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[EXTspotter]

BritishPanEuropean has today announced it is too speed up the fleet renewal of ATRs for small jets.

To begin with, it was thought Boeing 717 aircraft would replace the ATR aircraft in the fleet. This was a big whoopsie by the company as it was a thirsty beast and had a tendancy to not like the cold norwegian winter, nor summer for that matter. With a heavy heart, the decision was taken to pull the plug on the BPE envolvement of the 717 programme. At this point, the BPE fleet consisted of a single 717, which didn't replace anything and 5 ATR 42s. In an effort to actually get a cheap runabout for you and a hundred of your closest friends, we turned to airbus to take the horrible horned beast that was the thorny 717 and trade it for something efficient, reliable and soulless, therefore we plumped for the middle of the road A320. Frugal, dependable and with about as much character as a beige anorak, it was perfect. There was only one problem, the 717 got upset and cried hydraulic fluid all over the nice clean airbus floor and like a naughty puppy they wouldn't take it. Never mind, the executives thought, at least the A320 would replace something. Wrong again, the A320 was to big for most routes. Trying again, we bought a new A318, and finally replaced 2 ATRs. Huzzah.

Current BPE Fleet:
1 x A318
1 x A320
1 x 717
3 x ATR 42

Alex @ EXT :airplane

[airozzie]

LOL - mate your shockin, but it was kinda funny to read

[drv4truk]

LOL - mate your shockin, but it was kinda funny to read

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