As a pilot, I would prefer to fly a real modern aircraft like a C-series rather than an A319 builded in the mid 90's, technology from the 80's... Citroën Aircraft
Anyway, wait and see...
Avro replacement
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Re: Avro replacement
Of course, but these are also old ladies... And the A32X is not a recent aircraft anymore...
As a pilot, I would prefer to fly a real modern aircraft like a C-series rather than an A319 builded in the mid 90's, technology from the 80's... Citroën Aircraft
Anyway, wait and see...
As a pilot, I would prefer to fly a real modern aircraft like a C-series rather than an A319 builded in the mid 90's, technology from the 80's... Citroën Aircraft
Anyway, wait and see...
Re: Avro replacement
As I pilot I would not be pleased at all when they punt me in something like C-series, Embrears, whatever...
The type rating of an Airbus (or Boeing) is worth so much more & makes your life easy(ier) to find a new job, in case you are made redundant (which once in a while happens in aviation)
On the other hand, everything is an improvement compared to the Avro, so I don't think the Bru Air pilots will complain
The type rating of an Airbus (or Boeing) is worth so much more & makes your life easy(ier) to find a new job, in case you are made redundant (which once in a while happens in aviation)
On the other hand, everything is an improvement compared to the Avro, so I don't think the Bru Air pilots will complain
Re: Avro replacement
Indeed, no thanks for the Embraer 
... And I fully agree with you, an A32X or B737 TR is much more "usefull", pilot point of view... Personnaly I don't care, I've still the B737 and the A32X valids on my little paper...
Give me a 727 please
... And I fully agree with you, an A32X or B737 TR is much more "usefull", pilot point of view... Personnaly I don't care, I've still the B737 and the A32X valids on my little paper...Give me a 727 please
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Re: Avro replacement
Looking at a decreasing backlog, Embraer is trying to decide about whether or not to reengine the E-Jets family. They are in talks with GE, PW and RR. I think that it's the first time that Embraer mentions that improvement in fuel burn over the current CF-34 would be an estimated 12-15%.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/20 ... -burn.html
Reengined E175's and E190's would be excellent contenders for the RJ replacement of SN.
By my estimations, Embraer could get a reengined E-Jet family ready by 2014, at the same time as MRJ's if the MRJ's are not delayed.
If I had to choose between reengined E-Jets or MRJ, the choice would be very tough. The E-Jet is heavier, has more drag and will still burn 5% more fuel than an MRJ. It also has known but not rectifiable design philosophy issues, high parts price and software/publications issues.
On the other hand it has a proven track record and an excellent safety record that the MRJ does not yet have.
If reengined with PW1000, they would share technological commonality with an eventual CSeries fleet.
Combined with the profitable African network, the acquisition of these new generation RJ's to replace the thirsty and costly Avro RJ's will make of SN a stable and profitable airline.
http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/20 ... -burn.html
Reengined E175's and E190's would be excellent contenders for the RJ replacement of SN.
By my estimations, Embraer could get a reengined E-Jet family ready by 2014, at the same time as MRJ's if the MRJ's are not delayed.
If I had to choose between reengined E-Jets or MRJ, the choice would be very tough. The E-Jet is heavier, has more drag and will still burn 5% more fuel than an MRJ. It also has known but not rectifiable design philosophy issues, high parts price and software/publications issues.
On the other hand it has a proven track record and an excellent safety record that the MRJ does not yet have.
If reengined with PW1000, they would share technological commonality with an eventual CSeries fleet.
Combined with the profitable African network, the acquisition of these new generation RJ's to replace the thirsty and costly Avro RJ's will make of SN a stable and profitable airline.