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Feb 27, 2017 (newstodate): Politicians are seldom helpful to aviation business, and the otherwise environmentalist Sweden proves no exception.
Braathens Regional Aviation has now announced that it is postponing the deliveries of its new Bombardier CS aircraft due to the uncertainty over the pending decision on a new tax to be levied on air passenger tickets.
The proposed new passenger tax takes its inspiration from Norway where a similar regime has already been implemented.
-The Swedish domestic market is not growing, and with the proposed introduction of a tax on air tickets the future in the industry does not benefit a final decision, worth several billion dollars, on new aircraft acquisition, says Anders Engzell, BRA communications.
-The choice of the Bombardier CS aircraft was made not least because of its environment-friendly characteristics, but with today's uncertainty we will instead continue operating our existing fleet of AVRO-aircraft despite their significantly higher fuel consumption.
-The delivery of the first Bombardier CS aircraft was slated for 2018, but this has now been put on hold until a clearer picture of tomorrow's situation for Sweden's commercial aviation has been established, says Mr Engzell.
The carrier currently has placed orders for five CS100 and five CS300 aircraft.
Braathens Regional Aviation has now announced that it is postponing the deliveries of its new Bombardier CS aircraft due to the uncertainty over the pending decision on a new tax to be levied on air passenger tickets.
The proposed new passenger tax takes its inspiration from Norway where a similar regime has already been implemented.
-The Swedish domestic market is not growing, and with the proposed introduction of a tax on air tickets the future in the industry does not benefit a final decision, worth several billion dollars, on new aircraft acquisition, says Anders Engzell, BRA communications.
-The choice of the Bombardier CS aircraft was made not least because of its environment-friendly characteristics, but with today's uncertainty we will instead continue operating our existing fleet of AVRO-aircraft despite their significantly higher fuel consumption.
-The delivery of the first Bombardier CS aircraft was slated for 2018, but this has now been put on hold until a clearer picture of tomorrow's situation for Sweden's commercial aviation has been established, says Mr Engzell.
The carrier currently has placed orders for five CS100 and five CS300 aircraft.