See there was an interesting article about Eastern's plans for expansion in the next 1-2 years, interviewing MD Richard Lake.
Noted the following:
* Talks with unnamed airports to set up a Central European base - Lake is convinced T3 can bring their business model to Europe & make it work (don't think the article appeared on Apr 1!
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* Speaking to Bombardier about acquiring an unknown number of DHC8-300s. I would imagine used examples...BACON ones perhaps? They had a -300 on demo last year
* Bringing one more Saab2000 on line in 2007, & talking about 3-4 more JS41 &/or Saab2000s beyond that
* Evaluating 4-5 new domestic routes in UK
Lake detrermined to keep T3 away from the clutches of the Stock Market & in private ownership.
Seems interesting times ahead.