Well it seems the money is still abound – this time Porter Airlines of Canada have been shopping for some more Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 Next Gens for its fleet with orders for four aircraft direct , and options for 6 more if needed.
Deliveries are set to begin in the second quarter 2011, and will be delivered up to third quarter 2012.
Porter currently operates a fleet of eighteen Q400s 18 Q400’s and two Q400 Next Gen’s.
So why the fuss? If you were to compare Porter Airlines to a European equivelent, the nearest thing (what was) VLM airlines before they got took over by Air France-KLM group – in other words – a full service airline with all the perks that go with it (inducing luggage allowances, food and beverages).
Based out of Toronto City Airport,. it’s suffered its fair share of issues (Planes landing late after the airport has “closed”), but this is a positive move for the airline, offering a high quality regional service. Something that is lacking in the North American/Canadian markets…..
