Sobelair bankrupt

zillox · Post by **zillox** » 19 Jan 2004, 10:38

I just heared on radio that sobelair has declared bankrupt!
what a pitty

dna · Post by **dna** » 19 Jan 2004, 10:44

Belga news agency has just confirmed that Sobelair has been declared bankrupt.

Comet · Post by **Comet** » 19 Jan 2004, 11:03

That is a great shame. I would have hoped that they could have survived.

petarn · Post by **petarn** » 19 Jan 2004, 11:07

That's really bad news. I hope I don't loose my job!!

Peter

Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » 19 Jan 2004, 11:14

This is again a real shame for the Belgian Aviation...

Such a great airline!

RIP Sobelair, we will miss you!

Captain · Post by **Captain** » 19 Jan 2004, 11:15

Just read this in Le Soir Newspaper.

For those of you who speak French go to:

http://www.lesoir.be/rubriques/eco/page ... 2605.shtml

Captain.

AN124 · Post by **AN124** » 19 Jan 2004, 11:28

I alsp just read it.
This is really sad for Belgian Aviation.
Let's hope that the employees will find a new job as soon as possible.

Best Regards,
Yvo

Skystef · Post by **Skystef** » 19 Jan 2004, 12:24

I guess its quite obvious that TUI Airlines Belgium must boost its activities by adding more (4 ex SLR ?) planes to its proposed 2-strong fleet.
One thing is good, the uncertainty for the staff is over, lets hope most of them can start from a brand new slate.

From my side: a final salute for Sobelair to enrich the Belgian aviation during the past 57 years.

SS

Post by **luchtzak** » 19 Jan 2004, 12:38

A sad day for Belgian aviation, especially when we are talking about a real aviation-monument that carries a lot of nice memories...

One thing that remains in my thoughts is that with fixed contracts with Jetair, TUI, etc... how it is possible to fly into debts?

Anyway I would like to give my support to all flying staff and hopefully they can restart very soon in another company...

greetings,

Bart

744rules · Post by **744rules** » 19 Jan 2004, 12:48

I got the impression Vastapane was not really interested in saving the airline. Looks to me he's just interested in the big money.

Kcinnay · Post by **Kcinnay** » 19 Jan 2004, 13:02

hopefully all staf do find rather quickly a new job, it is a pitty, but it didn't surprised me, there was already a big chance of bancrupt

again a very bad day in belgian aviation

presssn · Post by **presssn** » 19 Jan 2004, 13:22

A very sad day once more for the Belgian Aviation Industry, History and Reputation.

wildhair · Post by **wildhair** » 19 Jan 2004, 13:29

The fixed contracts Bart mentions are part of the problem !
What is contract worth on long term at rock bottom prices?
In the end , if you are lucky only the fixed costs are covered.

But sad all the same they had to cease operations!!

ostair · Post by **ostair** » 19 Jan 2004, 14:03

Does anyone know in which planes TUI air Belgium would be interested?

Would it be the 737-800 and two 767's??

I saw that VEX and LTE have been called in to help get the stranded passengers get to their destinations.

liebensd · Post by **liebensd** » 19 Jan 2004, 14:38

HBvL wrote:The Sobelair employees will probably not be fired directly. The curators of Sobelair are looking if it is possible to fly in the next days. Around 16H30 there will be more news.

It is verry sad news. After 7/11/2001 Belgian lost it oldest airline.

Greetz,

Dave

A318 · Post by **A318** » 19 Jan 2004, 14:49

Yep too bad this number 2 in Belgian that is not surviving this awful time in Aviation. Maybe TUI can take over some people for their new airline.

Greetz,

Erwin

sab319 · Post by **sab319** » 19 Jan 2004, 16:02

Like mentioned above: a very sad day for Belgian aviation. The oldest airline (58 years) has gone.
And I really regret the fact I never flew on it

. I just hope the personnel will find new jobs!!!

vliegtuigfreak · Post by **vliegtuigfreak** » 19 Jan 2004, 16:14

I flew on Sobelair 6 times! Really friendly crew and very good planes!!
I will miss them!

Greetingzz
Sonny

NicoD · Post by **NicoD** » 19 Jan 2004, 16:15

Indeed again a sad day for aviation in Belgium today... I really feel sorry for all of them working with the company. Be strong everyone!

NicoD

Skystef · Post by **Skystef** » 19 Jan 2004, 16:17

ostair wrote:Does anyone know in which planes TUI air Belgium would be interested?Would it be the 737-800 and two 767's??

Was posted yesterday, i'll repeat:

Q707 wrote: If SLR goes bankrupt TUI Airlines Belgium is thinking to add 4 ex SLR 737s to its fleet, "unless the lease contract for those planes is ridiculous high" dixit TUI/Jetair.

SS

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