East Anglian Air Ambulance temporarily grounded/Longmint status
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Other schools at Goodwood & Redhill should see there student numbers increase, as who would want to spend money with an organisation as poorly operated as this rabble.................
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who would want to spend money with an organisation as poorly operated as this rabble.................
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Was it to asset strip them and let them fold?
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PS - Good to see you here Sprogget
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Given their past history [as already mentioned] and the apparent lack of management ability [with a clear attitude of disdain for such matters] I'd agree with Whirls. However, I do not think that they intended for matters to unravel in precisely the way that they have.
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Was it to asset strip them and let them fold?
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Liquidator agrees sale of Sterling helicopter hangar - Business - Eastern Daily Press
Well that's the end of that then. Sterling were worth nothing once Gerry left and Longmint got their snouts in the trough.
Lets hope that all the good guys and gals can, or have got back up on their feet (there are a few who dont deserve the time of day).
Well that's the end of that then. Sterling were worth nothing once Gerry left and Longmint got their snouts in the trough.
Lets hope that all the good guys and gals can, or have got back up on their feet (there are a few who dont deserve the time of day).
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Yes Bond's have the hangar, a 7 year contract and Gerry is still there with the Air Ambulance.
A good result all around I think you'll agree.
Stability has returned with the asset strippers out of sight.
A good result all around I think you'll agree.
Stability has returned with the asset strippers out of sight.
Can we try to unravel their despicable actions now? - to try and learn from the terrible foursome.
Or are there some legal reasons why we can't discuss their tactics...still?
Or are there some legal reasons why we can't discuss their tactics...still?
I belive there is a further case in the next week or 2 regarding Longmint Aviation Group.. Its another winding up I think .
That may be the final extraction of the dispicable team from aviation alltogether.... or is there more?
That may be the final extraction of the dispicable team from aviation alltogether.... or is there more?
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I can't imagine any reasonable person could have very much to learn from BBCC or their immediate associates - unless you count arrogant self-interest and how to destroy fine organisations, along with (allegedly) fraudulent activities as skills worth learning.
My personal hope is that the aviation industry has their cards firmly marked such that none of them will ever get their faces through the door of any decent company in future, and that justice will take its course and debt repayments are made - there's no possibility that there will be any admissions of wrongdoing....
The last information I had regarding LAG vs HMRC windup slated for 28 Nov had been adjourned for another 3 months - so it won't be quick or clean.
I can't imagine any reasonable person could have very much to learn from BBCC or their immediate associates - unless you count arrogant self-interest and how to destroy fine organisations, along with (allegedly) fraudulent activities as skills worth learning.
My personal hope is that the aviation industry has their cards firmly marked such that none of them will ever get their faces through the door of any decent company in future, and that justice will take its course and debt repayments are made - there's no possibility that there will be any admissions of wrongdoing....
The last information I had regarding LAG vs HMRC windup slated for 28 Nov had been adjourned for another 3 months - so it won't be quick or clean.
I'm sittng looking at the 'old' Alan Mann hangars at Fairoaks; all reference to Alan Mann Engineering and Alan Mann Helicopters has been painted over (happened last week); presumably new signwriting will appear soon. Fixed wing aircraft are starting to be parked on what was AMH's parking area, due to an increase in larger fixed wing types (PC12/Be200) using the airfield..
Coriolis - How are you mate?
It's not about the individuals but their methods used to destroy a really nice facility that should have lasted way past our retirements (even extended as they are now)
What were the "marks" of what they did and how could we recognise them in future "episodes" of future asset strippers?
This Scam worked. And I believe someone will try this again - possibly even under guidance....
So - just like any flight incident or accident I have ever heard of - I want to know HOW it happened - to recognise how we might prevent it next time.
It's not about the individuals but their methods used to destroy a really nice facility that should have lasted way past our retirements (even extended as they are now)
What were the "marks" of what they did and how could we recognise them in future "episodes" of future asset strippers?
This Scam worked. And I believe someone will try this again - possibly even under guidance....
