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Originally Posted by Flacker
Couple questions for the resident avgeeks.
I notice Air North is operating what appear to be 737-200 into Calgary.
1. How is this fuel-chugging, smoke generator economically viable to operate.
My guess is some of the contracts that they're on, as well as some of their combi-configurations are the reason they still operate with reasonable margins
2. How is it a good idea to operate such an old aircraft over some of the most desolate terrain in North America?
Not sure what the implication of this question is, but they are of course still maintained to the highest standards and are completely safe to fly. Even if the maintenance is significantly more expensive than the planes younger cousins. Also, I'm guessing their 737-200's are equipped with those awesome gravel kits, the versatility of which is probably necessary with some of their northern flying
3. It is noisy as sin, does YYC have no set cap for commercial operations to meet noise abatement requirements?
Can't speak to this but as with any large airport, Calgary has NAP's in place.
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Here's my stab at answering your questions. Pilots please feel free to come in and correct.