Vincent Aviation New Purchases

[Naki]

Can you enlighten us Tom? A 737-200 & two ex Air National Jetstreams to join the fleet? Or is this just rumours?

[Snowman]

QUOTE (Naki @ May 8 2008, 11:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Can you enlighten us Tom? A 737-200 & two ex Air National Jetstreams to join the fleet? Or is this just rumours?

Ooohhhhh,............ a B732 in Vincent colours,.......... now that would look nice !!

Lawrie.

[Peppermint]

I hope so! That'd give me a reason to fly my favourite sounding plane again!

[AlisterC]

I hope the jet isn't a rumour!!! As long as you guys don't get it from Indonesia lol

[WasFlightOps]

Good to see the rumour mill is in good order...I heard the same thing.

[ardypilot]

I know the real story but will wait for Tom to read this before opening my mouth!

[Anthony]

737-200 would be awesome!

Just saying, as this appears to be a rumour, didn't Tom post about his Dad saying that his Dad didn't like the Jetstreams?
That they were cheap but a nightmare from an air operator's point of view.

Found it: "really can't see the ugly side of 1900's, perhaps its because i've seen the rewards of operating them as opposed to a better looking but quite frankly horrendous aircraft like a J31/32 or metro. I think my dad and i figured out you could buy four J31's for the price of one 1900D, but it's just not worth it..."

Could happen though I suppose because they're really cheap to operate. I wouldn't actually know anyway

Cheers
Anthony

[victor_alpha_charlie]

I wonder who came up with that preposterous idea...


Dw about deleting the topic, appears a few people have already 'heard the rumour'.

[Naki]

Sorry didnt want to spread rumours - but there is a post on it over at ARNZ - if you want this topic deleted you will need to contact the appropriate moderator

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (Naki @ May 9 2008, 04:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sorry didnt want to spread rumours - but there is a post on it over at ARNZ - if you want this topic deleted you will need to contact the appropriate moderator

Already have, but it's alright here. I think enough people know now..

[Daniel]

May i ask what they getting Tom, because i have heard 737s Jetstreams, Dash 8s?
It is good to see Vincent Aviation growing.

Cheers
Daniel

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Righto, I've talked to Dad.

VA will be getting two J31/32s in the near future, based out of Wellington for charter work, as they are significantly cheaper to operate than a 1900, making chartering an aircraft a more cost effective option than it is currently, which will appeal to sports teams/school groups etc.

VA will definitely be getting another Dash 8-100 for scheduled work from Darwin, probably to continue growth on the Darwin- Groote Eylandt- Cairns route, which before VA came along was almost non-existent in terms of demand.

Va is also currently looking at an ex-Delta Airlines Boeing 737-200Adv, which were some of the last ones made in the late '80s. Because of this, they are in great condition, and have the same interior as a 737-300, so would work well covering an ANZ route if a 737-300 breaks down. It will be a welcome change from dodgy old -NQC, as if the deal goes ahead the 737 will have a brand-new interior and new paint, and will be immaculately maintained in the typical VA style .
Dad's going to Tucson, Arizona next weekend. (No, Not Indonesia! )

Y'all know now!

[spongebob206]

Awesome.

Good to see local aviation moving forward.

Congrates to VA

Thanks VAC

[victor_alpha_charlie]

Anytime!
I've been on Youtube watching vids of JT8D-15s on and off for like the last week


Dad was saying that perhaps there could be some kind of Livery Design competition in the future, with seats to Omaka Warbirds for prizes. If it's ok with Trolly of course!

[A185F]

Tuscon aye... so she's shacked up in the desert... Fantastic place btw for any anviation geek (like myself), awesome museum and boneyard

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (A185F @ May 9 2008, 05:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Tuscon aye... so she's shacked up in the desert... Fantastic place btw for any anviation geek (like myself), awesome museum and boneyard

Yep, retired from Delta service in about 2005, so hasn't been there long. I'd love to go on the delivery flight!

[SA227]

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It will be a welcome change from dodgy old -NQC,[/quote]

Nothing wrong with NQC. Very well maintained with an excellent dispatch reliability record.

[Alex]

Awesome stuff Tom, thanks heaps for getting us in the know.

QUOTE (victor_alpha_charlie @ May 9 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Dad was saying that perhaps there could be some kind of Livery Design competition in the future, with seats to Omaka Warbirds for prizes. If it's ok with Trolly of course!

That would be really cool!

Alex

[victor_alpha_charlie]

QUOTE (SA227 @ May 9 2008, 05:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nothing wrong with NQC. Very well maintained

Erm- maybe mechanically, certainly not Aesthetically. Va's 737 will be well maintained in all areas.

[A185F]

QUOTE (victor_alpha_charlie @ May 9 2008, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yep, retired from Delta service in about 2005, so hasn't been there long. I'd love to go on the delivery flight!

If you get the chance, go there. (that is, if you havent already been) Go to pima air and space museum, it is fantastic. And big. Really BIG. Sooo many planes oh, did I mention that it is pretty big ?? you could put every aviation related museum in nz togeather and it wouldnt be anywherer near as huge as this place. Also have the davis monthan (if thats how you spell) air base bone yard, really cool.