PDT reduce fleet, furloughs in the future.

[zasca]

Still have to deal with mainline scope on dem -400's, unless we rip out some seats...

Thanks for the courtesy OPECjet, I still owe you for those pants. Too bad the uniform change happened. What part of the country are you based in for work?

 

[Jar Jar]

Funny how they change the Occurence Policy and then 2 weeks later announce this.

Get ready boys, I see rough sea's ahead!!

What a crock of sh*t.

I was asking myself why on Earth they gave a rat's ass about us calling out sick when guys are flying 10 hours a month. I guess now we know why.

 

[Sig]

Time to put on the heavy boots and kick the empty sacks of anyone picking up open time.

FedEx is extremely effective at counseling pilots picking up disputed pairings- ostensibly, they all reappear in open flying after a good "How ya doin" call. We can do the same with folks grabbing OT for profit.

With the new attendance policy, I'd bet a few folks would rather ride this out on medical leave... not enough to prevent furloughs, but maybe a little help here and there from all over the seniority list...

 

[WSurf]

Did any of you guys watch Doug's Crewnews from December? I thought said that PDT's Dash 8s had plenty of life left in them. Now they want to continue parking Dash's? Crazy. Maybe you guys will get some Q-400s since they can't add more "large small jets".

Not only can't they add any more large jets, but there is a grievece right now because there's too many large RJ's on the property. 17 over to be exact.

 

[OPECJet]

Still have to deal with mainline scope on dem -400's, unless we rip out some seats...

Thanks for the courtesy OPECjet, I still owe you for those pants. Too bad the uniform change happened. What part of the country are you based in for work?

No worries man. Yeah, too bad about the change. I'm based down south near the house. Got a 2 hour drive to go to work, but beats the hell out of that 2 legger to ROA!

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

I thought it was just a couple days ago that PDT was getting routes to ewr and iad? still true....?

LGA has EWR overnights next month.

 

[Sig]

Now if that isn't hilarious, nothing is.

I watched a -400 depart XXX the other day. Had to call utilities in LGA- someone puked a little on the flight deck.

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Now if that isn't hilarious, nothing is.

I watched a -400 depart XXX the other day. Had to call utilities in LGA- someone puked a little on the flight deck.

This whole situation makes me want to engage in a bout of hurling myself.

Of course in other news, PDT just spent several thousand dollars on new leather couches for the LGA crew room. At least now we can be comfy while we bemoan our fate.

 

[Sig]

Imagine the irony- I spent the same on my new leather couches at home. Nobody here is bitching about me getting drunk on them. Then again, this is a wholly-owned living room.

 

[kf4amu]

Well leases on Dash's have gone from 15k a month to 30k a month. The higher gas goes the more money a Dash makes, so the leasing companies are putting the screws to us.

 

[WSurf]

Bombardier Sells Eight Q400 NextGen Airliners To US Airways Airlines
Toronto, February 6, 2009

• Total Dash 8/Q-Series turboprop program orders exceed 1,000 aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that US Airways Airlines has signed a contract to purchase eight Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners, and has taken options on four additional Q400 NextGen aircraft. Including this transaction, the Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft program has recorded firm orders for a total of 1,001 aircraft.

Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the value of the US Airways, Inc firm order contract is approximately $242 million US, and could increase to approximately $366 million US if the four options are exercised.

Piedmont Airlines wholly owned subsidary of US Airways will operate the aircraft. These airplanes will be used to replace 7 lease returns and will help stop any furloughs at Piedmont Airlines.
“The 360-knot speed, low operating costs and environmental credentials of the Q400 NextGen aircraft will enable us to maintain the high standards for the older Dash's have provided for us,” said Doug Parker, Chief Executive Officer, US Airways Airlines. “The aircraft’s excellent range and payload capability will allow us to deploy it on domestic routes within the Easter United States, as well as on regional routes up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km) from PHX Airport.

“Another key reason for our selection of the Q400 airliner is its exceptional performance in terms of climb rate, single-engine ceiling and higher take-off weight, and thus greater payload, from hot and high elevation airfields like PHX,” Mr. Parker added.


The transaction announced today increases Q400/Q400 NextGen aircraft firm orders to 330 aircraft, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008.

The Dash 8 turboprop program was launched in 1980. With the introduction of the Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) system in 1996, the name was changed to the Q-Series aircraft program, reflecting the aircraft’s quiet cabin amenities. The aircraft are in service with more than 100 operators around the world. In addition to their role in commercial airline service, Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft are also operating in coastal surveillance, firefighting, navigator training, medical evacuation, mixed passenger/cargo configurations, laser depth sounding of the ocean floor, resource exploration and many other special mission roles.

About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, Dash 8, NextGen, Q400 and Q-Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Notes to Editors
Images of US Airways Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.

For information
John Arnone
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
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Ahhhhh, and then all the Piedmont Pilots Woke UP!!!!!!

 

[WSurf]

For half our pilots that passed out after reading my dream post. I'm sorry! Damn Ethiopian Airlines gets Q400's! hhehehehe

heheheheheheh

Now we can all go back to our gloom and doom lives!

