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12-28-2023, 10:48 PM

#291

maxconthrust

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Next base to get the 408

For those in the know:

What is the next base to get the 408?

Is the long term plan is to replace all the 208s with the 408?

Thanks for the reply and Happy New Year to all!

12-30-2023, 10:23 AM

#292

Flightsoffusion

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Was anyone ever awarded the SAN-TIJ-SAN run or was it scrapped?

01-02-2024, 06:13 AM

#293

Baja Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flightsoffusion

Was anyone ever awarded the SAN-TIJ-SAN run or was it scrapped?

Empire did not move forward with that run.

01-02-2024, 06:19 AM

#294

Baja Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maxconthrust

For those in the know:

What is the next base to get the 408?

Is the long term plan is to replace all the 208s with the 408?

Thanks for the reply and Happy New Year to all!

What is the next base to get the 408? FedEx has not notifyed us as to what the next base will be for the 408, we took delivery of a 408 in late December and we are waiting to hear where it will be going.

Is the long term plan is to replace all the 208s with the 408? No, the 408 will not be replacing the 208. It will fill a void between the 208 and the ATR 42.

01-04-2024, 09:26 AM

#295

AsianPilot

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The 408 isn't authorize to carry DG, it's a flop on the design. Therefore, the 208 will be around and will be on the same route as the 408, kind of comical.

ATR will be around for awhile, it's a 121 operation anyways.

01-07-2024, 01:04 PM

#296

Flightsoffusion

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja Boy

Empire did not move forward with that run.

Thank you BB..

03-28-2024, 09:17 PM

#297

maxconthrust

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PHX base

What are the chances of PHX base getting the 408 or ATR?

Is the volume not enough in PHX?

Would be interesting to hear from those based in PHX.

03-29-2024, 07:18 AM

#298

Baja Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maxconthrust

What are the chances of PHX base getting the 408 or ATR?

Is the volume not enough in PHX?

Would be interesting to hear from those based in PHX.

The 408 would be a perfect aircraft for PHX, there are multiple flights to FLG and YUM that could be covered by one 408 (once the Haz Mat issues is resolved). There is not enough parking or freight volume to justify an ATR.

04-02-2024, 08:16 AM

#299

Radarcontact67

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FO question

How long do you have to be an FO at Empire on the ATR before switching to left seat if you have 700 plus PIC multi turbine time already and almost 3000 TT. I’m guessing 1000 hours since it’s 121?….will they count 135 time towards that time?

thank you

04-02-2024, 10:34 AM

#300

TeamSasquatch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Radarcontact67

You’ll want to look up the reg, but it’s more like “does the FAA count 135 time”. I don’t recall the number, but it’s in Part 121.The reg talks about certain 135 time at various part 135s requiring and ATP. Cape Air pic time is an example, as well some 135 unscheduled PIC turbojet operators.