Plane delivered as Aurigny simplifies fleet
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The ATR will be operated in a red and white colour scheme before Aurigny’s livery is applied later this year |
Auigny bought a fourth plane from ATR to make its flights available in September and make the company more reliable and cost-effective. Airline
sold one of its aircraft in early July as part of a transition to ATR aircraft, which it said was suitable for the Guernsey flight schedule. The 10-year-old ATR was handed over to Jetstream, a Miami aircraft rental company, on July 19.
Aurigny CEO Nico Bezuidenhout said the expansion of the fleet is a positive step in providing customers with "the most consistent and reliable service available." strength."
The plane will undergo a safety inspection at the end of the month, as required by UK aviation authorities.
will later be registered as G-PEMB to honor Guernsey's Pembroke coast.
joins the existing Aurigny ATR Fleet, G-ORAI named Guernsey Raiders, G-OGFC after Guernsey Football Club and G-OATR the new ATR to be purchased.
Mr Bezuidenhout said he decided to lease the aircraft instead of owning it for the company to get "a better mix of resources" because he wanted a plan approved by the shareholders. The purpose of the state-approved plan is to make the company more reliable and affordable.
He added that he was looking forward to "developing a strong relationship with Jetstream" as an established airline.