23 Jun 2004
The first ATP freighter to be converted by Romaero as part of a programme agreed between the Romanian commercial aerostructures manufacturer and BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has been rolled out at a ceremony at the companys Baneasa facility, near Bucharest.
Following customer acceptance, the aircraft (msn 2041) will be delivered shortly to West Air Sweden on a lease from Regional Aircraft.
A second aircraft for West Air Sweden is nearing completion, with two further freighter conversions also underway.
Romaero has been contracted by Regional Aircraft to build 10 Large Freight Door installation kits for the ATP and also to carry out repairs to a number of ATPs that were damaged in severe hailstorms. While in Romania a number of these aircraft will be converted to freighter configuration.
Romaero has been a partner to BAE SYSTEMS for many years, notably on the ROMBAC BAC One-Eleven licence production programme in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s.
About BAE SYSTEMS Regional Aircraft:
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is responsible for Customer Support, Engineering and Asset Management activities covering a world-wide base of 160 customers operating over 1,100 aircraft in addition to managing a trading and leasing portfolio of some 350 aircraft.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufacturers and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information please contact:
David Dorman, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft
Tel: +44 (0) 1582 488336 Fax:+44 (0)1582 488447
