04 Nov 2004
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has leased three 64-seat ATP passenger airliners to Euroair, one of Greeces leading air taxi, charter and cargo companies.
The first of the three aircraft (msn 2005) was delivered at the beginning of November. Delivery of the two remaining aircraft (msns 2006 and 2018) will take place over the next few months.
Euroair, which has been trading since 1995, plans to operate its first ATP on charter routes within Greece and potentially to other destinations throughout the Mediterranean, the Balkans and the Middle East.
The company also has plans to enter the Hellenic domestic scheduled passenger market.
The selection by Euroair of the ATP marks a resurgence of the type for passenger operations. Euroair becomes the third new operator of the ATP passenger airliner in the past year with Asian Spirit of the Philippines and Emerald Airways of the UK both also commencing ATP passenger operations.
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, manufacturers and supports military aircraft, surface ships, 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 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.
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David Dorman, BAE Systems
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