Bonza has its AOC
Who is talking about slots, I am referring to the bilateral cap as Qatar is maxed out
They also were looking at VA but see more unrealized potential at ZL including a massive expansion of the pilot academy
Fleet
Helping ZL transition from SAABs to ATRs
More 737s
Academy
Training for ATRs / SAABs progressing to 737s to 777 / 787 both for ZL and Doha
International
Initially basing 5-6 x 777s in REX colours in Oz for ME
Potential ex Oz to Asia and US
They also were looking at VA but see more unrealized potential at ZL including a massive expansion of the pilot academy
Fleet
Helping ZL transition from SAABs to ATRs
More 737s
Academy
Training for ATRs / SAABs progressing to 737s to 777 / 787 both for ZL and Doha
International
Initially basing 5-6 x 777s in REX colours in Oz for ME
Potential ex Oz to Asia and US
I'm not sure how this info could be true, given it would be considered share market sensitive. Qatar sniffing around the likes of Rex would certainly attract a lot more attention than a PPrune post.
‘Our Heart is in Doha’ 
Separately, the agents of the Ministry of Thread Purity must be ready to explode at this point.
Last edited by MickG0105; 27th Jul 2023 at 23:38.
Why do the armchair “airline experts” on this thread keep rabbiting on about Rex when this thread is clearly about Bonza or maybe it’s yet another “I need to be seen as an expert!”?
Just like another mouth who said he’d run naked through the Sydney terminal if this newbie Jetstar ever got its AOC.
Without firsthand knowledge of income versus expenses, depth of investor pockets and profitability timeframes, to even think you have the capacity to make comment is a sign of foolishness.
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Just like another mouth who said he’d run naked through the Sydney terminal if this newbie Jetstar ever got its AOC.
Without firsthand knowledge of income versus expenses, depth of investor pockets and profitability timeframes, to even think you have the capacity to make comment is a sign of foolishness
Bonza is a mere infant in comparison and can take stock and consolidate for a while
Is there such an urgent need to grow at the moment ?
Perhaps 1 or 2 new bases over the next few years, then bring on Sydney's second airport for a massive growth spurt
They need to get into Sydney well before WSI starts. Jetstar has already announced 10 aircraft in the first year. Bonza will find it very hard walking in with a couple of aircraft, and very little Sydney Basin brand recognition.
They might need to just suck it up with off peak slots and get a foot in the market at Mascot in the meantime. No point whinging about slots for the next couple of years, hell will freeze over before Virgin cedes any slots, they would likely even re activate the Tiger AOC to protect them.
They might need to just suck it up with off peak slots and get a foot in the market at Mascot in the meantime. No point whinging about slots for the next couple of years, hell will freeze over before Virgin cedes any slots, they would likely even re activate the Tiger AOC to protect them.
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Not going to pinch this guys stuff :
Bonza August – October 2023 Network Adjustment – 30JUL23 — AeroRoutes
Bonza August – October 2023 Network Adjustment – 30JUL23 — AeroRoutes
Dropped 5 routes twice weekly each
All route reductions are Aug-Sept only except MCY-MLQ which was only ever 2 x weekly
From Sept
Maroochy to Albury, Avalon and Cairns and MEL-PQQ each get an extra weekly
So net drop of 6 returns or 12 sectors
Probably where they need to be with their current fleet
Looks like their second base will be OOL
Launching similar destinations to MCY
Interestingly Melbourne and Cairns will be competing with JQ
No start date as yet , likely need 3-4 new frames to kick off
NTL was previously mentioned as second base
Launching similar destinations to MCY
Interestingly Melbourne and Cairns will be competing with JQ
No start date as yet , likely need 3-4 new frames to kick off
NTL was previously mentioned as second base
Start will be in November with two aircraft, interestingly
Initially, Bonza will partner with an airline wet lease provider to enable families to holiday and connect with each other over Christmas and peak school holidays at a time when global aircraft supply is challenged.