tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post2972806791149824110..comments2024-03-27T23:23:10.995+13:00Comments on 3rd Level New Zealand: Bigger aircraft for Sounds Air???Steve Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-52160738699576812452017-07-31T13:43:28.501+12:002017-07-31T13:43:28.501+12:00The sentence is ambiguous. Ending Dash services ma...The sentence is ambiguous. Ending Dash services may equally mean that those unnamed airports will be served only by ATR aircraft - which is a much more likely development than withdrawing from any of the airports currently served.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-22544474032843637632017-07-30T05:59:48.931+12:002017-07-30T05:59:48.931+12:00That's true Steve but there's quite a few ...That's true Steve but there's quite a few in Australia with unmarked registrations just sitting in the desert and hangersEagle2784https://www.blogger.com/profile/02244805442616894589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-26045408354757217882017-07-28T21:31:11.829+12:002017-07-28T21:31:11.829+12:00Very very good loadings into PPQ.
It can only get...Very very good loadings into PPQ. <br />It can only get busier as more make the move.<br />Locals are loving the convenience.<br />A simple early morning flight to chc and back again in the evening would be amazing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-58107695087047687162017-07-28T18:26:25.784+12:002017-07-28T18:26:25.784+12:00Also fly often, the early morning flight has been ...Also fly often, the early morning flight has been regularly close to or are full. Will be great once the upgraded terminal is up and running. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589389989224922454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-57999095761532041652017-07-28T16:21:19.908+12:002017-07-28T16:21:19.908+12:00Fair enough... but that was a promotional scheme b...Fair enough... but that was a promotional scheme before they went to the current scheme...Steve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-19580710128333693792017-07-28T16:15:51.045+12:002017-07-28T16:15:51.045+12:00That's the crazy about rugby livery. Only 2 19...That's the crazy about rugby livery. Only 2 1900D's got painted in it in 2011 (ish) along with an ATR72-600 2 A320's and a 777-300. The rest of the Beech fleet remained in the Pacific Wave/Teal livery until retirement.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-8244545262618089802017-07-28T15:52:33.244+12:002017-07-28T15:52:33.244+12:00What about this one :-)
http://3rdlevelnz.blogspo...What about this one :-)<br /><br />http://3rdlevelnz.blogspot.co.nz/2013/04/sun-bathing-in-westland.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-68033191447044204822017-07-28T15:15:39.558+12:002017-07-28T15:15:39.558+12:00Kapiti not going anywhere according to this: http:...Kapiti not going anywhere according to this: http://www2.nzherald.co.nz/kapiti-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503789&objectid=11896317Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-27542488048785038482017-07-28T13:06:57.890+12:002017-07-28T13:06:57.890+12:00They didn't... none were repainted in the blac...They didn't... none were repainted in the black schemeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-69088977290177237922017-07-28T08:28:20.581+12:002017-07-28T08:28:20.581+12:00Why did all the Eagle 1900's get shiny new pai...Why did all the Eagle 1900's get shiny new paint and then retired..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-82185072658385445832017-07-28T00:04:43.634+12:002017-07-28T00:04:43.634+12:00Counted two empty seats on hoki-ch tonight. Would ...Counted two empty seats on hoki-ch tonight. Would be mental to chop it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-90403613019813943732017-07-28T00:00:50.591+12:002017-07-28T00:00:50.591+12:00MCA the original late 90's delivered ATR 500 s...MCA the original late 90's delivered ATR 500 series was painted in the new livery last year. Retired this month. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-51352677936760693922017-07-27T22:25:51.897+12:002017-07-27T22:25:51.897+12:00It's speculation I believe. In the investors r...It's speculation I believe. In the investors report, it said they have to opportunity to retire 23 Q300's from 2020 (or 2022, can't exactly remember from the top of my head) as none are tied to a lease.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-74441362462796798322017-07-27T20:53:46.736+12:002017-07-27T20:53:46.736+12:00The quote is from Sounds Air, not Air NZ - Why hav...The quote is from Sounds Air, not Air NZ - Why have Air NZ painted most of the Q300s in the new scheme if they are going to ditch them? I suspect some are going to be replaced by ATRs to increase capacity on some routes and from what I understand all destinations are growing in traffic<br /> Steve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-14416202362799480172017-07-27T19:59:30.164+12:002017-07-27T19:59:30.164+12:00Hundreds of jobs at risk.
