Trans States
11-10-2014, 08:40 AM
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Id say that's a very conservative number plus there's the issue of keeping pilots too. Guys are already starting to leave for the majors. Compass, psa, mesa all offer better aircraft too. Who knows we'll see!
11-10-2014, 08:42 AM
#5072
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TSA has a long history with American and US Airways, and is one of the oldest US Airways regional feeders. Keep in mind Scott Kirby, an Airways guy, is the one who is supervising this process for the new American.
Since January:
-Management requested to know where every FO on property stands in relation to upgrade.
-Company was staffed for 117 last November, but has continued to hire and is overstaffed for the flying we have now.
-Company is qualifying more check airmen and hiring more sim instructors.
-After years of resistance, company is finally opening Chicago base. Base opens in July and will be twice as big as what was previously announced.
-Management has been hinting of more flying for the new AA.
-Upgrade reported to fall to Six months after July, and now reports of 200 percent coming back in July.
-All UA aircraft (10) for Chautauqua parked, and AA aircraft (10) will be parked between May and August.
So it is not hard to see that there is more flying coming for United, American or a combination of both. This company does not have a history of overstaffing, in fact quite the opposite. What is going on right now is very similar to what happened in December 2012 and January 2013 when the new aircraft for United were announced, and the January 2013 hires all went straight from OE to lines, and were able to upgrade in less than a year. In fact, all the Comair guys hired in that time have upgraded that want to.
From the activity I'm seeing and have heard about, I'd say we're getting at least 10 airplanes for somebody, probably American and maybe United as well starting in July. We'll hear something in the next couple of weeks.
So if you are looking for a decent contract and a quick upgrade, you 'd be nuts not to look at TSA.
Since January:
-Management requested to know where every FO on property stands in relation to upgrade.
-Company was staffed for 117 last November, but has continued to hire and is overstaffed for the flying we have now.
-Company is qualifying more check airmen and hiring more sim instructors.
-After years of resistance, company is finally opening Chicago base. Base opens in July and will be twice as big as what was previously announced.
-Management has been hinting of more flying for the new AA.
-Upgrade reported to fall to Six months after July, and now reports of 200 percent coming back in July.
-All UA aircraft (10) for Chautauqua parked, and AA aircraft (10) will be parked between May and August.
So it is not hard to see that there is more flying coming for United, American or a combination of both. This company does not have a history of overstaffing, in fact quite the opposite. What is going on right now is very similar to what happened in December 2012 and January 2013 when the new aircraft for United were announced, and the January 2013 hires all went straight from OE to lines, and were able to upgrade in less than a year. In fact, all the Comair guys hired in that time have upgraded that want to.
From the activity I'm seeing and have heard about, I'd say we're getting at least 10 airplanes for somebody, probably American and maybe United as well starting in July. We'll hear something in the next couple of weeks.
So if you are looking for a decent contract and a quick upgrade, you 'd be nuts not to look at TSA.
Trans States Airlines To Add 36 Aircraft
Deliveries expected to begin in February 2015 and continue through the first quarter of 2016 .cf_arrowtail{ visibility:hidden; }
SAINT LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trans States Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trans States Holdings, Inc., today announced that it will operate 36 Embraer E145 aircraft provided by United Airlines. Trans States expects to begin taking delivery of and starting scheduled service with these aircraft under the United Express brand and livery in February 2015, with deliveries slated to continue through the first quarter of 2016.
"We're thrilled to expand our relationship with United with the addition of these 36 aircraft to our fleet," said Richard Leach, President of Trans States Airlines. "We look forward to continuing to provide United's customers with the safe, reliable and efficient service they have come to expect from United Express flights operated by Trans States Airlines, and we look forward to the current and future opportunities this growth will provide to our employees."
"This is a great opportunity for the relationship between our companies to continue to grow," said Sandra Pineau-Boddison, Senior Vice President, United Express of United Airlines. "Trans States is well-positioned to handle this growth and further serve our customers."
Trans States Airlines has been providing United Airlines regional service under the United Express brand since 2003. The addition of these 36 aircraft will increase the fleet size of Trans States Airlines from 29 to 65 aircraft, more than doubling its current fleet size. Trans States Airlines currently has 25 aircraft in service with United, all of which are 50 seat Embraer E145s. The remaining four E-145s in its fleet are operated as US Airways Express.
About Trans States Airlines
Trans States Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trans States Holdings, Inc. Trans States Airlines operates a fleet of Embraer 145 aircraft that provide scheduled air service under the United Express and US Airways Express brands. Trans States currently serves 25 cities and operates approximately 190 daily flights.
About Trans States Holdings
Trans States Holdings, Inc. is a privately owned holding company for three regional airlines, including Compass Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Trans States Airlines. The Trans States Holdings family of airlines provides scheduled passenger service under the US Airways Express, United Express and Delta Connection regional service brands. Trans States Holdings is the largest privately held regional airline company in the country, with a combined total of over 12 million annual passengers and over $800 million in combined annual revenue. The company is headquartered in Bridgeton, Missouri near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL).
SOURCE Trans States Airlines
11-10-2014, 08:45 AM
#5073
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Congrats guys. You'll finally be able to carry 50 passengers at once.
11-10-2014, 08:46 AM
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Just want to say that while I'm glad we are getting more aircraft, it pains me that this comes at the expense of a great pilot group at ExpressJet. Hopefully if we need Street Captains or guys that can upgrade fast, ALPA can swing some kind of deal with the company to give ExpressJet guys expedited interviews and preferential hiring.
11-10-2014, 08:47 AM
#5076
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Well pat yourself on the back, Kat
11-10-2014, 08:47 AM
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Where's Archer today. Waiting to see him come eat his serving of crow....
11-10-2014, 09:00 AM
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11-10-2014, 09:01 AM
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