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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

Dutch Aviodrome Closes Its Doors – December 24, 2011

robcap said:
several groups have joined force, (some foundations, funds, some 'welthy Dutch people')
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AFAIK i haven't been contacted sofar... :costum:

Will be interesting to see if the 'Royal Family' will help to put a stop to this possible dutch aviation travesty.... Talk about whealthy people, éh ?... ( i believe Beatrix is one of the richest women in the world... ) Many KLM aircraft, Schiphol hangars, buildings are honoured with their names, even a complete airport. Bernhard was an avid aviator as well as his, soon to be King of The Netherlands, grandson is now ( no doubt WE payed for his training.. ) If there ever was a chance for them to give something in return, NOW is the time !

Maybe a hint would help : change Aviodrome into Trixodrome, or Alexodrome, or even Maxidrome... :cool:

Btw, wasn't a good idea to change Aviodome into Aviodrome in the first place, was it.... ( 'drome' means 'dream' in dutch.... and dreams have a nasty habit of usually not becoming a reality ) let alone transplant the museum from the Schiphol premises ( where it damm well belonged !! ) to something as relatively 'remote' as Lelystad airport.... If you ask me that was an unbelievably stupid action and no doubt the forerunner of the deplorable situation that the museum is in now.

Can we say " Shame on you, KLM/Schiphol bobo's !! " ??.... Yes, we can !! :violent:

( Ok, difficult times.... Air France possibly had something big to say in this matter. They have Dassault, Airbus.... who cares about them little Fokkers, n'est pas... )

Anyway, good to know it will not go under 'zonder slag of stoot' , Rob ! Thanks for the info !

" Je maintiendrai " dan maar weer, hè... :wiggle:

Jan
 
Why not ?.... I can see a huge poster of her face in bridal fashion right above the entrance door. If you shove a ten euro note in the slot next to the door a tear will weld up in her eye and fall down gracefully along her royal cheek while a short tango will be played by Carel Kraayenhof.


That'll produce a fair amount of revenues, i'm sure.

Hey, it's 2012, nothing crazy enough to make a buck ! :cool:
 
Hi Guys

There's now a facebookpage --> https://www.facebook.com/wingsforaviodrome (Please go like it, more info will be added soon) and a webpage --> http://www.geefaviodromeweervleugels.nl/



There will be an English site later, but here's the google translate version (so excuse the poor English
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I already discussed a donate button, let's hope they add it when the start with the public apeal.



Press Release
<big>"Collective" investigates various scenarios relaunch Aviodrome</big>
Lelystad, January 18, 2012 - The Collective, 20 cooperating aviation organizations and individuals who are committed to the aviation collection from the aviation theme park Aviodrome after his failure to survive, is currently investigating several scenarios to let Aviodrome start again. This will soon be further discussed with the Libéma group, but also with other parties various options are discussed.



National Aviation Heritage
The Collective has experienced in recent weeks that there is broad support for the relaunch of the bankrupt Dutch aviation heritage collection. In the coming weeks, the Collective of these and other parties to continue seeking funding for the collection of historical aviation Aviodrome secure, including a national public action is considered. In cooperation with the major national cultural funds.



New life
The Collective that the relaunch of the Aviodrome aims consists of various aviation organizations that deal with historical aviation, the city of Lelystad, enthusiastic and wealthy individuals and former employees of the Aviodrome. In consultation with the curator of the National Aviation Theme Park Aviodrome Collective remains to find a way to bankrupt the aviation theme park and the aviation museum in Lelystad new impetus.

Proud aviation history
Dutch aviation history exists in the collective of many famous and renowned national and international highlights. The spectacular flight of the "Uiver" to Australia, for example, made in a decade in which Fokker's largest aircraft factory in the world, where the KLM route to the Dutch East Indies, the longest line in the world and which Schiphol is one of the most modern airports Europe would be. All this, with the largest collection of historic Fokker aircraft worldwide, is part of the collection of Aviodrome. Mayor Fackeldey of Lelystad: "It can not have those proud national aviation history for the Netherlands is lost".

Call
The Collective calls to anyone who can play a role in the relaunch. Organizations and individuals can contribute to the preservation of the national aviation collection of Aviodrome, are requested to contact the Collective. This can be done via email info@geefaviodromeweervleugels.nl . More information is available on the site www.geefaviodromeweervleugels.nl. On this site you can also enroll in future be kept informed.

Cheers, Rob
 
A crying shame, I hope a solution can be found.

One thing confuses me; why/how is a Dutch museum applying for Chapter 11 protection, isn't that American legislation?
 
AndyG43 said:
One thing confuses me; why/how is a Dutch museum applying for Chapter 11 protection, isn't that American legislation?
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Well, if we told that the museum asked for Uitstel van betaling and then went failliet I doubt anyone would know what we are talking about.. 'Chapter 11' is probably the best way to descibe what happened in a way most here can understand. ;)
 
Ferry_vO said:
Well, if we told that the museum asked for Uitstel van betaling and then went failliet I doubt anyone would know what we are talking about.. 'Chapter 11' is probably the best way to descibe what happened in a way most here can understand. ;)
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Thanks for clearing that up. I blame the Night Nurse for my brain not working today.
 
I will happily do the oldfashionate thing and just once dedicate a tenth of my monthly income to this cause. It is such a cool place and it just sucks if it would never open again. I love the place and it's even better when you combine it with a flight in one of the old planes like the S.11:applause: I am already a member of the DDA and I will happily become a member of any new foundation as well just to support this museum.
 
The Aviodrome is saved!!

The Aviodrome is saved!!

The complete collection will stay in tact. The DC2 and Constellation were taken over by KLM, Schiphol and the local town, Lelystad. They will remain in the collection as well. This was a precaution, so in case of an auction these priceless planes would be saved for the Netherlands.

There will be some changes, planes will be made more accessable, and there will be a spotters terrace at the winglevel of the boing 747, so visitors have a great view of the park and the plane tracffic on Lelystad Airport.

It will reopen April 28.

Cheers, Rob
 
Great News!! We will definitely visit during our next trip to Holland which will probably be in 2014. :medals: :icon29: :guinness:

Best, Paul
 
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