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McClown went on a rant today actually embarrassing for a leader to carry on like the way he did thinking he is the messiah and all, anyway he made a point the good boys and girls of Vic,SA and QLD will be allowed in to WA sooner than they think. NSW the very naughty state that won’t do as McClown wants is exiled for the foreseeable future.
short flights long nights
McClown went on a rant today actually embarrassing for a leader to carry on like the way he did thinking he is the messiah and all, anyway he made a point the good boys and girls of Vic,SA and QLD will be allowed in to WA sooner than they think. NSW the very naughty state that won’t do as McClown wants is exiled for the foreseeable future.
And looking from the West, at how NSW does it different with a Gold Standard.. I’m happy that NSW is not welcome in the West.
I’m glad we never used the draconian method the west uses. Imagine doing lockdowns every other week. NSW will come out of this, like we always do. It will just take a little longer this time.
Instead of these other idiot premiers bagging Gladys out they could, you know step up take all the internationals take the pressure off. Dan he took the easy option just stops it. McGoose could of actually looked good no reason WA can’t take NSW share of internationals. Australia is F$&ed seriously the bickering and carrying on is toxic at the very top all they way to the bottom. We are a very sad nation and we don’t even realize it.
Instead of these other idiot premiers bagging Gladys out they could, you know step up take all the internationals take the pressure off. Dan he took the easy option just stops it. McGoose could of actually looked good no reason WA can’t take NSW share of internationals. Australia is F$&ed seriously the bickering and carrying on is toxic at the very top all they way to the bottom. We are a very sad nation and we don’t even realize it.
I’m glad we never used the draconian method the west uses. Imagine doing lockdowns every other week. NSW will come out of this, like we always do. It will just take a little longer this time.
Instead of these other idiot premiers bagging Gladys out they could, you know step up take all the internationals take the pressure off. Dan he took the easy option just stops it. McGoose could of actually looked good no reason WA can’t take NSW share of internationals. Australia is F$&ed seriously the bickering and carrying on is toxic at the very top all they way to the bottom. We are a very sad nation and we don’t even realize it.
Instead of these other idiot premiers bagging Gladys out they could, you know step up take all the internationals take the pressure off. Dan he took the easy option just stops it. McGoose could of actually looked good no reason WA can’t take NSW share of internationals. Australia is F$&ed seriously the bickering and carrying on is toxic at the very top all they way to the bottom. We are a very sad nation and we don’t even realize it.
And the hits just keep on coming
From today's The Australian (https://www.theaustralian.com.au/bus...e060d28234c850)
JULY 27, 2021
A public stoush has erupted between Regional Express airlines and Queensland MP Robbie Katter over the operation of regulated air routes in the state.
The trigger was an announcement by Cairns-based airline Skytrans that it would fight Rex for the contract to fly government-subsidised routes using their 36-seater Dash-8s from 2022.
Speaking out in favour of Skytrans, Mr Katter, whose seat of Traeger covers many of the communities served by the routes, said performance standards had dropped since Rex took over the flights and complaints had increased.
He said the problem stemmed from Rex’s fleet of Saab 340s which “were built for the northern hemisphere” and sometimes skipped towns if they were running late, blaming “kangaroos on the airstrip”.
“The Saabs are a beautiful aircraft but they’re not built for these milk runs,” Mr Katter said on Monday. “The ignition system overheats in the hot conditions and they’re often stuck on the tarmac for half an hour, waiting for the battery to cool down.”
Mr Katter also questioned Rex’s commitment to the regional communities their flights served, pointing out Skytrans “sponsored everything”.
“Rex is invisible as a corporate citizen. They provide some sponsorship for the (Mt Isa) rodeo and that’s all,” he said.
The remarks infuriated Rex deputy chairman John Sharp who fired off an open letter to Queensland communities on Monday accusing Mr Katter of irresponsible and defamatory comments.
Mr Sharp accused Mr Katter of bias and said Rex was “compelled to set the record straight”.
“Rex is extremely proud of its track record over the last 12 years serving rural and regional Queensland, and believes it has carried out its obligations to the Queensland Government and to the 23 regional Queensland communities in an exemplary manner,” wrote Mr Sharp.
“For reasons best known to himself, Mr Katter has chosen to tarnish Rex’s reputation through baseless allegations. We will be writing to the Member for Traeger to challenge him to back up his allegations against Rex with concrete evidence or else make an apology for his irresponsible comments.”
The letter included statistics highlighting Rex’s strong on-time performance average for the regulate routes, and claimed the majority of passengers paid under $200 a flight.
With the Covid pandemic ravaging Rex’s balance sheet, the regulated routes contract was among one of the few certainties for the carrier.
The Singapore-owned, publicly listed airline was expecting to slump to a $15 million statutory before tax loss for the 2021 financial despite managing a $9.9 million profit in the first half.
Rex currently has suspended operations by its six Boeing 737s which were leased to compete against Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia on capital city and Gold Coast routes.
Mr Katter suggested that perhaps Rex should have used the funds to improve its regional services rather than trying to expand in the pandemic. The contract for regulated routes will be decided before the end of the year.
