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Jul 03, 2018 (newstodate): According to the latest ATR forecast, 30 percent of the growth in regional air traffic will be generated by routes that are currently non-existing.
In Estonia, Nordica seems to see the same scenario unfolding and is actually basing its development along this line.
-We are indeed seeing a strong growth in regional air traffic, and in our case the 2017-statistics show an increase in passenger volumes by 68 percent, y-o-y, says Sven Kukemelk, Nordica Exec Director Business Development.
-Starting out with six aircraft, we expanded the fleet by another 10 aircraft in 2017 and have even grown to 18 aircraft in 2018, in addition to the capacity of one bmi aircraft.
-Clearly, in itself the small Estonian market cannot sustain an independent regional carrier, while we need to grow to reach a critical mass with competitive seat-mile costs. We are, therefore, poised to outgrow the home market by expanding into other markets while not losing our identity as a carrier dedicated to serve the Estonian market with connectivity, and meeting our owners' demands for profitability.
-We are now analyzing the situation and will present a new updated strategy by end of this quarter. It will not entail fundamental changes, Tallinn will remain our main hub, but we will expanding into new markets.
-The focus will be on establishing routes at destinations that are currently un-served or under-served in close cooperation with local communities that commit themselves up front to support the new traffic possibilities.
-It is all too easy to get the unreserved applause from any airport as to opening of new routes; what counts is to obtain a commitment among key players such as larger companies and industries in the region, says Mr Kukemelk.
In Estonia, Nordica seems to see the same scenario unfolding and is actually basing its development along this line.
-We are indeed seeing a strong growth in regional air traffic, and in our case the 2017-statistics show an increase in passenger volumes by 68 percent, y-o-y, says Sven Kukemelk, Nordica Exec Director Business Development.
-Starting out with six aircraft, we expanded the fleet by another 10 aircraft in 2017 and have even grown to 18 aircraft in 2018, in addition to the capacity of one bmi aircraft.
-Clearly, in itself the small Estonian market cannot sustain an independent regional carrier, while we need to grow to reach a critical mass with competitive seat-mile costs. We are, therefore, poised to outgrow the home market by expanding into other markets while not losing our identity as a carrier dedicated to serve the Estonian market with connectivity, and meeting our owners' demands for profitability.
-We are now analyzing the situation and will present a new updated strategy by end of this quarter. It will not entail fundamental changes, Tallinn will remain our main hub, but we will expanding into new markets.
-The focus will be on establishing routes at destinations that are currently un-served or under-served in close cooperation with local communities that commit themselves up front to support the new traffic possibilities.
-It is all too easy to get the unreserved applause from any airport as to opening of new routes; what counts is to obtain a commitment among key players such as larger companies and industries in the region, says Mr Kukemelk.