Trans States Airlines announced today that the company will transition to an all-regional jet fleet by fall 2006 and retire its remaining six British Aerospace J-41 turboprop aircraft.
"This decision to reduce the number of aircraft types was a difficult one, but is consistent with our overall business strategy of fleet simplification and our ongoing review of ways to improve efficiency in order to support our customers and airline partners," Trans States President Richard A. Leach said.
"Many of the cities we serve throughout the Midwest are longstanding partners of Trans States. We would not have been able to provide an industry leading product without the support of the communities and the dedication of our employees," said Leach.
Trans States currently serves nine markets from St. Louis with its J-41 fleet under its AmericanConnection® partnership. Four markets – Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Madison, Wis.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Fayetteville, Ark. -- will have their existing service upgraded to all-jet service between April and May.
Trans States will exit five markets -- Columbia, Mo.; Decatur, Ill.; Joplin, Mo.; Springfield, Ill.; and Springfield, Mo. Trans States and American are working with AmericanConnection® partner Regions Air to continue service to those cities.
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"This decision to reduce the number of aircraft types was a difficult one, but is consistent with our overall business strategy of fleet simplification and our ongoing review of ways to improve efficiency in order to support our customers and airline partners," Trans States President Richard A. Leach said.
"Many of the cities we serve throughout the Midwest are longstanding partners of Trans States. We would not have been able to provide an industry leading product without the support of the communities and the dedication of our employees," said Leach.
Trans States currently serves nine markets from St. Louis with its J-41 fleet under its AmericanConnection® partnership. Four markets – Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Madison, Wis.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Fayetteville, Ark. -- will have their existing service upgraded to all-jet service between April and May.
Trans States will exit five markets -- Columbia, Mo.; Decatur, Ill.; Joplin, Mo.; Springfield, Ill.; and Springfield, Mo. Trans States and American are working with AmericanConnection® partner Regions Air to continue service to those cities.
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