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Oct 19, 2007 (newstodate): Finnish regional carrier, Blue 1, which is a member of the SAS Group, has signed long-term lease extensions with BAE Systems Regional Aircraft on four Avro RJ85 aircraft.
-Following an extensive fleet evaluation, we are slightly reducing the size of our regional jet operation in favour of acquiring larger aircraft. However, the Avro RJ will continue to be our preferred regional jet solution for many years to come as the aircraft has served us well since introduction into service in 2001, says Stefan Wentjarvi, Blue 1 CEO and President.
Blue 1 currently has a fleet of nine Avro RJ, seven RJ85 and two RJ100, as well as three Boeing MD-90 aircraft.
Two of the RJ85 aircraft are being returned to BAE Systems for onward lease to British Airways CityFlyer from Spring 2008.
-Following an extensive fleet evaluation, we are slightly reducing the size of our regional jet operation in favour of acquiring larger aircraft. However, the Avro RJ will continue to be our preferred regional jet solution for many years to come as the aircraft has served us well since introduction into service in 2001, says Stefan Wentjarvi, Blue 1 CEO and President.
Blue 1 currently has a fleet of nine Avro RJ, seven RJ85 and two RJ100, as well as three Boeing MD-90 aircraft.
Two of the RJ85 aircraft are being returned to BAE Systems for onward lease to British Airways CityFlyer from Spring 2008.