Originally Posted by
PDXCWL45
Could they go for Q300s or would they not be suitable for Loganairs ops?
The Q300 is arguably a better option for loganair than the ATR, problem is they don’t make them anymore so they would undoubtedly end up having the same support and maintenance issues as the 340/328/2000 in the future, which I imagine they want to avoid.
I suspect they will be looking at a fleet replacement long term viable future, and the ATR unfortunately is the only one that fits the bill.
The cost of refleeting and retraining the crews is an uneveably task, and I think financially they are bruised after the Flybe debacle. I heard the first ATR was rumoured to be joining the fleet in January this year, to stagger the implementation and get everything ready. I’m also under the impression the ATR is really unpopular with the loganair crews, oil company’s and locals! Difficult situation