Expressjet embraers downunder??!!
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Expressjet embraers downunder??!!
I didn't see this coming - off the online news this afternoon...
Plans for new Australian airline
AUSTRALIANS could soon enjoy more choice when it comes to domestic travel, after a US airline announced plans to introduce another domestic carrier.
Regional US airline Expressjet is hoping to strike a deal with an existing Australian carrier to operate regional flights by the end of 2008.
Expressjet executive director Asia Ian Vanderbeek said discussions have taken place with a number of airlines.
The company is hoping to introduce a similar business model to its US operations, which sees more than 200 of its Embraer 145 jets flying under the Continental Airlines brand, and a further 18 under Delta Airlines.
However, Mr Vanderbeek said if no existing carrier agrees a deal, Expressjet would look to build a fleet of 20 aircraft in the local market and launch flights under its own brand.
"Embraer jets will operate on longer, thinner routes, which will complement existing carriers' route networks, which are currently under developed.
"There's a role for this model with all existing carriers. It's a question of how they perceive this sort of operation working," Mr Vanderbeek said.
Expressjet hope to make an announcement within the next six months.
AUSTRALIANS could soon enjoy more choice when it comes to domestic travel, after a US airline announced plans to introduce another domestic carrier.
Regional US airline Expressjet is hoping to strike a deal with an existing Australian carrier to operate regional flights by the end of 2008.
Expressjet executive director Asia Ian Vanderbeek said discussions have taken place with a number of airlines.
The company is hoping to introduce a similar business model to its US operations, which sees more than 200 of its Embraer 145 jets flying under the Continental Airlines brand, and a further 18 under Delta Airlines.
However, Mr Vanderbeek said if no existing carrier agrees a deal, Expressjet would look to build a fleet of 20 aircraft in the local market and launch flights under its own brand.
"Embraer jets will operate on longer, thinner routes, which will complement existing carriers' route networks, which are currently under developed.
"There's a role for this model with all existing carriers. It's a question of how they perceive this sort of operation working," Mr Vanderbeek said.
Expressjet hope to make an announcement within the next six months.
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Maybe Wynsock,
But by end 2008 there'll be nobody at QLink to fly em.
The "big announcement" might appeal to seniority 160 and below because there'll be nooone left but cadets with 80hrs command.
People are sick of waiting for the likes of MD and cronies.
They're makin hay while the sun shines.
PS the EBA SUX
But by end 2008 there'll be nobody at QLink to fly em.
The "big announcement" might appeal to seniority 160 and below because there'll be nooone left but cadets with 80hrs command.
People are sick of waiting for the likes of MD and cronies.
They're makin hay while the sun shines.PS the EBA SUX
Alternative to NJS
Maybe an alternative to NJS for regional routes.
Would be true to form for QF to find a cheaper alternative! Anybody in a turboprop job now should be happy about careers in a jet if it happens. It is a shame that QF wont respect their current workforce if this comes to fruition, but after working with them previously I won't be suprised.
Would be true to form for QF to find a cheaper alternative! Anybody in a turboprop job now should be happy about careers in a jet if it happens. It is a shame that QF wont respect their current workforce if this comes to fruition, but after working with them previously I won't be suprised.
short flights long nights
If this is true...things could get very interesting
XRlent,
I didn't say it was going to replace the 717's.
I intimated that they may be an alternative contractor to NJS for any future contract work. I think your 717's are safe, but competitive tendering for something smaller might not be!!
I didn't say it was going to replace the 717's.
I intimated that they may be an alternative contractor to NJS for any future contract work. I think your 717's are safe, but competitive tendering for something smaller might not be!!
short flights long nights
It just might work you know....the F50 and F28 worked on many routes
The CRJ was such a success in this country so what could possibly stop Expressjet from making a killing with a slightly smaller aircraft with similar pax appeal and field performance!
I am not sure where they intend to run these things, but if it is anywhere regional they will need to spend a lot of money on having a chieftan flying behind to carry the bags....cause they wont lift a full load out of most regional runways.
But it will mean more jobs for GA pilots flogging around flying the bags so I suppose there is always a silver lining!
It will be interesting to see what they want to pay - the model in the US is such that the pay is well behind what a Dash-8 pilot would get here in Oz
I am not sure where they intend to run these things, but if it is anywhere regional they will need to spend a lot of money on having a chieftan flying behind to carry the bags....cause they wont lift a full load out of most regional runways.
