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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 11:09:43 GMT
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Post by brizeguy on Jul 17, 2018 11:09:43 GMT
Hadn’t looked in for a while (for obvious reasons) but surprised to see very little on here ref Wijet/Blink and it’s demise. Started a new thread as didn’t want to detract from “Movements” where this was posted:- “Blink is now Wijet, and has been for a while. A Honda Jet has been seen somewhere in the UK wearing the Wijet name, beyond that it's a little difficult to add more to the story. Wijet have no association with the operation/management of Blackbushe, but they remain tennants”
To clarify, Blink Ltd has gone in to Administration and staff have been made redundant, this company was “Trading as” Wijet however Wijet is still in existence via Luxembourg. As I understand it the current owners of Blackbushe are still shareholders in Wijet but difficult to know exactly what the relationship is. What I do know is UK employed Blink staff didn’t get paid at the end of June and French staff did. UK staff are now redundant and French staff are not! Something smells and not of garlic! The four Blink Mustangs G-FBLK, FLBK, FBKB and FBKC are now N-registered and planned to return to the US soon having been repossessed by Textron.
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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 13:10:14 GMT
Post by PB on Jul 17, 2018 13:10:14 GMT
Good to hear from you "brizeguy", appreciate the update. The rumour mill has spent time grinding out its products regarding Wijet. There has not been too much to add of recent as the Wijet story produced a variety of interpretations, the truth sometimes being difficult to judge! There is no doubt that those of us who know you and Wijet's UK team are incredibly sympathetic to the fate that has swallowed you all.
If/when you're at Blackbushe, or nearby, it would be great to have the chance of a catch up.
Take care.. "PB"
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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 15:14:41 GMT
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Post by brizeguy on Jul 17, 2018 15:14:41 GMT
Currently banned from the premises!!!
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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 15:39:48 GMT
Post by controller on Jul 17, 2018 15:39:48 GMT
What happened to staff such as Fire Service and FISOs??
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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 16:28:28 GMT
Post by exeglkflyer on Jul 17, 2018 16:28:28 GMT
What happened to staff such as Fire Service and FISOs?? They don't (or didn't) work for Wijet as far as I'm aware!
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Wijet
Jul 17, 2018 18:53:12 GMT
Post by rj on Jul 17, 2018 18:53:12 GMT
I see the Blink van is still sat in the car park, wonder how long for, could become a fixture!?
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Wijet
Jul 18, 2018 6:04:12 GMT
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Post by brizeguy on Jul 18, 2018 6:04:12 GMT
Engine went on the van last year, will be disposed of soon I think.
Airport staff are nothing to do with Blink (trading as Wijet) AOC staff, other than the fact a large proportion used to be employed by Blink.
Customers still want to fly from/to BBS so expect to see plenty of other Mustangs on the apron still, it’s a much more cost effective option than FAB, just don’t expect to see Wijet Hondajets, they cannot use BBS for public transport as they don’t have the required performance. Personally I don’t expect the deal to purchase a fleet of 16 Hondajets to happen now however Wijet statements suggest it will.
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Wijet
Jul 18, 2018 7:55:56 GMT
Post by exeglkflyer on Jul 18, 2018 7:55:56 GMT
I already speculated elsewhere on here that Astonjet (and maybe others) seem to be taking some of the business you mention, with their Mustangs becoming a regular sight over the last few weeks.
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Post by PB on Jul 18, 2018 8:19:15 GMT
Brizeguy!! Well, looks like we gotta chain of stories buzzing around Wijet's demise in the UK.... Brizeguy banned from the premises!! I always thought you were a shifty character, had to happen.. We could always meet outside the gate! Or maybe at the Bushe Cafe if you come heavily disguised? Seriously, it's not one bit amusing how the UK side of the operation has been treated, and I will forever extol my gratitude to you and your team who gave so much valued help before and during the Blackbushe 75th... DO let me know if - when - you're in the zone, I might even find enough to sponsor a coffee!!
As ever P
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Wijet
Jul 20, 2018 19:20:10 GMT
Post by controller on Jul 20, 2018 19:20:10 GMT
<<Currently banned from the premises!!! >>
Shades of years ago when the ex-RAF bloke was running the show?
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