VA / TT Fleet departures

[James Smith]

Tristan, the most significant aspect of the Skyliners remark that N341CG has ferried to MIA, "for freighter conversion" is that it was followed by a question mark, which suggests that they are not certain why it has relocated. I don't know if any other aviation sites are also reporting the conversion.

On the 27th and 29th August there are 2 REX deliveries for BNE coming from Charlotte USA.

Lloyds post above gave some confirmation to us that the two B738s already in the US would be the seventh and eighth jets for REX. However, by ferrying to MIA does that rule one of the two or both out? Not necessarily, as maintenance could be done in MIA and repainting done in CLT followed by ferry to BNE. So, it will be interesting to see if N343CG also ferries to MIA soon.

The other aspect is that there has been no movement of the other six ex-Virgin B738s that are possible aircraft for REX and are still in storage around Australia. Although, the ninth and tenth B738s for REX could come from these aircraft.

John Sharp has stated publicly when the lease contracts were signed for the seventh and eighth B738s that they would be ex-Virgin aircraft, so that leaves an available source of just eight aircraft. Of those eight, only one aircraft has had any movement since then.

Re-reading the REX media release of 29 June, if they are due to receive the two B738s by late August (27th & 29th in BNE according to Lloyds information) to enter service in September then time is getting short. It is less than seven weeks away.

[Tristan S]

Originally Posted by James Smith

Tristan, the most significant aspect of the Skyliners remark that N341CG has ferried to MIA, "for freighter conversion" is that it was followed by a question mark, which suggests that they are not certain why it has relocated. I don't know if any other aviation sites are also reporting the conversion.



Lloyds post above gave some confirmation to us that the two B738s already in the US would be the seventh and eighth jets for REX. However, by ferrying to MIA does that rule one of the two or both out? Not necessarily, as maintenance could be done in MIA and repainting done in CLT followed by ferry to BNE. So, it will be interesting to see if N343CG also ferries to MIA soon.

The other aspect is that there has been no movement of the other six ex-Virgin B738s that are possible aircraft for REX and are still in storage around Australia. Although, the ninth and tenth B738s for REX could come from these aircraft.

John Sharp has stated publicly when the lease contracts were signed for the seventh and eighth B738s that they would be ex-Virgin aircraft, so that leaves an available source of just eight aircraft. Of those eight, only one aircraft has had any movement since then.

Re-reading the REX media release of 29 June, if they are due to receive the two B738s by late August (27th & 29th in BNE according to Lloyds information) to enter service in September then time is getting short. It is less than seven weeks away.

Hey James..

I also read the conversion noted here https://rzjets.net/aircraft/?reg=559498

All good notes in the rest of your post, will be interesting indeed to see what happens..all guesswork at the moment

[James Smith]

I also read the conversion noted here https://rzjets.net/aircraft/?reg=559498

Hi Tristan, your link above refers to Aviation Capital Group acquiring N341CG. Does the CG in the registration stand for Capital Group? It seems to be.

We'll have to see what happens.

[MarkR]

I suspect it’s being converted given MIA is the home of AEI, doesn’t make sense to go to Miami for maintenance when their are planty of options closer to home.

[Tristan S]

Originally Posted by James Smith

Hi Tristan, your link above refers to Aviation Capital Group acquiring N341CG. Does the CG in the registration stand for Capital Group? It seems to be.

We'll have to see what happens.

Can't be a 100% but I'd bet it was.

[MarkR]

Originally Posted by Tristan S

Can't be a 100% but I'd bet it was.

Worth noting they have an order for 15 firm and 15 options for AEI passenger to cargo conversions.

I also would not be surprised if Rex delay expansion, the NSW lockdown will be draining a lot of cash.

[Tristan S]

A number of updates today...

B777 VH-VPF has been removed from the register
VPF THE BOEING COMPANY 777-3ZGER 37940 8/07/2021 47.132(3) - De-registered - IDERA or CDCL

B737s VOT & VOY also removed:
VOT THE BOEING COMPANY 737-8FE 33801 6/07/2021 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request - Exported to Guernsey
VOY THE BOEING COMPANY 737-8FE 33996 6/07/2021 11.130 - Cancelled - Registration Holder Request - Exported to Guernsey

[Tristan S]

Originally Posted by Dylan Hardie

ATR72 VH-FVZ planned for a BNE-BNE tomorrow morning

Off to DRW this morning - any ideas on its final destination?

[James Smith]

Speaking of ex Virgin ATRs there is a short article published by Executive Traveller last Thursday about the two aircraft helping to launch Ireland's new Emerald Airlines.

The article says that Emerald plans to take more than the two ATRs that left our shores in May. Could FVZ be heading to the UK?

The Dublin based start up is set to take over the routes of the former Aer Lingus Regional franchise by October, and plans for the two 68-seat all-economy planes to be joined by a dozen more by the end of the year.

Full article: https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...newest-airline

[Tristan S]

Originally Posted by James Smith

Speaking of ex Virgin ATRs there is a short article published by Executive Traveller last Thursday about the two aircraft helping to launch Ireland's new Emerald Airlines.

The article says that Emerald plans to take more than the two ATRs that left our shores in May. Could FVZ be heading to the UK?



Full article: https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...newest-airline

Possible re: FVZ.

The article would be referring to VPI/VPJ that both arrived in Exeter in May.