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| Date: 06
April, 2005 |
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has signed a major lease deal with German carrier Eurowings Luftverkehrs AG under which an additional six BAe 146-300s are being added to the airline’s existing fleet of eight BAe 146s.
Eurowings has successfully operated BAe 146 passenger jets for over ten years on a range of international and domestic routes. This fleet expansion means that the BAe 146 continues to be Eurowings' '100-seat'jet of choice. Eurowings is part of the Lufthansa Regional brand concept.
The six aircraft (E3123, E3125, E3158, E3162, E3165 and E3203) will be delivered over a period from mid-April through the summer months to the beginning of September.
Eurowings has expanded steadily to the point where today it flies over 30 regional aircraft to 32 destinations in 10 countries across Europe. In 2003 it carried 5.3 million passengers at a passenger load factor of 68.98%. The newly-introduced BAe 146-300s will replace some of the smaller 48-seat ATR 42-500 turboprops to provide a much-needed capacity increase.
Peter Kranich, Senior Vice President Accountable Manager for Eurowings said today: " We are delighted to be able to extend greater passenger comfort to more routes with the acquisition of these six extra aircraft. The BAe 146 has proven to be reliable and economic whilst our passengers love the wide, comfortable cabin."
About BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft
BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft is responsible for Customer Support, Engineering and Asset Management activities covering a world-wide base of 160 customers operating over 1,100 aircraft in addition to managing a trading and leasing portfolio of some 350 aircraft.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE SYSTEMS is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE SYSTEMS has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately £12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information contact:
David Dorman, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1582 488336 Fax: +44 (0)1582 488447 ddaviddorman@aol.com
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