Alliance acquires Austrian Airlines’ Fokker fleet

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance acquires Austrian Airlines’ Fokker fleet

http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/11/alliance-acquires-austrian-airlines-fokker-fleet/

Thats one way of ensuring spares and a/c for the future.

VARA might be interesting in a couple

[Steve S... 2]

It is interesting how they were downsizing their Fokker fleet a few months ago, am I missing something.

[Kent Broadhead]

There cross ownership of the Slovakian maintenance facility and access to the European charter market are clearly of interest as well, with the potential slowdown in resource related charters here.

[Greg Hyde]

The a/c sold were Flight-West originals that were the 1st & 2nd to see service in Oz.

Alliance recently announced that they were planning to fly the F70/100 for at least the next decade. So, a secure spares.

The Austrian fleet is well known as Alliance has purchased their aircraft previously.

Based on info I have from ex-Oz, the price was cheap.

[Max C]

OE-LVL is on its way to Australia over the new few days.

VH-UQW ferried to WGA for repaint a few days back.

[Greg Hyde]

LVL arrived in Brissie on Boxing Day

[Robert.M]

VH-UQW ferried to WGA for repaint a few days back.

Missed it coming in the old livery (was elsewhere) but looks like the Alliance livery is now on the tail.
https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/408/31256874994_ae9517bb1d_c.jpg

[lloyd fox]

VH-UQW UTY994 WGA-BNE this arvo.


OE-LVL now VH-UQY

[Robert.M]

Not the best weather, hot and windy with the odd bit of rain (not a lot but enough to be a pain for photography)...
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/692/32053481752_e2da765a20_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QQstp7)

[lloyd fox]

Robert if you want a shot of it landing at BNE as well as the partial Austrian scheme just email me thru this site.

Cheers

[Dennis McLean]

Rather than start a new Thread on Alliance, I have found that Alliance has 1 ATR72 on order. C/n 1421. Does anyone have any news on this?

[Max C]

It's an error.

It should be for Alliance Air in India.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/curufinwe-xiane/33339019142/in/faves-79466464@N00/

[Dennis McLean]

Hi Max Thanks. I thought it was strange getting another type. Dennis

[Yusef D]

Logical replacement for the Fk50... one day.

[Robert.M]

Alliance has reportedly purchased the Dutch Government's Fokker 70 PH-KBX

http://nltimes.nl/2017/04/11/dutch-government-plane-sold-australian-airline-eu37-million

[Greg Hyde]

Robert, are you a regular reader of the Dutch News ?

PH-KBX is no stranger to Australia as it brought the Dutch Royal Family on a Royal Visit to Perth in October, last year.

I wonder if they noticed the Alliance guys "kicking the tyres" when parked in Perth.

[Robert.M]

Negative, was tipped off. :) Word (rumour) is that it could be delivered in June/July (assuming it isn't painted).

VH-FKJ is out of the paint shop in Alliance livery still.

[Greg Hyde]

Not sure if delivery dependent on arrival of replacement B737BBJ.

There is around 7 a/c stored in Bratislava if they need another a/c in a hurry

[Robert.M]

PH-KBX will be finishing up in May but the BBJ isn't due until 2018 (not too sure what month). Which will mean they will need to charter a KLM or Dutch Military aircraft in the short term. My understanding is that the Royal fly on scheduled flights from time to time.

I'll post FKJ in the photos thread.

[lloyd fox]

There is one showing into BNE tonight on delivery from KOE ??? NEW ONE OR

SXI 1724 or is this a machine returning after maintenance???

[Zac M]

It's JFB from maintenance

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

[Max C]

JFB has now been repainted into the standard Alliance livery.

[Dennis McLean]

The flights today for VA were flown with VH-NKU and VH-QQY.

NKU - 06.12 BNE/GLT, 07.51 GLT/BNE. 09.33 BNE/GLT, 11.04 GLT/BNE. 15.20 BNE/GLT, 16.50 GLT/BNE

QQY - 05.56 BNE/EMD, 07.38 EMD/BNE. 10.04 BNE/PQQ, 11.46 PQQ/BNE. 13.39 BNE/BDB, 14.35 BDB/BNE. 16.20 BNE/EMD, 18.10 EMD/BNE.

On Wednesday I am going to Bundaberg and returning on Thursday. I will report on the flights when I get back.

[Greg Hyde]

Any news on the arrival of UQD/11460 ?

