New gaffer @ AFX?
 

A whisper on the ramp that there is a new CEO at AFX that may just know something about aircraft operations!!!;)

Is Mr Orringe still with them ?

747 F's
 

As a resident at LHR it is interesting to speculate as to what AFX are doing. Having already got two 74's static it appears that the ex Korean is parked and has been so for the last couple of weeks. Parking fees must be enormous so how if they ever restart ops can they make a profit, especially from LHR when you are competing against a massive daily market.

For the Record AFX only have two Aircraft, Both at LHR. The Aircraft at Manston although in AFX colours is not with the airline any more. It was returned earlier this year.

:p

Just checked G-INFO, and G-GAFX has this owner listed:


AIRFREIGHT EXPRESS LTD
BENEDICT MACKENZIE, 3-6 THE COURTYARD
EAST PARK
CRAWLEY
RH10 6AG
UNITED KINGDOM


What is happening to it?

Ex Korean 74F
 

The new? Korean has taken up the position of the AFX74 that has I assumed departed, as an LHR watcher from across the road. what is the latest because hire costs and parking fees are the only items earning revenue.

Could it be........wait for it.......Da Guvnah?:D :D :D

DA GUV
 

Could be

de nu guv is a bit of a mystery but....................

rumour has it in the ops department that 8 L1011's are going to replace the 747's and there is a Belfast arriving at Heathrow tomorrow.......could there be a connection...........anyone know more????????????

There is an Ops departmnent ??? Who's in charge then? I assume Mr Bowles is still present?

There was word that Caribjet who have a bunch of L1011F were going to subcontract out for a UK based operation. But Manston was mentioned as a base and their L1011F freighters have been seen there???

"Dont think the GUV was behind it"

rumour has it in the ops department that 8 L1011's are going to replace the 747's and there is a Belfast arriving at Heathrow tomorrow.......could there be a connection...........anyone know more????????????

Last I heard the Belslow was in bits at PIK being renovated and the Guv has no dealings init what ever he may say to the contrary ;) .

Any news on when due LHR then??

VEEPS

Xmas
 

Are some of these rumours coming out of Xmas crackers. Surely if AFX has trouble running / filling two 74's how on earth are they going to fill up 8 1011's. I did ask the other day what is happening with the Korean 74 which has now taken up the same position as the departed AFX liveried freighter.

Who is now in charge of Ground Ops and is Mr Bowles still active with AFX ?

viking9
 

:mad: :rolleyes: :cool: :D

Who is Viking9 - is it the GOV again?

Anyone know more?

Seems he knows a little too much about AFX - names etc are you a 5th column? or an EX employee? hasnt been doing much though - 4-5 posts a week on average for 2 years. Anything nice to say about anything?

:eek: :D :mad:

Unlike others on Pprune, I spend my time doing other things. And, like others, I'm interested to see what happens at AFX. I am not an ex employee, but, I do know who was working there up until recently. The potential for AFX is great, but only with the right people at the helm. That's why I enquire as I do :o

AFX 747 G-INTL was on the freight apron (i.e. active) at Manston 16th Dec

AFX at manston
 

The appearance of AFX B747 at Manston wouldnt be anything to do with MK ?
rumour on airliners.net is that MK have bought G-intl.???
any hot poop ??:confused:

Nope!
 

DC8 Loadie

Sorry, but airliners.net are wrong - nothing to do with MK at all... or the one at LHR for that matter - just in case that rumour springs up also!! :D

AFX management have been spotted in the bar at the airport hotel HKG.

apparently g-intl flying for MAS cargo due into ELLX on adhoc flight 20dec- the korean one went to MK..