EOI have been put to Eastern Pilots about a PER base in the Q400, for 2-3 aircraft.
Aircraft would be rotated ADL-KGI-PER (Ferry most likely) for maintenance.
2-3 aircraft only really allows 1-2 routes max with an op spare.
Given that only 6 more Q400's are due to be delivered with at least 1 of those most likely heading to QLD, it seems like a bit of a gamble.
Mind you QLink still hold loads of options for the Q400.
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