Suckling Airways
 

ScotAirways has re-branded to its former name of Suckling Airways. The rebranding was announced on the same day that Loganair confirmed it had purchased the company. Suckling 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.

I only thought it right that the re-branded company had it's own thread.

Further information on the sale to LC can be found here: ScotAirways Home

Cityjet lease D328 for LCY to DND and EDI Routes
 

WX have leased a D328 from Suckling to operate there 2 x daily flights from DND to LCY. The aircraft appears to be DND based through until 28th October.

In addition to operating the DND flights the aircraft will also begin operating one round trip from LCY to EDI 4 x weekly from August 30th.

re LC and suckling
 

Can the DO328 land on the Beach


If it can and I dont think it should be a problem is this the answer to LC s Problem re replacment A/C for the Twotter at Barra

It would certainly be a cheaper option than buying new Twotters from whoever makes them now

we await with our breath bated

Learjet 50,

The DO328 won't be landing on the beach at Barra, positive it ain't certified either.

LC don't have a problem with the Otters at the moment, the PSO runs out in 2013.
They might be old, but they have still have plenty flights left in them.

As for a replacement, Viking are the TC holder for the Otter, and are producing the new -400 series at a slow pace.
New aircraft might be required going forward, this will be in the hands of the Scottish government and the next operator of the PSO.

I wish all at Suckling and Logie all the best for the future, good to see a good news story for a change.

T1H

:eek:

I think you might be confusing the Do328 with the Do228. Suckling only fly the Do328. The 328 needs tarmac!

There is a gravel kit option available for Do-328

Whilst not suitable for Barra, presumbaly the 328 would be for other airfields on the Logi network (with a decent amount of tarmac) like Benbecula, Stornoway, Islay etc?

From memory, doesn't the Do328 have a pretty low x-wind limit (15knots?)

No idea about the Twotter but could be a factor during winter months....

Great to see the Suckling name resurrected though!

A4

CB fleet deployment update.
 

According to Jethros fleet listings:

G-CCGS is back operating on behalf of Aer Arann. Anyone know what routes it is being used for and for how long it is planned to remain on lease?

G-BZOG appears to be based in Germany. Anyone know who this aircraft is operating for?

G-BWWT - Is on lease to WX.

G-BYMK - Currently at DND poss WFU.

Anyone have any further info on CB's future plans or contracts?

I've seen this one a few times this month at LCY operating the LCY-IOM in an all white scheme.

G-BWWT similarly all white appears to be dedicated to DND-LCY for AF / WX.

BAladdy, I think that GS is on and off on IOM-LCY as well as various other routes on the Arann network (mostly domestic Irish) standing in for tech ATRs as and when they happen. I'm aware that Cityjet are using a 328 for LCY-DND and also some EDI movements at the moment, that arrangement is due to cease by the end of October.

Sorry not to be more specific, but that's my sixpence worth.

no it is currently at inv arrived yesterday with G-BWIR

staying till thusday

G-CCGS was at Newcastle this morning having brought NUFC back from their match against QPR last night.

Are they going to get a lick of paint?

Gents

Can any one tell me if John Aldington is still with this outfit?

Cheers

Hunty :cool:

G-BYHG is currently on the Aer Arann IOM - LCY run

John's still with us. The Cityjet stuff is going on to March.

LC announced last week that they will take over the operation of BE's MAN-NWI service from 05MAR12. LC will base a CB D328 at NWI to operate the flights. The D328 will also be used to operate the NWI to EXT service starting the 26MAR12 .

The D328 will operate as follows:

Norwich to Manchester (begins 05MAR12)

BE6873 NWI0700 – 0755MAN D38 x67
BE6875 NWI1505 – 1600MAN D38 x67
BE6877 NWI1820 – 1915MAN D38 x6

Manchester to Norwich (begins 05MAR12)

BE6874 MAN0850 – 0945NWI D38 x67
BE6876 MAN1645 – 1740NWI D38 x67
BE6878 MAN1945 – 2040NWI D38 x6

Norwich to Exeter (begins 25MAR12)

BE6867 NWI1115 – 1230EXT D38 x7
BE6867 NWI1450 – 1605EXT D38 7

Exeter to Norwich (begins 25MAR12)

BE6868 EXT1300 – 1415NWI D38 x7
BE6868 EXT1635 – 1750NWI D38 7

Does anyone know of any other contracts Suckling have for S12?

They tend to be of fairly short notice... CB are also operating NWI - NQY on a seasonal basis from 5th May.

Suckling Airways doing BE routes
 

Hello

I was wondering if anyone knows for how long the Do 328's will be used for the Exeter, Newquay and Manchester routes out of Norwich on behalf of Flybe. i.e is it just a once off year deal or is it a permanent contract. What would a typical FO roster be like (based on the contents of the post from BAladdy)?

Many thanks