Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

[FlightDeck]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Det kan for övrig legges til at det skjer en del annet nytt rundt Estonian;

* Lansering av eget loyalty program; "AirScore"
* Ny, billig "billetteklasse"; Light Eco (uten baggasje)
* Kampanjer for å matche konkurransen fra FlyBe. (Har aldri reist så billig ARN-TLL som nå)

Ja, allerede omtalt:
AirScore: http://forum.flyprat.no/showthread.php?t=93887
LIGHT: http://forum.flyprat.no/showthread.php?t=93691

 

[FlightDeck]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Nå har Estonian Air gått ut med enda en pressemelding. Den tredje CRJ-900 vil komme allerede i desember - og selskapet vil gå i forhandlinger med Bombardier om levering av ytterligere fire i 2012.

Estonian Air renewing its fleet with more economical and ecological aircraft

09.11.2011

In order to be successful in the new strategy, Estonian Air is planning to acquire five more economical and environmentally sustainable next generation regional aircraft to replace the current Boeing aircraft.

In parallel to Boeing 737, Estonian Air is operating with two new CRJ NextGen aircraft that were delivered to Estonia in the beginning of the year. Altogether Estonian Air ordered three new CRJ900 NextGen aircraft from the Canadian aircraft manufacturer, the third new jet will be delivered to Estonia December this year.

“Bombardier aircraft have been showing very good operational results so far and have proven to be most ecological and economical aircraft of its size. They are extremely quiet and comfortable, and the most economical and ecological jets of that size. In fact, they have been proven to consume 4% less fuel than originally budgeted,” said Tero Taskila, the CEO of Estonian Air.

“In addition to the clear ecological and economical benefits, the aircraft is faster than Boeing jets too. Flying these aircraft will shorten the travel time for our customers. Our business clients have also emphasized that the decision on choosing airline in the future will be based more and more on green credentials,” added Taskila.

If the negotiations with manufacturer are successful, Estonian Air will serve the summer 2012 schedule with 7 next generation regional jets. Next four new aircraft will be delivered to Estonian Air in 2012, where three aircraft out of five will replace the existing Boeings and two will enable the company to grow.

“The company is now in final stages in negotiating agreements on new routes. After the negotiations are finished, the company will announce new frequencies and routes for next year. Regional jets allow us to improve frequencies and add new destinations without taking capacity risks, as these new aircraft are smaller than outgoing fleet” noted Taskila.

The shareholders approved Estonian Air’s new business strategy last week, that focuses on providing better air connections by widening the choice of destinations and increasing flight frequencies, and renewing the fleet.

 

[FlightDeck]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

I dag har Estonian Air fått levert sitt tredje CRJ-900-fly. Det meldes om at det kommer to ny CRJ-fly i begynnelsen av 2012 og at ambisjonen er at flåten skal bestå av syv slike maskiner innen sommeren.

Estonian Air gets the third new generation aircraft
15.12.2011
Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace delivers today the third CRJ900 NextGen regional jet to Estonian Air. The jet will arrive to Estonia on early morning of 16 January and makes its first regular flight on 18 January on Tallinn-Copenhagen route.

In parallel to Boeing 737 and Saab 340, Estonian Air flights are served with two new CRJ NextGen aircraft that were delivered to Estonia in the beginning of the year. Altogether Estonian Air ordered three new CRJ900 NextGen aircraft from the Canadian aircraft manufacturer.

Estonian Air is having negotiations to add more new generation aircraft to its fleet aiming to serve the summer 2012 schedule with seven next generation regional jets.
Moving from B737-fleet to regional jets, allows Estonian Air to increase flight frequencies, to add new destinations and to operate at least double daily services to main destinations in Europe.

AS Estonian Air, Estonia’s national carrier, provides both business travellers and tourists direct air link from Estonia to European cities. Estonian Air is the biggest operator at Tallinn Airport.
Estonian Air focuses on improving the connection between Estonia and the rest of the world with the aim of increasing competitiveness as a network carrier hub. In 2012 Estonian Air will increase flight frequencies and open new destinations in European’s most important cities as well as regional centres in Scandinavia.

Estonian Air flies to 25 destinations in CIS, Scandinavia and Europe. The airline has recently announced new destinations for next summer, such as Helsinki, Riga, Jyväskylä, Hannover, Vienna, Venice, Kokkola/Pietarsaari, Joensuu, Kajaani and Tbilisi.
The ticket prices start at 49.9 euros, if purchased from www.estonian-air.com, including all fees and taxes, baggage, snacks and soft drinks on longer flights and soft drinks on flights that last less than 1 hour.

