Aurigny Air Services-2

[Jerbourg]

Originally Posted by Gurnard

Can you provide the source of information for Police being "called to GCI airport to deal with unruly passengers." News sources tell of unrest, complaints, and a distinct lack of information at LGW but not at GCI.

I had this information from a member of GR ground staff & took it to be true.
The local media do not get informed of every call out the police get & I would imagine that GR wouldn't want that sort of publicity either hence they wouldn't mention it in a media release.

[Gurnard]

Originally Posted by Jerbourg

I had this information from a member of GR ground staff & took it to be true.
The local media do not get informed of every call out the police get & I would imagine that GR wouldn't want that sort of publicity either hence they wouldn't mention it in a media release.

Thanks for that.

[Jerbourg]

Aurigny have signed a letter of intent to purchase three new ATR72-600 equipped with 'ClearVision'

ATR Aircraft

[kcockayne]

Originally Posted by Jerbourg

Aurigny have signed a letter of intent to purchase three new ATR72-600 equipped with 'ClearVision'

ATR Aircraft

Just in time for when the States stops subsidizing them !

[Hermite]

There is a Dornier 228NG parked outside the hangar at GCI, reg D-CNEU. Could this be Aurigny's second NG?

[Gurnard]

Originally Posted by Hermite

There is a Dornier 228NG parked outside the hangar at GCI, reg D-CNEU. Could this be Aurigny's second NG?

My initial thought was that it was. However, D-CNEU is by no means a new aircraft, having seen service with the German Navy as well as being a flying test bed for RUAG. I think we'll have to wait a little longer for GR's next NG.

[Hermite]

Originally Posted by Gurnard

My initial thought was that it was. However, D-CNEU is by no means a new aircraft, having seen service with the German Navy as well as being a flying test bed for RUAG. I think we'll have to wait a little longer for GR's next NG.

Interestingly though it has just flown to ACI with an Aurigny flight number (AUR40T).

.... and back again.

[Wycombe]

There is a Dornier 228NG parked outside the hangar at GCI, reg D-CNEU

Aircraft routed from Fairford this morning, where it was in the RIAT static display (next to another Do-228 from the Dutch Coastguard) over the weekend.

[Nuweiba]

Originally Posted by Hermite

It claims to be coming soon on the EasyJet web site.

Its up ! Guernsey is now online on the EJ site ( OK, worldwide site ). You can fly from Guernsey to Gatwick for 3 quid more than the Aurigny flight. Dinard is also shown but all the date I searched were fully booked.

Mind you, Isle of Man and Jersey are online but do not show all possible connections.

[Hermite]

I see from jethros.org.uk that the new Dornier NG will be registered as G-ETAC, although that registration doesn't yet appear on G-INFO. I guess that this means that the new a/c is due shortly, albeit long delayed from its original delivery date. Does anyone have any information as to when the new a/c will be arriving? It would also be interesting to know of the plans for the old Dorniers (G-LGIS and G-SAYE. Having two different generations with different cockpits must be a drain on Aurigny's resources. Maybe they will order a third NG.

[Gurnard]

Originally Posted by Hermite

I see from jethros.org.uk that the new Dornier NG will be registered as G-ETAC, although that registration doesn't yet appear on G-INFO. I guess that this means that the new a/c is due shortly, albeit long delayed from its original delivery date. Does anyone have any information as to when the new a/c will be arriving? It would also be interesting to know of the plans for the old Dorniers (G-LGIS and G-SAYE. Having two different generations with different cockpits must be a drain on Aurigny's resources. Maybe they will order a third NG.

That will probably depend upon finance. With 3 new ATR72s suggested there are likely to be some constraints. . ACI routes are notoriously loss-making so a third NG is probably unlikely. As to the ancient Do228s, G-SAYE has not flown for over a month and may be finished. The suggestion still persists that a composite airframe will be produced with SAYE donating its wings to LGIS. We await confirmation.

[Hermite]

It looks like the new Dornier (G-ETAC) wil be in the Islands next week - Press Release - Arrival of New Dornier Welcomed - Alderney

[Hermite]

G-ETAC is outside the hangar at the moment. Not sure when it arrived at GCI.

[Rivet Joint]

Originally Posted by Hermite

G-ETAC is outside the hangar at the moment. Not sure when it arrived at GCI.

Good spot, genuinely thought this had fallen through. Would be a bit awkward if they lose the routes now.

[Hermite]

Originally Posted by Gurnard

As to the ancient Do228s, G-SAYE has not flown for over a month and may be finished. The suggestion still persists that a composite airframe will be produced with SAYE donating its wings to LGIS. We await confirmation.

G-SAYE was out on a medivac flight on the 5th September, so I guess it isn't finished. They do now have enough a/c that don't have the limited loading restriction, so maybe its days are numbered.

[jensdad]

Going off-topic a little... when I was there in July I noticed some civilian-registered RAF-marked King Airs, and the webcam shows one today as well. Are they regulars at GCI?

[gkmeech]

G-ETAC

G-ETAC was delivered today via SOU

[Jerbourg]

Originally Posted by jensdad

Going off-topic a little... when I was there in July I noticed some civilian-registered RAF-marked King Airs, and the webcam shows one today as well. Are they regulars at GCI?

There was I believe 5/6 that were at GCI for a few months awaiting sale after service with the RAF, most have now been sold on.

[jensdad]

That explains it. Thanks for that, Jerbourg.
Just realised I should have posted that on the GCI thread, not the Aurigny one. Apologies.

[Hermite]

Originally Posted by gkmeech

G-ETAC was delivered today via SOU

Just curious, but why are Aurigny's aircraft delivered via a UK airport rather than direct to Guernsey?