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Loganair's 2 based d328 at NWI havent had the best start, apparently at least 2 aircraft have had tech issues in the last 3 days as tonight they are having to sub the EDI flight with a 4th d328, as 2 aircraft are tech at NWI with only 1 working G-BWWT, hope they all get sorted as loads on the Edinburgh route have started off in the high 20's over last few days
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This news story might be of interest.
Coastal Connection Smith brothers in reverse sea-air rescue
An Oban boat hired to get a replacement battery out to a Twin Otter stuck on the beach on Barra.
Coastal Connection Smith brothers in reverse sea-air rescue
An Oban boat hired to get a replacement battery out to a Twin Otter stuck on the beach on Barra.
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Any Jet Ops out of Sumburgh? .
Are Atlantic Faroes still there ?.
Could an E170 / 190 Land there
Or Erj135?.
Or Airbus A319.
737-500/600/700 shortfield package.
The later used to manage to operate from Vagar airport before the runway extension
Also if they could Would An Ams - Sumburgh driect flight work or Rotterdam?
Are Atlantic Faroes still there ?.
Could an E170 / 190 Land there
Or Erj135?.
Or Airbus A319.
737-500/600/700 shortfield package.
The later used to manage to operate from Vagar airport before the runway extension
Also if they could Would An Ams - Sumburgh driect flight work or Rotterdam?
Report on BBC website about Loganair possibly ditching the Twin Otter and the Govt tendering for aircraft on Barra, Campbeltown and Tiree routes.
While BBC journalists often endeavour to get the info around a story, being generalists rather than aviation specialists, they don't always get it right.
I expect people reading this thread have a much better idea of the intricacies and nuances behind this story. Would someone care to share their knowledge on this ?
While BBC journalists often endeavour to get the info around a story, being generalists rather than aviation specialists, they don't always get it right.
I expect people reading this thread have a much better idea of the intricacies and nuances behind this story. Would someone care to share their knowledge on this ?
Tried asking a Viking guy at FAB the status of Twin Otter replacements at Loganair. Predictably he gave nothing away but got the feeling that they'd already done their pitch and didn't get anywhere. Could be wrong though.
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It's hardly a secret, been in the planning stage for years, Scottish Government will purchase (or lease) 2 Viking twotters and the successful pfo bidder gets to operate them. Good to see our tax dollars swelling the coffers of little airlines, not. The whole issue of air services to the isles needs looking at, too few islanders have too much say over a service which costs millions. Fast ferries were the answer around 15 years ago until the islanders started sounding off...
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Any information when and how the new Flybe livery will arrive at Loganair? From a brand/franchising perspective, I am sure flybe requires all franchisees to adopt the updated corporate identity at some point. Not sure if it will look good on "stubby" aircraft types such as the Twotter or the Saab 340.....
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A franchisee usually has to take care of that himself, so there is nothing Flybe has to be concerned about other than hinting at the contract that requires the franchisee to use its branding.