Saltchuk Aviation-owned Ryan Air has taken delivery of its first Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft from Jetstream Aviation Capital for use in its air cargo operations across western Alaska in the US.
The aircraft, with serial number 340B-329, was delivered to Anchorage, Alaska-based Ryan Air on 4 August. The freighter will be used for the airline’s scheduled and chartered cargo operations throughout western Alaska.
“Jetstream is proud to announce the delivery of the first Saab 340B(F) cargo aircraft to Ryan Air,” said Florida-based lessor Jetstream in a LinkedIn post yesterday.
“This delivery represents more than the addition of an aircraft; it reflects a shared commitment to supporting the essential movement of cargo and supplies throughout Western Alaska. We’re honored to play a role in Ryan Air’s mission of serving more than 80 communities across the region.”
Ryan Air is an FAA Part 135 cargo and passenger airline. Operating Cessna, CASA, Pilatus, and Saab aircraft, the airline serves more than 80 destinations throughout Alaska.
Jetstream Aviation Capital is the largest global owner of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 aircraft and associated spares and engines.
Jetstream’s portfolio of over 150 aircraft also includes ATR 72-500/600, Cessna Caravan, and Embraer EMB-120 passenger and cargo aircraft.
The lessor was the launch customer for TAM’s Saab 2000 cargo conversion programme.
