John - Patti
Lynne and I were sorry to hear the news. I don't really know what else to
say except "thanks" for the help as we started into the project. I'm sure
we'll be seeing more of you in whatever you end up doing. Again, "thanks"
and please keep us posted.
Jim Puglie, A-283
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From: Europa Aircraft europa@gate.net
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 18:53:39 -0700
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Subject: Europa-List: US office & Oshkosh Plans
Hi All,
I can't say what is happening in the UK, as I only have responsibility for
managing their US office.
As far as the US office goes, we are scaling back here quite a bit for now.
As of July 15 the office will be available on a part time basis only. This
is due in part to the fact that the US dollar has not been worth much
against the UK pound for quite some time. Though the company initially felt
it prudent to sell kits at a loss in the US to stay in the market, the
exchange rate continues to be unfavorable longer than expected. Though I
will miss being here full time, I do feel that this is a positive step for
the company to reorganize, focusing it's assets where they are needed most
on new developments & better parts stores.
We will also be selling our two US demonstrators. However, we are currently
planning to keep our hanger & office at the Lakeland Florida airport.
I will continue to remain on a part time, volunteer basis to support our
existing builders.
The company president, and managing director, Keith Wilson, also informs me
that he is very committed to supporting our existing US builders, and
delivering any backordered parts to US builders.
I was also informed that the company has future plans for the US, and
Canada, possibly to include the upcoming Sport Plane category in the US, and
the existing Advanced Ultralight category in Canada.
Finally, the UK has just informed me that we will not be attending the
fly-in at Oshkosh this year. I do still hope that many of you fly-in with
your Europa as planned however. The reserved area will still be available.
Happy Building & Flying!
John L. Hurst
Europa Aircraft
Lakeland, FL
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of
tom@tompaul.com
Subject: Europa-List: us office
I heard today that the europa office is going to adopt a part-time
schedule of weekends, due to lack of revenue. This is quite unsettling
news. While i know there is a strong community of europaphiles out
there (here), to have a plane become an orphan when it is only half
finished is not a nice feeling. How's it going in the UK?
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