Where are the current e-jet pilot bases on the East coast?
Xeptu- You may be correct in what your saying if XR were to try to get 18 a/c up and running within 12 months, but I dont think thats their plan. In the Conference call broadcast their ceo said 6-8 by end of financial year 11/12. If they choose the right type and can get access to C & T pilots then there is no reason why that cant be achievable.
Rex will be the big loser out of any route expansion by
VB/XR. If you have ever spent time with people living in towns served by a single operator, they will jump at the chance to fly with a competitor that enters their route. There would still be some routes in SE Aust that even a double daily Q400/ATR would be able to do that currently only have SF340's running on them.