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VB to sell the E170 and replace it with Turboprops
Hey guys,
From smh.com.au http://www.smh.com.au/travel/blogs/t...131-1aabi.html Intersting move, a few different aircraft types in the fleet now. Although which prop driven aircraft is yet to be confirmed. Cheers M |
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Flown: AIB: 320 (200), 321 (200), 330 (200,300), 340 (200), 380 (800) ATR: 72 (500) BOE: 717 (200), 737 (300,400,700,800), 747 (400), 767 (300), 777 (300), 787 (8,9) DHC: DH3, DH4 EMB: E70, E90 FKR: F100 SWR: SW4 |
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The old news is the selling of the E170, the new news is their possible replacement with turboprops (up to 18 will be leased) rather than dropping the routes altogether.
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Flown: AIB: 320 (200), 321 (200), 330 (200,300), 340 (200), 380 (800) ATR: 72 (500) BOE: 717 (200), 737 (300,400,700,800), 747 (400), 767 (300), 777 (300), 787 (8,9) DHC: DH3, DH4 EMB: E70, E90 FKR: F100 SWR: SW4 |
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Oliver no one is saying this is new news, Mark was only posting the link from the from todays SMH.
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Nonetheless, I don't see any open topics on the subject in these forums, so I have no problem with discussing it here.
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So what turboprops would they be looking at ? Obviously the Q400 would be one. What else is comparable ?
I note the AA article lists the ATR as a possibility. Nice aircraft, but a good bit slower. Last edited by Rod Sloan; 1st February 2011 at 05:34 AM. Reason: further info |
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That SMH post it is a well balanced article was a informative read as will help the layman to understand the situation. We will have to wait for the big announcement from DJ of what aircraft they select might happen when the new brand is officially launched. If they give around 8 to replace Skywest's F50s that leaves about 10 for DJ new routes. They may get ATRs or do a joint purchase with Air NZ, will have to wait and see.
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I don't think it'll be the Q400. It'll be the ATR (72?) I believe. The pilots will be employed by Skywest not Virgin. Similar sort of thing to Cobham flying around in Qlink B717s. But it's only rumour.
Last edited by Chris B.; 1st February 2011 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Info. |
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All 18 aircraft are for the East Coast operation, this was stated in the Skywest press conference. Skywest will also use the same type to replace the F50 however it will be an additional order.
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