“The ignition system overheats in the hot conditions and they’re often stuck on the tarmac for half an hour, waiting for the battery to cool down.”. - Is that really an issue with the 340s?
Battle for Queensland air routes turns ugly
By ROBYN IRONSIDE, AVIATION WRITERJULY 27, 2021
A public stoush has erupted between Regional Express airlines and Queensland MP Robbie Katter over the operation of regulated air routes in the state.
The trigger was an announcement by Cairns-based airline Skytrans that it would fight Rex for the contract to fly government-subsidised routes using their 36-seater Dash-8s from 2022.
Speaking out in favour of Skytrans, Mr Katter, whose seat of Traeger covers many of the communities served by the routes, said performance standards had dropped since Rex took over the flights and complaints had increased.
He said the problem stemmed from Rex’s fleet of Saab 340s which “were built for the northern hemisphere” and sometimes skipped towns if they were running late, blaming “kangaroos on the airstrip”.
“The Saabs are a beautiful aircraft but they’re not built for these milk runs,” Mr Katter said on Monday. “The ignition system overheats in the hot conditions and they’re often stuck on the tarmac for half an hour, waiting for the battery to cool down.”
Mr Katter also questioned Rex’s commitment to the regional communities their flights served, pointing out Skytrans “sponsored everything”.
“Rex is invisible as a corporate citizen. They provide some sponsorship for the (Mt Isa) rodeo and that’s all,” he said.
The remarks infuriated Rex deputy chairman John Sharp who fired off an open letter to Queensland communities on Monday accusing Mr Katter of irresponsible and defamatory comments.
Mr Sharp accused Mr Katter of bias and said Rex was “compelled to set the record straight”.
“Rex is extremely proud of its track record over the last 12 years serving rural and regional Queensland, and believes it has carried out its obligations to the Queensland Government and to the 23 regional Queensland communities in an exemplary manner,” wrote Mr Sharp.
“For reasons best known to himself, Mr Katter has chosen to tarnish Rex’s reputation through baseless allegations. We will be writing to the Member for Traeger to challenge him to back up his allegations against Rex with concrete evidence or else make an apology for his irresponsible comments.”
The letter included statistics highlighting Rex’s strong on-time performance average for the regulate routes, and claimed the majority of passengers paid under $200 a flight.
With the Covid pandemic ravaging Rex’s balance sheet, the regulated routes contract was among one of the few certainties for the carrier.
The Singapore-owned, publicly listed airline was expecting to slump to a $15 million statutory before tax loss for the 2021 financial despite managing a $9.9 million profit in the first half.
Rex currently has suspended operations by its six Boeing 737s which were leased to compete against Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia on capital city and Gold Coast routes.
Mr Katter suggested that perhaps Rex should have used the funds to improve its regional services rather than trying to expand in the pandemic. The contract for regulated routes will be decided before the end of the year.
From today's The Australian (https://www.theaustralian.com.au/bus...e060d28234c850)
“The ignition system overheats in the hot conditions and they’re often stuck on the tarmac for half an hour, waiting for the battery to cool down.”. - Is that really an issue with the 340s?
“The ignition system overheats in the hot conditions and they’re often stuck on the tarmac for half an hour, waiting for the battery to cool down.”. - Is that really an issue with the 340s?
John Sharp of all people should know what lengths a politician will go to to help out mates in the aviation industry. When Katter the younger is done with politics which Board of Directors will he be a part of?
Steady on! It very much depends on whether you were born here or not. (North or South of the river seems to matter a lot too) Anyone who moved to the West has the benefit of a more worldly outlook shall we say? McGowan, who is not a Sandgroper, says some stuff that leaves me scratching my head but then he is a politician.
Last edited by Chronic Snoozer; 27th Jul 2021 at 01:14.
McClown went on a rant today actually embarrassing for a leader to carry on like the way he did thinking he is the messiah and all, anyway he made a point the good boys and girls of Vic,SA and QLD will be allowed in to WA sooner than they think. NSW the very naughty state that won’t do as McClown wants is exiled for the foreseeable future.
Pfizer jabs should go to where they are best utiilised
IF…the NSW objective was to get numbers of infectious in the community down to zero, then McClown is correct. But NSW people have had hot air blown up them for months so getting a Vic style lockdown was always going to be impossible. Follow the epidemiologists? Worldwide they say essentially the same thing…they have for months and months…but that’s not want people want to hear because mask wearing infringes their personal f#cking rights…or it’s just like the flu…or I’m losing my house.
The politics of COVID has f#cked NSW and why more people in our industry aren’t infuriated with the half arse response is beyond me. Instead it appears some people on PPRUNE have more in common with the ‘Freedom’ protesters…enabled by idiotic politicians and sky news dinosaurs
Time for a lie down.
The politics of COVID has f#cked NSW and why more people in our industry aren’t infuriated with the half arse response is beyond me. Instead it appears some people on PPRUNE have more in common with the ‘Freedom’ protesters…enabled by idiotic politicians and sky news dinosaurs
Time for a lie down.
The battery temp limit was 57C, where above is only approved for GPU start. Above 71C batt temp no start at all.
They moved from Ni-Cad to lead acid batteries a few years ago. Those limits no longer apply with the now lead acid installation as there is no thermal runway risk.