SurfAir
06-07-2017, 06:06 AM
#471
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Surf Air just announced they acquired "Rise"
California's Surf Air Acquires Dallas-Based Airline Company Rise | Xconomy
California's Surf Air Acquires Dallas-Based Airline Company Rise | Xconomy
06-07-2017, 09:48 AM
#472
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Originally Posted by Metroaviator
Surf Air just announced they acquired "Rise"
California's Surf Air Acquires Dallas-Based Airline Company Rise | Xconomy
California's Surf Air Acquires Dallas-Based Airline Company Rise | Xconomy
Interesting developments. Also interested in what this all means for those of you currently at Surf.
Couldn't seem to find a press release or any official statement on the Encompass acquisition so more info would be appreciated!
06-07-2017, 04:23 PM
#473
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Not much has changed for the line pilots, yet. Things could always come without much notice, but as of now there are no major changes coming soon that we know about.
I believe one major reason for the Encompass takeover was to finally get approval for interstate operations. It is something Surf has wanted since the very beginning, but I believe they had trouble getting it on their operating certificate, not sure why. Encompass will be able to get interstate ops on their certificate, hopefully by the end of the year.
Surf acquired Rise.
Here's another article about the recent development and long term goals:
All-you-can-fly airline Surf Air acquires Texas carrier and plans big expansion - LA Times
I believe one major reason for the Encompass takeover was to finally get approval for interstate operations. It is something Surf has wanted since the very beginning, but I believe they had trouble getting it on their operating certificate, not sure why. Encompass will be able to get interstate ops on their certificate, hopefully by the end of the year.
Surf acquired Rise.
Here's another article about the recent development and long term goals:
All-you-can-fly airline Surf Air acquires Texas carrier and plans big expansion - LA Times
06-09-2017, 06:47 PM
#475
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Originally Posted by David Puddy
So will the B200s be replaced by PC12NGs?
SurfAir can go two ways here:
1. Buy more PC-12s and bring them over and eliminate the Rise setup.
2. Use Rise's model of using existing charter companies to provide their lift.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
06-10-2017, 04:29 PM
#476
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Originally Posted by mojo6911
Rise uses primarily 350s. They only use the B200 as a backup. Rise operated differently than Surf Air. They didn't have their own airplanes. They partnered with Monarch Air, who obtained a 135 commuter certificate, to provide most of the flying. Other routes were flown by other operators, who could only do less than 5 round trips per day, since they don't have a commuter certificate.
SurfAir can go two ways here:
1. Buy more PC-12s and bring them over and eliminate the Rise setup.
2. Use Rise's model of using existing charter companies to provide their lift.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
SurfAir can go two ways here:
1. Buy more PC-12s and bring them over and eliminate the Rise setup.
2. Use Rise's model of using existing charter companies to provide their lift.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
06-12-2017, 06:00 AM
#478
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Originally Posted by Theoneinall
All the articles about the acquisition of RISE states Shahani as the CEO. Is this true because last I remember, Jeff Potter was at the realm.
06-12-2017, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by David Puddy
I think the article stated Shahani would continue to run the Texas and Southeast portion of the business..........
06-13-2017, 05:58 PM
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Hiring has begun.
Encompass is hiring and they are looking for a mid-July class to start on the line early August.
I received a call today from HR so this is straight from Encompass.
Edit - Adding: My resume was originally submitted a month ago to Surf for context.
I received a call today from HR so this is straight from Encompass.
Edit - Adding: My resume was originally submitted a month ago to Surf for context.
