Originally Posted by virginblue
For how long has BACF now employed the services of Eastern Airways? Surprised that they have not opted for replacing the leased aircraft witn another Embraer 170. Is wet-leasing a Saab 2000 indeed cheaper than operating one's own Embraer 170?
G-CDEB has been leased from T3 for nearly 3 years (Since 24JUN12).
G-CERZ was operated for BACF from 30MAR14 for 14 months and was replaced by G-CDKA on 11MAY15. Both aircraft are expected to operate on the IOM and DUS routes for BACF until at least the start of S16 schedule.
I think they have opted for the S2000 as it has 26 less seats to fill and it is still a very economical aircraft to operate.