I'm a bit perplexed - if Av8 aren't going to proceed with anything other than the Icelandair operated 767, why is the 757 still doing training sorties? Presumably they aren't just being charitable to pilots and keeping them current on it, and I would guess even a quick 15 minute circuit would cost a few quid - it doesn't make sense, especially if funds are tight!

curious pax

the 757 has to remain current for the c of a, which I believe is a
requirement from the people av8 have leased the acft from until it is returned (re previous post of mine)

it would be a big shame however if these circuits cost ct2 (who own av8) a lot of money!!!

best regards

barmy army

hello everyone who knows me, hope u are all ok

:ok:

MNF751T was up again this afternoon - it completed one radar circuit on 06L, taxied back onto stand and shut down again for a few days.

This seems to be a regular sortie now.

PRESS RELEASE



AV8 FLIES ON


AV8air has pledged to continue operating its 767 aircraft having scaled down its initial plans whilst negotiations with potential investors continue.


Parent company HCCT (Holidays) Ltd. is in discussions with a third party which has expressed interest in a joint investment in AV8. Negotiations have advanced to the due diligence stage.


Whilst those negotiations continue AV8 has dropped plans to fly its 757 this summer and is in discussions with another airline which is interested in taking it on for the season. The 767 will continue to fly in AV8 colours this summer handling charter services for HCCT's brands to South Africa, the Canary Islands, Greece and mainland Spain. For the time being that aircraft will remain registered on Icelandair's Air Operator's Certificate and use the Scandinavian airline's flight deck crew and AV8 cabin staff.


HCCT also confirmed it had substantial cash reserves to ensure it can meet AV8's ongoing financial commitments.


As a result of changes to the operation it has unfortunately been necessary to make 23 AV8air staff redundant.


Expressing regret at the need for redundancies HCCT's chief executive Brian Murfin said: "The delay in securing external investment to support funds committed by HCCT has resulted in us having to scale down our initial plans and, unfortunately, forced us to makeredundancies. But these are prudent measures to ensure we can best protect the 47 remaining AV8 employees, the interests of our tour operating businesses and the longer term viability of the airline."


ENDS
CT2/r163

av8air
 

Niteflite or whoever you are!

There is an interesting point i would like to take out of the above

The statement claims the 757 is out for a season and they are still looking to obtain their aoc in future

Well... from what i've heard, all the post holders for the aoc have resigned and all ops staff made redundant so how an earth could this be achieved!!!!!

Please whoever you are respond to that question !!!!!!!!

:mad:

B757 to Ashtrays ?????

Don't shoot the messenger...
 

I've no idea what the answers to your questions are I'm afraid.

I'm a humble ATC'er and am simply posting an official press release from the group which was issued on 30th March 2004.

Sorry :)

CT2 - what a bunch of *?x@;@~*. You obviously haven't got the money it takes to launch a proper airline. In my opinion, you should stick to chartering aircraft from 'proper' airlines. I don't know why small time tour operators / travel agents would wish to get into operating aircraft. No doubt MOD has sold you his 'wet dream' of owning your 'own' airline. Time to wake up !!!!

My advice woud be to stick to selling packages, and stop playing 'airlines'. No doubt you guys have already found out that to run an airline takes more money than you have got in the bank.

By the way, your CPT advertising in TTG sucks. You must be desperate !!! Not filling your seats ?

CG

I trust you feel better after that adolescent tirade CG? I would keep a close eye on that blood pressure if I were you or you will end up one very poorly Easter Bunny.

The facts on this sad matter will come out in due course. The aviation side did all that was required of them and more. I hope the laid off staff are able to gain employment very soon.

T t V

I understand the ex AV8 cabin crew are being interviewed today and tomorrow by some aircrew contracting company called Airlight Projects.
Apparently Icelandair wants to contract the CCMs through that company to operate on the 767 they had based in MAN.