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance Airlines posts 37 per cent profit increase in 2015/16

Alliance Aviation Services has reported a 37 per cent improvement in full year net profit and says the resources sector is showing signs of improvement.

The company said statutory net profit for the 12 months to June 30 2017 came in at $18.5 million, a significant increase from $13.5 million in the prior corresponding period.

Revenue rose 12 per cent to $203.2 million, Alliance said in a regulatory filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday.

“The current result is pleasing and positions the business well for the future,” Alliance managing director Scott McMillan said in a statement.

Profit before tax came in at $19.6 million, a 45 per cent increase from $13.5 million in the prior year.

Alliance has sought to broaden its operations from fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) work to boost revenue in areas such as tourism, aircraft sales, wet and dry leasing and spare parts sales.

In July, the airline commenced regular public transport services (RPT) from Brisbane to Bundaberg, Gladstone and Port Macquarie with Fokker 70 regional jets which are sold Virgin Australia codeshare services.

Meanwhile, Alliance and Virgin have received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approval to work together in the charter and (FIFO) market, allowing for the joint tendering for corporate FIFO contracts, as well as cooperating on aircraft maintenance, procurement of aircraft and parts, parts pooling, airport operations, airport handling, check-in, frequent flyer programs, lounge access, scheduling, pricing, sales and marketing and service policies.

A substantial jump in wet lease flying (which rose to 4,600 hours in 2015/16 compared with 853 hours in the prior year) led to an 11 per cent increase in total flight hours in 2015/16. Flight hours for contracted/charter flying fell three per cent to 17,872 hours.

Alliance operates some regional Queensland services on behalf of Virgin via a wet-lease arrangement, in addition to agreements with a number of other carriers.

The company had 29 aircraft in service at June 30 2017 – comprising five Fokker 50s, eight Fokker 70s and 16 Fokker 100s – up one from a year earlier. It said three additional aircraft would be introduced into service in the first half of 2017/18 to “position Alliance for further growth and fleet opportunities”.

Further, Alliance said revenue diversification was a key part of the 2017 result and would continue to be in future years.

“The resources sector continues to demonstrate signs of recovery and the Alliance strategic partnerships will provide opportunities during the next year,” Alliance said.

“Wet lease flying is forecast to continue to grow compared with the 2017 financial year and the recent introduction of regular public transport (RPT) services in regional Queensland and New South Wales will provide new opportunities.”

Alliance declared a final dividend of three cents per share, fully franked.


http://australianaviation.com.au/2017/08/alliance-airlines-posts-37-per-cent-profit-increase-in-201516/

[Brenden S]

So looks like we will have over 25% of the F70/100 in the world in Australia.

[Greg Hyde]

Of the 330 F70/100 built 68 have appeared on the Aussie Register.

That doesn't include the 8 frames stored in Bratislava and the recently arrived PH-KBX.

Also Austrian 4-5 frames still in service yet to be handed over to Alliance.

[Steve Jones]

VH-NKQ arrived this week into Brisbane, the latest ex-OS F70. Two more F100s also due in the coming months.

[Greg Hyde]

thks, Steve

UQG may be the next one.

Fokker 100 11446 VH-UQG Alliance Airlines ferried 08oct17 BTS-NWI for paint prior delivery ex OE-LVC

[Greg Hyde]

OE-LVE is carrying special livery to commemorate the end of Fokker services by the end of this year.

https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8707252

[Jarden S]

Austrian now have one F100 left in the fleet. End of an era for them.

[Greg Hyde]

Austrian now have one F100 left in the fleet. End of an era for them.

Austrian has 3 x F100 operational (OE-LVE/F/J) all are expected to be withdrawn and handed over to Alliance by year end.

[Jarden S]

The Austrian airlines Wikipedia page has only one.

[Greg Hyde]

As of yesterday Austrian had 3xF100.

I've been tracking the fleet as it is withdrawn and handed over to Alliance

Currently:

Operational: 3xF100 (and 1xF70 Op Backup)
Stored: 5XF100 & 4xF70 (Stored and/or maint Bratislava)
Pre-Delivery: VH-UQG (painting at NWI)

[Steve Jones]

I believe UQD is en-route to Australia (or should be very shortly)

[MarkR]

The Austrian airlines Wikipedia page has only one.

Wikipedia is never an authoritative source on anything.

