What's the rush to international ops?
Being the only 140/145's in the country, wouldn't it be wise to pick off turboprop operators on sectors where they have a significant comparative advantage? Stay local. Build the network, the expertise and the fleet. Get that scaled first, then go off O/S.
To some degree, I get a feeling of 'disruption' rather than 'empire building'. Launching new routes makes for great marketing news and yes, may give a sense of vibrancy. But its surely better to be ahead of the game than watch your competitors sail past. Remember when Saab 340's were rare, exclusive and so marketing leading. Very quickly they weren't, as once more, other operators acquired the type and the playing field quickly leveled out again.
What ever happened to the goal of ten 145 airframes by 'the end of the year'?