Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 15:51:49 GMT Server: Stronghold/1.3.4 Ben-SSL/1.3 Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 4161 Last-modified: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:16:39 GMT
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Avro RJ85 JetThe RJ85 offers cabin comfort that is superior to any other regional jet. This jet offers a spacious interior unmatched in the regional market, overhead bins that offer truly ample storage, wide seats, and a convenient handrail built into the overhead bin. The RJ85 is expected to join the fleet in April 1997 and to go into service in June. Initially the aircraft will serve short haul regional markets. However, the RJ85 has several unique performance characteristics that will allow Mesaba and Northwest to take advantage of many new-market opportunities. The high-performance characteristics of the RJ85 allow this aircraft to operate into airports that have unusually steep approaches (up to 6%) as well as airports that are located at higher altitudes. Northwest Airlines has been very aggressive in marketing to skiers who fly to ski-resort destinations, and the addition of the RJ85 to the Mesaba fleet will allow Northwest to expand its presence to several new resort markets, as well as offering additional flights to existing destinations. |
Saab 340The Saab 340 is manufactured by Saab Scania AB in Linkoping, Sweden; over 420 Saab 340's are currently in service worldwide. The Saab 340 offers the most advanced avionics technology available including: TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System), and GPS (Global Positional Satellite) system. Additionally, the aircraft features a host of redundant control systems. The Saab 340 is the proven leader in the regional aircraft industry presenting the largest single manufacturer of regional aircraft in the 30-37 seat range. | ![]() |
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deHavilland Dash 8Mesaba Airlines currently operates a fleet of 25 deHavilland Dash 8 aircraft. The Dash 8 is manufactured by Bombardier Regional Aircraft Corporation of Canada. Mesaba introduced the Dash 8 into its fleet in 1992. Beginning in September of 1997 Mesaba will begin returning the Dash 8 fleet at the rate of two aircraft per month, while they continue to accept deliveries of the Saab 340 at the same rate. |
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