British C Series order
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British C Series order
"Rumors has it, there are orders for CSeries coming up during the Farnborough Airshow before July 14. Also, we could expect one of those orders to be from a "British" airline for something around or in excess of 100 CSeries."
I know there is probably only one Airline who this could be but has anybody any more info.
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I know there is probably only one Airline who this could be but has anybody any more info.
CSeries: More Good News? Check this!
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Willie Walsh has said that IAG could see C Series as a match for some of the airlines within the group. That might well be BA. I cant see easyJet at this junction going for this change in direction given it has commitments made to NEO etc. More generally IAG going for C Series could be good for Aer Lingus given then a great aircraft for thinner routes and new route development.
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I cant see easyJet at this junction going for this change in direction given it has commitments made to NEO etc.
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Willie Walsh has said that IAG could see C Series as a match for some of the airlines within the group. That might well be BA. I cant see easyJet at this junction going for this change in direction given it has commitments made to NEO etc. More generally IAG going for C Series could be good for Aer Lingus given then a great aircraft for thinner routes and new route development.
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Perhaps Fly Maybe will get some to replace E Jets? or BA CityFlyer for growth?
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Think you might find that the British order is for a new start up called ODYSSEY airlines due to start operations in 2017 and based out of LCY. Try looking at - Home - Odyssey Airlines
Bombardier announced the Odyssey order (for 10 aircraft) five years ago, although they didn't identify the customer until 2013.
Bombardier Discloses Odyssey as European Customer for 10 CSeries Aircraft - Bombardier
Bombardier Discloses Odyssey as European Customer for 10 CSeries Aircraft - Bombardier
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How about bmi regional? X firm to be split between their UK op, expansion and ops for other carriers and X options?
They currently operate intra-European routes so maybe this has a need for more airframes
They currently operate intra-European routes so maybe this has a need for more airframes
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I'd imagine if it was an easyJet order, there would be some level of cajoling to get Stelios to agree to such a large order??
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Surely, the whole ethos of EZY mitigates against the C Series replacing the 319. Just imagine the cost of type ratings for 1/2 the pilots - & then being unable to use them on the 320. Although, I suppose, you could keep them busy on both types in order to keep the Ratings current & the operation flexible.Would they do this ? Then there would be new recruits who would have to get both ratings, or only able to fly 1/2 the fleet.
You would , presumably, repeat the whole procedure for maintenance & cabin crew etc.
On the other hand, EZY have not ordered any 319 NEOS to replace any that are getting a bit "long in the tooth". Does this give any credence to the rumour ?
You would , presumably, repeat the whole procedure for maintenance & cabin crew etc.
On the other hand, EZY have not ordered any 319 NEOS to replace any that are getting a bit "long in the tooth". Does this give any credence to the rumour ?
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While there are costs associated with a two type fleet - not just pilots but spares, maintenance etc, if the fleets are big enough, right-sizing the aircraft to the routes will save more money than the extra costs that are incurred.
Multi-fleet costs are only really an issue if the fleet sizes are small. An airline with 10 aircraft and 3 different types would be inefficient but once you are talking 100 plus airframes per type the savings from having a single fleet are negligible.
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"I'd imagine if it was an easyJet order, there would be some level of cajoling to get Stelios to agree to such a large order??"
EJ management try and ignore him as much as possible - and the rest of their shareholders wish he'd go somewhere else.....
EJ management try and ignore him as much as possible - and the rest of their shareholders wish he'd go somewhere else.....