Category Archives: Colgan Air

Living in a dream world…

My employer is probably glad I am not a coffee drinker.  This morning, as I was reading thru the dockets, I came across the 2 proposals for Victoria, Texas (OST-2005-20454) and started doing some research.  After reading some quotes in … Continue reading

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Hey ya’ll.. thanks but no thanks..

So Victoria, Texas is one of those markets being affected by Colgan Air’s decision to get out of the prop business.  Victoria has been in the EAS program since 2005, and Colgan gets $1.5 million a year to fly 2 … Continue reading

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Quick Review

Its been a fairly drama free week in the DOT’s EAS group. Alpena, Michigan – which I’ve spent a bit of time on, has sent the DOT a letter explaining their position.   The DOT has always been a bit relaxed … Continue reading

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And an airport (2) wakes up…

During the day, I check airlineinfo.com and look at the dockets (not to push them too much, its a GREAT service if you have an interest in EAS or DOT matters regarding airlines).  Something came up today that interested me, … Continue reading

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And info trickles out…

So we know a few things about the Pinnacle bankruptcy: Delta is BACK in the driver’s seat No more United Express flying No more USAirways Express flying No more Saab flying No more Dash 8 flying The Dash 8 Q400s … Continue reading

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Interesting start for the week…

After months of speculation, Pinnacle Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.   I’m not sure how I feel about this, as this company has been a “mess” for some time now.  Its even called Pinacolaba on the pilot message boards.  … Continue reading

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3 airlines to watch

There are a few airlines out there (actual airlines!) who are doing some good things, and I think airports should be keeping an eye on them. First up, is Mokulele Airlines, one of my former employers.  I worked with Mokulele … Continue reading

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Its a busy day on the dockets….

If you read Airliners.net or airlinepilotforums.com, you read that Republic has released 60 pilots from training & employment as they are going to speed up the reductions of 37 to 50 seat Embraer RJs from its fleet.   Which means reduced … Continue reading

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