Jets are for Hot Tubs
SEATTLE, April 23 /CNW/ - Horizon Air today announced a firm order for 15
additional Q400 high-speed turboprops and 20 options from Bombardier Aerospace of Canada. By transitioning from three to two aircraft types by late 2009, Horizon will gain the major economic advantages that fleet simplification provides, allowing it to offer customers even greater fare values in the future. Delivery of the additional 76-seat Q400s is scheduled to begin in October 2008 and continue through August 2009. The order has a "list price" value of US$393 million. As these Q400s roll in, Horizon plans to phase out the remaining 37-seat Bombardier Q200s from its fleet and operate only Q400s and 70-seat CRJ-700 jets. "Our first-hand experience with the Q400 over more than six years has given us the confidence to invest further in the model," said Jeff Pinneo, Horizon's president and CEO. "We have a keen understanding of the aircraft's many advantages - its superior economics, how well it's accepted by customers, and its exceptional fit to our unique market requirements." In 2001, Horizon became the North America launch customer for the Q400, making it a global pioneer in the introduction of this next-generation turboprop. By mid-2009, Horizon will be operating 48 Q400s, the most of any airline in North America. The Q400 and 70-seat CRJ-700 feature state-of-the-art technology throughout. The cockpits are equipped with the Flight Dynamics "Fogbuster" Head-Up guidance system for improved reliability in foggy weather, a technology Horizon pioneered for regional airlines. The cabins feature leather seats in a two-by-two configuration so that every passenger is seated next to a window or an aisle. Horizon's fleet currently includes 71 aircraft: 26 Q400s, 20 CRJ-700s, and 25 Q200s. As previously contracted with Bombardier, Horizon is scheduled to receive an additional seven new Q400s by mid-2007. Under an existing agreement with another regional airline, Horizon will be subleasing 13 of the Q200s currently in its fleet, leaving it with 12 to phase out in the future. Named 2007 Regional Airline of the Year by Air Transport World magazine, Horizon serves 49 cities throughout California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and British Columbia and Alberta. Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve 90 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, Inc. |
How about we talk about the reliability of the Q400. Two folks from Horizon were kind enough to tell us how great the aircraft is when it works. Incidentally, how often is the ANR mel'd?
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Originally Posted by Sanchez
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How about we talk about the reliability of the Q400. Two folks from Horizon were kind enough to tell us how great the aircraft is when it works. Incidentally, how often is the ANR mel'd?
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
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Just wait until Colgan gets a hold of em, they would MEL the rudder if the FEDS allowed it
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Originally Posted by Sanchez
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How about we talk about the reliability of the Q400. Two folks from Horizon were kind enough to tell us how great the aircraft is when it works. Incidentally, how often is the ANR mel'd?
April fools!:p The ANVS is always MEL'd... You pretty much always get a de-ice caution The enviornmental system on a warrior is easier to control Besides those common three its a pretty cool airplane to fly... |
Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
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Just wait until Colgan gets a hold of em, they would MEL the rudder if the FEDS allowed it
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Originally Posted by POPA
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Colgan just started a new group of Slaabers down here at HOU Flight Safety.
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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski
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ahhhhhhhhhh HOBBY, that place is gangsta
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Make sure you hit up the urban gentlemen's club around the corner...it's a real treat
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...or Taco Cabanna...lovely
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