XOJet cutting back CL300 order

[flyzimex]

Thanks X-rated, good info..

 

[LarryinTN]

If I were a prospective new hire today, I would be hoping for the X. I think the upgrade time will be quicker in the short term

Is there some restriction preventing a CL300 F/O upgrading to the Citation X or do you just think that a CL300 F/O would prefer to wait for a CL300 upgrade?

 

[DAS at 10/250]

I saw one of the EJM 680s on the ramp at MCK for 3 days running a couple of tours ago, with no sign of a crew, but that doesn't mean anything.

It means it's broke. Like 680's usually are.:laugh:

 

[X-rated]

Is there some restriction preventing a CL300 F/O upgrading to the Citation X or do you just think that a CL300 F/O would prefer to wait for a CL300 upgrade?

Again, the company does not want to type anyone more than once every two years. I suspect upgrade time for both fleets will be less than that.

 

[X-rated]

disregard

 

[skiandsurf]

I heard that they might paint an extra window on the 300, to make it look bigger.

T-bone or Xrated, have you heard this?

 

[clydefastly]

I heard that they might paint an extra window on the 300, to make it look bigger.

T-bone or Xrated, have you heard this?

No need to make it look bigger. It is bigger than a X.

 

[AeroBoy]

I heard that they might paint an extra window on the 300, to make it look bigger.

T-bone or Xrated, have you heard this?

It wouldn't be the first time. This Premier IA's rear window on the left side is merely a cosmetic paint job.

 

[skiandsurf]

I heard that they might paint an extra window on the 300, to make it look bigger.

T-bone or Xrated, have you heard this?

Right again.....Looks like they did paint (or sticker) on an extra window.

 

[cherry20's]

I think its a sticker. Don't know why they put it on though....

 

[-FlyAuburn-]

What gets me about people who talk about the economy is usually people don't know what they're talking about (myself included, so don't throw a tantrum).

I went to Fry's last night (large retail electronics chain, for those of you in Tucumcari). The parking lot was full!

For anybody looking for something to do, go to the mall, and tell me what you see. I bet your malls and restaurants are full, too. Conclusion: The economy is doing wonderful; this is nothing more than election year brainwashing.

Now, the price of gas is high; that may affect aircraft sales, but that's another story. If we get our act together we can have this solved in a few months.

My 2 cents.

WRONG!!!!! Don't quit your day job! (this post was in August. Sounds like McCain around that time)

 

[fob727]

xojet furloughs??

There is a thread on another board saying there has been furloughs. Any truth to this??

 

[badlander45]

ed at the airport, any more stellar observations on the economy? talk radio is for dupes and the illiterate.

 

[o2bflyn]

ed at the airport, any more stellar observations on the economy? talk radio is for dupes and the illiterate.

So is this message board if you think about it.

 

[badlander45]

So is this message board if you think about it.

Dammit!

 

[RoughnReady]

It's true. 23 fired.

 

[flyzimex]

It's true. 23 fired.

If this is true it really doesn't matters to those affected since it sucks no matter what (except a furlough probably gives them call back rights), but I would use the term laid off/furloughed.

Sorry to hear about this, best of luck to everyone involved. Hope it will turn soon..

 

[rjcap]

Fired ???

Was that 23 pilots fired from XOjet ??????

 

[EatSleepFly]

If this is true it really doesn't matters to those affected since it sucks no matter what (except a furlough probably gives them call back rights), but I would use the term laid off/furloughed.

Sorry to hear about this, best of luck to everyone involved. Hope it will turn soon..

I suppose it's semantics, but if you're "furloughed" from a non-union job, you are pretty much fired. They have no legal obligation to bring you back.

Anyways, if this is true, sorry to hear it. What an especially crappy time for it to happen too (not that there's a good time). I don't think anyone is immune these days. Hope everyone lands on their feet.

 

[gunfyter]

Its amazing the rumours a person can start with their very first post on this board.