Originally Posted by adfly
(Post 11199178)
Any logic in Aurigny picking up 1/2 ATR42 for to operate from an extended Alderney runway? The short field 'S' models would probably quite reliably carry a full load in most conditions, and they can work on slimmer Guernsey routes as well, not to mention the obvious commonality with the '72 fleet.
The ATR72 needs around 1100m T/O and over 900m LDG. Sadly no good for St Mary's ISC which is just short of 700m long - even too short for a small Dash 8-100 with restricted payload. Only the Twotter reigns still - the Dash -7 would be now ideal but that ship sailed years ago. |
Originally Posted by five zero by ortac
(Post 11198960)
Good comments. The real questions are;
Is a longer runway needed - Yes Will fleet consolidation improve Aurigny's finances - Yes Will the business case add up - probably not when you take into account higher airport operating costs and buying in Medivac Would this improve Alderney's economy - No Will this provide higher flight frequencys - No Does this reduce fares - No Is there the money to do this - No Also your 55 pax payload is for a perfect day, dry runway and wind straight down it. An average winter day is 37. A bad day = no flight. However, to future proof the airport, yes it should be extended. On the subject of reducing costs for hospital patients; back in August The States Of Jersey paid £196 for a one way trip from Southampton to Jersey for me. I have no idea what they paid Gama to get me there (brilliant service, I have to say). So, let us hope that the island governments can negotiate some sort of rebate on these flights ! |
Originally Posted by rog747
(Post 11199266)
Yes the new ATR42 600S may just be OK for Alderney's 880m runway as is - ATR say that economical loads of 42 pax on 200nm missions can be flown to and off 800m.
The ATR72 needs around 1100m T/O and over 900m LDG.
Originally Posted by five zero by ortac
(Post 11198960)
Would this improve Alderney's economy - No
Whether it is affordable for the Bailiwick is a more difficult question. What we do know from the last ten years is that Alderney in managed decline is - and would for a very long time be - a very expensive policy choice indeed. |
Wouldn't some brand new islanders be a better option with improved frequency on both the GCI SOU and even JER routes
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Alderney should be a ideal environment for the new Cessna Skycourier
Just certificated in the US. |
Originally Posted by bmaviscount
(Post 11201037)
Wouldn't some brand new islanders be a better option with improved frequency on both the GCI SOU and even JER routes
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Originally Posted by Wycombe
(Post 11201195)
Alderney should be a ideal environment for the new Cessna Skycourier
Just certificated in the US. |
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