Undisclosed Australian Firm to take up to Five Dornier 228 NGs

[Mike W]

I wonder what this is all about?

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles...rnier-228.html

By Simon Warburton

German firm RUAG Aerospace has secured a commitment for up to five Dornier 228 NG turboprops from an undisclosed Australian customer.

The Australian firm becomes RUAG's third customer for the re-vamped 19-seat turboprop, joining an undisclosed Asian company and Mexico's Air Cancun.

A RUAG spokeswoman gives few details about the deal, saying only that an undisclosed Australian customer has committed to the type and that it placed an order for one aircraft, plus four options, last month

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[Anthony J]

GAM perhaps?

[Mike W]

Thinking about the 19 seat category, I cannot recall what else is now available new on the market. The B1900D has finished production even though it has been the recent model of choice for some airlines (NZ comes to mind).

[Andrew McLaughlin]

Originally Posted by Anthony J

GAM perhaps?

Hey AJ

Who's GAM?

[Anthony J]

Hi Andrew, these dudes:

I'm guessing General Aircraft Maintenance is still around?

[Adam G]

Yup GAM is still around with bases in MEL, SYD, BNE, ADL and trading as Reefwatch up in CNS.

[Chris B.]

Even Airlines of Tasmania? Oh and don't forget Adam, if you're keen, GAM have bases in Weipa and Emerald.

[Adam G]

Originally Posted by Chris B.

Even Airlines of Tasmania? Oh and don't forget Adam, if you're keen, GAM have bases in Weipa and Emerald.

haha thanks, not for me though! How's the Saab treating you?

[Chris B.]

Yeah good mate! Such a lovely bird to fly. I'll catch up with you soon.