ATR 42/72 order for Australian operator?
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ATR 42/72 order for Australian operator?
According to the latest Australian Aviation magazine (page 6)
So who would that be?? Skywest?
ATR is believed to be close to signing its first Australian customer in the next few months.
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There is one very cheap ATR sitting outside Hawker Pacific in CNS for information. P2 ALA ex Airlink (PNG) being baby sat by Hawkers and looking for a new home. I heard less than a million Ausy was ball park. Could be a cheapy but usyer pays for EGPWS or equivalent.
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ATR showed off its aircraft to Skippers, Airnorth and M*cair. Considering Skippers opted for the Dash 8-300 and Airnorth decided to go jets, one would assume those townsville folks are about to do a deal. However...
I'll throw in a wild card, what about Pearl?
I'll throw in a wild card, what about Pearl?
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In NZ, word is about that Mt. Cook was asked by M*cair to help introduce the ATR to their ops in a simialr fashion to what is being done in Fiji at present... word from a Cook driver is that Mt. Cook couldn't commit due stretched resources but may have mentioned to it's pilots that unpaid leave may be available to those that want a short term change of scenery....
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New Era For M****r Airlines
Queensland's M****r Airlines will become the first Australian carrier to introduce the European ATR42-500, a 50 passenger high speed regional airliner, as part of a continuing programme of expansion to support the booming economy.
The airline's multi-million dollar investment in the new aircraft will increase the seating capacity and cabin comfort which M****r can provide for contract services to mining communities and scheduled flights to major regional centres.
The acquisition of the ATR - to be delivered in the first quarter of 2007 - also demonstrates the continued commitment of M****r to support regional business travellers, and follows the recent introduction of two additional SAAB 340B aircraft to upgrade existing routes and open new services.
The ATR 42-500 is an in-production aircraft that is fast, comfortable, and has the highest reliability in its class.
"The economy is experiencing unprecedented growth in the resources sector and we need to meet this by upgrading our fleet and introducing new technology," said M****r Managing Director, Mr Randal McFarlane.
"After a detailed assessment of several aircraft types, we selected the ATR42-500 as it will deliver not only the extra capacity required by our customers, but a new level of comfort for travellers to regional destinations," he said.
"This aircraft is ideally suited to the Australian conditions due to its ability to operate in 'hot and high'' conditions and to short airfields," he noted.
Although new to Australia, the ATR 42-500 and the larger ATR72-500 are in operation elsewhere in the Pacific region, flying with operators in New Zealand, New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Fiji.
Queensland's M****r Airlines will become the first Australian carrier to introduce the European ATR42-500, a 50 passenger high speed regional airliner, as part of a continuing programme of expansion to support the booming economy.
The airline's multi-million dollar investment in the new aircraft will increase the seating capacity and cabin comfort which M****r can provide for contract services to mining communities and scheduled flights to major regional centres.
The acquisition of the ATR - to be delivered in the first quarter of 2007 - also demonstrates the continued commitment of M****r to support regional business travellers, and follows the recent introduction of two additional SAAB 340B aircraft to upgrade existing routes and open new services.
The ATR 42-500 is an in-production aircraft that is fast, comfortable, and has the highest reliability in its class.
"The economy is experiencing unprecedented growth in the resources sector and we need to meet this by upgrading our fleet and introducing new technology," said M****r Managing Director, Mr Randal McFarlane.
"After a detailed assessment of several aircraft types, we selected the ATR42-500 as it will deliver not only the extra capacity required by our customers, but a new level of comfort for travellers to regional destinations," he said.
"This aircraft is ideally suited to the Australian conditions due to its ability to operate in 'hot and high'' conditions and to short airfields," he noted.
Although new to Australia, the ATR 42-500 and the larger ATR72-500 are in operation elsewhere in the Pacific region, flying with operators in New Zealand, New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Fiji.
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It's Mac@air
New Era For Mac@ir Airlines
Travelbeat Aviation News - 1 FEB 2007
Travelbeat Aviation News - 1 FEB 2007
Queensland's ****** Airlines will become the first Australian carrier to introduce the European ATR42-500, a 50 passenger high speed regional airliner, as part of a continuing programme of expansion to support the booming economy.
The airline's multi-million dollar investment in the new aircraft will increase the seating capacity and cabin comfort which ****** can provide for contract services to mining communities and scheduled flights to major regional centres.
The acquisition of the ATR - to be delivered in the first quarter of 2007 - also demonstrates the continued commitment of ****** to support regional business travellers, and follows the recent introduction of two additional SAAB 340B aircraft to upgrade existing routes and open new services.
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The airline's multi-million dollar investment in the new aircraft will increase the seating capacity and cabin comfort which ****** can provide for contract services to mining communities and scheduled flights to major regional centres.
The acquisition of the ATR - to be delivered in the first quarter of 2007 - also demonstrates the continued commitment of ****** to support regional business travellers, and follows the recent introduction of two additional SAAB 340B aircraft to upgrade existing routes and open new services.
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****** has had many,many years at being a Re-active airline instead of being Pro-active in this industry. Look at their report card over the years which include: massive problems with the then Horizon Airlines, crew moral, engineering and a poor public standing throught the eyes of there rural "punters". Having lost some mining work lately, we feel that this is a little to late to save this dysfunctional airline. Moreover, fantastic work Dav and to his boys here in CS @ Skytrans 
go forth and capture the hole that has been left by ******s inability. OK Randal, now kick some more aussie aircrews and introduce kiwi crews to fly these ATR's...
go forth and capture the hole that has been left by ******s inability. OK Randal, now kick some more aussie aircrews and introduce kiwi crews to fly these ATR's...
