50 new united E170's to republic
09-20-2014 | 01:34 PM
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They've never been an all Q airline. When they first got the Q they also operated CRJ-200s, BAe 146s and older Dashes. The CRJs and older Dashes were retired, then the BAe 146s were swapped out for E195s. They then ordered a ton of E175s but have only taken delivery of a handful and have now decided that it doesn't fit their business model to have more than one type. This will be the first time in their history that they've been a one type airline.
Regardless, my point is that FlyBe is well versed and experienced in operating the Q.
09-20-2014 | 03:13 PM
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The Q was a mx queen at Cjc but when mesaba mx took over it did get a bit better towards the end, only for us to shut down. Horizon mx is probably a letter better with the q's than Republic mx, not to say that republic has bad mx. It's just a hanger queen that needs regular work. Flybe probably has it down better as they have had them.
09-20-2014 | 03:41 PM
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Some of these planes may go to DEN but no one hired after 2011 will get them for FO and 2005/6 for CA unless the Lynx guys get lucky again somehow. Also, if a "west" base gets these planes it'll be well into the process.
This should not be construed as 50 planes of growth. It is not a significant net change by the time the Qs, 190s, and CHQ fleet reductions are accounted for.
This should not be construed as 50 planes of growth. It is not a significant net change by the time the Qs, 190s, and CHQ fleet reductions are accounted for.
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