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Sep 14, 2009 (newstodate): Estonian Air is expanding with new routes and destinations, but times are as rough in the Estonian market as elsewhere in the global aviation business.
-We take a realistic approach to the marketplace, and in contrast to the situation in other countries Tallinn Airport is not subsidizing landing fees for anyone, says Andrus Aljas, Estonian Air president and CEO.
-Our focus is on operating profitable routes out of Tallinn, and we are always on the look-out for new, viable route opportunities. But times are indeed tough, and right now maintaining our existing business takes first priority with us.
-As for delivery of our new aircraft - three Bombardier CRJ900 NG, we are admittedly facing a delay. The financing of the aircraft in today's environment is rather tough.
-It is, however, not a major problems for us. We can serve our present network with the existing aircraft fleet. But of course, once we have the new aircraft in operation, we will have the power to add new destinations, and not less important: frequencies on existing routes, says Mr Aljas.
-We take a realistic approach to the marketplace, and in contrast to the situation in other countries Tallinn Airport is not subsidizing landing fees for anyone, says Andrus Aljas, Estonian Air president and CEO.
-Our focus is on operating profitable routes out of Tallinn, and we are always on the look-out for new, viable route opportunities. But times are indeed tough, and right now maintaining our existing business takes first priority with us.
-As for delivery of our new aircraft - three Bombardier CRJ900 NG, we are admittedly facing a delay. The financing of the aircraft in today's environment is rather tough.
-It is, however, not a major problems for us. We can serve our present network with the existing aircraft fleet. But of course, once we have the new aircraft in operation, we will have the power to add new destinations, and not less important: frequencies on existing routes, says Mr Aljas.