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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
27th Aug 2019, 16:59
Replies: 21
Views: 13,439
Posted By Avius

In the case of a takeover, CX would likely lose a...

In the case of a takeover, CX would likely lose a huge portion of the current talent set and human capital. China needs this talent desperately, so they are between a rock and a hard place. That is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Aug 2017, 14:51
Replies: 52
Views: 26,038
Posted By Avius

This may put things a little in perspective: ...

This may put things a little in perspective:

Swire Pacific's China Coca-Cola business offsets Cathay loss...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th May 2017, 14:23
Replies: 61
Views: 26,462
Posted By Avius

My apology for contaminating this thread with...

My apology for contaminating this thread with some rationality. I think, the responsibility increase is meant more along the lines of eliminating the FO's cross wind limits for landings or SO's...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
24th Jan 2017, 05:52
Replies: 29
Views: 15,044
Posted By Avius

This sums up what needs changing before anything...

This sums up what needs changing before anything else.

Fast forward to about 6:00 of the video:

Jack Welch on Why You Want the Muscle of a Big Company but the Soul o?...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Jan 2017, 19:24
Replies: 19
Views: 11,313
Posted By Avius

It is extremely unusual for a project manager to...

It is extremely unusual for a project manager to resign in the middle of the project, to which he just a few month ago commited so intensely. While there can be genuine personal reasons -which is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Nov 2016, 01:40
Replies: 42
Views: 35,649
Posted By Avius

Visionary, you are spot on IMHO. I've had...

Visionary,

you are spot on IMHO. I've had the same thoughts for a while now. JS was initially the one stating, that the high levels of experience (read expensive) in the cockpit are not necessary....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2016, 14:36
Replies: 17
Views: 10,273
Posted By Avius

Traf, I've been here longer than you think....

Traf,

I've been here longer than you think. And I agree with you, that words like "relax" and "chill" in this context would normally make one cringe.

In this case, I have some insider knowledge...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
3rd Sep 2016, 13:48
Replies: 17
Views: 10,273
Posted By Avius

Relax man, Atlas provides CX with some short...

Relax man,

Atlas provides CX with some short term flexibility, not more. CX do not like to give up control over their operation, which long term outsourcing would exatly do.

They would never...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th May 2016, 02:57
Replies: 34
Views: 8,508
Posted By Avius

Sam Ting Wong, you do make some good points...

Sam Ting Wong,

you do make some good points and I agree, that some of us may have unrealistic expectations. However, there are some fundamental flaws in your arguing.

The market does what the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Mar 2016, 06:55
Replies: 76
Views: 34,012
Posted By Avius

So all the staff combined share a whopping 1.75%...

So all the staff combined share a whopping 1.75% of the total profit amount. Wow! Is there any better way to say "get lost" to the employees.

In contrast: Delta Airlines shared 25.42% of their...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Mar 2015, 04:25
Replies: 87
Views: 37,260
Posted By Avius

I'm not trying to take sides here, but to be...

I'm not trying to take sides here, but to be fair, there are also other Americans at CX with military obligations and arrangements. I doubt though, that they give 1 single day notice to CX, when they...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Nov 2014, 14:33
Replies: 7
Views: 4,976
Posted By Avius

There are quite a few guys in SFO, that want to...

There are quite a few guys in SFO, that want to be LAX based and vice versa. Let's hope, they can work this out in this bid.....
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
18th Oct 2014, 03:37
Replies: 68
Views: 22,376
Posted By Avius

FrogMan "With inflation in the US at records...

FrogMan

"With inflation in the US at records low and inflation in HKG at records high, do you expect everyone to receive the same amount of cash?...I don't think so!"


You obviously do not...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
14th Oct 2014, 02:59
Replies: 68
Views: 22,376
Posted By Avius

"Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting...

"Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them."
...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Sep 2014, 17:59
Replies: 13
Views: 7,584
Posted By Avius

Shep69 is not far from the truth. The video...

Shep69 is not far from the truth.

The video link below is a good explanation of the different forms of government, albeit in the context of America.

Still applicable to any country.
...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Jul 2012, 15:56
Replies: 81
Views: 50,590
Posted By Avius

I worked at GSS a few years ago and must say that...

I worked at GSS a few years ago and must say that I quite enjoyed my time there. The people were very nice to work with and I only left because of better basing opportunities and yes - much better...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th May 2012, 15:48
Replies: 39
Views: 10,020
Posted By Avius

Iron Skillet, Cargolux does - for the most...

Iron Skillet,

Cargolux does - for the most part - PX their crews on their own freighters. In some rather rare circumstances, they will provide full business class ticket (which allows access to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th May 2012, 19:30
Replies: 74
Views: 33,705
Posted By Avius

Freehills, I'm not entirely sure she would,...

