Out with the Purple in with the red

[Jeff]

virginconnect.co.uk/


Knew I should of bought shares in red paint lol

Also continuing rumours of a 20 frame A220 order soon for the airline

[airsicksteve]

Interesting.indeed. From a Southampton perspective, a more ‘regional ‘ sized airliner will be essential to fit existing runway and stand dimensions. Larger A320 / B737 have been used on occasion, but are limited in fuel / pax uplifts in order to achieve the “carrier-deck” operations demanded of aircrews.

An A220 sounds good on paper - with the FlyBe Embraers coming to the end of their leases, the new red Virgin brand won’t look as striking if applied to the ageing Dash 8 Deltas.

Let’s hope that SOU survives the latest changes to its principal carrier.

edit;  and now with Swiss’ engine issues in their (now grounded) A220 fleet, it may be some time before any upgrade if the industry rumours are correct...