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flying-spike

20th Mar 2012 23:41

Skywest/Virgin ATRs grounded

Heard a rumour that they are grounded for 2 weeks. Can anybody shed some light on it?

chimbu warrior

20th Mar 2012 23:56

Might be a reaction to the cracking issue discovered on the Mt Cook fleet in NZ, however 2 weeks sounds unlikely. The Mt Cook fleet were older (but very well maintained) and I believe the inspection only takes a few hours per aircraft.

Exgolfer

20th Mar 2012 23:57

Still operating out of SYD today.

Cargo744

21st Mar 2012 00:10

Still operating in BNE too

flying-spike

21st Mar 2012 00:31

Thanks

Like I said it was only a rumour. Glad to hear it is not true. Might be a case of "Chinese Whispers" based on overhearing a conversation about forecast maintenance for the inspection. All"s well........

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