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I wonder if Cityjet/AF are going to contrat BE/Loganair to operate the DND-LCY flight as i really think they will struggle to fill the F50.
When it comes to EDI-LCY does anyone know if the flights are to be all operated by a RJ85 for 31st December?.
Have heard also that G-BYMK which is in Cityjet livery is now parked at DND, Anyone able to confirm?.
So, how about the speed - any guestimates how much longer the journey will take on the Fokker?
LCY-EDI - About 10 - 15 mins longer
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Jets on LCY-EDI are apparently scheduled at 1h20min and the Dornier 328 on LCY-DND mostly at 1h35min or 1h40min. With a Fokker 50 on DND-LCY, we would be looking at up to 2h block-time. 40 minutes time difference is about half the driving time from Dundee to EDI (although of course parking/checking in at EDI will not be as quick as at DND)
LCY-DND - To drop to 2 x Daily
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Rumour making rounds in Germany that Scot is looking at setting up shop at MHG where Cirrus recently pulled the MHG-HAM route. The airport can only take D328 and smaller hardware, so Scot is one of the few airlines who could actually operate schedules from there. Has anyone heard this rumour at the other end as well? I must stress it is only a rumour at this point, so it might also be total nonsense.
As we are just at it, Cirrus will also pull the PSO from nearby FRA to HOQ operated with a Dornier 328 at the end of March.
As we are just at it, Cirrus will also pull the PSO from nearby FRA to HOQ operated with a Dornier 328 at the end of March.
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In case you missed it (many people think they went out of business years ago) Scotairways has just passed its 25th anniversary.
Fairly remarkable!
www.aerbt.co.uk/article/3375
Fairly remarkable!
www.aerbt.co.uk/article/3375
Scot seem to have quite a bit of subcharter work on at the moment. Am I correct that they have one aircraft with Blue Islands and two with Aer Arann at the moment ? They seem to still be in and out of London City quite regularly; a good sized aircraft for high fuel cost days ?
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For release: Friday 8th July 2011
SCOTLAND’S AIRLINE ACQUIRES UK CHARTER SPECIALIST SUCKLING AIRWAYS
Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, has today announced that it is to acquire Suckling Airways, the Cambridge-based charter specialist.
Suckling is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loganair upon completion of the deal at the end of this month, and will continue to trade as a separate airline which holds its own licences and approvals. It operates a fleet of five Dornier 328-100 fast turboprop aircraft on ad-hoc and contract charter flights, servicing an extensive customer base which includes high profile sports teams, political parties, blue-chip corporate clients and other airlines. The aircraft seat 31 or 32 passengers and can fly throughout Europe.
Suckling is also one of a limited number of airlines able to offer ad-hoc charter services to and from specialist airports such as London City. Until 2007, Suckling operated scheduled services from Dundee and from Edinburgh to London City trading as Scot Airways. The company has operating and engineering bases at Cambridge, Dundee and London City, employing a total of 60 staff. No job losses are anticipated, although the two organisations will immediately commence working together to identify synergies and cost savings through joint purchasing of items such as fuel, insurance and ground handling.
Commenting on the acquisition, Loganair’s Chairman Scott Grier OBE said:
“The acquisition of Suckling Airways is a major change for Loganair, but one which reflects our increasing ambition to diversify and expand our business. Today’s announcement brings a new, yet mature revenue stream from specialist charter flights into the Company. We look forward to working with Mrs Merlyn Suckling and her team to develop its exciting business over the coming months and years whilst we continue to grow Loganair’s own operations as and when opportunities arise.”
Glasgow-based Loganair was founded in 1962 and now operates a fleet of 20 aircraft and employs 440 staff throughout Scotland to deliver a network of scheduled and charter services. It operates its scheduled flights under its franchise agreement with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, and has a codeshare agreement with British Airways to facilitate connections from the Highlands and Islands to London and beyond. It also undertakes charter services for a variety of clients in the oil and gas industry and sports teams, and provides contract cargo services for clients including Royal Mail and newspaper distribution groups. The company will continue to offer charter capacity using Saab 340 aircraft to serve both customer and geographical bases which complement those of Suckling Airways.
Loganair is delighted that Merlyn Suckling, Suckling Airways’ co-founder and Managing Director, has agreed to remain with the company until the end of the year. Chairman Scott Grier said:
“I would like to take the opportunity to recognise and applaud the tremendous efforts which Merlyn, who founded the airline in 1986 with her late husband Roy, has made over the last 25 years to safely and successfully manage the company. Dozens of other UK airlines have come and gone in that time, and the fact that Suckling Airways has survived and prospered is a credit to Merlyn’s hard work and tenacity. I very much hope that the future progress of the airline under Loganair’s ownership will both do justice to her efforts and maintain the respect which Suckling Airways enjoys from its many loyal customers.”
