Rockhopper expansion?
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im sure it aint THAT comfy, but COMPARED to the BN2 or BNT it is leagues ahead surely.
Yes they still hand out earplugs, like sweets only more useful. I love Rockhopper.
LET410 look so smart and will be great to see at Bournemouth. The apron will finally be busy at last from next month.
im sure it aint THAT comfy, but COMPARED to the BN2 or BNT it is leagues ahead surely.
Yes they still hand out earplugs, like sweets only more useful. I love Rockhopper.
LET410 look so smart and will be great to see at Bournemouth. The apron will finally be busy at last from next month.
UNfortunately Nakata - I can't compare the Let with a BNI or a BNT as have never had the pleasure of either. All I can say is that it was the most uncomfortable flight I have ever been on - even worse than the headrest on a galley box in the front galley of one or three 757's!
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hahahahaha
well lets just hope they keep the routes to 45 min maximum. and this time hand out pillows instead of earplugs.
maybe they will remove a row of seats to improve seat pitch.
well lets just hope they keep the routes to 45 min maximum. and this time hand out pillows instead of earplugs.
maybe they will remove a row of seats to improve seat pitch.
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They are applying for an Alderney-Southampton route and taking another Trislander by the Autumn.
Rockhopper strengthens its fleet
24th March 2005
The Channel Island airline Rockhopper has added another Trislander to its fleet in preparation for what is likely to be its busiest summer ever on all routes. The new aircraft has the registration G-BEDP and has been bought from the southern England based airline, Lyddair. Rockhopper has already been using the aircraft on a lease basis to cope with its growing passenger numbers.
“We expect this summer to be our busiest ever”, says Rockhopper’s chief executive Noel Hayes. “We will be flying a complete Channel Island network as well as flights from all three Islands to Brittany and from Alderney to Bournemouth and Brighton on the UK south coast. We have started the year very strongly with successive record breaking months, and so adding another aircraft to our fleet is the logical next step”.
Rockhopper has also applied to add a route between Alderney and Southampton to its network, with a hearing for that application expected next month.
“We believe there is a strong case for Alderney to licence another operator on the route to Southampton to make sure that whatever happens in the future, this lifeline route will be protected for Islanders. Buying this new aircraft demonstrates our commitment to building and safeguarding air links for the local community”.
The trislander aircraft have been a regular feature on all Channel Island routes for many years. This acquisition will bring Rockhopper’s fleet up to five Trislander and Islander aircraft with a sixth planned to join the fleet before the autumn.
Rockhopper strengthens its fleet
24th March 2005
The Channel Island airline Rockhopper has added another Trislander to its fleet in preparation for what is likely to be its busiest summer ever on all routes. The new aircraft has the registration G-BEDP and has been bought from the southern England based airline, Lyddair. Rockhopper has already been using the aircraft on a lease basis to cope with its growing passenger numbers.
“We expect this summer to be our busiest ever”, says Rockhopper’s chief executive Noel Hayes. “We will be flying a complete Channel Island network as well as flights from all three Islands to Brittany and from Alderney to Bournemouth and Brighton on the UK south coast. We have started the year very strongly with successive record breaking months, and so adding another aircraft to our fleet is the logical next step”.
Rockhopper has also applied to add a route between Alderney and Southampton to its network, with a hearing for that application expected next month.
“We believe there is a strong case for Alderney to licence another operator on the route to Southampton to make sure that whatever happens in the future, this lifeline route will be protected for Islanders. Buying this new aircraft demonstrates our commitment to building and safeguarding air links for the local community”.
The trislander aircraft have been a regular feature on all Channel Island routes for many years. This acquisition will bring Rockhopper’s fleet up to five Trislander and Islander aircraft with a sixth planned to join the fleet before the autumn.
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i thought the LET410's were arriving in March till June - thats what the CAA reported. Maybe its been pushed back?
Watch this space for BOH expansion I heard... Alderney already up to 3 daily from Bournemouth in summer peak.
Watch this space for BOH expansion I heard... Alderney already up to 3 daily from Bournemouth in summer peak.
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Watch this space for BOH expansion I heard... Alderney already up to 3 daily from Bournemouth in summer peak.
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AX Let410s
I too am a bit unsure what happened with the Let's. The original notificaiton in OR2 said start date 15 March (i think) and as of yesterday (29 March) decision still hadnt being given (see http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/213/1689.pdf).
Any info would be useful. Nobody tells me anything now Ive left!
Regarding G-BEDP this is now owned by AX too.
Any info would be useful. Nobody tells me anything now Ive left!
Regarding G-BEDP this is now owned by AX too.
