Aurigny Air Services
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Looking at the G-INFO data for all of Aurigny's aircraft the pending change of ownership details appears to have been little more than tidying up the spacing in the address.
Looking at the G-INFO data for all of Aurigny's aircraft the pending change of ownership details appears to have been little more than tidying up the spacing in the address.
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At least the other 3 Trislanders are still going strong. The Do228 NG flew GCI/ACI this evening - first Dornier service for a week. I hope it enjoyed its week off - G-SAYE is still on its extended vacation (must be nearing 2 months). I dread to think what the true cost per seat mile for the Dornier fleet is!
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They don't seem to keep all possible a/c in service at the same time - perhaps it was G-OAUR's turn for a week off. As to G-SAYE - that is the one that can't carry the load as it is a -200 rather than a -202K (G-LGIS) so perhaps they have admitted defeat with it. I don't suppose they paid too much for either of the old Dorniers in any case. When will G-LGIS be back from Germany I wonder, or is there some truth in the rumour that G-LGIS and G-SAYE are to be combined in some way (there are loads of odd rumours floating around, but this one found its way into the Guernsey Press)?
In yesterdays Guernsey Press there was a report about fuelling facilities in ACI & in it Aurigny's Dornier 228's were mentioned, of particular interest was the line ' the now retired G-SAYE'. I wonder how many flying hours this airframe clocked up in total in it's limited time with Aurigny?
I suppose it can now join the Trislander at the proposed G-JOEY museum!
I suppose it can now join the Trislander at the proposed G-JOEY museum!
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G-SAYE
Hermite;9561674]Interesting, but perhaps not too surprising, that G-SAYE has been retired from the Aurigny fleet. Curious as to how much you would have to pay to buy a 30 year old Dornier 228.
SAYE currently on stand outside AngloNormandy hangar........on its way out?
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SAYE currently on stand outside AngloNormandy hangar........on its way out?
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SAYE
Hermite - you're right! It'll take some replacement work before she goes anywhere, what do u think is the reason they have wheeled her out? Is it for engine checks? She has disappeared from time to time, perhaps for engine runs.
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Anyone know when the next new Dornier is due? I read somewhere that it's not until 3rd quarter next year. Seems a long time away. Are those horrible trislanders ever going to go away? Bloody nuisance.
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Second new Dornier
As far as I can work out, the Tris are due to be retired next spring (April/May?) and the new Dornier is due for delivery late summer 3 D228, 2 new and 1 old as back up will then fly the GCI-ACI - SOU services, but what is supposed to happen May to Sept I just don't know.
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Genuine question, why is the Trislander "horrible" and a "nuisance". Flew both this summer and the Dornier was cramped and loud IMHO with the Tris having amazing vis.
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If you lived in Southampton, Alderney or Guernsey you would understand. The horrible little thing has plagued all our lives for nearly 40 years and it still won't go away. The Dornier is pretty quiet when flying over, it's actually quieter than a q400. I'm stunned that you say it is cramped compared to the tris, at least it has walkway.