What's going on at Goodwood?
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Atlas Helicopters - doing the dirty?
Does anyone know anything about Atlas Helicopters moving to a different Aerodrome, and if so, why they are moving? I have heard rumours that dirty work is a foot!
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The company is on the move. They have secured an operating base that will allow them to grow and support their requirements of their customers.
The industry depends on competition and some times others get the wrong message when it appears that toes are being stamped on. Wakeup calls focus the mind!
Please be careful not to throw stones.
The industry depends on competition and some times others get the wrong message when it appears that toes are being stamped on. Wakeup calls focus the mind!
Please be careful not to throw stones.
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greenarrow
Rest assured I'm not throwing stones. This is the trouble with rumours, they can very easily get twisted!
Any ideas where they are moving to, and whos' toes are being stepped on?
I wonder if the move might open up some job opertunities for the right people?
slartibardfast
I believe it is something to do with Mike Burns (I have heard his name mentioned) but don't quote me on that.
Rest assured I'm not throwing stones. This is the trouble with rumours, they can very easily get twisted!
Any ideas where they are moving to, and whos' toes are being stepped on?
I wonder if the move might open up some job opertunities for the right people?
slartibardfast
I believe it is something to do with Mike Burns (I have heard his name mentioned) but don't quote me on that.
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From their Website
"Atlas Helicopters – Company News
Goodwood Contract
Atlas Helicopters has been successful in winning a three-year contract to provide Goodwood Estates ( including the Motor racing Circuit and Racecourse ) with all of its helicopter requirements.
Our involvement with Goodwood will also include the provision of Heliport support for the Festival of Speed, Revival Meeting and Glorious Goodwood events.
Atlas look forward to a fruitful relationship with the Goodwood Group with a view of eventually relocating our corporate headquarters to Goodwood Airfield."
And
"Goodwood Helicopter Events
Atlas Helicopters Ltd through its relationship with Goodwood Estates, is the nominated helicopter charter provider for all of the Goodwood Events including:-
The Festival of Speed: 24th – 26th June 2005
Glorious Goodwood: 26th July – 30th July 2005
The Revival Meeting: 16th – 18th September 2005
Atlas Helicopters Ltd is directly responsible for transporting the Goodwood partners and event sponsors to the above events, offering a service in keeping with the Goodwood name."
"Atlas Helicopters – Company News
Goodwood Contract
Atlas Helicopters has been successful in winning a three-year contract to provide Goodwood Estates ( including the Motor racing Circuit and Racecourse ) with all of its helicopter requirements.
Our involvement with Goodwood will also include the provision of Heliport support for the Festival of Speed, Revival Meeting and Glorious Goodwood events.
Atlas look forward to a fruitful relationship with the Goodwood Group with a view of eventually relocating our corporate headquarters to Goodwood Airfield."
And
"Goodwood Helicopter Events
Atlas Helicopters Ltd through its relationship with Goodwood Estates, is the nominated helicopter charter provider for all of the Goodwood Events including:-
The Festival of Speed: 24th – 26th June 2005
Glorious Goodwood: 26th July – 30th July 2005
The Revival Meeting: 16th – 18th September 2005
Atlas Helicopters Ltd is directly responsible for transporting the Goodwood partners and event sponsors to the above events, offering a service in keeping with the Goodwood name."
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To Inverted Chopper
Don't you dare and throw a stone. Your post is on the edge and I bet you are...probably the reason for being inverted. Anyway, be careful and think first before you put some trash on this board.
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alouette
I am very sorry if I've over stepped the mark on this one, it really wasn't my intention to dirty the the name of Atlas! I was just curious as I had heard some things that concerned me.
plank cap
What sort of work do Elite do?
I am very sorry if I've over stepped the mark on this one, it really wasn't my intention to dirty the the name of Atlas! I was just curious as I had heard some things that concerned me.
plank cap
What sort of work do Elite do?
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The Nr Fairy
I have just re-read my entries on this thread, and have been unable to find anything implying that I know what Atlas or Elite do, so I'm not sure what you mean by your last comment.
