PremiAir
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From: The 245 bulkhead
I wonder who is left. Wonder if LT my old boss is still there? I heard RH was still hanging in there? Sorry don't know who danger mouse is. First name Dave maybe, older fixed wing guy? How times have changed since I left in 2004 ish.....
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From: UK
Would any one care to divulge where Rainbow is now based
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From: Bergen
Still sad
Almost one month since my last comment. Now I read '25' ish staff remaining. How can a business descend so rapidly? Where's the leadership? There must be some anger around the patch in various quarters, but I can't help thinking its such a sad end to something that was so good.
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From: Milano, Italia
It is indeed sad but .. as was said many moons ago .. the writing was on the wall:
See: http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/449...istration.html
Originally posted by Savoia on 23rd April 2011
As mentioned on another thread where this was initially reported, the writing was on the wall for a number of City financiers familiar with Davies' operations.
By all counts PremiAir's operations are, on the whole, commendable - even admirable, and Heli01's 'face-saving' comments in their support (via the information of his 'contact') are therefore understandable.
To suggest however that the collapse of PremiAir's sister company will have zero impact on their operations either now or in the future is perhaps optimistic. My understanding was that Von Essen hotels part-funded the initial acquisition of PremiAir?
We shall see what transpires.
This would however be a good time for the boys at Starspeed to focus their efforts in preparedness for 'catching' any business which might emerge from the current uncertainties - that's how the business world survives!
As mentioned on another thread where this was initially reported, the writing was on the wall for a number of City financiers familiar with Davies' operations.
By all counts PremiAir's operations are, on the whole, commendable - even admirable, and Heli01's 'face-saving' comments in their support (via the information of his 'contact') are therefore understandable.
To suggest however that the collapse of PremiAir's sister company will have zero impact on their operations either now or in the future is perhaps optimistic. My understanding was that Von Essen hotels part-funded the initial acquisition of PremiAir?
We shall see what transpires.
This would however be a good time for the boys at Starspeed to focus their efforts in preparedness for 'catching' any business which might emerge from the current uncertainties - that's how the business world survives!
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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
Sad to hear. Not long since they were probably the market leader.
Isn't a designated Chief Engineer a mandatory requirement in order to maintain their AOC? If so (and I think it is) they would need to recruit another asap or the company has gone the way of the Dodo.
Isn't a designated Chief Engineer a mandatory requirement in order to maintain their AOC? If so (and I think it is) they would need to recruit another asap or the company has gone the way of the Dodo.
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From: The South
Not a Chief Engineer for an AOC. A Continuing Airworthiness Manager for an AOC - not always the same person.
Not having a nominated Chief Engineer will have an affect on their Part 145 Approval. If they still have a Part 145!
Not having a nominated Chief Engineer will have an affect on their Part 145 Approval. If they still have a Part 145!
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From: Wandering the FIR and cyberspace often at highly unsociable times
FNW, You are more correct; I was thinking in practical terms, i.e. they need to maintain the aircraft they flew on their AOC.
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From: UK
Greed
The problem is that Avery got greedy and knows little about running the aviation, i heard from a reliable source that he did try and bring a business partner in who runs a small fixed wing outfit who was also the lead into investment. Apparently the deal was done, but Avery wanted personal money up front so the deal fell through before xmas and his apparent business partner dumped Avery and has continued on seperately. This all could have been avoided
if he had taken the deal before xmas, but it proves its not about the company its about himself and none of his promises have come to light yet. Its over for premiair sadly.
if he had taken the deal before xmas, but it proves its not about the company its about himself and none of his promises have come to light yet. Its over for premiair sadly.
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From: Wildest Surrey
One of the 'old' S76s departed Fairoaks on a trailer a couple of weeks ago. Rumour is it has been sold in the USA. If the company is in liquidation, is this legal?