Airnorth to go jet

[topend3]

I believe Airnorth are to acquire an Embraer 170 or similar to service the McArthur River contract from '07.

[Capn Bloggs]

With "miffy" running the show, they shouldn't have any problems. They might even steal GV off NJS...

[Chocks Away]

Should have gone this way some time ago.
It was due.

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Seems all the fuss about VB bringing JJs downunder has hidden this gem!

[Dehavillanddriver]

Funny I hadn't picked up on any fuss about VB and jungle Jets....

[Aussie]

Yeah there were some posts bout it some time ago!

Aussie

[Cravenmorehead]

I heard that they were looking at a Dash 8-400, seems like a better option to me. Just a rumour, though. Also recruited with a very experienced ex NJS Cheif Pilot to assist with transition to bigger types, unfortunately he is laid up after a car accident, so things are happening for them which is good.

[Kransky]

Originally Posted by Cravenmorehead

Also recruited with a very experienced ex NJS Cheif Pilot to assist with transition to bigger types

That would explain the number of get well soon cards on his bedside table.

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Craven, I heard the Q400 was all but a sealed deal before the 170 came into the picture. Dunno if it would be better for mac river though. There are a number of other lucrative minning contracts in the top-end that are perfect distances for the jet. I'd suggest anything over an hour in the jet would sell it.

[apacau]

Apparently the Air North CEO announced the E170 jet acquisition at the Airports Association Conference in CNS last week. So it's more than rumour.

[topend3]

apacau : spot on, i was there

[Mango]

I hope they tell their staff that they are getting jets

[Aussie]

Anyone know how soon???

Aussie

[RENURPP]

Anyone know how soon???

I would be supprised if its within the next twelve months, possibly longer.

[topend3]

i think it will be within next 12 months

[RENURPP]

Lets put a mark in our calendars, today is 27th OCTOBER 2007

[dodgybrothers]

maybe it will be like the skywest 320s for november

[topend3]

why would i believe a 5-year-old?

[dodgybrothers]

wot a d!ickhead

[dijon moutard]

Bitter Twisted Cynical Doubters

Hey Dodgy and Renurpp
you must have joined the cunning bitter twisted mob ; aviation has become a rather cynical bitter lot .

XR are doing just fine at the moment thanks and i wish air north a jet future as well .

perhaps the bitter twisted cynical lot can hire a phone box and talk to each other and confirm their life's philosophies !!!!!

get out in the sunshine and smell the roses !!!!!

cheers
dijon moutard