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Re: Airline fleet changes
Any thoughts on why it is taking Airlink so long to get the E175s introduced...is it a certification issue or complete refurbishing perhaps?
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That’s not a E175, but rather a E190. Both the E175’s that have been delivered are still wearing the basic Alitalia scheme. One is stored on the “Mike” apron, the other is outside Airlink’s northern hangar.Airplaneguy9 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 10:46 pmWell we do know that one is painted already, as seen from
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The rumour I heard was that the 175s are duds, a whole myriad of technical issues were discovered in JNB. 4Z is apparently looking at retuning them to the lessor.FoxTROT wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 8:19 amThat’s not a E175, but rather a E190. Both the E175’s that have been delivered are still wearing the basic Alitalia scheme. One is stored on the “Mike” apron, the other is outside Airlink’s northern hangar.Airplaneguy9 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 10:46 pmWell we do know that one is painted already, as seen from
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Counted the windows, looks like it is indeed an E190. The perspective makes it look a little short, hence my assumption that it was one of the 175s.
Africa Charter's had the same issue with one of their 734s.
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I understand the (or some) E175 also needs somewhat longer runway for take-off vs the E170...could that (1) impact it's performance out of JNB a bit and (2) where Airlink use the E170 exclusively now to RCB after retiring the J-41, would the E175 still be able to do so if completely replacing the E170?Tulca234 wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 9:00 amThe rumour I heard was that the 175s are duds, a whole myriad of technical issues were discovered in JNB. 4Z is apparently looking at retuning them to the lessor.FoxTROT wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 8:19 amThat’s not a E175, but rather a E190. Both the E175’s that have been delivered are still wearing the basic Alitalia scheme. One is stored on the “Mike” apron, the other is outside Airlink’s northern hangar.Airplaneguy9 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 10:46 pm
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Re: Airline fleet changes
Considering ZS-YBA has already been retired by the looks of things, they only have 2 E170's left. Maybe 4Z should just get some younger E170's.
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Re: Airline fleet changes
Planespotters shows ZS-SXD on SAA's fleet list. Are they going to put her back into service?
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It picked up the other day at SAAT on FR24. I've heard a rumour it'll be made airworthy and join SXF...Airplaneguy9 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2024 9:42 am Planespotters shows ZS-SXD on SAA's fleet list. Are they going to put her back into service?
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Airlink
ZS-YAL is in the new colours
ZS-YAL is in the new colours
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Scheme is awful. Unless you're a Safair frequent flyer you wouldn't know it's Safair. No Safair titles to be seen...Airplaneguy9 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 10:54 am ZS-FGC is sporting a new 10th anniversary livery (photo by Niel Swart/Jetphotos)
That's just my opinion.
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ZS-YAP is also in new Airlink colours now. (Excuse the attached cellphone pic)
AFAIK this leaves ZS-YAC and ZS-YAN as the only 2 E190’s left in the old scheme.
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Is ZS-YAY in the new scheme too?
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Airlink put their 6th E195, MSN 19000169 ZS-YDG, into service today. Aircraft has a white tail with Airlink titles, ie the same as ZS-YDF.
Also, planespotters.net now lists E195 MSN 19000671, ex G-NSEY as due to Airlink
Also, planespotters.net now lists E195 MSN 19000671, ex G-NSEY as due to Airlink
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