Replacing the Heron 2

Started by Shaowman, November 12, 2025, 01:00:15 AM

Shaowman

Last year, Clear Skies retired the DH104 and DH114, these small airplanes were the step needed to gain the revenue for the airlines success.  However now is becoming more difficult than ever for the little guy, so instead of just replacing the DH114, Clear skies orderd 300 BE-99B's with standard seating in a bid to help the "Little" guys in this game world.

Already listed on the used market other airlines will find multiple BE-99's up for sale and lease at minimum allowed price (roughly 1 million), this benefit is only possible due to a 300 aircraft launch order, giving big airline and alliance benefits to all.
Recommended price 1.7M
New list price is 2.15M
*note Clear Skies also has Heron2's available, but if not listed on the used market they will remain in storage until scrapped unless a DM is received for them.

The BE-99B VS the DH114 has the following benefits

Capacity 14 vs 12 standard seats
Speed    240kt vs 150kt
Pilots   Same number
Fuel     220kg/hr vs 240kg/hr

Efficiency comparison
The BE99 is faster, what this means is that  it won't take over 4 hours to travel 800NM, so you will get the maximum number of passengers per route.

Additional benefit of speed 3,840NM of travel per 16hour utilization vs 2400, which means that 2 BE99 can cover the routes for 3 Heron2's

Fuel economy comparison to travel the same 240NM as the BE99 in 1 hour the Heron 2 burns 384KG.
This means that the BE99 is 1.75 times more efficient.


Drawback

700NM effective range (12 pax) vs 800-860NM for the Heron2.
Via statistics its 800NM vs 960NM for the same configuration (12 pax)

With 1048 Heron 2's still in service and over half needing replacement, secure your airline's future now as the fuel price begins its upward journey, Easily doubling the current fuel price in the next 8 years.

Clear Skies Leasing is also now available, contact via DM for current or future aircraft order requests.