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Does anybody know which Aircraft/routes will get onboard Wifi? The website says 'selected routes' and it was also mentioned in a local newspaper article some aircraft/routes from SOU will get it. It would be nice to get it when I fly SOU-ALC in July!
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A fair point, but I assume the availiability of it will be based on whether an aircraft has Wifi or not and the Embraer 195's which fly most of the 'bucket and spade' routes are also used on a number of business routes and are Flybe's 'flagship' aircaft so it should definately not be ruled out!!
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That will be the tired old Q's that have turned Flybe into the indisputed domestic force it is today? 
As previous posters have mentioned, the 175's will come online with each Q lease end. I will be very surprised if the Q's don't remain the largest fleet type. Suicide springs to mind
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As previous posters have mentioned, the 175's will come online with each Q lease end. I will be very surprised if the Q's don't remain the largest fleet type. Suicide springs to mind
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Are there still 3 E-Jets based in Southampton?There seems to be very little E-Jet activity in Southampton now.Does anyone here know which ones are based in Soton?Looks like they all gone to Birmingham.We used to Have G-FBEE,GFBED and G-FBEB but all 3 have disappeared now.
Well, they must be there, as routes like FAO, AGP, ALC and PMI, which either re-start or increase at this time of year aren't flown on the Dash.
I suspect they are just out flying more than they were during the Winter!
I suspect they are just out flying more than they were during the Winter!
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Two E195s during the week, three during the weekends. You should see their increased presence shortly.
Will operate to destinations such as EDI, MAN, JER, FAO, GLA, IBZ, PMI, ALC, NCE, AGP, MAH, BZR... etc...
Will operate to destinations such as EDI, MAN, JER, FAO, GLA, IBZ, PMI, ALC, NCE, AGP, MAH, BZR... etc...
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Originally Posted by "ematom1'
any schedules released for ema yet?
Edinburgh to East Midlands
BE261 EDI 07:15 EMA 08:30 DH4 x7
BE265 EDI 14:45 EMA 16:00 DH4 x6
BE267 EDI 18:15 EMA 19:30 DH4 x6
East Midlands to Edinburgh
BE262 EMA 08:55 EDI 10:05 DH4 x7
BE266 EMA 16:25 EDI 17:35 DH4 x6
BE268 EMA 19:55 EDI 21:05 DH4 x6
Glasgow to East Midlands
BE551 GLA 07:05 EMA 08:20 DH4 x7
BE555 GLA 14:35 EMA 15:50 DH4 x6
BE557 GLA 18:05 EMA 19:20 DH4 x6
East Midlands to Glasgow
BE552 EMA 08:45 GLA 09:55 DH4 x7
BE556 EMA 16:15 GLA 17:25 DH4 x6
BE558 EMA 19:45 GLA 20:55 DH4 x6
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Sou - Emb's
Problem is that Sou only has so many stands that can take the high tailed emb's.
Although its not like BAA have just sold two of their airports for multi-million pound sums, Sou's airfield will have to stay unfit for purpose it seems
Although its not like BAA have just sold two of their airports for multi-million pound sums, Sou's airfield will have to stay unfit for purpose it seems
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Flybe signs to MoU with Finnair to operate there E190's
Just announced on the LSE (London Stock Exchange) this morning, Flybe Europe signs MoU with Finnair to operate there Embraer E190's. See press release copied below :-
Flybe Group plc
("Flybe" or "the Group")
Contract Flying MoU with Finnair
Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, today announces that Flybe Nordic, its joint venture with Finnair, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finnair to fly 12 Embraer E190 regional jets on behalf of Finnair under a contract flying arrangement.
Under the terms of the MoU, the long term E190 contract flying operations will commence on 28 October 2012. The aircraft will fly for Finnair on a number of European short haul routes, taking advantage of Flybe Nordic's competitive cost base.
With this further agreement the number of aircraft flown by Flybe Nordic will reach 28, double the number flown when the business commenced operations in August 2011, of which 20 will be flying under contract for Finnair.
Mike Rutter, Managing Director of Flybe Europe, commented:
"Flybe took the decision in 2011 to expand its successful regional airline business model into the Nordic and Baltic regions with the objective of becoming the largest and most successful regional airline in those areas.
"In the ten months since its foundation, Flybe Nordic has expanded its operations from Finland to Denmark, Estonia, Norway and Sweden - in the latter country establishing a growing presence at Stockholm's city airport Bromma.
"We have been flying eight aircraft on a contract basis for Finnair since August 2011 and we are delighted that the quality and efficiency of our operations have persuaded Finnair to add another 12 aircraft to our partnership."
Mika Vehviläinen, Finnair CEO, commented:
"This move is a logical extension of our co-operation with Flybe. The MoU covers approximately one third of Finnair's European flights. Flybe offers us a cost efficient platform for operating this traffic and enables us to continue to offer the wide network and frequencies to both our regional customers as well as our customers flying between Europe and Finnair's Asian destinations.
"We believe that, from the customer point view, the change will be virtually unnoticed as they will maintain the benefits of our extensive network in Europe and opportunity to exploit our fast Asian routes. We look forward to this expansion of our co-operation with Flybe, which has proven its capabilities to run regional traffic efficiently."
Jim French, Chairman and CEO of Flybe Group plc, concluded:
"Today's announcement marks another major step in the successful development of the Flybe Nordic business. This extension of our existing contract flying operations for Finnair is a key part of Flybe Nordic's strategy, adding substantial scale whilst balancing Flybe Group's overall risk.
"With this deal, 25% of the fleet under Flybe Group's management will be deployed under contract flying arrangements. We believe there are many more similar opportunities to develop this side of the business."