I guess most will have ...Hundreds of jobs at risk. <br />I guess most will have the opportunity to re-apply and start their lives again at Mount Cook - if successful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-31706917253569122272017-07-27T19:58:09.488+12:002017-07-27T19:58:09.488+12:00Correct Jarden.
These kinds of comments directly e...Correct Jarden.<br />These kinds of comments directly effect consumer confidence and forward bookings take a tumble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-88889120662021929142017-07-27T15:59:15.504+12:002017-07-27T15:59:15.504+12:00"forthcoming move by Air New Zealand regional..."forthcoming move by Air New Zealand regional subsidiary Air Nelson to end services with 50-seat turboprops at some New Zealand destinations". Mr Crawford has spilled the beans some what with this comment. He should have kept it a secret as now rumours will start on which towns will loose flights. Also Air Nelson staff will be fearing potential job losses down the line. If it is the Jardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479692716451494956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-28660149970158058762017-07-27T15:03:45.354+12:002017-07-27T15:03:45.354+12:00Soundsair are not happy today with Jetstar in Nels...Soundsair are not happy today with Jetstar in Nelson: see https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/95160331/battle-in-the-skies-sounds-air-chief-lashes-out-at-cheap-jetstar-fares Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-76299324148581902402017-07-27T11:55:23.551+12:002017-07-27T11:55:23.551+12:00It's business as usual for Air NZ Link.
All c...It's business as usual for Air NZ Link. <br />All current routes are growing and even over winter numbers have stayed high.<br />The ex eagle routes are on some days sold out using the 50 seater, so it would appear the formula is right. <br />Latest article about Timaru on stuff says Air NZ now fly more than 65,000 seats a year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-54569624749553833942017-07-27T11:50:46.000+12:002017-07-27T11:50:46.000+12:00The demand will go back down to PC12 size once the...The demand will go back down to PC12 size once the road is re-opened. If only there was a slightly larger version of that aircraft that could carry the limit for single pilot ops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-53315916257501026612017-07-27T11:02:16.971+12:002017-07-27T11:02:16.971+12:00I wonder if Mr Crawford has been misquoted in part...I wonder if Mr Crawford has been misquoted in parts of the article. SH1 for example is on track to reopen by Christmas; it isn't going to be closed "for more than a year to come."<br /><br />As for Air Nelson leaving destinations, that is at best a hypothesis on his part. Concrete information about route changes are going to be known to senior managers and very few else. InformationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-80427561281390302752017-07-27T10:55:57.945+12:002017-07-27T10:55:57.945+12:00All the 1900s have left the country...
I think th...All the 1900s have left the country...<br /><br />I think the Saab is pretty big too... A wonder what happens to the CHC-BHE route when the road reopens... which I understand is still going to be around Christmas... <br /><br />I would love to see an Embraer Brasilia flying in NZ but that would be first of type so expensive to bring inSteve Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894943682751269848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-12393892477609954002017-07-27T10:23:32.374+12:002017-07-27T10:23:32.374+12:00I wonder if Soundsair is looking at getting some o...I wonder if Soundsair is looking at getting some of the surplus 1900D's from Air NZ?<br /><br />I think the Saab's are to big for them to operate but if they are looking at them, they would be probably lease a couple from REX is Australia.<br /><br />I seems that Soundsair is going to be a major 2nd level regional carrier if they are looking at 19-30 seater aircraft.Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-36650958528821893732017-07-26T18:52:22.605+12:002017-07-26T18:52:22.605+12:00I fly from Timaru frequently. Those Q300's are...I fly from Timaru frequently. Those Q300's are often sold out or near to. So convenient, love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397738201762479975.post-8630992805721720472017-07-26T18:45:16.775+12:002017-07-26T18:45:16.775+12:00It's nice seeing SAAB's slowly creeping ba...It's nice seeing SAAB's slowly creeping back into the aviation space in NZ. Shame there isn't enough global demand to begin producing new SAAB's as well, as the airframes of the existing aircraft aren't getting any younger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com