tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post9118252903104561268..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: Kiwi Regional Airlines Announces Plans and Route NetworkSteve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-73006759158349652972015-03-10T04:12:22.041+13:002015-03-10T04:12:22.041+13:00I guessing by what I read up, that this car dealer...I guessing by what I read up, that this car dealer can buy up sounds air and sun air and all the 3rd tier airlines up in one hit as they're selling 1 in every car on NZ roadsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-31994641890109299622015-02-28T19:52:59.890+13:002015-02-28T19:52:59.890+13:00I'm more curious as to who they have filling t...I'm more curious as to who they have filling the senior person rolls and where they expect to get Skippers from. New operation, I'd see the CAA wanting Captains with Part 121 experience and time on type (or a similar type) and they won't come cheap. Can't say I'd want to be tied up with the outfit at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-82945420560042652862015-02-28T12:58:57.378+13:002015-02-28T12:58:57.378+13:00Nelson Queenstown in a SAAB? Unable to maintain MS...Nelson Queenstown in a SAAB? Unable to maintain MSA on one engine unless a detour to the Westcoast or to Canterbury? No RNP AR so will be limited to very high minima like the ATR. MC already have a large number of diversions while the RNP AR jets can operate. NS QN is a long way in a small TP, what sort of payload could the aircraft carry? When Air Nelson operated the SAAB through the sea level Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-10904294335154720542015-02-28T11:57:57.317+13:002015-02-28T11:57:57.317+13:00The entire story is probably just a big marketing ...The entire story is probably just a big marketing gig for the used car reseller. This airline business model cant be for real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28659352951003812022015-02-28T11:40:47.701+13:002015-02-28T11:40:47.701+13:00That's hardly unusual.
I know of a now defunc...That's hardly unusual.<br /><br />I know of a now defunct airline who allegedly used to charge pilots to sit in the righthand seat of a........C406.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-13367396182697582202015-02-28T09:13:49.999+13:002015-02-28T09:13:49.999+13:00Sounds like a crap deal for crew too, I'd hear...Sounds like a crap deal for crew too, I'd heard rumours they were making new FOs pay for their own type ratings and then putting them on circa $30k salaries. What an insult. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-85868006790649623792015-02-27T22:39:37.537+13:002015-02-27T22:39:37.537+13:00Dairy Flat's longest take off distance is 738m...Dairy Flat's longest take off distance is 738m, a Saab 340 needs about twice that. It's also not part 139 certificated and many of the hangars and other buildings would probably infringe on the required separation distances from the runway. Looks like it's NZAA or bust! Probably bust though given the clear gaps in assumptions the company seems to be making.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-42358087413351280692015-02-27T21:33:56.761+13:002015-02-27T21:33:56.761+13:00If he doesn't even understand that Whenuapai i...If he doesn't even understand that Whenuapai is dramatically different then Blenheim then how can he be serious about running an Airline? Firstly it's operational and its military only use has been decided already, secondly Blenheim has an airport terminal that is built outside the actual base, nothing like this exists at Whenuapai so what is his plan for that? Buying land off the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-80204291472623872842015-02-27T20:04:32.750+13:002015-02-27T20:04:32.750+13:00And frankly it seems as if Ewan is unaware of all ...And frankly it seems as if Ewan is unaware of all you write which pretty much sums up how Mickey Mouse this venture is sounding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36514755233316111942015-02-27T19:47:15.089+13:002015-02-27T19:47:15.089+13:00I can't see NZWP being viable. Its a non-cert...I can't see NZWP being viable. Its a non-certificated aerodrome (no CAA Part 139 Certification), therefore a Part 121 aircraft (Saab340) is limited to 3 movements a month. Who would pay for the application and upkeep of the Part 139? The idea itself seems sound, but the costs and approvals required are the tripping point. NZOH holds 139 only because the International Airlines use it as a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74157121948997702202015-02-27T19:11:04.558+13:002015-02-27T19:11:04.558+13:00Palmerston North airport has been very open about ...Palmerston North airport has been very open about its desires to improve regional connectivity with other regions. Palmerston North - Tauranga was a link that was talked up so not too surprised to see it here (along with Palmerston North - Nelson which seems to come and go). Palmerston North - Blenheim seems odd though. Wonder if Dairy Flat could be an option if Whenuapai falls through (as is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com