July 2013 archive

Wideroe extends service life of five Dash 8-100s

Wideroe

Wideroe had completed a Extended-Service Program on the first five aircraft in its Dash 8-100 fleet. These aircraft had been nearing the end of their original service life, but the airline saw that refurbishing these aircraft made economic sense. As such, the airline established life-extension modifications as part of an Extended-Service Program. The airline believes …

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Azerbaijan Airlines receives first Embraer 190

Azerbaijan Airlines took delivery of its first of four Embraer 190s on July 3rd, 2013. The airline ordered four Embraer 190s in November 2012 and also leased two Embraer 170s. The five remaining aircraft are due to be delivered by the end of 2013. AZAL’s Embraer 190s have a single-class, 106 seat configuration. The Embraer …

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