I have heard of both Atlas and Elite, and I know that Atlas are/were based at Lee-on-Solent. It would also be fair to assume that both Atlas and Elite charter aircraft (as most operators do!), but thats about all I know, which is kind of why I asked!!
Please excuse my obvious ignorance!
I have just re-read my entries on this thread, and have been unable to find anything implying that I know what Atlas or Elite do, so I'm not sure what you mean by your last comment.
I have heard of both Atlas and Elite, and I know that Atlas are/were based at Lee-on-Solent. It would also be fair to assume that both Atlas and Elite charter aircraft (as most operators do!), but thats about all I know, which is kind of why I asked!!
Please excuse my obvious ignorance!
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"Any ideas where they are moving to, and whos' toes are being stepped on? "
"That's interesting, I had heard that there is a link between someone high up in that aerodrome and an employee of Atlas."
I guess not as ignorant as you make out?
"That's interesting, I had heard that there is a link between someone high up in that aerodrome and an employee of Atlas."
I guess not as ignorant as you make out?
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212man
The rumour I heard (and I do stress, it was only a RUMOUR), did not, unfortunately, include a complete biography of the company or any details of where Atlas were moving to etc.... Also, it was 'plank cap' who revealed that Elite operate from Goodwood, not me!
What I don't want to do is make a direct accusation about something potentially very serious. Especially as it is only a rumour.
The rumour I heard (and I do stress, it was only a RUMOUR), did not, unfortunately, include a complete biography of the company or any details of where Atlas were moving to etc.... Also, it was 'plank cap' who revealed that Elite operate from Goodwood, not me!
What I don't want to do is make a direct accusation about something potentially very serious. Especially as it is only a rumour.
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Elite helis do have a base at Goodwood after relocating from Waltham back in 2001. Not only AOC work, they also have a training school there after Stevevson avaition packed up working there.
As EESDL said "a bit of a smack"
As EESDL said "a bit of a smack"
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Looking at Elite's website, it looks like they are fighting back.
Is there anything to suggest that this is anything other than competition, and two operators with different approaches to the market doing business ??
Is there anything to suggest that this is anything other than competition, and two operators with different approaches to the market doing business ??
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Atlas Helicopters doing the dirty
For those who wish to rumour monger concerning Atlas Helicopters' involvement at Goowdood and the set-up of an operating base, I wish to dispel once and for all the gossip which this industry is famour for!!
Atlas, as were four other helicopter companies, were approached to submit a formal tender to provide Goodwood Estates with helicopter charter capability for the next three years. On the basis of the Atlas tender, Atlas were awarded the contract. The main reasons for this being the availability of single and twin engine helicopters.
No underhand delaings took place and Atlas were awarded the contract fairly.
If someone has any other evidence to the contrary, I would like to hear it and I am sure Atlas' lawyers would too!!
Thaks Green Arrow for your positive feedback. Glad to hear that not all of the people in this stupid industry listen to non-founded gossip!!
Trident
Atlas, as were four other helicopter companies, were approached to submit a formal tender to provide Goodwood Estates with helicopter charter capability for the next three years. On the basis of the Atlas tender, Atlas were awarded the contract. The main reasons for this being the availability of single and twin engine helicopters.
No underhand delaings took place and Atlas were awarded the contract fairly.
If someone has any other evidence to the contrary, I would like to hear it and I am sure Atlas' lawyers would too!!
Thaks Green Arrow for your positive feedback. Glad to hear that not all of the people in this stupid industry listen to non-founded gossip!!
Trident
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Trident Helis gives his occupation as an "Aviation Director".
Gosh, an 'Aviation Director' posting on our humble forum.
And he says lawyers might be interested in reading it as well.
We're going up in the world guys.
What's an Aviation Director?
Gosh, an 'Aviation Director' posting on our humble forum.
And he says lawyers might be interested in reading it as well.
We're going up in the world guys.
What's an Aviation Director?
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If you read the title of this thread - Atlas Helicopters - doing the dirty? , it's clearly a question, not a statement.
I agree with 'purple chopper', this network is for rumours, those who don't like it may prefer to browse another website.
I agree with 'purple chopper', this network is for rumours, those who don't like it may prefer to browse another website.