GeorgeC1 said:StormJib said:
To add a little more detail to the partial numbers we have. The aircraft specs referenced above are for hulls configured to transport "112 pax @ 95 kg". The BVI planes are only set up to carry 86 passengers. Less weight or cargo the further the plane can fly, slow the cruise speed and the plane gains range. Add the supplemental fuel tankage these planes can sport... The range can be stretched to 2,000 miles. The NYC to Tortola is closer to 1,600 miles with takeoff and landing at favorable sea level. Yes, there could be limits on days where the EIS runway is wet or "contaminated". Orlando is also an approved leg. They can always get fuel there on that long runway.
The BVI would be better served if they paid one of the US majors to serve Tortola directly at least once a day.
You were looking at the specs for the RJ100. The BVI purchased RJ85's.
BVI has two 100's at least the first one started at SwissAir:
VP-LOS BVI Airways British Aerospace Avro RJ100 - cn E3282
Test registration G-6-282
Seat configuration C12 Y74 = 86 Seats configured for longer distance range flight. This configuration can travel 2,000 or more miles with the proper flight plan. New York even Boston is within the mission capabilities of this aircraft. Both Boston and NYC are at Sea Level which is a plus.
All those facts aside. Tortola would be better served by simply paying cash to get a US major or two to server the runway each day of the year.
