BAE Systems delivered only ten Avro RJs during 2001. The decision to cancel the RJX means that even this paltry total will no longer be exceeded in the future, with only two orders for Air Botnia still on the assembly line and a few unsold ‘white tails’ to dispose of. […]
British Airways is considering further cuts in its loss-making operations from London Gatwick. BA has already slashed most of its long-range routes from Gatwick; a new round of cuts would primarily affect its short-range routes, including those flown by the sixteen Avro RJ100s formerly flown by CityFlyer. CityFlyer has gradually […]
December is proving a rollercoaster for Delta Air Transport (DAT)‘s efforts to re-establish itself as an independent airline following the bankruptcy of parent SABENA. DAT restarted operations on 10 November, with its fleet of six BAe 146-200s, fourteen Avro RJ85s, and twelve RJ100s, building up services over the next several […]
British World‘s misfortune is proving a blessing for Flightline. Before its shutdown, BWA had been operating oil industry support flights between Aberdeen and Scatsta with BAe ATPs. Flightline was able to step in on short notice, putting to use several of its idle BAe 146s. Flightline positioned two BAe 146s […]
Former BAe 146 operator British World Airlines (BWA) shut down on 13 December. British World, under its previous name of British Air Ferrries (BAF) was the first airline to operate the BAe 146 when it flew the fourth series 100, G-OBAF (msn E1004), on route proving flights for BAe during […]
Low cost airline buzz is planning to add several new routes to and within France. Beginning on 31 March 2002, buzz will fly daily services from its base at London Stansted to Brest, Caen, Dijon, Bergerac, Grenoble, Limoges, Toulon-St Tropez, and Tours, and twice daily to Rouen. These routes will […]
The Avro RJX might not have amassed a large order book, but the orders it did attract are now proving a headache for BAE Systems. The manufacturer’s abrupt cancellation of the RJX program at the end of November leaves it unable to fulfill its contractual obligations with either Druk Air, […]