Is Flexjet still around

[FastJP4]

Just had to ask. Haven't visited in a while, but couldn't help but notice no Flexjet related threads. - just the usual Berkshire crowd.

 

[AftCG182]

The BH crowd will be steering this thread in the proper direction in 3... 2... 1...

Oh, and FWIW, the Flexjet crews that I've shared a crew van with lately say that things are going well over there :beer:

 

[rettofly]

The BH crowd will be steering this thread in the proper direction in 3... 2... 1...

Oh, and FWIW, the Flexjet crews that I've shared a crew van with lately say that things are going well over there :beer:

You're riding in vans? No wonder I was always in trouble with KM.

 

[doylehargraves]

Same old stuff going on at flex, other than the avantair rumor that is. And, HUGE pay raises coming this year...

 

[DUATS]

Same old stuff going on at flex, other than the avantair rumor that is. And, HUGE pay raises coming this year...

How about, "...and rehiring everyone who was furloughed in '09"?

 

[doylehargraves]

Yeah, that too. Plus, new order for 86 Globals

 

[BentOver]

86 Globals? Never heard that.. Good for you guys.. Atleast someone is doing well!

When was that order placed? 5000/6000?

 

[doylehargraves]

Maybe it was 86 iPads. Don't remember. You know, the last 2 to 3 years has been flat in the industry. One would think that a company would take advantage of that time to make in-house improvements for future efficient operations, such as, automatic crew catering, EFB's, etc. I think Flex has missed an opportunity to do such things the last few years. It has been the status quo for quite some time now and there seems to be no "thirst" anymore. I guess flat is the new normal and grinding the stone is par for the course now. It's almost become somewhat of a "boring" industry. I understand conservative thinking during these times but, where has that gotten us?? What if Apple inc. had this same mindset the last few years?? Aggression and growth when there is blood on the streets. This was Steve Jobs mindset and now look at how amazing that company has become and, now look at Flexjet and the fractional industry, it's quite depressing.

 

[G4dude]

Maybe it was 86 iPads. Don't remember. You know, the last 2 to 3 years has been flat in the industry. One would think that a company would take advantage of that time to make in-house improvements for future efficient operations, such as, automatic crew catering, EFB's, etc. I think Flex has missed an opportunity to do such things the last few years. It has been the status quo for quite some time now and there seems to be no "thirst" anymore. I guess flat is the new normal and grinding the stone is par for the course now. It's almost become somewhat of a "boring" industry. I understand conservative thinking during these times but, where has that gotten us?? What if Apple inc. had this same mindset the last few years?? Aggression and growth when there is blood on the streets. This was Steve Jobs mindset and now look at how amazing that company has become and, now look at Flexjet and the fractional industry, it's quite depressing.

The economy is depressing, which is why Flex is not expanding.

 

[BentOver]

G4 is on my ignore list.. But I'm sure he said something about the company and employees having to sacrifice, for the good of the company and all.

I'm also certain he blamed everyone but the management.. probably the economy.

I agree... Now is the time to go after the golden ring. Punch harder when others are down. NJA could have obliterated the competition. Instead we are giving up market share. Flex could have been doing the same thing. I thought they were? Must have been mistaken?