Kiwijet

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Kiwijet is a low-cost airline planned for New Zealand. It intends to be "New Zealand’s first all jet regional airline",[1] serving seven cities with BAe Avro RJ-100s.[2]

[edit] History

The airline, announced in May 2007[3], currently plans to launch in November 2008.[4][5]

Kiwijet's stated plans have changed considerably since its initial announcement. It initially planned to operate two or more Boeing 737 aircraft on routes from Auckland to Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill at fares as low as $150. [6] The airline has been accused of using information leaked by Air New Zealand employees to gain a business advantage. [7] In June, Kiwijet issued a press release stating that it had been unsuccessful in its bid to buy JetConnect, the local subsidiary of Qantas.[8] Kiwijet stated that it would proceed with "plan B", which would see Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft operating between nine cities, providing a feeder service to foreign airlines without a New Zealand partner.[8] More details of this plan were released in July, when Kiwijet announced the choice of Christchurch as a hub city, confirmed its plan to use of Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft, and changed one planned destination. [4] In August, Kiwijet said that it was about to begin hiring chief operational staff, and that it was aiming to have seven aircraft at time of launch.[1] In September, however, a further press release announced that due to difficulties sourcing, certifying, and maintaining its desired ERJ 145 variant in New Zealand, the airline would instead aim to launch with four BAe Avro RJ-100 aircraft, serving seven cities.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Clarification of current status. Scoop (2007-08-03). Retrieved on 2007-09-02.
  2. ^ a b Kiwijet Airline Announces Planned Changes. Scoop (2007-09-11). Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
  3. ^ First True Low Cost Carrier in New Zealand. Scoop (2007-05-02). Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  4. ^ a b Kiwijet Alive And Well. Scoop (2007-07-25). Retrieved on 2007-09-02.
  5. ^ Kiwijet aims for $85.6m in 45 days. New Zealand Herald (2007-08-04). Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
  6. ^ Air NZ plans budget airline. Brisbane Times (2007-05-07). Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
  7. ^ Race to set up cut price airline. One News (2007-05-04). Retrieved on 2007-05-20.
  8. ^ a b Proposal to Acquire NZ Jetconnect turned down. Scoop (2007-06-19). Retrieved on 2007-09-02.
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