Wed, Aug 27, 2008
Colombian Airline Moves Ahead With Fleet Renewal
Aero Republica, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A. announced
this week the delivery of its eighth Embraer 190 Aircraft directly
from the manufacturer. The airline currently operates a fleet of 13
aircraft, consisting of five MD-80 aircraft and eight Embraer
190s.
The new aircraft is part of the Aero Republica's fleet
modernization and renewal program, which began in 2006 and aims to
replace MD-80 aircraft with modern and efficient Embraer 190s. The
Embraer 190, with a 106-seat single class configuration, has two
seats on each side of the aisle and no middle seat. This modern
aircraft incorporates advanced technological features such as
winglets, efficient and powerful GE CF34 motors and the latest
Honeywell Corporation aeronautics equipment.
"Fleet renewal has been one of Aero Republica's top priorities
and the benefits of this transition are more than evident," said
Roberto Junguito, CEO of Aero Republica. "Today our fleet is the
most modern in Colombia, clearly defining our commitment to provide
our passengers safe, comfortable, and dependable service.
Additionally, we have become leaders in on-time performance in
Colombia's domestic and international markets."
The Embraer 190s will be utilized to serve Aero Republica's
domestic and international routes more efficiently. They also will
play an important role in Aero Republica's alliance with Copa
Airlines in Panama, through the joint expansion of route networks
that will provide passengers more destinations and frequencies.
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