REX AIRLINES Trading Halt
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TReX doesn't have black props, its a standard B model with Dowtys. Would have been a better painting with an accurate representation of the most glorious TReX in it rather than a WT. Equally fitting would be Evil Queen with it's red doors and handles, also an A model, so an actual dinosaur.
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“Rex will remain a standalone entity with current management staying in place. We have high confidence in the quality of Rex’s management and employees. Our plan for Rex is the same as for all the businesses we acquire: support dynamic leaders and grow it for the long term.”
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From: Samsonite
C&L Aviation Group Seeking STC Certification for AE3007A1E Engine i
….. Ah the sweet sound of a jet engine.
C’mon Aussie C’mon!!!!
Someone else will have to upload the retrofitted above jet engine photo to the Saab340B. Now is your chance to steal my thunder .
I am too junior to upload urls on pprune.
C’mon Aussie C’mon!!!!
Someone else will have to upload the retrofitted above jet engine photo to the Saab340B. Now is your chance to steal my thunder .
I am too junior to upload urls on pprune.
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From: Perth
Media queries to Dinah! ;-)
April 1st, 2022
For More Information:
Dinah Mite, Director of Exciting News, C&L Aviation Group
(207) 217-6050
BANGOR, Maine – C&L Aviation Group, has developed and will be seeking STC approval for its upgrade of the Saab 340B+ with the replacement of its GE CT7-9B turboprop engines with the RR AE3007A1E Turbine Jet Engines. This upgrade will allow the Saab 340B + to change from a maximum cruising speed of 325 MPH to 518 MPH getting the 34 passengers to their destinations quicker than ever before imagined.
“We have been heavily invested in the long-term sustainability and success of the Saab 340 for many years and upgrading the engines is just the next logical step,” said Chris Kilgour, CEO of C&L Aviation Group. “With our team performing interior modifications to both the ERJ and Saab aircraft, it makes perfect sense that we would also make modifications and upgrades to the exterior. We have had to make significant upgrades to the Saab airframe to handle the additional stresses generated by the significant increase in speed, but we feel we now have a ‘best in class’ aircraft.”
C&L has been modifying and upgrading the interiors and systems on ERJs for several years and specializes in converting these aircraft into business-class and luxury jets. To add to that C&L performs cargo conversions for the Saab 340 Aircraft and a host of other modifications. C&L also provides on-site engineering, avionics support, aircraft exterior painting, and heavy maintenance services. The company also carries one of the world’s largest inventories of ERJ and Saab parts in its warehouse, which helps to reduce maintenance times associated with these types of projects.
C&L Aviation Group is an FAA and EASA approved industry leader in servicing, maintaining, and supporting operators in the corporate and regional aviation industry. In addition to aircraft and engine sales and leasing programs, C&L offers parts support, heavy maintenance, interior refurbishment, aircraft teardown, disassembly services, and aircraft management. C&L is headquartered in Bangor, Maine, with international offices in Australia and Europe. www.cla.aero.
C&L Aviation Group Seeking STC Certification for AE3007A1E Engine installation on Saab 340B+
April 1, 2022A natural fit for C&L, which specializes in both ERJ 145 and Saab 340 Upgrades and Modifications.April 1st, 2022
For More Information:
Dinah Mite, Director of Exciting News, C&L Aviation Group
(207) 217-6050
BANGOR, Maine – C&L Aviation Group, has developed and will be seeking STC approval for its upgrade of the Saab 340B+ with the replacement of its GE CT7-9B turboprop engines with the RR AE3007A1E Turbine Jet Engines. This upgrade will allow the Saab 340B + to change from a maximum cruising speed of 325 MPH to 518 MPH getting the 34 passengers to their destinations quicker than ever before imagined. “We have been heavily invested in the long-term sustainability and success of the Saab 340 for many years and upgrading the engines is just the next logical step,” said Chris Kilgour, CEO of C&L Aviation Group. “With our team performing interior modifications to both the ERJ and Saab aircraft, it makes perfect sense that we would also make modifications and upgrades to the exterior. We have had to make significant upgrades to the Saab airframe to handle the additional stresses generated by the significant increase in speed, but we feel we now have a ‘best in class’ aircraft.”
