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Mike W
11th January 2009, 08:21 AM
I wonder what this is all about?

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/01/09/320856/undisclosed-australian-firm-to-take-up-to-five-dornier-228.html

By Simon Warburton

German firm RUAG Aerospace has secured a commitment for up to five Dornier 228 NG turboprops from an undisclosed Australian customer.

The Australian firm becomes RUAG's third customer for the re-vamped 19-seat turboprop, joining an undisclosed Asian company and Mexico's Air Cancun.

A RUAG spokeswoman gives few details about the deal, saying only that an undisclosed Australian customer has committed to the type and that it placed an order for one aircraft, plus four options, last month Continues

Anthony J
11th January 2009, 11:50 AM
GAM perhaps?

Mike W
11th January 2009, 12:07 PM
Thinking about the 19 seat category, I cannot recall what else is now available new on the market. The B1900D has finished production even though it has been the recent model of choice for some airlines (NZ comes to mind).

Andrew McLaughlin
11th January 2009, 01:45 PM
GAM perhaps?

Hey AJ

Who's GAM?

Anthony J
11th January 2009, 03:50 PM
Hi Andrew, these dudes:
http://images3.jetphotos.net/img/2/0/8/5/67921_1132110580_tb.jpg (http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5630359)
I'm guessing General Aircraft Maintenance is still around?

Adam G
11th January 2009, 07:23 PM
Yup GAM is still around with bases in MEL, SYD, BNE, ADL and trading as Reefwatch up in CNS.

Chris B.
12th January 2009, 07:04 PM
Even Airlines of Tasmania? Oh and don't forget Adam, if you're keen, GAM have bases in Weipa and Emerald. ;)

Adam G
12th January 2009, 10:22 PM
Even Airlines of Tasmania? Oh and don't forget Adam, if you're keen, GAM have bases in Weipa and Emerald. ;)

haha thanks, not for me though! How's the Saab treating you?

Chris B.
13th January 2009, 07:52 AM
Yeah good mate! Such a lovely bird to fly. I'll catch up with you soon.