just heard a tour operator in OZ is looking for a Dash 8 or similar, to operate in OZ for 12 months from end of 2017, with something like 450-600 hours guaranteed. Presume it would be much easier for a New Zealand airline to do this, than an Australian airline. Would Air NZ ? It wouldn't be stepping on VA toes, especially now as VA getting out of regional/turboprop ops.