But it will mean more jobs for GA pilots flogging around flying the bags so I suppose there is always a silver lining!
It will be interesting to see what they want to pay - the model in the US is such that the pay is well behind what a Dash-8 pilot would get here in Oz
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It just might work you know....the F50 and F28 worked on many routes
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Dehavillanddriver, you have no concept of Emb145 performance
I have no idea what the truth is behind this story, and I don't really care at this point, but for those of you who are obviously not at all knowledgeable about the Emb 145, particularly the XR model, it can carry more than a full baggage load, about 88 bags, weighing 30 pounds (13.6kg) each and 50 people very comfortably for 1200-1400nm. It can takeoff with that load (MGTOW a bit north of 53,000 pounds) from a 7000 foot runway at 37*C. As long as it's paved.
The Emb is no relative of the CRJ, which weighs 3000 pounds more empty, uses more fuel, has horrible air conditioning (cannot cool the cabin with just the APU it needs an engine running), and generally just sucks, IMHO.
The Emb is no relative of the CRJ, which weighs 3000 pounds more empty, uses more fuel, has horrible air conditioning (cannot cool the cabin with just the APU it needs an engine running), and generally just sucks, IMHO.
XJTusa
I have a better idea than you might think - though I do admit I am not all that familiar with the XR.
Thanks for making my point though - all you need to do now is find a bunch of regional airports at sea level with no obstacles and a 2133 m or longer runway.
Kind of limits the operation a bit....
A fair chunk of the regional airports are in the 1800-2000 m range and a reasonable number have some obstacles in the splay.
Takes the gloss off it a bit in my opinion - as does the cabin size....but what would I know
I have a better idea than you might think - though I do admit I am not all that familiar with the XR.
Thanks for making my point though - all you need to do now is find a bunch of regional airports at sea level with no obstacles and a 2133 m or longer runway.
Kind of limits the operation a bit....
A fair chunk of the regional airports are in the 1800-2000 m range and a reasonable number have some obstacles in the splay.
Takes the gloss off it a bit in my opinion - as does the cabin size....but what would I know
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XJTusa is spot on about the 145XR. I have spoken with several 145 drivers and all say that hot and high is no problem.
I fly the CRJ all over the US and I can tell you all that the regional market over here is flooded with both CRJ and ERJ aircraft. There are several airports that are 3000’ AMSL and higher with 7-8000’ RWYS. Temps will hit 35-37C regularly and yet these aircraft can get out with full loads.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if this rumor comes true. But the 145XR would work very well in the Oz environment. ExpressJet are no strangers for making bold moves in the industry. And yes, the pay topic would be very interesting, as I can assure you all that the first years pay at a US regional is pathetic.
Just a footnote XJTusa: The CRJ-200 does have a poor Air Conditioning system. The 700 and 900’s Air Conditioning however is vastly improved and works very well.
I fly the CRJ all over the US and I can tell you all that the regional market over here is flooded with both CRJ and ERJ aircraft. There are several airports that are 3000’ AMSL and higher with 7-8000’ RWYS. Temps will hit 35-37C regularly and yet these aircraft can get out with full loads.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if this rumor comes true. But the 145XR would work very well in the Oz environment. ExpressJet are no strangers for making bold moves in the industry. And yes, the pay topic would be very interesting, as I can assure you all that the first years pay at a US regional is pathetic.
Just a footnote XJTusa: The CRJ-200 does have a poor Air Conditioning system. The 700 and 900’s Air Conditioning however is vastly improved and works very well.
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Just a question... Has this anything to do with Patrick Weil's decision to switch from 733 ops to ERJ-145 ops ?
Makes sense to use an existing operator in a joint venture to ease one through the process of obtaining an AOC...
Makes sense to use an existing operator in a joint venture to ease one through the process of obtaining an AOC...
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bloody small cabin and regional strips 1500-1800m.... carry the bags....?, yeah right. drop you carry on at the front door!
sounds like the Kendal CRJ prob all over again.
i have pax on both types in the States and it's not right for Aus paxs, sorry.
sounds like the Kendal CRJ prob all over again.
i have pax on both types in the States and it's not right for Aus paxs, sorry.