Interesting FACTS being quoted out of Flight Int. Just as matter of interest, put the 70 seat Ejets and CRJ900 figures in that, then have another look. U have to compare apples to apples.
BTW, operating profile means that u make money BEFORE u pay for the aircraft. SAX has some R800mil debt. It lost R180mil last yr alone!! And if u dont wanna believe it, just read Transnet's annual report.
It is sad that the govenment seems intent on keeping loss making airlines in business, instead of building houses and fighting crime.
I DONT want to turn this into a SAX bashing thread. But I really would like to see the industry run on a PROFITABLE basis. Its the only way we will see long term growth.