[Greg Hyde]

From Skyliners

Fokker 100 11460 VH-UQD Alliance Airlines air-test 26oct17 at BTS prior delivery exOE-LVO

[Greg Hyde]

From Skyliners

Fokker 100 11460 VH-UQD Alliance Airlines delivery 27oct17 BTS-TZX-AAN exOE-LVO

[Steve Jones]

F100 VH-UQD has now arrived in Brisbane.

F70 VH-NKQ also operated its first flights for Alliance this week, starting with a rotation Brisbane-Telfer-Brisbane.

[Greg Hyde]

thks, steve

Any news on when UQG heads south ?

[Greg Hyde]

From Ch-aviation

02DEC2017

Alliance Airlines (QQ, Brisbane Int'l) will operate the Brisbane Int'l-Mount Isa route on behalf of Qantas between December 4, 2017, and March 2018, the North West Star has reported.

The Australian mainline carrier's regional brand QantasLink decided to change the subcontractor on this route in order to improve reliability on other services. The freed B717-200 capacity operated by Cobham Aviation Services Australia will now be used as a backup in a case of operational delays or cancellations on other routes.

The route to Brisbane is the most important service at Mount Isa airport, currently served 13x weekly by Qantas and 4x weekly by Virgin Australia International. It provides a vital link for the mining settlement in western Queensland. Alliance Airlines already operates this route on behalf of Virgin Australia.

[lloyd fox]

NOT SURE if this is for them but what a beauty turned up this am at BNE from KOE.

OE-IIC.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/39047432842/in/dateposted-public/

[Greg Hyde]

Fokker 100 11446 VH-UQG Alliance Airlines ferried 08oct17 BTS-NWI for paint prior delivery ex OE-LVC

UQG rego was changed to VH-FGB on 15/12/17

[Max C]

Look out for a possible special livery too!

[lloyd fox]

Heard the same as well .

I have been told today that OE-IIC has a Aussie reg so just waiting on confirmation later today.:)

[Max C]

https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/Fokker/F100/VH-VIF-Alliance-Airlines-(Australia)/dbblTElD

[Max C]

No pics of the livery but it’s to do with this;

https://www.smithysfgb.com/

[Greg Hyde]

Max, is the beer any good ?

[lloyd fox]

VH-VIF pic now

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/39144883782/in/dateposted-public/

[Max C]

Never tried it Greg.

[Greg Hyde]

VH-VIF pic now

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/39144883782/in/dateposted-public/

That's the 2nd VIP Fokker for Alliance.

I wonder if they are going to do VIP charters and move up market ?

[Greg Hyde]

Austrian is expecting to fly last Fokker service with OE-LVE on 31/12/17.

Originally in was planned to withdraw OE-LVE in late November but this has been extended to year end.

[Radi K]

https://www.afap.org.au/media-releases/artmid/1603/articleid/105

"Pilots at Alliance Airlines have started the process that will culminate in them taking protected industrial action."

[Greg Hyde]

FGB Breaks Cover

Fokker 100 11446 VH-FGB Alliance Airlines at NWI 20dec17 in special “90th anniversary first ever Transpacific flight” cs prior delivery ex OE-LVC

https://www.jetphotos.com/registration/VH-FGB

[Greg Hyde]

Austrian is expecting to fly last Fokker service with OE-LVE on 31/12/17.

Originally in was planned to withdraw OE-LVE in late November but this has been extended to year end.

Lots like OE-LVE completed Austrian Airlines last Fokker rev service on 31/12/17 as OS112, Munich to Vienna

[Brian Noldt]

Photos from Tyrol Aviation Spotters of OE-LVE

[Dennis McLean]

VH-FGB on the way from Norwich, now appears to be in Malaysia

[Dennis McLean]

Due in BNE at 11.02pm tonight.

SCI 1801 - Dep. KOE 1.05pm WITA, Arr. TSV 6.47pm AEST, Dep. 9.36pm, Arr. BNE 11.02pm.

[Steve Jones]

I believe BNE arrival is now tomorrow mid-morning, providing daylight conditions for the arrival.

[Greg Hyde]

FGB is on the last leg of its ferry, TSV to BNE due 11:22 AEST

[lloyd fox]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/24883990177/in/dateposted-public/

It was extremely high as it went past me so not the best pic unfortunately.

