Brindabella to base J41 in Sydney

[Michael R]

Thanks Zac. I know still a long way off but I guess starting to mount a bit of a challenge on Rex.

[Greg Hyde]

ZS-NRK arrived in Canberra on 23/06/2013 and yet to be reg.
ZS-NRL is reportedly due by end of July.

I think they will pick up NXE/F

[Michael R]

Greg any idea on how may J41 aircraft they are expecting only back in the country recently and still catching up on this merger.

[Greg Hyde]

Sorry Michael, can't help with anymore info other than

NRL mentioned in the Aug AA Traffic section.

Aeropelican no longer exists and has officially ceased operations.

Last Aeropelican service flown on 22/06

[Greg Hyde]

Michael,

This is a Brin media release that might answer some questions:

BRINDABELLA AIRLINES CONCLUDES AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION AND 1st DELIVERY
13 June 2013

Brindabella Airlines is pleased to announce it has concluded an agreement for the acquisition of four BAE Jetstream 41 aircraft with the option to acquire a further five to support the airlines growth over the next two years.

Chief Executive Officer of Brindabella Airlines Paul Schütz said today: “The first aircraft is being prepared for delivery and we can expect to see it in our Canberra hanger by the weekend of 16th June 2013 with it going into service some three weeks later. The three additional aircraft will be welcomed into our fleet at approximately one month intervals”.

Brindabella Airlines new arrival will complement the airlines existing Jetstream 41 and 32 fleet, assist improve customer experience, maximise on time performance, and allow the progressive standardisation of the airlines fleet, product and on-board service. The BAE Jetstream 41 aircraft, with its niche capacity for an aircraft of its class, offers timely travel to destinations within the 1,000 kilometre range.

The airlines Chief Commercial Officer James Blake said: “The delivery of this year’s first additional aircraft will result in our customers welcoming the reintroduction of the Jetstream 41 product onto our 24 flights per week Brisbane to Tamworth route, and daily service from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour allowing them to benefit from our friendly cabin crew service offering complimentary snacks, alcoholic and light refreshments, an on-board rest room, and greater capacity”.

[Max C]

Brindabella also seem to have suspended SYD-OAG flights until Oct 1.

[Michael R]

Thanks for the info guys, some interesting times ahead for regional aviation.

[Greg Hyde]

Does anyone know the fate of the Willytown maintenance facility ?

[Greg Hyde]

VH-NXE/41065 ex. ZS-NRK added to the reg on 23/07.

NXE had and first flight on 08/06/1995 and spent it's entire career in Sth Africa.

[Zac M]

For those playing along at home it's XNE not NXE, NXE is a Qlink 717.