C&L has been modifying and upgrading the interiors and systems on ERJs for several years and specializes in converting these aircraft into business-class and luxury jets. To add to that C&L performs cargo conversions for the Saab 340 Aircraft and a host of other modifications. C&L also provides on-site engineering, avionics support, aircraft exterior painting, and heavy maintenance services. The company also carries one of the world’s largest inventories of ERJ and Saab parts in its warehouse, which helps to reduce maintenance times associated with these types of projects.
C&L Aviation Group is an FAA and EASA approved industry leader in servicing, maintaining, and supporting operators in the corporate and regional aviation industry. In addition to aircraft and engine sales and leasing programs, C&L offers parts support, heavy maintenance, interior refurbishment, aircraft teardown, disassembly services, and aircraft management. C&L is headquartered in Bangor, Maine, with international offices in Australia and Europe. www.cla.aero.
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From: Brisvegas
From yesterdays meeting this report in the Australian….
The US firm seeking to buy Rex Airlines believes the existing fleet of Saab 340s can continue to fly because “although the airframes are old, the parts and engines are only half as old”.
Aviation holdings company Air T has signed a sale and implementation deed with administrators EY with the intention of assuming control of Rex from mid-December.
A committee of creditors meeting held on Thursday heard Air T was committed to the existing fleet and was targeting a total of 47 Saab 340s, up from the current 31 that are airworthy.
The fleet has an average age of more than 30 years, but it appeared Air T has no intention of replacing the aircraft with newer planes, stating on Tuesday that it “liked the Saab 340”.
Sources at the meeting said Air T justified the decision to not replace the fleet, declaring that although the airframes were old, the engines and parts were half their age.
The company intends to maintain servicing Rex’s network of regional and remote towns, and keep the current management team in place.
Sources said Air T wanted growth but did not share details of any future plans for the airline.
It was confirmed that unsecured creditors would get nothing out of the deal – which has angered airports, many of which are owed millions of dollars by Rex.
There was particular frustration about the fact the federal government paid $50m to “buy the debt” of Rex’s Asian-based investor, PAG, but left regional airports out of pocket.
Aviation holdings company Air T has signed a sale and implementation deed with administrators EY with the intention of assuming control of Rex from mid-December.
A committee of creditors meeting held on Thursday heard Air T was committed to the existing fleet and was targeting a total of 47 Saab 340s, up from the current 31 that are airworthy.
The fleet has an average age of more than 30 years, but it appeared Air T has no intention of replacing the aircraft with newer planes, stating on Tuesday that it “liked the Saab 340”.
Sources at the meeting said Air T justified the decision to not replace the fleet, declaring that although the airframes were old, the engines and parts were half their age.
The company intends to maintain servicing Rex’s network of regional and remote towns, and keep the current management team in place.
Sources said Air T wanted growth but did not share details of any future plans for the airline.
It was confirmed that unsecured creditors would get nothing out of the deal – which has angered airports, many of which are owed millions of dollars by Rex.
There was particular frustration about the fact the federal government paid $50m to “buy the debt” of Rex’s Asian-based investor, PAG, but left regional airports out of pocket.
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BANGOR, Maine – C&L Aviation Group, has developed and will be seeking STC approval for its upgrade of the Saab 340B+ with the replacement of its GE CT7-9B turboprop engines with the RR AE3007A1E Turbine Jet Engines. This upgrade will allow the Saab 340B + to change from a maximum cruising speed of 325 MPH to 518 MPH getting the 34 passengers to their destinations quicker than ever before imagined.
In anycase, where is the gear going to retract in those diagrams.
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Haha, should have looked at the date, I thought it was an April fools joke. Considering the other BS flying around this sale I was tricked into thinking they might just be using this as some sort of justification for ongoing use of the SAAB. Must be time for a Rum at the beach bar, a good place for Friday arvos.
