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[netjetwife]

Thanks for sharing, Nota. That's the part of today's announcement that I figured was coming. News of the expansion plan is also logical seeing as that was the rationale for the potential move, in the first place. I look forward to the details. Hopefully, the city/state officials made it worthwhile for NJA to stay put. It's only fair that the Company's significant contribution to the local economy is shown due appreciation. It must be noted that RS and WB used leverage to advance NJA's cause and try to land a better deal than they might otherwise have gotten. Frac pilots should not be faulted when they do likewise. Considering the NJ pilots' new contract, apparently RS agrees that standing up for one's self makes good business sense during labor negotiations, too. Savvy negotiators usually respect that skill in others.

 

[netjetwife]

'Terry, from camels to boots, there's more than meets the eye so I was happy to explain it. Is there a story behind your avatar, other than the "meat-eating" connection stated in your profile? Are the dinosaurs meant to intimidate? Should I think of you as Chew 'em up and spit 'em out 'Terry? ...

When it comes to technical guesstimates I defer to the pilots. I still have lots to learn about the flying side of things. That said, 50 planes sounds a bit high to me and I thought manufacturers were running behind schedule?...

 

[proav]

Official info from RTS on the Blackberry says NJA is staying in CMH and NJA will have a $200 million world class campus that includes the worlds largest Flight Safety Intl training center. More details to be released at the meeting today.

 

[theskyking]

B19, care to share with us how the union brought down the house in this case? Oh, let me guess. The facility would have been $400 million and there would have been another 1600 employees hired as opposed to the 800 that will be added.

I can't wait to see how he spins this...

 

[skiandsurf]

Captain Dad, dont take any of this personal. In fact, I dont think anyone was bashing anyone on here. You came out saying that you had some "big news secret" that was going to make our lives better and easier. Those of us on the boards have a pretty good imaginations of what "better and easier" means.

That being said, if your big secret is todays ICOM news, I could have done without the hype. Unless there is more to follow in the next days or weeks, this was a big let down.

 

[HiSpeedFlyer]

ARRRRRRRRRRRR MATEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give the naysayers tha BOOT!



Now, Captain Dad, you Fraud bomb: only kidding my man:bomb: ), is this your big announcement, or do I have to keep on my toes with delicious anticipation????

I'll give you this, you are a better man than I to keep secrets like you have and teasing the snot out of us for so long.

 

[captain dad]

Just wait until after the hangar meeting. You guys are into such instant gratification. You need to think big picture a little more. God forbid you have something to look forward to.

Enjoy the meeting.

 

[acaTerry]

'Terry, from camels to boots, there's more than meets the eye so I was happy to explain it. Is there a story behind your avatar, other than the "meat-eating" connection stated in your profile? Are the dinosaurs meant to intimidate? Should I think of you as Chew 'em up and spit 'em out 'Terry? ...

Believe it or not, there's no story there. I just thought that was a funny picture. Now I do have some better ones, but for some reason they never work even after shrinking them. So for now, stuck with the dinos.

As for the announcement...let's see.

 

[Hogprint]

CMH..wow...who would've guessed?

 

[netjetwife]

Aye, aye, Captain! I have me boots on! And all fudspinners and word-twisters should have to walk the plank (get ignored) right Captain? ..

Ski, while it wasn't unexpected news, it is always nice to receive a confirmation, especially concerning business deals that can fall apart easily--even at the last minute. I think a $200 million world class campus is something to be proud of along with the projected growth. Congrats to all NJA employees!

Dad, the NJ pilots have something else to look forward to other than today's good news. Don't forget that St Patrick's Day is right around the corner. I got a nice PM from a NJ pilot calling for "Shamrocks for all"... Between the Company and the Union, things are on a roll for the NJ pilots!

'Terry, the dinos are distinctive. I like them, too. My next avatar is going to be red boots for a STOP FUD campaign, but first we have to give naysayers tha boot. Captain's orders, ya know...

 

[gutshotdraw]

You can include the Gulfstream "Fat 550" order that will likely be announced at the aircraft launch tomorrow morning in Savannah.....

 

[Fozzy]

I think a $200 million world class campus is something to be proud of along with the projected growth. Congrats to all NJA employees!

yipee. Now if we could get a definition of "world class" I may be a little more excited.
Right now I have visions of my freshman year dorm (dry), small room and bed, nosy RA's, no good places to eat near by, no car, etc etc etc.
Thats why I moved off campus.
Lets hope "world class" hotel and restaurants are somewhere on that campus. If that is part of the plan, I will celebrate. :beer:
It is all about QOL.

 

[RJ Bum]

I'm still celebrating that MCO was thrown out. That would have been way too close to home. But I am happy for those in CMH, that would have had a huge impact to the economy and employment up there if we had left.

 

[netjetwife]

Very true, RJ. I should think there are many relieved and happy families in CMH tonight. I'm pleased for them all.

Fozzy, I bet the campus will be a notch or two above what you're remembering... but even if its more functional than fun let's be appreciative that this sign of a vibrant, forward thinking company is happening at NJA. After all, how'd you guys like to be dealing with the FLOPS that are dragging down the Options pilots..... You know they'd trade management in a heartbeat!

Ooops...:blush: sorry GSD! That was remiss of me. Thanks for the reminder. Now what would be really helpful is if you posted a photo, link etc of the hoped-for plane. I can't keep it in mind because I have no idea what it even looks like. But I do hope you get it...whatever it looks like... I'm trusting a pilot to judge what's best for him. Hint, hint to the few posters here who can't get that simple concept...

 

[kman]

Hey captain dad, is there anything else going on besides the not moving and fsi campus?

 

[notaNJApilot]

someone asked point blank "Is NJI going to move into this new building?"

RTS said he isn't going to uproot anyone from their home.

 

[gutshotdraw]

Ooops...:blush: sorry GSD! That was remiss of me. Thanks for the reminder. Now what would be really helpful is if you posted a photo, link etc of the hoped-for plane. I can't keep it in mind because I have no idea what it even looks like. But I do hope you get it...whatever it looks like... I'm trusting a pilot to judge what's best for him. Hint, hint to the few posters here who can't get that simple concept...

No pictures until 9:00 AM Eastern Thursday morning. I expect it will look like a G-550 that needs NutriSystem......

 

[captain dad]

Hey captain dad, is there anything else going on besides the not moving and fsi campus?

YES...

 

[RTRHD]

YES...

NOW WHAT ??????

 

[HiSpeedFlyer]

Just wait until after the hangar meeting. You guys are into such instant gratification. You need to think big picture a little more. God forbid you have something to look forward to.

Enjoy the meeting.

I have a lot to look forward to....seeing my kids faces light up when I come home, for one. "Instant" gratification from my..oh, nevermind, too personal. A D8C from Rudis tomorrow, warmer weather when i fly south tomorrow am. The Red Sox winning the world series again this year.
Now, I'm done busting your balls. I was really just curious if this indeed was the big announcement you were alluding to. If so, it was pretty damned big, and is a big sign to myself that the NetJet train is a chugging down the track and gaining speed with no braking in the future.

ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!
The Captain has spoken, matey!
Take it for what it is...