New JetGo ERJ-140 VH-ZJG

[damian f]

A photo has appeared of JetGo's latest acquisition and Embraer ERJ-140LR now registered VH-ZJG prepared for delivery from the USA to Australia reportedly by the end of the week.

I was lucky enough to be sent some of these pics and have posted on the CQ Plane Spotting Blog - LINK - http://cqplanespotting.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/first-photos-of-jetgo-australias-new.html

I'm also told that RPT Sydney to Roma flights are starting soon, with a route proving flight possibly this week.

Cheers
Damian

[Rowan McKeever]

Niiiiice! Something VERY different for we Aussies! Previously only American Eagle has operated ERJ140s. Thanks for sharing, Damian!

[J Brown]

Congratulations to JETGO, who today received their RPT approval from CASA

[Rowan McKeever]

Woot! Good on 'em! Can't wait to see what they announce :)

[Greg Hyde]

A bit more info

Jetgo’s first Embraer ERJ-140 due in October

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/08/jetgos-first-embraer-erj-140-due-in-october/

[Rowan McKeever]

Any news on when the E140 will be arriving in Australia?

[Greg Hyde]

Jetgo new routes

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/11/jetgo-to-connect-brisbane-and-tamworth-with-direct-flights/

[Max C]

Heard today that the first SYD-RMA flights are cancelled due to loads.

Flights now commence Dec 01

[Greg Hyde]

Jetgo delays Sydney-Roma launch

http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/11/jetgo-delays-sydney-roma-launch/

[Max C]

Talking to the Roma ground staff the other day, they said that several of the first flights had little (under 9) to no passengers booked.

[Greg Hyde]

I wouldn't be surprised considering most locals would do their business/major Hospital in Brissie.

Other than business trips I can't see the demand.

I lived CQ for a while and never heard anyone saying that they had to go to Sydney. It was always Brissie.

[Max C]

I'd say most of the FIFO workers are ex BNE, or other QLD ports. Frequent Flyer status/points/lounges are a big deal for a lot of these guys and girls, especially when their commute takes them far and wide.

Hopefully there is a niche market there for them, but they didn't have a huge lead time from opening sales to the first flight. Quite a few people would have already made travel plans by then.

[David Knudsen]

Jetgo drops Sydney-Roma flights
Regional carrier Jetgo has cited low demand and economic conditions for shelving planned Sydney-Roma flights less than two weeks from launch.The airline was due to start operating between Sydney and Roma with 36-seat Embraer ERJ 135 aircraft from December 1.However, a post on Jetgo’s Facebook page on Thursday said those flights have been cancelled, with all passengers given a full refund.

Read more: http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/11/jetgo-drops-sydney-roma-flights/