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Jan 25, 2009 (newstodate): The Danish capacity ACMI provider DAT Group is in good shape to meet business opportunities in 2010.
The Group is currently taking delivery of two more ATR-500 aircraft, bringing the total aircraft fleet to 17 including also one MD-83, one MD-87, two ATR-72, four ATR-300, three ATR-42-320, two SAAB A320 and two ATR-42 full freighters.
-Except for the two full-freighters, all aircraft are fully utilized, with Norway being our single largest market, but three aircraft are operating in Africa for a US, a French and a Norwegian off-shore company, respectively, and otherwise providing ACMI capacity for other operators.
-The problem remains with the two freighters as the demand is still very weak in the market. But it is not a major issue as the DAT Group has managed to conclude 2009 with a positive result and has the economic and financial strength to keep the aircraft in the fleet. And even acquire new aircraft when we meet a favorable proposition, says Mr Christiansen.
The Group is currently taking delivery of two more ATR-500 aircraft, bringing the total aircraft fleet to 17 including also one MD-83, one MD-87, two ATR-72, four ATR-300, three ATR-42-320, two SAAB A320 and two ATR-42 full freighters.
-Except for the two full-freighters, all aircraft are fully utilized, with Norway being our single largest market, but three aircraft are operating in Africa for a US, a French and a Norwegian off-shore company, respectively, and otherwise providing ACMI capacity for other operators.
-The problem remains with the two freighters as the demand is still very weak in the market. But it is not a major issue as the DAT Group has managed to conclude 2009 with a positive result and has the economic and financial strength to keep the aircraft in the fleet. And even acquire new aircraft when we meet a favorable proposition, says Mr Christiansen.