YX Name to be gone by Fall 2010?
Mar 23, 2010, 10:34 am
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Mar 23, 2010, 11:11 am
#47
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Mar 23, 2010, 12:13 pm
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That was great!!^^^
I think the best line was at the end:
"Someone who liked the taste of success - Not just cookies"
That really sums up the whole story for the lovers of YX.
This should have been one of those "Priceless" videos
I think the best line was at the end:
"Someone who liked the taste of success - Not just cookies"
That really sums up the whole story for the lovers of YX.
This should have been one of those "Priceless" videos
Mar 23, 2010, 5:56 pm
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Mar 29, 2010, 10:58 am
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More fuel for the fire
Some more hints may be emerging as to what Republic plans to name the branded operations, courtesy of some "Midwest" employees.
The newest E190 to enter the Republic fleet arrived in MKE last night from the paint shop. However, it is not painted in the traditional Midwest livery. Instead, it is an all white aircraft with blue engines and a blue tail. The Republic logo (circle and stars) is on the tail as well. No other name is included on the plane.
Sounds like it might be Republic, right? After all, the new plane looks a lot like the generic paint scheme they use. However, near the main cabin door is the wording "Operated by Republic." If the new name was going to be Republic, would they still need to have this disclaimer on the side of the aircraft? At first, I thought this might simply be a generic Republic aircraft that can be swapped between Midwest and Frontier. If that's the case, why not have the name on the side of the plane?
Could the new name be Frontier? The animals on the tail are decals and could be applied relatively quickly.
Perhaps it will be something else entirely. I guess we'll have to wait until April 13th.
The newest E190 to enter the Republic fleet arrived in MKE last night from the paint shop. However, it is not painted in the traditional Midwest livery. Instead, it is an all white aircraft with blue engines and a blue tail. The Republic logo (circle and stars) is on the tail as well. No other name is included on the plane.
Sounds like it might be Republic, right? After all, the new plane looks a lot like the generic paint scheme they use. However, near the main cabin door is the wording "Operated by Republic." If the new name was going to be Republic, would they still need to have this disclaimer on the side of the aircraft? At first, I thought this might simply be a generic Republic aircraft that can be swapped between Midwest and Frontier. If that's the case, why not have the name on the side of the plane?
Could the new name be Frontier? The animals on the tail are decals and could be applied relatively quickly.
Perhaps it will be something else entirely. I guess we'll have to wait until April 13th.
Mar 29, 2010, 11:46 am
#55
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Some more hints may be emerging as to what Republic plans to name the branded operations, courtesy of some "Midwest" employees.
The newest E190 to enter the Republic fleet arrived in MKE last night from the paint shop. However, it is not painted in the traditional Midwest livery. Instead, it is an all white aircraft with blue engines and a blue tail. The Republic logo (circle and stars) is on the tail as well. No other name is included on the plane.
Sounds like it might be Republic, right? After all, the new plane looks a lot like the generic paint scheme they use. However, near the main cabin door is the wording "Operated by Republic." If the new name was going to be Republic, would they still need to have this disclaimer on the side of the aircraft? At first, I thought this might simply be a generic Republic aircraft that can be swapped between Midwest and Frontier. If that's the case, why not have the name on the side of the plane?
Could the new name be Frontier? The animals on the tail are decals and could be applied relatively quickly.
Perhaps it will be something else entirely. I guess we'll have to wait until April 13th.
The newest E190 to enter the Republic fleet arrived in MKE last night from the paint shop. However, it is not painted in the traditional Midwest livery. Instead, it is an all white aircraft with blue engines and a blue tail. The Republic logo (circle and stars) is on the tail as well. No other name is included on the plane.
Sounds like it might be Republic, right? After all, the new plane looks a lot like the generic paint scheme they use. However, near the main cabin door is the wording "Operated by Republic." If the new name was going to be Republic, would they still need to have this disclaimer on the side of the aircraft? At first, I thought this might simply be a generic Republic aircraft that can be swapped between Midwest and Frontier. If that's the case, why not have the name on the side of the plane?
Could the new name be Frontier? The animals on the tail are decals and could be applied relatively quickly.
Perhaps it will be something else entirely. I guess we'll have to wait until April 13th.
Mar 29, 2010, 12:08 pm
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It has to have that sticker identifying the airline who operates the aircraft by rule. The generic 170's have it because the name on top of the fuselage is Republic Airways. Since Republic Airways is not an operating airline there needs to be something indicating who is doing the flying. Just like all the ones painted in Midwest colors.
I don't know about you but I think we might be seeing the last of those blue planes.
I don't know about you but I think we might be seeing the last of those blue planes.
Mar 29, 2010, 12:10 pm
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The plane does appear to be in the "house colors" of Republic. The only strange thing was that the "Republic" title was not on the aircraft at all. Perhaps there's a perfectly valid reason as to why this is (the plane did just come from the paint shop-is the Republic Airways name a decal???). The red and blue stripes are also missing.
Maybe I'm simply over-analyzing the situation.
Mar 29, 2010, 12:26 pm
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You're right about the "Operated by Republic" being on the generic aircraft, but I'm guessing those were not E190s. Unless scope restrictions have been relaxed at one of the legacy airlines, Republic only flies the E190 for Midwest/Frontier flights. Nevertheless, Republic may still have to disclose this fact even though they own both brands.
The plane does appear to be in the "house colors" of Republic. The only strange thing was that the "Republic" title was not on the aircraft at all. Perhaps there's a perfectly valid reason as to why this is (the plane did just come from the paint shop-is the Republic Airways name a decal???). The red and blue stripes are also missing.
Maybe I'm simply over-analyzing the situation.
The plane does appear to be in the "house colors" of Republic. The only strange thing was that the "Republic" title was not on the aircraft at all. Perhaps there's a perfectly valid reason as to why this is (the plane did just come from the paint shop-is the Republic Airways name a decal???). The red and blue stripes are also missing.
Maybe I'm simply over-analyzing the situation.
Mar 29, 2010, 12:36 pm
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Per the DOT "Operated by Republic" must be on every aircraft and in every announcement that is being worked for a codeshare. It doesn't matter if the codeshare is owned by the parent company or not. Republic Airways Holdings purchased Frontier and MidWest. Republic Airlines operates as Frontier and MidWest.
As far as i know they were wanting a generic airplane for our charter operation.
As far as i know they were wanting a generic airplane for our charter operation.