Colgan Air absorbing Express jet routes in saab 200

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Yeah, sure thing Dubya..:cartman:

 

[Captain Overs]

Colgan has to start completing flights out of Houston first before they can start taking Express flying.

 

[samfu_1]

Here's the ignorant element to this thread. Why would Colgan purchase the Saab 2000 instead of using jets for these routes? (company policy against them or what!!) I know operating costs weigh down on all of this.

 

[Geronimo4497]

While we are spreading rumors, I heard Colgan was buying Commutair. Then, they will get rid of the 1900s and replace them all with Q400s.................Then I woke up from my dream

 

[Al Coholic]

Speaking of rumors..... I heard that the Colgans were getting out of the airline biz and opening a chain of buffets.... That is until they realized they would eat themselves out of business..

 

[BlackPilot628]

Hendricks Motor-sports does have 3 and they're looking for a 4th.
Also, Joe Gibbs Racing has just purchased a SB20 as well. They to would like another one to replace their G159.

 

[Mookie]

"Speaking of rumors..... I heard that the Colgans were getting out of the airline biz and opening a chain of buffets.... That is until they realized they would eat themselves out of business.."

That's pretty damned funny...

I keep waiting for theo "magical 50 seaters" that Continental NEEDED to get rid of skywest for last summer.

Oh well, I guess a saab in the summer with no apu in iah was punishment enough.

Not much mention of Mesa opening up a base in iah...thoughts...
peace out,
Mookie

 

[cjcpilot]

Colgan does not like jets (especially 50 seaters). From what I've heard, they would love 2000's, but they are rare and aren't 121 certified in the US.

I wouldn't be surprised if Colgan bought some of Mesaba's 340s.

 

[CRJ puppy]

Was wondering the same thing.

Where are they gonna buy these 2000's?

Now maybe if the rumor was changed to Q400's...but I know Colgan doesn't like to buy new airplanes!

 

[hawkerflyer]

Caught at least 3 Saab 2000s coming out of AZ sunday night on flighttracker after the race in Phoenix.