How do I cut down on Maitinance fees?

AustraliaConnect · **on:** May 16, 2008, 10:17:37 pm

Last night I had positive 50 mil and now at midnight I went to -50mil...
My Maitinance fees are 130 mil...
HELP!

iranair777 · **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2008, 10:40:05 pm

you cant, only way is to have less aircraft

Fleur-de-Lis · **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2008, 10:49:01 pm

Don't operate any jets. Use turbo-props instead, or even regular props.

Don't do any flights beyond 2000 NM (if you're using propellers, then this can be extended to around 3500 NM). Returns are minimal compared to costs.

If you're (jet) plane is going to fly, maximize its hours.

If you see any good leasing deals - take them.

Besides, you're lucky they fixed it somewhat yesterday. My maintenance was about to hit 5 billion before they did.

See the maintenance thread in this forum, for more details.

Jacko-Smitha · **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2008, 11:45:54 am

what is your recomendation of retireing yout aircraft at what age?
i know most of my saabs are coming on to the age of 3 is it time to
buy a new fleet and sell them? or can u use them till they hit the 7 year mark?
not sure thanks for any advice

Southern Cross Airways (W4)
Lighting the Sky's of Australia

lhenning · **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2008, 12:43:11 pm

In my opinon i´s a good choice to keep them in your fleet and wait for a new aircraft that is better to come out, like the Saab 2000 ore something like that.

zkvac · **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2008, 02:10:44 pm

Quote from: "Jacko-Smitha"

what is your recomendation of retireing yout aircraft at what age?
i know most of my saabs are coming on to the age of 3 is it time to
buy a new fleet and sell them? or can u use them till they hit the 7 year mark?
not sure thanks for any advice

Southern Cross Airways (W4)
Lighting the Sky's of Australia

Yeah keep them until a better replacement comes out.