Bombardier Q400 in Antwerp

Boeing767copilot · Post by **Boeing767copilot** » 08 Jun 2005, 15:08

Bombardier presents his Q400 in Antwerp on th 8/06 at 10 am. Is VLM interessed?

The Q400 is an extraordinary modern technology turboprop, offering airlines exceptional economics with jet speed and comfort in the 70 seat market. With a maximum cruise speed of 360 kts, outstanding performance and seating of up to 78 passengers, the Q400 provides airlines with greater revenue-generating opportunities in regional and low cost markets and extends an airline's reach well beyond traditional turboprop markets. The Q400 is easily as fast as most jets on airline routes under 500 miles (800 km)

Established02 · Post by **Established02** » 08 Jun 2005, 20:20

> Bombardier presents his Q400 in Antwerp on th 8/06 at 10 am. Is VLM interessed?

The Q400 landed this evening at 18:20.

Surprise, Surprise! The aircraft is not painted in Embraer colours, but in the colours of QANTAS LINK !!!

Who would have thought of ever seeing a Qantas aircraft in ANR?

The demo flight is on Thursday 09/06/05.

Possible schedule 11:00 ANR-LCY 14:00 LCY-ANR.

The aircraft is expected to leave to LBG early on Friday morning.

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » 08 Jun 2005, 20:44

Hope VLM gets the F70 though (if it ever gets build)
Looks way nicer the the Q400!
The Q is a nice 2nd though

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 08 Jun 2005, 20:46

Established02 wrote:Surprise, Surprise! The aircraft is not painted in Embraer colours, but in the colours of QANTAS LINK !!!

You mean probably BBD instead of Embraer

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The Q400 is indeed an amazing aircraft. If you want a fast aircraft, but still more fuel efficient than a RJ, the Q400 is for you!

Speed:
ATR72-500<BBD 8-Q400<Regional Jet
Fuel Efficient:
ATR72-500>BBD 8-Q400>Regional Jet

Seb.

Established02 · Post by **Established02** » 08 Jun 2005, 21:46

> Hope VLM gets the F70 though (if it ever gets build)

I flew KLM's F70 recently and I found the cabin to be very comfortable.

Unfortunately F70's are hardly available on the second hand market these days.

> You mean probably BBD instead of Embraer

Thanks for correcting, HorsePower.

> The Q400 is indeed an amazing aircraft.

True ... and that is probably why this aircraft comes at a rather hefty price.

regi · Post by **regi** » 09 Jun 2005, 10:09

no pics?

Established02 · Post by **Established02** » 09 Jun 2005, 20:28

> no pics?

Oh sure, zillions of them.

The Antwerp A-S-A community had a whole bunch of hungry photographers hanging around the plane. I'm sure that their results will soon appear on www.a-s-a.be

Today the plane made a return flight to LCY around noon time.

I heard it will leave tomorrow for LBG at around 10:00.

Post by **Bruspotter** » 10 Jun 2005, 18:03

Hello

Would be not so bad idea...VLM having DHC's :p :p

I think it would fit nice in the new 'fly VLM' colors!

Best regards: Yannick

A380-800 · Post by **A380-800** » 10 Jun 2005, 20:50

Does anybody know list prices for the Q400 and perhaps the Embraer 170 ?

rgds,

A380-800

Boeing767copilot · Post by **Boeing767copilot** » 11 Jun 2005, 09:22

The HQ400 costs about 17.5 million euro

wImPiE-D · Post by **wImPiE-D** » 15 Jun 2005, 14:29

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=489601

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 15 Jun 2005, 18:09

Great shot thanks for sharing

A318 · Post by **A318** » 15 Jun 2005, 22:20

Not only the shot but did you read this piece of speculation or not yet known information:

But most of the Fokker 50 will be replaced by brand new Fokker 70New Generation aircraft as VLM Airlines ordered 10. VLM Airlines is one of the launching customers for the Fokker 70NG which will be announced at the Paris Air Show.

If this is really true the Netherlands can be proud again about their aviation history.........but let's see what will be anounced!

Greetz,

Erwin

A26 · Post by **A26** » 15 Jun 2005, 22:26

"... not known information..". You can say that again 8O