My understanding is they had a couple positions for Eclipses at one time, but sold em off because the costs of the Eclipse (both purchase price and operating costs) became higher with the engine change and the other problems.
Cirrus buying into the company probably also influenced the decision to hold out for the Cirrus jet.
As far as the solution -- the solution is people flying more!
Hope this economy gets better soon.
Originally Posted by
Phantom Flyer
Skydweller97:
Has SATSair considered buying or leasing some of the Eclipse jets in the short term ? I know that they are committed to the Cirrus Jet but for the near term maybe that's a solution until Cirrus can deliver their jets.
I know that SATSair is well financed and seems to be very well managed with a good work force, so maybe that's an option. The pilots could get that jet experience which translates well for the Cirrus Jets.
Just my two cents....deflated to 0.475 cents after the election.
G'Day