Aurigny, through no fault of their own, (Read on) found themselves entering into the lease in market. Against advice, they opted for Eastern. We all know how that ended.
From what I can make out from the DASH8’s, Aviantiair have a lease agreement with Aurigny (Duration not known by me). However, it appears to have been agreed that there are a couple of days in the week they cannot accommodate due to prior commitments, hence Luxwing stepping in to cover.
As for the use of Titan Airways, it should not be a surprise. Titan also help out Loganair (Old boy’s school?). What’s the saying – ‘an airplane only makes money when it’s in the air’ or ‘you give me work, and I’ll give you favourable rates’
Both Aurigny and Loganair have been caught out with perceived ATR 72 deliveries being delayed through both maintenance and spares constraints.
That said, the financial implications of leasing in aircraft by the above must have a few sphincters clutching within both airlines for varying reasons.
Or do contractual constraints come into play?