How To Start An Airline: Part 5 - Aircraft Selection And Sourcing

In this series so far, we have explored airline planning, obtaining finances, and how to begin putting the key elements of your airline together. But being an airline, acquiring some actual aircraft is a key part of the process! In this fifth episode of the series, we explore the options open to a new startup airline when looking at equipping a new fleet to commence operations.
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[@eamonahern7495]

I've said all along in this series that I'd go with an all Boeing 787 fleet, but with different variants to suit different routes and passenger demand. Flying medium to long haul routes based in Shannon, but a mainly point to point rather than hub & spoke model. Everyone would love to own their aircraft from the start but, assuming I got everything right up to now in the series, there would be a lot of money spent already so buying might not be the best option. I would consider the Emirates and easyJet option of getting another airline to operate initially while waiting to get certified and exploring leasing options. 787s aren't that old so even leasing 2nd hand planes won't be cheap.

[@bitcoin-investment]

This was the long haul strategy of Norwegian and that didn’t work out. The 787 has had some problems which likely wouldn’t affect “your” airline however there would have to be sizable demand for flying out of Shannon which I don’t think is there

[@MSRTA_Productions]

🔥 Long story short, I would go with something small. Like a Saab 340 or a CRJ2. And work my way up in the future.

[@mrstrempe]

For us, the A220-300 for North America and for Europe and more the A350-1000

[@wadehiggins1114]

Smart!

[@Arturino_Burachelini]

This vid was far more useful that the one I ranted against, thx!

[@owenalexander3814]

The the type of airline I’m thinking of, the Boeing 757 would be a perfect aircraft to use to start operations.

[@abcjelly]

@Owen Alexander Innit like what Northern Pacific is doing 👍

[@joedavenport2477]

The 787-8 is the perfect aircraft for thin long haul routes and point to point services such as Pittsburgh to London Heathrow.

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

CRJ-7 for short flights (ex: DFW-HOU), A321neos for medium haul flights (LAX- SEA, JFK-SEA/LAX, 2+ hours), long haul flights: B777-300ERS for longer flights out of MONTREAL (hub)(ex: LHR, CDG, NRT, ect) and A330-200 for trans continental (vancouver, YYZ, LAX, MIA, ect.)

[@D_egi]

Great! Ive already ordered 3 Boeing 787s and 5 A320 Neos!

[@wadehiggins1114]

Switch the nightmareliners for A330NEOS

[@D_egi]

@@wadehiggins1114 Hmm not sure I like the Dream liner. And ive already ordered them on the way in 13 months.

[@wadehiggins1114]

@@D_egi Bartle Doo

[@charlesjohnson6910]

Fleet commonality

[@jaleesawan9376]

​@@wadehiggins1114787 much better than the neo

[@NickyMitchell85]

Can’t wait 😛 to see ‘Part 6’.

[@Progamerj175]

E190 for North America A330-200 for North Africa and Europe and 787-8 For Eastern Africa and Northern and Shouthern South America

[@jonathanmayor3942]

For me, I'll go for the A380 in a combi configuration as I've really learned what works 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@mrtank2010]

My airline will fly the 717, it's not to big or small and it's also very nice (will fly retired 717's because they don't make them anymore)

[@ludwigtails]

I am definitely buying aircrafts. As for aircraft types. I will buy A330-900neos. For mid to long haul routes and B737-8maxs for mid to short haul routes.

[@abcjelly]

i'd Mostly buy pre-owned aircraft & dry lease aircraft w/ new logo, airline name, aircraft interior/exterior, etc. - lease old: A320-200, A321-200, A330-300, A340-600, A380, 737-800NG, 757-300, 777-300ER, 747-400 & buy a few new aircraft such as: A350-900, 737 MAX-9, 787-9

[@lucaspena6827]

Hub in La Paz, Bolivia. A220 within South America. A320 to North America. 787-8 to Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania

[@hardikmaheshwari8345]

No to boeings and airbus, easy maintenance but big sharks are super duper costly. Will go with a Mitsubishi MRJ (90 or 100X), or Bombardier (Q400 or CRJ-7), or Comac ARJ21 or Saab 340 (last 2 not so likely). You guys got the idea right, they are almost equivalent but far cheaper with fewer to no fatalities so far. And lastly, Mitsubishi, bombardier and comac have headquarters in Canada or US. Comac one is not so efficient.

[@jaleesawan9376]

787 for long haul and a320neo family for short haul And embraers for reigonal

[@chrisedwards5450]

For me, I would get a few a350-1000s some a321 xlr’s and some a220s

[@NickyMitchell85]

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[@LongHaulbySimpleFlying]

Thank you so much for your kind words, we're very glad you're enjoying! - JB

[@NickyMitchell85]

@@LongHaulbySimpleFlying 😇 🥰 😍

[@NickyMitchell85]

@@LongHaulbySimpleFlying you’re welcome 😇

[@joelchamboko3512]

Leasing the embraer 190

[@MarceloTrindade1]

Good video, but it is really not about AIRCRAFT SELECTION; it is more about AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION...

[@playerwii64]

For a regional Airline i would only have A220´s no need for anything else

[@charlesjohnson6910]

I would get a321neos and maybe a32lrs but not the xlrs too much range tbh

[@vincent-1]

I would get Dash 8 q400s

[@mirzaahmed6589]

Good luck getting new ones.

[@GoalHornGeek]

My aircraft, I would likely go with the E-190-E2 and the 787-9

[@GoalHornGeek]

But at first, for domestic operations, I’d run older E-190 aircraft that are purchased or leased from other airlines. For time being, would possibly find another airline to operate certain routes on behalf of the airline, such as Finnair

[@jaleesawan9376]

Start with leasing brand new aircraft then Purchasing brand new aircraft in the following orders

[@TEENPILOTDOWNUNDER]

I would go 787

[@FlightReviewerREAL]

A220-100 and 200s for short haul flight a330-300 for medium haul and 787-9 for long haul I would buy used aircraft

[@Sayed_14125]

A380 ♥️

[@Conrailfan8098]

Can anyone access that Startup Boeing plan? I kinda want to read it.

[@NeelsAviation]

Lease 2 A321-200 That Are About 15-25 years old for international routes then lease the 737-700 for domestic

[@theaircraftnerd0345]

I would want to start off with a 737 MAX 9, if I were doing it Edit: I ordered 6 of them

[@RihardFekonja]

I'm not just telling for free...

[@maxsaviation9512]

Flying PHX-MEX twice a day on an A320Neo would that work?

[@wadehiggins1114]

I'll start my Airline with A220s

[@Thiscooldude123]

I’ll just lease 9000 a380s and 500 a340s and 1000 747s

[@subtodicerat8305]

I will buy 1000 707, 327 dc3s, and 760 a380. A480s for regional routes

[@jaleesawan9376]

Thatll cost TRILLIONA AND TAKE 900 YEARS