect too much. When it’s your turn and your file haven’t been mysteriously “overlooked” or bypassed in seniority, just give the course a shot and see what happens!
1. color of Passport. Preferably the non-Singaporean red
2. if you came from the greatest and the best: MH/MAS
3. The kind of shoe polish you got
4. How well one kisses (insert body part)
4. Which friends u got in management
5. How well one understands nepotism
There are Bolehsian FOs and then there are Napoleon’s FOs!!
Just come here, enjoy the work, and don’t expect too much. When it’s your turn and your file haven’t been mysteriously “overlooked” or bypassed in seniority, just give the course a shot and see what happens!
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https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/n...er-asset-sales
AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer, Tony Fernandes, says the Malaysia-based budget carrier holding has discussed possible acquisitions with HNA Group.
In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, Fernandes said he had met HNA co-founder and Chairman Wang Jian and spoke with him about possible cooperation between the sides, adding that he "for sure" would consider acquiring unspecified businesses from the ailing Chinese conglomerate.
On whether AirAsia Group was interested in acquiring HNA Group's interests in Hong Kong Express (UO, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) and Hong Kong Airlines (HX, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express, which are owned by HNA, Fernandes said, "We are always interested in whatever opportunities go our way." He went on to highlight that discussions with Wang have so far not been about airlines in Hong Kong specifically.
HNA Group has been disposing of its various assets as well as equity in its operations as a means of raising liquidity to meet debt repayment deadlines.
According to Bloomberg News, Hainan Airlines Holdings is planning to sell some of its office buildings and hotels in Beijing and Shanghai to cover its maturing debt. The carrier holding has a total of nine properties up for sale, with an estimated book value of CNY14 billion yuan (USD2.2 billion).
Among the assets for sale include the Shanghai NHA Tower, the Shanghai Yangtze International Enterprise Plaza, and the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel.
AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer, Tony Fernandes, says the Malaysia-based budget carrier holding has discussed possible acquisitions with HNA Group.
In an interview with the Nikkei Asian Review, Fernandes said he had met HNA co-founder and Chairman Wang Jian and spoke with him about possible cooperation between the sides, adding that he "for sure" would consider acquiring unspecified businesses from the ailing Chinese conglomerate.
On whether AirAsia Group was interested in acquiring HNA Group's interests in Hong Kong Express (UO, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) and Hong Kong Airlines (HX, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express, which are owned by HNA, Fernandes said, "We are always interested in whatever opportunities go our way." He went on to highlight that discussions with Wang have so far not been about airlines in Hong Kong specifically.
HNA Group has been disposing of its various assets as well as equity in its operations as a means of raising liquidity to meet debt repayment deadlines.
According to Bloomberg News, Hainan Airlines Holdings is planning to sell some of its office buildings and hotels in Beijing and Shanghai to cover its maturing debt. The carrier holding has a total of nine properties up for sale, with an estimated book value of CNY14 billion yuan (USD2.2 billion).
Among the assets for sale include the Shanghai NHA Tower, the Shanghai Yangtze International Enterprise Plaza, and the Renaissance Shanghai Pudong Hotel.
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Command Upgrade
For guys who are actually in HKA, how's the Command Upgrade coming from the 330?
What's the percentage of the FO's from the 330, upgrading on the same fleet vs upgrading to the 320?
What's the percentage of the FO's from the 330, upgrading on the same fleet vs upgrading to the 320?
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And how many more from BAS are being expedited bypassing the seniority system with backdoor shoe polishing sessions? We will never know but it would start if everyone grows a pair.
Again, we, crews from all ranks, would like to think and believe the upgrade systems is transparent but this simply is not true and will never be as long as Napoleon and his Boleh soldiers are at the helm.
Maybe it's time to rename this company to MKA
.....and go back to basics. Thank you Airbus for the protection laws.MKA Boleh!
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Hour requirements
Was just wondering if HKA or HKE we’re taking low hour pilots?(i.e. 1300TT 400 Mutli command, ICAO ATPL subjects).
i notice that CX are starting to ramp up their recruiting. Thank you in advance
Far C
i notice that CX are starting to ramp up their recruiting. Thank you in advance
Far C
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If this is indeed a SE Asia investor, don’t expect the company to expand as freely as the last 2 years. .Expect a trimming of the package if its the Singapore government. Doubt they will tolerate Malaysians running their fresh purchase!
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The times I have flown them (2 r/t flights, all A330s, one BKK and one YVR), I've had an Indian captain, American (or Canadian) captain, a Singlish speaking (I confess, could be Malaysian), and what sounded like a Southern European (Spanish, maybe Portuguese?) captain. However, on the Vancouver flights, all of the reserve crew going to and from business class were definitely Chinese, maybe Malaysian Chinese. The flights were fine--actually the cabin crew on the flight to Vancouver were spectacular. I honestly don't care where the pilots are from as long as they don't have a death wish.
In the end, HKA will have to boost its package or be satisfied to be the minor leagues to other airlines around the globe--or, and what I think will happen, hire people for whom Hong Kong is better than where they call home. No one is really trapped in Hong Kong. It's all about what you are willing to tolerate here, versus what you are willing to tolerate at home. Maybe they can offer commuting contracts from BKK since they seem to fly 5-7 times a day, around the clock.
I'm not sure a Singaporean investor would care if it was a Malaysian Chinese running it. And I do think they'll look to try to hurt CX with HX in a way that could benefit SQ, with a wink and a nod--if a Malaysian shares that vision, then so be it. A codeshare with SQ and possibly Star Membership would seem about right. I do wonder, how they'll avoid the Jetstar problem, if they want a controlling stake? Is there a friendly HK firm, or person, willing to be the front man eager to take on the CX/KA behemoth.
In the end, HKA will have to boost its package or be satisfied to be the minor leagues to other airlines around the globe--or, and what I think will happen, hire people for whom Hong Kong is better than where they call home. No one is really trapped in Hong Kong. It's all about what you are willing to tolerate here, versus what you are willing to tolerate at home. Maybe they can offer commuting contracts from BKK since they seem to fly 5-7 times a day, around the clock.
I'm not sure a Singaporean investor would care if it was a Malaysian Chinese running it. And I do think they'll look to try to hurt CX with HX in a way that could benefit SQ, with a wink and a nod--if a Malaysian shares that vision, then so be it. A codeshare with SQ and possibly Star Membership would seem about right. I do wonder, how they'll avoid the Jetstar problem, if they want a controlling stake? Is there a friendly HK firm, or person, willing to be the front man eager to take on the CX/KA behemoth.
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That as likely as Norwegian running BA into the ground. HKA will simply be bought out if they become annoying to the incumbents .
If this is indeed a SE Asia investor, don’t expect the company to expand as freely as the last 2 years. .Expect a trimming of the package if its the Singapore government. Doubt they will tolerate Malaysians running their fresh purchase!