So - just like any flight incident or accident I have ever heard of - I want to know HOW it happened - to recognise how we might prevent it next time.
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I think the new signage on the front of the hangar may have to wait although there seems to be plenty of Gama signs on the public side. Looks like they're there to stay!
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Longmint Group
Longmint Group was wound up in The Royal Courts Of Justice yesterday, however the rumours indicate that Skydrift and Fast Helicopters were removed from The Longmint Group prior to the winding up.
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FAST Helicopters
oooops they did it again..........
Hello All,
Firstly any opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Administrators, the management or other staff of FAST.
I am Paul Curtis the Operations Manager of FAST Helicopters, and can confirm that the company went into Administration on Tuesday 24th January, Price Waterhouse Cooper have been appointed as Joint Administrators at the request of HSBC.
There are very mixed emotions at FAST at the moment, as anyone familiar with recent history will no doubt appreciate, most of the staff have expressed a certain relief to no longer being associated with the previous owners, however there is also an amount of uncertainty whilst potential new owners are sought.
The Administrators appear very positive and started sending out information packs to interested parties on Friday afternoon, and once a small issue of technicalities with Insurance is ironed out on Monday morning, it will be business as usual at Shoreham.
I would like to thank everyone who has been in the know for the last four days for their discretion and support, particularly the CAA and Haywards Aviation, but most especially the students who have been very patient during the turmoil this week, our aircraft owners and customers who have all been incredibly understanding and supportive. I also hope that we can call upon their and your support in the coming weeks.
Many thanks to you all, and here's to a bright and prosperous future!
Paul.
Hello All,
Firstly any opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Administrators, the management or other staff of FAST.
I am Paul Curtis the Operations Manager of FAST Helicopters, and can confirm that the company went into Administration on Tuesday 24th January, Price Waterhouse Cooper have been appointed as Joint Administrators at the request of HSBC.
There are very mixed emotions at FAST at the moment, as anyone familiar with recent history will no doubt appreciate, most of the staff have expressed a certain relief to no longer being associated with the previous owners, however there is also an amount of uncertainty whilst potential new owners are sought.
The Administrators appear very positive and started sending out information packs to interested parties on Friday afternoon, and once a small issue of technicalities with Insurance is ironed out on Monday morning, it will be business as usual at Shoreham.
I would like to thank everyone who has been in the know for the last four days for their discretion and support, particularly the CAA and Haywards Aviation, but most especially the students who have been very patient during the turmoil this week, our aircraft owners and customers who have all been incredibly understanding and supportive. I also hope that we can call upon their and your support in the coming weeks.
Many thanks to you all, and here's to a bright and prosperous future!
Paul.
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Hello All,
Paul here again, but not so wordy as last time.
The Administrators have been unable to find a buyer / investor for FAST in the time they allowed and have decided to dissolve the company.
We have all been made redundant as of today (one or two exceptions to help clear up).
Yet another casualty of the great BBCC foul up, and they walk away scott free and cashing in loads of solicitor fees.
Let the BBCC bashing begin.
Paul here again, but not so wordy as last time.
The Administrators have been unable to find a buyer / investor for FAST in the time they allowed and have decided to dissolve the company.
We have all been made redundant as of today (one or two exceptions to help clear up).
Yet another casualty of the great BBCC foul up, and they walk away scott free and cashing in loads of solicitor fees.
Let the BBCC bashing begin.
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So sorry to hear this, but methinks that anything that has had BBC attached to it will have been considered toxic out there in aviation-land. FAST had a fine reputation and I have had some good contacts there in the past.
Looks like BBCC have struck again. When will the investigating bodies pull their fingers out and put these very dis-honourable people where they belong, serving at Her Majesty's pleasure?
Looks like BBCC have struck again. When will the investigating bodies pull their fingers out and put these very dis-honourable people where they belong, serving at Her Majesty's pleasure?
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Regulators
Hear Hear Independent Observer. Time for the regulators to earn their fees and act - be they financial or aviation industry. I thought company directors (even quasi directors) ought to be fit & proper persons!