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Loganair bids farewell to Saab 340 fleet
Regional carrier Loganair has officially retired its Saab 340 fleet after 24 years of service.
The last Saab flight, flown by Captain Eddie Watt, had a VIP send-off.
Watt is Loganair’s longest serving pilot and retires soon.
The airline’s 18 Saab 340s completed more than 430,000 flights over the years, carrying over 8 million passengers.
In 2012, a Loganair Saab 340 carried the Olympic flame to Shetland, Orkney, and Stornoway.
During the Covid-19 pandemic two of the airline’s Saab 340s were converted into additional air ambulances.
The Saab 340s are being replaced by Loganair’s new ATR turboprops aircraft, which are larger, quieter, and more efficient.
It enables Loganair to carry up to 45% more customers on some routes.
Jonathan Hinkles, CEO, Loganair, said: “It really is a historic moment for Loganair. The Saab 340s have been essential to our operation of island services over the years, connecting remote communities with the mainland.”
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