I'v got a feeling they have the IAC contract secured untill next July (which will hopefully see them out of this "downturn"). Although have been hearing alot of airlines interested in the longer 5 year contract. Aer Arran and Flybe possibly interested apparently Flybe didn't have the spare aircraft or enough time to start off for the short time contract. Although upon reading other forums the Dash 8 has been seen doing possible training flights up on the islands! Im sure everybody will be after the g/teed business but will they want to be tied in for 5 years?
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