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Hmm, not sure what they are smoking but the SAAB is only tested and certified to mach .5/250 KIAS. That certification is not a limitation of the current engines, but its an overall standard to which it was certified at great cost. Strapping some jets to where the props used to be will not suddenly allow it to cruise at 518 MPH (450 KTAS). The 340 was initially going to be certified to higher speeds, however to keep the costs down they only went for the lowest 250KIAS/mach 0.5 as the engines were not going to push it much above that anyway, without descent. When SAAB looked to stretch the 340 into the 2000 they thought it would be able to handle 310KIAS/mach 0.7, however when flight testing began it became apparent there were flaws in the 340 design when it came to high speed flight, mainly around the tail section and flutter, which led to powered controls being developed, and the delays to the program as a result led to it's demise. It also gained it's highest speed by climbing quickly to FL280-310 and cruising there. To modify a SAAB 340 airframe to be able to handle the speed being talked about, modify the frame for the engines, and then fit it out with equipment for flight above FL 250, and then the cost of the engines, which I assume will reduce range as well, re-certification costs, I think you might get the idea by now.
In anycase, where is the gear going to retract in those diagrams.
In anycase, where is the gear going to retract in those diagrams.
C&L is not just some backyard show. They have been around Saab 340
and 2000 for eons as well as other regional jet types.
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From: Samsonite
Rivets!
Hmm, not sure what they are smoking but the SAAB is only tested and certified to mach .5/250 KIAS. That certification is not a limitation of the current engines, but its an overall standard to which it was certified at great cost. Strapping some jets to where the props used to be will not suddenly allow it to cruise at 518 MPH (450 KTAS). The 340 was initially going to be certified to higher speeds, however to keep the costs down they only went for the lowest 250KIAS/mach 0.5 as the engines were not going to push it much above that anyway, without descent. When SAAB looked to stretch the 340 into the 2000 they thought it would be able to handle 310KIAS/mach 0.7, however when flight testing began it became apparent there were flaws in the 340 design when it came to high speed flight, mainly around the tail section and flutter, which led to powered controls being developed, and the delays to the program as a result led to it's demise. It also gained it's highest speed by climbing quickly to FL280-310 and cruising there. To modify a SAAB 340 airframe to be able to handle the speed being talked about, modify the frame for the engines, and then fit it out with equipment for flight above FL 250, and then the cost of the engines, which I assume will reduce range as well, re-certification costs, I think you might get the idea by now.
In anycase, where is the gear going to retract in those diagrams.
In anycase, where is the gear going to retract in those diagrams.
I think those structural modifications can be carried out by using bigger rivets. I believe there are some spare rivets available from out front of the 787 line over at Boeing in a special container. This project is getting cheaper by the minute! 😉
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From: Eagles Nest
Federal grant to do feasibility study on re engineering SAAB’s with jet engines . Estimates committee can approve funds as it will be a vote winner in the regional areas . Then operate this new jet powered SAAB at .5/250 kt to keep CASA happy ? Protects the initial payments to keep airline going !
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Federal grant to do feasibility study on re engineering SAAB’s with jet engines . Estimates committee can approve funds as it will be a vote winner in the regional areas . Then operate this new jet powered SAAB at .5/250 kt to keep CASA happy ? Protects the initial payments to keep airline going !
April fool’s Day has come early
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That's strange, Air Ts post on their LinkedIn mentioned "Preserving Jobs and Renewing the Fleet" just 2 days ago!
Sources at the meeting said Air T justified the decision to not replace the fleet, declaring that although the airframes were old, the engines and parts were half their age
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Looks like another SAAB air return to Parkes yesterday, and grounded there after, some troubles with starting or such earlier. Got airborne and then turned around and came back, might be engine related issues as well. Did it have problems and they tried to fly it back without engineering taking a look first? That stinks of poor decision making and pilots under pressure to make the schedule work, hope I'm wrong though.
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Gone quiet again.
Any news on the Creditor’s meeting? Sam was saying it will be some time prior to the expiration of the administration.
Well, that’s now 4 weeks away, and 4600 unsecured creditors are still owed more than $600M with interest.
Any news on the Creditor’s meeting? Sam was saying it will be some time prior to the expiration of the administration.
Well, that’s now 4 weeks away, and 4600 unsecured creditors are still owed more than $600M with interest.