Originally Posted by
BHD2BFS
If the aircraft they picked are having issues what does that say about the fleet they are having to select from now ?
The problem lies with the Q400 itself. All Q400s have the same fundamental technical issues: 1. Airframe de ice. 2. Landing gear and door prox switch adjustment and 3. Pressurisation problems.
Obviously there will be other running defects as with any other aircraft but Flybe 2 would need to have a strong network of engineering and spares support just to stay on top of this stuff and l am very doubtful that this will be happening.
I am not suggesting that the aircraft is unsafe (it's perfectly safe IMHO) but Flybe 1 had a good team of experienced Q400 line engineers and still struggled to keep them running on time. That experience is scattered now and spares are always difficult to source when a type is out of production.
Anyone travelling with Flybe 2 just needs to make sure thay have plenty time to spare.