Air Wis & UAL

[Maiko]

Anyone hear any rumours about UAL and AWAC agreeing to continue flying the 146's in the Aspen market and having the acft repainted to the new paint scheme?

 

[arthompson]

Heard it but haven't had confirmation yet

 

[pinkbush]

Not gonna happen. SkyWest has submitted an order to Bombardier for CRJ700's retrofitted with CF34 engines currently used on the 900. Heard its only 6 aircraft but will be solely denver based aircraft for Aspen flying.

 

[E170Guppykiller]

Oh well, nice try AWAC. Looks like Skywest lowers the bar again.

 

[pwesterb2000]

Not gonna happen. SkyWest has submitted an order to Bombardier for CRJ700's retrofitted with CF34 engines currently used on the 900. Heard its only 6 aircraft but will be solely denver based aircraft for Aspen flying.

Let's hope not

 

[viper548]

Not gonna happen. SkyWest has submitted an order to Bombardier for CRJ700's retrofitted with CF34 engines currently used on the 900. Heard its only 6 aircraft but will be solely denver based aircraft for Aspen flying.

All skywest -700 deliveries will have the -900 engines derated to -700 thrust. SkyWest will not be doing aspen flying unless it's in the EMB120

 

[Steveair]

Oh well, nice try AWAC. Looks like Skywest lowers the bar again.

Looks like your screen name is the only thing lowering the bar.

 

[Smoked Toilet]

Not gonna happen. SkyWest has submitted an order to Bombardier for CRJ700's retrofitted with CF34 engines currently used on the 900. Heard its only 6 aircraft but will be solely denver based aircraft for Aspen flying.

Correct me if I'm wrong, the problem with Aspen is the speed, not a single engine issue. A 146 final/maneuvering speed is much lower than the CR7, and can make the circle requirements. That being said, the CR7 with the 900 engines on it performs absolutely no different; just lower mx costs.

Nice try though..

 

[rtmcfi]

Correct me if I'm wrong, the problem with Aspen is the speed, not a single engine issue. A 146 final/maneuvering speed is much lower than the CR7, and can make the circle requirements. That being said, the CR7 with the 900 engines on it performs absolutely no different; just lower mx costs.

Nice try though..

You are 100% correct. The only way SkyWest gets ASE is if they buy a new fleet type. RJ's go to fast, the bro is too small. Maybe the ATR's???

 

[On Your Six]

Dash 8-400s would work well.... I have heard that rumor too...