Colgan Q 400's for US Airways
06-01-2011 | 09:11 AM
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Colgan Q 400's for US Airways
I have a friend that works for Colgan and he said that they are hearing rumors about Colgan flying Q 400's for US Airways. I wouldn't be surprised, but has anyone else heard this?
06-01-2011 | 10:06 AM
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Dont even bother.
It is certainly a likely possibility but since mid 07' there have been rumors surrounding every carrier and base combination in the U.S. None of them have been true yet.
If it were true only a small handful of folks at Corp know and I doubt they will leak the info.
It is certainly a likely possibility but since mid 07' there have been rumors surrounding every carrier and base combination in the U.S. None of them have been true yet.
If it were true only a small handful of folks at Corp know and I doubt they will leak the info.
06-01-2011 | 11:23 AM
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What is true is that we have another 30 Qs that should be on property in the next 3 years.
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
06-01-2011 | 11:31 AM
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What is true is that we have another 30 Qs that could be on property in the next 3 years. If the options are exercised
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
06-01-2011 | 12:26 PM
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Last time I was in Memphis I was told straight up "if we want them tomorrow, we can have them tomorrow." Have to have someone that wants them first.
We can barely staff our current fleet, can't imagine how bringing 15 more on right now would work.
We can barely staff our current fleet, can't imagine how bringing 15 more on right now would work.
06-01-2011 | 12:40 PM
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What is true is that we have another 30 Qs that should be on property in the next 3 years.
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
15 options for late this year/early next year, and 15 more for 2013. Who they're going to/ where they'll be going is anyone's guess.
I guarantee no one besides maybe a select few in upper management know the details
06-01-2011 | 03:51 PM
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06-01-2011 | 03:51 PM
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USAirways scope does not currently permit Q400s to be operated at the regional level. They could adjust their scope pending negotiations with USAPA, and those negotiations are currently pending an integrated seniority list.. which is right around the corner...
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
06-01-2011 | 05:29 PM
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USAirways scope does not currently permit Q400s to be operated at the regional level. They could adjust their scope pending negotiations with USAPA, and those negotiations are currently pending an integrated seniority list.. which is right around the corner...
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
06-01-2011 | 08:13 PM
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USAirways scope does not currently permit Q400s to be operated at the regional level. They could adjust their scope pending negotiations with USAPA, and those negotiations are currently pending an integrated seniority list.. which is right around the corner...
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
In my opinion, given the weak financial position of USAirways, it is far more likely that Colgan/Mesaba gets a Q400 contract than Piedmont. The simple fact is that Airways doesn't have the capital to invest in the renewal of their mainline fleet, and that clearly would take priority to any airline over investing in regional aircraft. So, I expect to see Airways getting out of the "wholly boned" regional business in the next few years.
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