Merlyn Suckling said:
“I am absolutely delighted that the airline Roy and I founded in 1986 is to move to a new chapter of its development under the wing of Scotland’s Airline, Loganair.
“Next year, Loganair will celebrate 50 years of airline operations, which is a truly magnificent record of service. As a UK regional operator, we have enjoyed working alongside Loganair for many years, and we know we share the same ethos for providing an excellent customer experience. We are looking forward to joining them in this new venture.”
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SCOTLAND’S AIRLINE ACQUIRES UK CHARTER SPECIALIST SUCKLING AIRWAYS
Loganair, Scotland’s Airline, has today announced that it is to acquire Suckling Airways, the Cambridge-based charter specialist.
Suckling is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loganair upon completion of the deal at the end of this month, and will continue to trade as a separate airline which holds its own licences and approvals. It operates a fleet of five Dornier 328-100 fast turboprop aircraft on ad-hoc and contract charter flights, servicing an extensive customer base which includes high profile sports teams, political parties, blue-chip corporate clients and other airlines. The aircraft seat 31 or 32 passengers and can fly throughout Europe.
Suckling is also one of a limited number of airlines able to offer ad-hoc charter services to and from specialist airports such as London City. Until 2007, Suckling operated scheduled services from Dundee and from Edinburgh to London City trading as Scot Airways. The company has operating and engineering bases at Cambridge, Dundee and London City, employing a total of 60 staff. No job losses are anticipated, although the two organisations will immediately commence working together to identify synergies and cost savings through joint purchasing of items such as fuel, insurance and ground handling.
Commenting on the acquisition, Loganair’s Chairman Scott Grier OBE said:
“The acquisition of Suckling Airways is a major change for Loganair, but one which reflects our increasing ambition to diversify and expand our business. Today’s announcement brings a new, yet mature revenue stream from specialist charter flights into the Company. We look forward to working with Mrs Merlyn Suckling and her team to develop its exciting business over the coming months and years whilst we continue to grow Loganair’s own operations as and when opportunities arise.”
Glasgow-based Loganair was founded in 1962 and now operates a fleet of 20 aircraft and employs 440 staff throughout Scotland to deliver a network of scheduled and charter services. It operates its scheduled flights under its franchise agreement with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, and has a codeshare agreement with British Airways to facilitate connections from the Highlands and Islands to London and beyond. It also undertakes charter services for a variety of clients in the oil and gas industry and sports teams, and provides contract cargo services for clients including Royal Mail and newspaper distribution groups. The company will continue to offer charter capacity using Saab 340 aircraft to serve both customer and geographical bases which complement those of Suckling Airways.
Loganair is delighted that Merlyn Suckling, Suckling Airways’ co-founder and Managing Director, has agreed to remain with the company until the end of the year. Chairman Scott Grier said:
“I would like to take the opportunity to recognise and applaud the tremendous efforts which Merlyn, who founded the airline in 1986 with her late husband Roy, has made over the last 25 years to safely and successfully manage the company. Dozens of other UK airlines have come and gone in that time, and the fact that Suckling Airways has survived and prospered is a credit to Merlyn’s hard work and tenacity. I very much hope that the future progress of the airline under Loganair’s ownership will both do justice to her efforts and maintain the respect which Suckling Airways enjoys from its many loyal customers.”
Merlyn Suckling said:
“I am absolutely delighted that the airline Roy and I founded in 1986 is to move to a new chapter of its development under the wing of Scotland’s Airline, Loganair.
“Next year, Loganair will celebrate 50 years of airline operations, which is a truly magnificent record of service. As a UK regional operator, we have enjoyed working alongside Loganair for many years, and we know we share the same ethos for providing an excellent customer experience. We are looking forward to joining them in this new venture.”
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I didn't see that curve ball coming. Good call by the management and what a relief to see the experienced crews in a secure position once more. Logan have got a great product there with the level of training and a fantastic platform for pax and crew to operate.
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Great news for all those working throughout the uncertainty of the last 10 months. I'd like to wish them all the very best for the future.
Can't believe she is letting go at the end of the year, credit to MS 25 years in this business
Can't believe she is letting go at the end of the year, credit to MS 25 years in this business
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Great news. Great boost to both companies too. Wishing both Loganair and SA a long, happy and prosperous future. Nice to see a positive story about the aviation industry, and the economy for a change!
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Congratulations Merlyn and to the shades of Roy!
After twenty five years the airline that you and Roy created will continue its flight path into aviation history. It is a fitting tribute to you both.
After twenty five years the airline that you and Roy created will continue its flight path into aviation history. It is a fitting tribute to you both.
