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I can't see it being a B738, even if there are any at EDI next summer, depends on what their fleet is going to look like next summer whether it'll be a B736 a B733 or maybe a leased aircraft, just wait and see...
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can the 736's fly that far from Scottish airports to Spanish Costas & Balerics safely.
the range is not very far on a Low Gross Weight (1340nm) version compared to the High Gross Weight (2940nm) version that they use on their 738's
thats why all the Canaries flights will be 738's.
the range is not very far on a Low Gross Weight (1340nm) version compared to the High Gross Weight (2940nm) version that they use on their 738's
thats why all the Canaries flights will be 738's.
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The B736 is currently doing STN-TFS! It can fly "safely" to Spain from Scotland, EDI-BCN is currently a B736 route, with PRG, and GVA too when it starts I think also being B736s.
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according to the CAA website about the engines and MTOW for GSM's 736's are as follows
engines CFM CFM56-7B20
MTOW 57606kg
would these not be classed as LGW aircraft thus giving the aircraft the standard range of 2480km (1340nm) ?.
isn't STN - TFS around 1620 nm ?
I know that the aircraft has the range to fly from Scotland to southern Spain does the aircraft need to have a reserve fuel above the range of the aircraft ie if the aircraft has a range of 1500 km and the distance to destinatiion is 1400 km do you need reserve fuel to take into account go-arounds, diversions, headwinds, weather, climb etc ?
engines CFM CFM56-7B20
MTOW 57606kg
would these not be classed as LGW aircraft thus giving the aircraft the standard range of 2480km (1340nm) ?.
isn't STN - TFS around 1620 nm ?
I know that the aircraft has the range to fly from Scotland to southern Spain does the aircraft need to have a reserve fuel above the range of the aircraft ie if the aircraft has a range of 1500 km and the distance to destinatiion is 1400 km do you need reserve fuel to take into account go-arounds, diversions, headwinds, weather, climb etc ?
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It makes STN-TFS without too much trouble - on most days.
Lots of payload = not much fuel = short range.
Lots of fuel = not much payload = long range.
Work it out for yourself, it's not rocket science!
Lots of payload = not much fuel = short range.
Lots of fuel = not much payload = long range.
Work it out for yourself, it's not rocket science!
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So the flight either operates with a full passenger load and has to lob in somewhere for fuel en-route sometimes, or the flight never departs with a full load of passengers.
I am not a rocket scientist, but I will assume that the 737-600 is not capable of an air to air refuel!
I am not a rocket scientist, but I will assume that the 737-600 is not capable of an air to air refuel!
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new daily Edinburgh - Bournemouth route starts 26th March 2006. Does anyone know what aircraft type will operate it or whether that will be determined by demand? B736 or B738?
Depart EDI @ 07:50
Depart BOH @ 09:50
An 07:50 departure is unlikely to appeal to weekend breakers.
These times would be great if they were part of a double daily rotation as the flights would appeal to the business market. Business people want the ability to do day trips.
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STN-TFS-STN today is on a 733 so what's all the fuss about 736's ?
EDIT: It seems that the based B736 has been replaced by B733 G-OTDA! Don't think that was planned, maybe the B736 was struggling to make the route as I think the flights have been pretty full.
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Agree with Gaza times not great. Seem to remember that Eurocity or some such name with 1-11s then ATRs flying GLA and EDI to BOH ended up dropping morning rotation for a more "civilized" hour before finally failing. FR also dropped their morning PIK-BOH due to low pax loads. Think SOU has the business traffic in that area, BOH good for leisure traffic only.
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Agree with Gaza times not great. Seem to remember that Eurocity or some such name with 1-11s then ATRs flying GLA and EDI to BOH ended up dropping morning rotation for a more "civilized" hour before finally failing. FR also dropped their morning PIK-BOH due to low pax loads. Think SOU has the business traffic in that area, BOH good for leisure traffic only.
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Ref the relationship between flyglobespan and channex mentioned earlier in this thread.
I think you might find that the relationship will be extended beyond March 2006 for one simple reason. Channel own the slots on these routes and if flyglobespan end the contract then jet2 will have a ready made expansion package servicing them!
From GSM's point of view it's better to tie up channex aircraft and keep the enemy in view.....
I think you might find that the relationship will be extended beyond March 2006 for one simple reason. Channel own the slots on these routes and if flyglobespan end the contract then jet2 will have a ready made expansion package servicing them!
From GSM's point of view it's better to tie up channex aircraft and keep the enemy in view.....
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The -600's G-CDKT, KD, RA & RB have had fuse/pod's painted at FZO (all still in ex-SAS paint) prior to going to Bacau (Rom) for inerior refit.
-800 tails are being done at Humberside.
-800 tails are being done at Humberside.