 

[Daydreamer]

That is a very nice "dream" post.

 

[FMEpilot]

I hate you.

 

[CALRepublic]

WSurf that's one cruel post man, someone needs to dump a whole thing of Tabasco sauce in your coffee..............Ethiopian Airways can afford the Q-400, but US Airways can't??? Am I missing something here??

 

[Browntothebone]

What will happen to the Blue Walnut?

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Bombardier Sells Eight Q400 NextGen Airliners To US Airways Airlines
Toronto, February 6, 2009

• Total Dash 8/Q-Series turboprop program orders exceed 1,000 aircraft

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that US Airways Airlines has signed a contract to purchase eight Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners, and has taken options on four additional Q400 NextGen aircraft. Including this transaction, the Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft program has recorded firm orders for a total of 1,001 aircraft.

Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen airliner, the value of the US Airways, Inc firm order contract is approximately $242 million US, and could increase to approximately $366 million US if the four options are exercised.

Piedmont Airlines wholly owned subsidary of US Airways will operate the aircraft. These airplanes will be used to replace 7 lease returns and will help stop any furloughs at Piedmont Airlines.
“The 360-knot speed, low operating costs and environmental credentials of the Q400 NextGen aircraft will enable us to maintain the high standards for the older Dash's have provided for us,” said Doug Parker, Chief Executive Officer, US Airways Airlines. “The aircraft’s excellent range and payload capability will allow us to deploy it on domestic routes within the Easter United States, as well as on regional routes up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km) from PHX Airport.

“Another key reason for our selection of the Q400 airliner is its exceptional performance in terms of climb rate, single-engine ceiling and higher take-off weight, and thus greater payload, from hot and high elevation airfields like PHX,” Mr. Parker added.


The transaction announced today increases Q400/Q400 NextGen aircraft firm orders to 330 aircraft, with 210 delivered as of July 31, 2008.

The Dash 8 turboprop program was launched in 1980. With the introduction of the Noise and Vibration Suppression (NVS) system in 1996, the name was changed to the Q-Series aircraft program, reflecting the aircraft’s quiet cabin amenities. The aircraft are in service with more than 100 operators around the world. In addition to their role in commercial airline service, Dash 8/Q-Series aircraft are also operating in coastal surveillance, firefighting, navigator training, medical evacuation, mixed passenger/cargo configurations, laser depth sounding of the ocean floor, resource exploration and many other special mission roles.

About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, 2008, were $17.5 billion US, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD). Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com.

Bombardier, Dash 8, NextGen, Q400 and Q-Series are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

Notes to Editors
Images of US Airways Airlines Q400 NextGen aircraft are available in the press releases section at: www.bombardier.com/en/aerospace.

For information
John Arnone
Bombardier Aerospace
(416) 375-3030
www.bombardier.com
** Register to receive e-mail notification of new press releases.


Ahhhhh, and then all the Piedmont Pilots Woke UP!!!!!!

You almost had me!

The "US Airways Airlines" sort of gave it away. You are a bastard though... For just a moment I thought there might be hope.

But, well played sir, well played.

 

[WSurf]

You almost had me!

The "US Airways Airlines" sort of gave it away. You are a bastard though... For just a moment I thought there might be hope.

But, well played sir, well played.

Now that I look at it, hmmm it was a sick joke! But we've been screwed over for so long it's not even funny anymore!

So answer this!!! Why the hell we're we taxi'ing single engine for the last few years? Damn sure doen't seem to save f'in jobs!!!!

I for one am done with it! Time to fly SAFE and By the book!!!

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Now that I look at it, hmmm it was a sick joke! But we've been screwed over for so long it's not even funny anymore!

So answer this!!! Why the hell we're we taxi'ing single engine for the last few years? Damn sure doen't seem to save f'in jobs!!!!

I for one am done with it! Time to fly SAFE and By the book!!!

Yup... I am with ya.

As long as we are asking questions: If advanced bookings are so bad, why aren't we replacing 50 and 70 seat RJ lift with 37 seat dashes? Less cost and an automatic capacity reduction!

Why do I get the feeling the contract carriers will again be furthering their business by treading on our backs?

 

[n757st]

Yup... I am with ya.

As long as we are asking questions: If advanced bookings are so bad, why aren't we replacing 50 and 70 seat RJ lift with 37 seat dashes? Less cost and an automatic capacity reduction!

Why do I get the feeling the contract carriers will again be furthering their business by treading on our backs?

Enplanements in January were only down about 6% from last year, with revenue down about 8%. Load factor was even due to capacity cutbacks. With the decline in fuel price, LCC is actually not looking to bad right now. Back to topic, as it is I think 50 seaters are taking over some 86 seater routes, 86 seaters are taking over some 190 routes, and up the food chain due to decreased bookings. That said, even a contractor like myself realizes there is no reason to put our 50 seat jet on a ITH, BGM, ELM, CAE...etc run when a 50 seat dash will do it for less money and only about 15 minutes longer.