VLM Airlines (Brussels, ex-Thomas Cook) news 2018

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I'm frowning my eye-brows when I read what VLM is doing -> what's next, renaming to 'Small VLM Airlines' or 'Planet VLM' ?

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sterling wrote: 09 Nov 2018, 19:22 I'm frowning my eye-brows when I read what VLM is doing -> what's next, renaming to 'Small VLM Airlines' or 'Planet VLM' ?
At least they try to grow and build a future. First they will build a steady operation and i'm sure a new name will follow in due time.
As far I know, Mr. Prins is doing a nice job, something many of us could not predict some months ago...

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Ch-aviation says that an agreement has been signed, is someone able to confirm?
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TLspotting wrote: 09 Nov 2018, 20:25 Ch-aviation says that an agreement has been signed, is someone able to confirm?

FVW.de says it was confirmed by Small Planet in Germany ("Wie das Management der Charterfluggesellschaft gegenüber fvw bestätigte, wurde Mitte dieser Woche ein Kaufvertrag mit VLM Airlines aus Amsterdam unterzeichnet."), but H. Prins denies the deal is closed yet.
The reference to Amsterdam is a reference to the Dutch owner, I suppose.

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Any news?

SF Holding acquired Small Planet Airlines Germany...
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TLspotting wrote: 12 Nov 2018, 21:55 Any news?

SF Holding acquired Small Planet Airlines Germany...
Aviation24.be asked a spokesman for more information on the two Airbus A330 without a reply. Let's wait for a press release!

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The best is to have at least a website, and how to contact them. André already told me you had a contact with him but if you simply Google the airline... You can't find anything to contact them instead of office or post (but strike)
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Is there anything new about these Airbus A330s ?
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According de Tijd VLM Airlines is longer in possession of aircrafts.
The A320 returned back to Thomas Cook while the other is in Marseille.
According de Tijd there are problems with the payments between VLM and AerCap.

Also mentioned in the article is that Prins has already two A330's and contracts for the expansion to China.
He only has to secure the financing of this project...

Donkere wolken boven luchtvaartmaatschappij VLM Brussels
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Is anybody surprised by the outcome?

Nevertheless, according to the annual financial report of VLM Airlines NV to the NBB (signed by CEO Harm Prins), they should receive their first A330 in Feb 2019 and the second one in Jun 2019. I bet this will never happen...
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HQ did request slots for their flights to China, Nanchang (KHN) and Chengdu (CTU)

BRU - KHN 47 STD: 1200LT
BRU - CTU 14 STD: 1300LT
BRU - CTU 25 STD: 1115LT

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Kapitein wrote: 13 Dec 2018, 00:14 HQ did request slots for their flights to China, Nanchang (KHN) and Chengdu (CTU)

BRU - KHN 47 STD: 1200LT
BRU - CTU 14 STD: 1300LT
BRU - CTU 25 STD: 1115LT
They could wet lease Air Belgium if the get the slots.

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Over and out for VLM Brussels as well. Another 80 people lose their job, one week before christmas.

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Avnu wrote: 18 Dec 2018, 16:37 Over and out for VLM Brussels as well. Another 80 people lose their job, one week before christmas.
Bankruptcy indeed (18/12/2018):
https://www.tijd.be/ondernemen/luchtvaa ... 80230.html

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What a shame ... Hopefully the employees will find a new job soon ...

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Yes just saw it, sad...
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Vlm brussel bankrupt

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Mr Frost wrote: 18 Dec 2018, 17:16 Vlm brussel bankrupt
Was already announced earlier...

Well!

Another one bites the dust!
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Hello

OOSBA already taken back by leasing company

Greetings,
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Article, based on the information in this topic: https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/vlm- ... ankruptcy/

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