[Greg Hyde]

Alliance celebrates Kingsford Smith’s Pacific crossing with special livery Fokker

Story & pictures

http://australianaviation.com.au/2018/01/alliance-airlines-celebrates-sir-charles-kingsford-smiths-pacific-crossing-90-years-ago-with-special-livery-fokker-100/

[Greg Hyde]

That's the 2nd VIP Fokker for Alliance.

I wonder if they are going to do VIP charters and move up market ?

It looks like VIP Charters

Alliance Airlines signs partnership with Japan’s JTB

Alliance Airlines has forged a multi-year agreement to provide air charter flights in Australia for Japanese travel company JTB.

The partnership was officially announced in Tokyo with Alliance Airlines chief executive Lee Schofield and JTB World Vacations president Toru Ikuta on Wednesday.

The first flights under the deal is due to take place in April, where JTB customers will be taken on a day trip to visit Uluru.
JTB World Vacations president Toru Ikuta and Alliance Airlines chief executive Lee Schofield. (Alliance Airlines)

Alliance chief executive Lee Schofield said there would be a number of different packages for JTB ranging from 100-seat Fokker 100 services to VIP flights for high-end customers.

Lee Schofield, CEO of Alliance Airlines, in Tokyo for the JTB and Tourism Australia announcement said, “Alliance is excited about the opportunity to work with one of the world’s great travel companies.

“The partnership will allow JTB to develop a range of tours throughout Australia visiting some wonderful and unique destinations in every state,” Schofield said in a statement.

“The tours will range from one-day opportunities such as visiting Uluru to multi-day tours visiting major tourist attractions and cities throughout Australia.

“We look forward to working with JTB over the contract term to significantly increase the range of products available and promote Australia to Japan as a unique holiday destination.”

The initiative is Alliance Airlines’ latest effort to broaden its operations from fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) work to boost revenue in areas such as tourism, aircraft sales, wet and dry leasing and spare parts sales.

http://australianaviation.com.au/2018/02/alliance-airlines-signs-partnership-with-japans-jtb/

[Steve Jones]

New Alliance logojet VH-FGB, along with 2 other Alliance F100s, should be passing through SYD tomorrow (Sunday) mid afternoon, if of interest to anyone.

[lloyd fox]

Alliance VH-NKQ now has a large sticker

Photo below

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/26460829798/in/dateposted-public/

[Greg Hyde]

lloyd

With that sticker he might change the lyrics of "Have you ever seen Sydney from a 727 at night?" to

Have you ever seen Brissie from a Fokker at night?

[lloyd fox]

The ex Dutch Govt F70 now VH-KBX currently doing a test flight out of BNE.I believe it will be used as a VIP aircraft in the deal with the Japan Travel Bureau on tours to the Rock?

[lloyd fox]

VH-KBX did it's first flight today.

Here it is leaving today to MCY from BNE

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/41462135404/in/dateposted-public/

ALSO

VH-NUZ now the ex Austrian F70 from the engine situation it looks like a spare for the fleet.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/41462014434/in/dateposted-public/

[MarkR]

Seems the flight was a bit of a journo junket

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/dutch-royal-jet-finds-new-home-in-brisbane-20180518-p4zg6d.html

[Steve Jones]

some photos here:
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/photos/fokker-70-touches-down-on-coast/65014/

[Brenden S]

Looks nice inside.

[lloyd fox]

Flightaware has SXI 1802 TSV-BNE today as well as SXI 1803 to CNS at 1400 hrs.

Looks like a delivery flight into BNE then up to CNS?...VH-UQA according to Flightaware.

[Steve Jones]

The first Alliance charter for JTB (Japanese tour group) - a daytrip BNE-AYQ-BNE happened on Friday, with the second operating today.

F70 VH-NKU operated the inaugural 1/6
F70 VH-JFE is operating today 4/6

http://australia.etbtravelnews.global/358396/jtb-corporation-and-alliance-airlines-launches-first-return-day-trip/

[Greg Hyde]

Thks Guys,

UQA is due in BNE at around 11:30 this morning.

[lloyd fox]

Thks Guys,

UQA is due in BNE at around 11:30 this morning.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/79487691@N07/42499108782/in/dateposted-public/

Cheers all.

[lloyd fox]

SXI 1804 went into CNS yesterday.Onto BNE today is this a new one or one returning from Europe after maintenance???

[Dennis McLean]

XWR returning from maintenance in Bratislava, been there since 7 June. Due in BNE at 1.36pm today.