Astraeus airborne!
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Hugh,
Thanks for the info.I`m not forgetting anyone (I hope)It appears that everyone has been working flat out,Pilots,Cabin Crew,backroom staff and all.They deserve success and I wish them all well.
DWW
Thanks for the info.I`m not forgetting anyone (I hope)It appears that everyone has been working flat out,Pilots,Cabin Crew,backroom staff and all.They deserve success and I wish them all well.
DWW
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Below is a link to the "historic" moment this morning. Crap picture im afraid, shame you guys couldnt come all the way down to Juliet 1 so there was some sun on you. 
Regards
Paul
Picture here
Regards
Paul
Picture here
Dir. PPRuNe Line Service
Well done folks, well done indeed!
IFR/StanSted - how about a PPRuNe bash in France/Spain/Italy/Greece? We could charter an Astraeus 737 and all fly down from Gatwick
IFR/StanSted - how about a PPRuNe bash in France/Spain/Italy/Greece? We could charter an Astraeus 737 and all fly down from Gatwick
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What a neat idea! A Bash away! I for one think it would be a grand idea!
When walking my dog in the early mornings (0550 or so Mon-Fri and about 0630/0700 at weekends!) I am in the habit of carrying my ancient "sad bastard" (i.e. airband) radio in my pocket with an earpiece .. when on personal auto-pilot at that hour I take pleasure in seeing/hearing aircraft as they are winging their way to LHR, usually. As I have a dog that has to sniff and pretend to mark every crucial smell he encounters I have plenty of time to stay semi asleep as we patrol the neighbourhood. I realised this morning that when putting the radio in my inside pocket I had knocked it but rather than fiddle with it on the move I let it carry on running up and down channels...so...at about 0705 I was thrilled to hear the callsign of Flystar801 Needless to say the rogue radio carried on so all I know is that there was one heading of 255 and one climb to FL80
I do hope the first flight went without a hitch and look forward to hearing about it!
When walking my dog in the early mornings (0550 or so Mon-Fri and about 0630/0700 at weekends!) I am in the habit of carrying my ancient "sad bastard" (i.e. airband) radio in my pocket with an earpiece .. when on personal auto-pilot at that hour I take pleasure in seeing/hearing aircraft as they are winging their way to LHR, usually. As I have a dog that has to sniff and pretend to mark every crucial smell he encounters I have plenty of time to stay semi asleep as we patrol the neighbourhood. I realised this morning that when putting the radio in my inside pocket I had knocked it but rather than fiddle with it on the move I let it carry on running up and down channels...so...at about 0705 I was thrilled to hear the callsign of Flystar801
Needless to say the rogue radio carried on so all I know is that there was one heading of 255 and one climb to FL80 I do hope the first flight went without a hitch and look forward to hearing about it!
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Well done to all concerned, a grand and bold achievement in such a short space of time. Great to watch a real airline rise on here, for a change... 
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What fantastic wonderful news. Good luck for the future to all the team. Its great to hear a success story and my best wishes to the Famous Five. I'm sure i met one or two of you that sunny Saturday in Brum.
Again Well Bl**dy done.
Again Well Bl**dy done.
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WELL BY MY SINE YOU KNOW WHERE IM FROM, AND I CANT HELP BUT SMILE TO KNOW THAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING SO WELL,
PART OF ME WISHES THAT I HAD STAYED BEHIND AND BEEN PART OF A NEW VENTURE THAT CERTAINLY IS GOING TO SUCSEED....
BLOODY GOOD LUCK TO THE LOT OF YA
MISS YOU LOT HEAPS
WX
PART OF ME WISHES THAT I HAD STAYED BEHIND AND BEEN PART OF A NEW VENTURE THAT CERTAINLY IS GOING TO SUCSEED....
BLOODY GOOD LUCK TO THE LOT OF YA
MISS YOU LOT HEAPS
WX
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I am assuming the first flight went well - where and when is the second?
'cos this is the first airline I have learned about ab initio forgive my interest but .. I am taking a personal pride here OK!!!
'cos this is the first airline I have learned about ab initio forgive my interest but .. I am taking a personal pride here OK!!!
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"Second flight" (third sector of the day) left LGW for Alicante an hour after the inbound 802 arrived. All went well and the crew made it back for the celebrations in the office ! (And I don't mean a box of miniature chocolates!).
Thanks to all the team involved, a good day out was had by all !
Any changes for me ?
Thanks to all the team involved, a good day out was had by all !
Any changes for me ?
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Good luck to all at Astraeus !
We will be waiting to assist with flight delays, diversions when they arise ! We're here to help cos we are the fan what the s**t hits !
Well done for getting in the air !
We will be waiting to assist with flight delays, diversions when they arise ! We're here to help cos we are the fan what the s**t hits !
Well done for getting in the air !
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Flight of the Phoenix!!
Great News and a very welcome addition to the UK airline industry at such a difficult time. The preparation, submission and subsequent approval of the AOC in such a short time is truly remarkable.
Speaking of difficult times, any idea how many ex Brit World staff managed to join the 'New Airline'?
Good Luck all...........
Speaking of difficult times, any idea how many ex Brit World staff managed to join the 'New Airline'?
Good Luck all...........
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Over the years many people have suggested a weekend PPRuNe bash at some sunny seaside spot, so we could certainly have a look at the costings to see if it would be viable. Anyone at Astraeus care to send me a rough quotation for a charter from Friday-Sunday or Sat-Sunday to an exotic spot in Europe? How about a bash in the South of France?
cheers
SS
Over the years many people have suggested a weekend PPRuNe bash at some sunny seaside spot, so we could certainly have a look at the costings to see if it would be viable. Anyone at Astraeus care to send me a rough quotation for a charter from Friday-Sunday or Sat-Sunday to an exotic spot in Europe? How about a bash in the South of France?
cheers
SS
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Hmm, G-STRA.
Do they, or will they, ever have a G-STRG?
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It's great seeing a new airline being born, a rarity these days. Good luck to everyone!
Do they, or will they, ever have a G-STRG?
(edited - wanted to add this: )
It's great seeing a new airline being born, a rarity these days. Good luck to everyone!
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