G-CIEC Eastern Airways Saab 2000 + Update !

[keithnewsome]

First view at Norwich today ! it operated the Norwich to Aberdeen flight and returned this evening ! colour scheme could be a little more interesting ? but hey ??

Keith

[rich]

Nice catch , afraid the colour scheme seems to be the norm these days, doubt if Eastern will improve on it much, it might get a blue tail like G-CERZ time will tell.

[keithnewsome]

Thanks rich, well if it hangs around Norwich too long it may get zapped ?????

Keith

[keithnewsome]

This evening I 'managed' to get another photo of G-CIEC landing at 09 end of runway .... white aircraft ..... grey sky ..... not good !!

Keith

[rich]

Nice evening shot, I've been watching him transitting between NWI and ABZ all week.

[keithnewsome]

Thanks rich, yes it has returned to NWI a few times this week ! Oh would look so much better with a little colour ??

Keith

[Twinpin]

Depending on which rumours you believe, this SAAB could be awaiting some FlyBe decals.

Look out for the ATRs at Southend this summer in FlyBe logo and the first Purple (yes really!) Q400 in the next few weeks. FlyBe is rebranding and extending the franchise so there will be a little variation in turboprop types and markings around the UK this year. Loganair's first SAAB 2000 G-LGNO entered service last week and is already in FlyBe colours.

[keithnewsome]

Thanks for your update Twinpin ! We will sit around and see what comes up ! Flybe are certainly extending options around the UK's regional airports at the moment !!!

Keith

[EGVP]

flyBE are going back to being a regional operator, something that worked for them for many years - expect to see the Embraers phased out.

[keithnewsome]

Thanks for that Chris ! Yes, we at Norwich, have an extra daily NWI - EDI schedule started recently using Loganair Dornier 328s .....

Keith