Loganair is sub-leasing two aircraft from Flybe as it continues to replace its fleet of Saab planes with those made by Airbus and Leonardo’s ATR joint venture.
The two 70-seat ATR 72-600 planes, which are owned by London-listed Avation, will run on Loganair’s routes from Aberdeen and Glasgow to Sumburgh, and from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Kirkwall. The planes will enter service next month [march] and will replace the current 50-seat Saab 2000 models.
Loganair said the ATRs emit 50% less carbon dioxide per passenger journey than its current aircraft. It is also phasing out its Saab 340 planes.
Jeff Chatfield, Avation’s executive chairman, said: “We are pleased to add another name to our growing list of airline operators, and we thank Flybe and Loganair for working with us on this sublease.”
Loganair has more than 40 aircraft in its fleet and flies to more than 90 destinations. The airline operates from 22 airports in Scotland.