 

[IL-2]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Skeptisk. Når er neste baltiske boble bankerott?

 

[Fysikeren]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Skeptisk. Når er neste baltiske boble bankerott?

Nu er der vist ikke tale om en reel udvidelse i antal fly. Såvidt denne artikel, så skal B737 udfases i 2012 fra Estonian Air, og det efterlader dem med 7 CRJ-900 samt 2 Saab 340, i forhold til dagens situation ser jeg ikke nogen større udvidelse, men snarere en fokusering på færre typer med mulighed for flere afgange.

Der er jo fortsat ikke bestilt fly til deres store ambitioner om en fordobling.

http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/46193--Estonian-Air’s-new-strategy-approved-

Lars

 

[Jamesbond_ppk]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Nu er der vist ikke tale om en reel udvidelse i antal fly. Såvidt denne artikel, så skal B737 udfases i 2012 fra Estonian Air, og det efterlader dem med 7 CRJ-900 samt 2 Saab 340, i forhold til dagens situation ser jeg ikke nogen større udvidelse, men snarere en fokusering på færre typer med mulighed for flere afgange.

Der er jo fortsat ikke bestilt fly til deres store ambitioner om en fordobling.

http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/46193--Estonian-Air’s-new-strategy-approved-

Lars

+1. Enig. Leser dette som positivt og smart.

 

[Mugnas]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

En av Estonians 737 har värt ute av drift en stund tror jeg, og er blitt erstatta med innleid fly fra Carpat Air. Så siste CRJ-tilskudd behöves.

Estonian har värt veldig fornöyd med sine först CRJ, og det er helt åpenbart en flytype som passer bedre til Estonians rutenett enn 737. Ikke engang på melkeruta ARN-TLL klarer de fylle sine 737.

 

[Trdfly]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Ikke engang på melkeruta ARN-TLL klarer de fylle sine 737.

Ruta til TRD fra TLL går to ganger i uka med B737 og en med CRJ900, så å si alle avgangene hittil har vært stappfulle.

 

[Mugnas]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Ruta til TRD fra TLL går to ganger i uka med B737 og en med CRJ900, så å si alle avgangene hittil har vært stappfulle.

Det er jo gledelig, har hört en del tröndersk i gatene i Tallinn i det siste .-)

Kan väre at 737 passer bedre på ruter med lavere frekvens, ARN-TLL er jo 2-4xdaglig.

 

[FlightDeck]

Re: Estonian planlegger kraftig flåteekspansjon

Estonian Air økte med 16 prosent i fjor, men det er vel først i år vi kan vente den virkelig store ekspansjonen etter lanseringen av en rekke nye ruter.

Estonian Air grew 16.4% last year
06.01.2012
Estonian Air one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe in 2011, carried 678 049 passengers last year.

In 2011 Estonian Air carried altogether 678 049 passengers, which is 16.4 % more than last year. In December Estonian Air carried 44 541 passengers, which is 4% more than last year.
According to Rauno Parras, the Commercial Manager of Estonian Air, in 2011 the growth in passenger numbers was significant considering the uncertainty of European economy. “The positive results were supported by new network and improved products. Flights have been also made more affordable. The bookings for 2012 indicate similar growth figures to continue,” said Rauno Parras.

In 2011 Estonian Air operated 11691 flights, which is 11.5% more flights than last year. In December 883 flights were operated, which is 16.1% more flights last year at the same time.

In 2011 the regularity of Estonian Air was 99.1%, which is 1 percentage point higher than last year. The 15-minute punctuality was 90.8%, which is 4.1 percentage points higher than last year.

In December the regularity was 99.1%, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than last year, and the punctuality 87.8%, which is 16.6 percentage points higher than last year.
Estonian Air flies to 25 destinations in CIS, Scandinavia and Europe. The airline has recently announced new destinations for next summer, such as Helsinki, Riga, Jyväskylä, Hannover, Vienna, Venice, Kokkola/Pietarsaari, Joensuu, Kajaani and Tbilisi. Significant increases in frequencies are made into Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Vilnius, Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The ticket prices start at 49.9 euros, if purchased from www.estonian-air.com, including all fees and taxes, baggage, snacks and soft drinks on longer flights and soft drinks on flights that last less than 1 hour.