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Australian airline REX completes the purchase of 5 SAAB 340B planes

Canberra, Australia - Leased for a long time

REX, Regional Express, an Australian major independent regional airline, has completed the purchase of 5 SAAB 340B airplanes. They're turbo-engine airliners, produced by Swedish company SAAB. Following the production of the base version, 340-A, it was produced an improved version, 340B, since 1989, featuring more powerful engines and a wider nosing up. Chris Hine, CEO of REX, explained that the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1129316
Rome, Italy, 05/09/2011 20:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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