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Delta has got a 35’ pitch in its Economy X Cabin on the ex Virgin 170s it took. From experience it’s certainly the most comfortable ride in the states. Very private Jet like. Virgin’s X product would have been a very nice ride should they have kept them. |
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12 irrelevant posts waffling on about seat pitch etc. Usual Pprune ADHD in action.
But thanks to Belly Tank, back on topic. If Bristow do unload non performing 'asset' Airnorth at the right price, the AOC could be of use to Pionair, with their recently announced deal in Kiribati. Bristow's problems may also go some way to explaining why Kiribati did not select Airnorth for the contract. |
Further to belly tank's story link above.
Happy Landings :ok: |
It is probably safe to say a few things - Airnorth was not a smart financial investment for Bristow and they paid way too much for it.
Is it smart for a rotary specialist company now to off load it's two "odd men out" fixed wing operations - probably yes. But what losses will they accept and more importantly who might buy it or even be interested? I very much doubt MB, RL & JG would throw money at it in a buy back, but you never know. I am not sure JH would want to own it again even with sons. I think NP has lost enough with PA not to want to try that type of aviation again. The other Darwin based operators I doubt could or would wish to make an offer. Qantas and Virgin I doubt would have an interest, the main contracts of these two I also doubt would have much interest in an offer. A foolish territory government (they are common) may put in a offer as a vote winner but that would be bad in the long run for everyone. So an Asian offer is a possibility - Darwin head office as base, but all crew and maintenance offshore bases. Silk air for a song? |
Where’s the NT government going to get the dollars from when they are literally broke now? Having said that nothing would not surprise me. Just hope they don’t end up doing an Ansett style collapse if the rug is pulled from under them. |
Bristow is one thing however i think you'll find Air North is profitable within its own operation.
My concern would be the engines for the 170 since they arent made anymore |
The fleet is probably worth not much at all. An astute buyer would not want most of it. Any value would be in the AOC, should a need be identified. Obtaining a start up AOC from CASA is a monumental undertaking, so what is that piece of paper worth? More than a few beat up old airframes. |
Originally Posted by Duck Pilot
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Where’s the NT government going to get the dollars from when they are literally broke now? Having said that nothing would not surprise me. Just hope they don’t end up doing an Ansett style collapse if the rug is pulled from under them. The unions do not even support the Gunner government in any real way - as a delegate I was informed they are a joke and hate to deal with them. |
So an Asian offer is a possibility - Darwin head office as base, but all crew and maintenance offshore bases. |
Cloudy, Icarus but dependant on political donations and environment - as always.
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Originally Posted by Mach E Avelli
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The fleet is probably worth not much at all. An astute buyer would not want most of it. Any value would be in the AOC, should a need be identified. Obtaining a start up AOC from CASA is a monumental undertaking, so what is that piece of paper worth? More than a few beat up old airframes. |
Lots of monopoly routes that someone would likely step in to service if they do go under. Link between Broome Kununurra and Darwin, Gove and Cairns and the Timor route then the stuff closer to Darwin that is probably less profitable but a vital link for those communities. Perhaps QF or VA would pick up the jet routes and one of the GA outfits to do the turboprop work. Maybe QLink open up their 717 base again ? |
They also service Darwin - Truscott airbase using the Bras and Metro for the offshore helicopter operator Babcock.
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Yes and McArthur river so a fair bit of charter work up for grabs too could see Alliance basing an F100 or two up there |
Originally Posted by belly tank
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They also service Darwin - Truscott airbase using the Bras and Metro for the offshore helicopter operator Babcock.
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Originally Posted by Pavement
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The only problem with this statement is that its not operating the E Jet profitably. Its a horrible aircraft to fly on with little leg room. In the Australian environment its only suitable for niche routes with no competition.
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Originally Posted by Flyboy1987
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i don’t think they operate metros anymore? |
onehitwonder
Bristow is one thing however i think you'll find Air North is profitable within its own operation. |
As predicted Airnorth is on the chopping block.
https://www.flightglobal.com/news/ar...ow-res-457851/ |
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