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| Date: 20 May, 2005 |
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has further penetrated the Eastern/Central European regional airline market with the lease of a BAe 146-200 to Romavia of Romania. The aircraft (msn E2227) was delivered at the end of April.
This lease builds upon recent successes for the BAe 146 in the region. In Bulgaria, Hemus Air operates two aircraft and in Albania, Albanian Airlines flies three BAe 146s.
With the expansion of economic activity in Eastern Europe and, with it, the emergence of more comprehensive local airline schedules and holiday charters, so the cost-effective BAe 146 is proving to be an ideal aircraft to take on the role of developing regional air traffic.
Romavia is fully owned by the Romanian state and commenced operations in 1991. As well as operating chartered and scheduled passenger flights to destinations such as Casablanca and Malta, Romavia also performs state and governmental flights for the Romanian Presidency and Government. It currently operates a fleet of two BAC One-Eleven 500s, one Boeing 707 and one MIL Mi-8 helicopter.
The BAe 146 is configured with 84 seats and will be used for regional charter flights from Romania.
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.
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For further information contact:
David Dorman, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1582 488336 Fax: +44 (0)1582 488447 ddaviddorman@aol.com
Issued by:
BAE Systems, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6YU, UK
Tel: +44 1252 384695 Fax: +44 (0) 1252 383947
www.baesystems.com
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