BAE Systems annual regional aircraft briefing

HMS Belfast was the venue for BAE Systems Regional Aircraft Division annual media briefing last week.  Now part of the Imperial War Museum, and moored in the Pool of London, the light cruiser was a fitting venue.  Britain’s tallest building, The Shard, towers above.

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is today a leasing and air service organisation based on the site of the former de Havilland aircraft factory at Hatfield.  The company has a portfolio of around 146 aircraft, mostly BAe 146/Avro RJ jets, and J31/J41 and ATP turboprops.  It says that in 2010 overall aircraft deliveries were down at 1,128 including 398 Airbus A320 family and 376 Boeing 737NG.  Around 400 aircraft were retired but there is a stock of 600 commercial jets available, much the same as last year.

The division of BAE Systems says that it had a strong performance and cited a deal with SWISS for the extension of six Avro RJ100 leases as an example of good business.  Australia and Peru are taking more BAe 146 aircraft.  Re-marketing continues as a sound business with LOT of Poland announced as a new customer for the disposal of three Embraer ERJ 145.  CityJet has committed to a total support package. www.baesystems.com

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