Freehills,

I'm not entirely sure she would, as this book was written some 50 years ago, in a time where the average CEO salary was around 40 times that of the lowest paid employee in the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th Feb 2012, 15:36
Replies: 149
Views: 49,097
Posted By Avius

Just give it some time

Come on people.

The complete transition is a whole weekend project, perhaps longer. Some data may be transferred automatically and others will require a manual input. (such as interline agreement...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Sep 2011, 12:37
Replies: 48
Views: 9,511
Posted By Avius

711... Being one of those with 10+ years career...

711... Being one of those with 10+ years career in finance before flying airplanes, your response is the best I have read on this forum for a long time.

Spot on !!

The world of finance and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2011, 19:07
Replies: 137
Views: 19,911
Posted By Avius

Air profit, The last time I checked, HKG was...

Air profit,

The last time I checked, HKG was not part of the United States, therefore US law is rather irrelevant.

Point is US pilots are based in many foreign countries, despite the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2011, 18:01
Replies: 137
Views: 19,911
Posted By Avius

airplaneridesrfun, It seems you want to use...

airplaneridesrfun,

It seems you want to use a machete where a scalpel is more appropriate. I believe the goal should be to create as little as possible pain.

Sorry, if your personal agenda is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
6th Apr 2011, 08:52
Replies: 137
Views: 19,911
Posted By Avius

As with the Amsterdam base situation, I think,...

As with the Amsterdam base situation, I think, the company is doing the right thing, to make sure the Canadian guys can stay at their US bases. I'm a US citizen and possibly affected by this, but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th May 2010, 04:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,718
Posted By Avius

PBS Documentary on US Regional Airlines - Very...

PBS Documentary on US Regional Airlines - Very Intereresting (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/flyingcheap/view/)
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
26th Mar 2010, 14:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,824
Posted By Avius

With all respect, the long-term gradual...

With all respect, the long-term gradual degradation of our T&C's is an industry-wide problem, not just CX. In fact, we in CX have somewhat better conditions, than most - not perfect, but still...
Forum: North America
22nd Nov 2009, 13:07
Replies: 29
Views: 5,221
Posted By Avius

zumzum, The advice given here is spot on....

zumzum,

The advice given here is spot on. Many years ago, I was in a similar position, working for an Major European Airline and getting married to a US citizen with both of us wanting to live in...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
21st Nov 2009, 13:26
Replies: 33
Views: 7,074
Posted By Avius

Not intending to add fuel to the fire here, but...

Not intending to add fuel to the fire here, but to assume, that any management enjoys to impose redundancies is simply a fallacy.

This is a case of restructuring and anyone, who understands a...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2009, 21:33
Replies: 9
Views: 2,266
Posted By Avius

25t is a good figure. This will keep the...

25t is a good figure.

This will keep the FWD fuel pumps happy, despite the fairly high pitch attitude in climb (as the aircraft is normally quite light in this scenario).

I have seen as...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Oct 2009, 20:09
Replies: 146
Views: 80,681
Posted By Avius

Well, I don't blame people, that are suspicious...

Well, I don't blame people, that are suspicious of a new start-up. On the other hand, ACG may be able to take advantage of the fact that Cargolux nearby in LUX are not expanding.

Luxembourg is a...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
20th Sep 2009, 19:52
Replies: 754
Views: 326,381
Posted By Avius

Naturally, this forum is full of enthusiasts in...

Naturally, this forum is full of enthusiasts in their early 20's who will tell, that being a pilot is is more than about money. Idealism is afterall a virtue, when you are 20+. It is just natural.. I...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Sep 2009, 16:13
Replies: 36
Views: 5,095
Posted By Avius

Jeez...A whole thread for a simple question..Or...

Jeez...A whole thread for a simple question..Or so would one think !? I know, it's the "cathay way" to discuss things ad nauseam. Well here is my share of ..."it"...;)

I believe that simplicity is...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
30th Apr 2009, 18:40
Replies: 13
Views: 4,984
Posted By Avius

Air my suggestion is that you completely...

Air

my suggestion is that you completely disregard this forum when making decisions about YOUR future life and career.

I read this forum before joing CX and what I've seen made me not want to...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
8th Apr 2009, 15:35
Replies: 25
Views: 6,226
Posted By Avius

AD POSSE AD ESSE I seriously doubt that...

AD POSSE AD ESSE

I seriously doubt that someone with your mindset would be involved in any kind of checking or even training.

From your posts here, it is evident that you enjoy bullying and...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2009, 16:51
Replies: 25
Views: 6,226
Posted By Avius

Kitsune, I was saying: Get a life !

Kitsune,

I was saying:

Get a life !
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
7th Apr 2009, 13:10
Replies: 25
Views: 6,226
Posted By Avius

Kitsune, get a life man..

Kitsune,

get a life man..
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