22 May 2012
Flybe Group plc
("Flybe" or "the Group")
Contract Flying MoU with Finnair
Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, today announces that Flybe Nordic, its joint venture with Finnair, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Finnair to fly 12 Embraer E190 regional jets on behalf of Finnair under a contract flying arrangement.
Under the terms of the MoU, the long term E190 contract flying operations will commence on 28 October 2012. The aircraft will fly for Finnair on a number of European short haul routes, taking advantage of Flybe Nordic's competitive cost base.
With this further agreement the number of aircraft flown by Flybe Nordic will reach 28, double the number flown when the business commenced operations in August 2011, of which 20 will be flying under contract for Finnair.
Mike Rutter, Managing Director of Flybe Europe, commented:
"Flybe took the decision in 2011 to expand its successful regional airline business model into the Nordic and Baltic regions with the objective of becoming the largest and most successful regional airline in those areas.
"In the ten months since its foundation, Flybe Nordic has expanded its operations from Finland to Denmark, Estonia, Norway and Sweden - in the latter country establishing a growing presence at Stockholm's city airport Bromma.
"We have been flying eight aircraft on a contract basis for Finnair since August 2011 and we are delighted that the quality and efficiency of our operations have persuaded Finnair to add another 12 aircraft to our partnership."
Mika Vehviläinen, Finnair CEO, commented:
"This move is a logical extension of our co-operation with Flybe. The MoU covers approximately one third of Finnair's European flights. Flybe offers us a cost efficient platform for operating this traffic and enables us to continue to offer the wide network and frequencies to both our regional customers as well as our customers flying between Europe and Finnair's Asian destinations.
"We believe that, from the customer point view, the change will be virtually unnoticed as they will maintain the benefits of our extensive network in Europe and opportunity to exploit our fast Asian routes. We look forward to this expansion of our co-operation with Flybe, which has proven its capabilities to run regional traffic efficiently."
Jim French, Chairman and CEO of Flybe Group plc, concluded:
"Today's announcement marks another major step in the successful development of the Flybe Nordic business. This extension of our existing contract flying operations for Finnair is a key part of Flybe Nordic's strategy, adding substantial scale whilst balancing Flybe Group's overall risk.
"With this deal, 25% of the fleet under Flybe Group's management will be deployed under contract flying arrangements. We believe there are many more similar opportunities to develop this side of the business."
22 May 2012
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I hope there are some Flybe E-Jet drivers here.Now could you tell me how you tame your Brazillian Jets.I know from AC pilots that the E-Jets were a real pain in the backside to start with.They called it Embraer 180 as the jet would need a constant restart.Did you have to deal with issues like that?Do you still have troubles with them and which E-Jet is your "Hangar Queen" in the Flybe fleet?Personally I love the E-Jets and the sleek modern design.But I do know of other E-Jet pilots who detest them even calling the little jets "Brazillian Bitch"Love to hear from Flybe Pilots.Also wondering if there are female Flybe E-Jet pilots.
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Anne, I flew the 195 at Flybe for about 5 years.
Very occasionally, and I mean half a dozen if that, we had to power down and reboot but that was fairly soon after it entered service. Usually happened first thing in the morning too.
I had 1 technical problem which resulted in a cancelled flight. But that was due to a bit of engine software built by the Brits!
I think Flybe currently have a dispatch reliability of over 99.5%.
There are plenty of female pilots at Flybe, just as good as everyone else although some thought they were better
Very occasionally, and I mean half a dozen if that, we had to power down and reboot but that was fairly soon after it entered service. Usually happened first thing in the morning too.
I had 1 technical problem which resulted in a cancelled flight. But that was due to a bit of engine software built by the Brits!
I think Flybe currently have a dispatch reliability of over 99.5%.
There are plenty of female pilots at Flybe, just as good as everyone else although some thought they were better
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As an outsider from the industry but a regular observer of BHX schedules I can only say that the 195 has been nothing short of amazing in respect of dispatch reliability.
From day one on what I believe was the first ever commercial flight of the 195 on BHX-GLA, cancellations and delays have been few or far between. I did pick up a 10-15 minute delay myself as pax on BHX-EDI and it was described by the crew as a "reboot" but other than that pretty good.
As a passenger the 195 is impressive especially if you keep clear of the back rows.
BHX only has the one 175 based until next week and seems to be fairly decent as well for reliability although I still have not flown on one.
Pete
From day one on what I believe was the first ever commercial flight of the 195 on BHX-GLA, cancellations and delays have been few or far between. I did pick up a 10-15 minute delay myself as pax on BHX-EDI and it was described by the crew as a "reboot" but other than that pretty good.
As a passenger the 195 is impressive especially if you keep clear of the back rows.
BHX only has the one 175 based until next week and seems to be fairly decent as well for reliability although I still have not flown on one.
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What is wrong with the back rows?
I was on a 195 on Sunday night from BHX to BHD and for some reason they couldn't let passengers get of the aircraft from the rear after trying for about 5 minutes.
I was on a 195 on Sunday night from BHX to BHD and for some reason they couldn't let passengers get of the aircraft from the rear after trying for about 5 minutes.
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Back rows - bounced around like I don't know what every time we hit a cloud and it was in good flying conditions without the seat-belt signs on. In fact the cloud was only scattered and I have sat half way up in poor weather and it has been fine, probably just a one-off and it wasn't CAT.
Pete
Back rows - bounced around like I don't know what every time we hit a cloud and it was in good flying conditions without the seat-belt signs on. In fact the cloud was only scattered and I have sat half way up in poor weather and it has been fine, probably just a one-off and it wasn't CAT.
Pete