XOjet hawker deal ?

[BoilerUP]

So...

an ultra is better than a 400?? A CJ3 is better than a Beachjet?

Pwlease

Thats total Bull********************

Yes, a CJ3 is better than a Beechjet.

Better range, better payload, better efficiency, better runway/climb performance, MUCH better baggage, and a big one for owners - better resale value.

Beechjet's cabin is a bit bigger, its faster, and the swept wing handles turbulence better. Oh yeah, electrically heated windshield, its got that on the CJ3 too.

 

[jonjuan]

Yes, a CJ3 is better than a Beechjet.

Better range, better payload, better efficiency, better runway/climb performance, MUCH better baggage, and a big one for owners - better resale value.

Beechjet's cabin is a bit bigger, its faster, and the swept wing handles turbulence better. Oh yeah, electrically heated windshield, its got that on the CJ3 too.

Ailerons.....

 

[xrated]

WOW I thought for sure I would have got harassed for that one.

XOJet is based in California so therefore all their pilots are vegetarians. You should have offered an all you can eat salad bar.

 

[rajflyboy]

XOJet is based in California so therefore all their pilots are vegetarians. You should have offered an all you can eat salad bar.

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your MEAT ???

 

[t-bone]

XOJet is based in California so therefore all their pilots are vegetarians. You should have offered an all you can eat salad bar.

Not me, I like my steak medium rare. I just don't live anywhere near PHL!

 

[Heavy Set]

Great news about the expansion at XOJet and the addition of new pilots. Still, I don't quite understand the rationale for the revamped Hawkers. I guess the price was right. Every Hawker 800 I have seen has elicited gripes about baggage space and performance relative to peer aircraft. Maybe it is a good "starter" aircraft for some passsengers who will later charter the Xs and CL300s.

With their already competitive charter rates on the other aircraft, it will be interesting to see what XOJet charges for standard flights on the Hawkers on North/South East Coast flights and some East/West transcon flights.

 

[propsarebest]

The 800's are gonna stay on both coasts. Mostly doing NY-south FL and LA-bay area.

 

[brokeflyer]

sounds like you guys need a union over there.....

 

[cherry20's]

Why?!? Some things never change...

 

[hawkerflyer]

Heard they hired street captains for the 800s. Was the hawker left seat not offered to X or 300 F/Os? If not, why?

 

[brokeflyer]

Heard they hired street captains for the 800s. Was the hawker left seat not offered to X or 300 F/Os? If not, why?

no union.....the company may butt ******************** them at will, without lube.

 

[t-bone]

Heard they hired street captains for the 800s. Was the hawker left seat not offered to X or 300 F/Os? If not, why?

Yes it was, and there have been several upgrades lately. All FOs that are ready for upgrade have been or are in the process of upgrading. The street captains is a temporary situation so that we have argus crews. I don't know of any FOs that have been passed over by new hires. Most of the X/300 drivers aren't interested in the 800 anyway. Relax guys, we have our issues over here, but this isn't one of them.

 

[X-rated]

Heard they hired street captains for the 800s. Was the hawker left seat not offered to X or 300 F/Os? If not, why?

They hired a couple so we can qualify for ARGUS trips. It was necessary and no big deal. The fleet is growing rapidly, and there will continue to be a ton of upgrades. No need to make an issue about something that isn't.

 

[cherry20's]

That's broke for ya.... Always sticking his head in other people's business! Move along, nothing to see here...

 

[t-bone]

Deliveries...

5 hawkers delivered so far, all in for paint and interior. Hope to have the first 3 on the line in time for Thanksgiving. 7 by the end of the year. 2 more 300 deliveries and 1 more hawker delivery scheduled to be complete by the end of this month. Yes, our aircraft delivery coordinator is busy!