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Old 10th Sep 2014, 20:33
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Cyrano
 
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The business plan is here. It's interesting reading. I note in the "Risks" section:
OPERATIONAL RISK: Bombardier fail to deliver on
promises
Purchase Agreement: Odysseys’ contract with
Bombardier clearly stipulates stringent performance and
delivery guarantees.
I don't think there's a Plan B in terms of an alternative aircraft or a one-stop service - this is predicated entirely on non-stop service.

Following on from Flightrider's comment, someone more knowledgeable than me can correct me, but my recollection is that ETOPS certification is based on demonstrating historically low levels of in-flight shutdowns - so will Bombardier have enough in-service hours to achieve ETOPS certification before Odyssey takes delivery?
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