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MARKET REPORTARGENTINE AIR FORCEFOR PATAGONIA MISSIONSPhoto: Guillermo SentisTHE ARGENTINE AIR FORCEHAS NOW ACCEPTED DELIVERYOF FOUR SAAB 340Bs TOSERVE REMOTE AREAS INTHE PATAGONIA REGION INSOUTHERN ARGENTINA. THESAABs REPLACE FOKKERF27s AND ARE BASED ANDMAINTAINED IN COMMODORORIVADAVIA.The aircraft are operated bythe Air Force-managed airlineLineas Aereas del Estado (LADE)serving the Patagonia region.The Saab 340Bs feature gravelmodification as well as expandedcommunications equipment. Theywill also meet the latest civilianrequirements on TCAS-2, TAWS,expanded DFDR and securedcockpit doors.The deliveries are a culmination ofa four-year process to select a newmiddle-size transport aircraft forthe Argentine Air Force. The totalbudget for the aircraft and logisticssupport package is approximately$34 million spread over five years.Saab won the contract in late2007 and agreed to deliver fourcompletely overhauled Saab 340Bstogether with a complete logisticspackage of spares, manuals, tools,ground support equipment, trainingof pilots and mechanics, Saab onlocationtechnical support, as well asthe Parts Exchange Program (PEP)on the rotables including propellerand landing gear.Major Ivan Castany tells SaabMarket Report, “After a longprocess, the Argentine Air Forcechose the Saab 340B to fly in theharsh Patagonia environmentcovering non-profitable areas,flying passengers and cargo andaccomplishing a social job makinga connective network over a hugearea from Commodore Rivadavia.From January 2009, we have beenflying our 340s and realize thatthey are very tough and fit forthe job. They are enjoyable to flyand maintenance friendly, and wehope to fly them for many yearsto come.”18 MARKET REPORT | October 2009
MARKET REPORTFLY FOUR SAAB 340BsPhoto: Guillermo Sentis Photo: Guillermo SentisPhoto: Guillermo SentisON AUGUST 21, 2009, THEARGENTINE AIR FORCE HAD ASAAB 340 CEREMONY MARK-ING THE FINAL DELIVERIES OFTHE FOUR SAAB 340Bs. THECEREMONY IN BUENOS AIRESINCLUDED MANY MILITARYOFFICIALS WITH THE CHIEF OFTHE ARGENTINE AIR FORCEPROVIDING A TOUR OF THEAIRCRAFT TO MINISTER OFDEFENSE NILDA GARRE. SEEPICTURES AT LEFTMARK YOUR CALENDAR…OCTOBEROctober 1-2October 7-9October 20-22October 26-27NOVEMBERNovember 2-4November 15-17RAAA CoolumQLD, AustraliaERA General AssemblyInterlaken, SwitzerlandNBAA ConventionOrlando, FLUS Valuation ConferenceWashington, DCSpeedNews Regional & CorporateAviation ConferenceRancho Mirage, CAATAC 2009 Annual General MeetingQuebec City, QCMARKET REPORT | October 200919
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