Sorry if I sound a little cynical but:
(fm the Solomonstarnews) The chief executive of the Brisbane-based airline, David Charlton, said it plans to:
0perate its Embraer jets between Honiara and Munda airports, when Munda is upgraded.
So what is the time frame for the upgrade, never been there but isn't it around 14 -1500 metres long, and a little under 200 nm from HIR?
If my guess at the length is correct I'd guess that to make it suitable to take the 170/190 would need some serious cash, probably need more cash for the 145 to be able to use it.
How long would it take to get that cash back and then make the profit.
(fm the Solomonstarnews) Mr Charlton confirmed one of the options under consideration is the single-engine 12-passenger Cessna Grand Caravan.
Does makes for good progression, C208 - E145 - E170 - E190. Nothing like diversifying the fleet.
Must say that I have to wonder about the rationale of getting the aircraft and then looking for work rather than the other way round.
From what I have seen, that seem to have been the business plan from day dot.
However good luck, hope you guys get it to work, who knows I may need a job one day and come knocking.