LIAT says no decision yet on new aircraft type

Regional airline LIAT on Wednesday dismissed media reports that it had decided to purchase jet aircraft as incorrect. The Company said that while it is reviewing its options, no decision has been made on the type of equipment that it will obtain.{{more}}

“LIAT is in the midst of a comprehensive strategic planning exercise which includes a new strategic plan, an institutional strengthening study and an in-house consultancy by Lufthansa Consulting which involves route analysis, route profitability, route selection and related equipment,” the airline’s Chairman Jean Holder said.

“As part of this exercise, a number of airplane manufacturers are in discussions with LIAT and either have demonstrated or will be demonstrating the performance of their equipment to the Company. The exercise is on-going and we are not yet at the point of making final decisions.

“These will be made after consideration of the findings and approval by the relevant authorities,” Chairman Holder added.

LIAT’s fleet consists of 18 De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft operated in 50 and 37 seat configuration