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”We are a niche market operator...the Saab 340 is a workhorse aircraft and very reliable.”

Georg Pommer Robin Hood CEO

The flexible performer

To safeguard against today’s rapidly changing environment and improve profitability, successful airlines must choose an aircraft that minimizes risk and is adaptable to an ever-changing market environment. In addition, passengers demand comfort and service similar to that offered by major carriers.

The Saab 340 is a favorite among airline passengers due to its flexibility, comfort and reliable performance. With about half the operating costs of a , the Saab 340 can offer service in a variety of markets, large or small.

RELIABILITY IN A VARIETY OF OPERATIONS The cost-effective Saab 340 consistently generates profits for a wide range of regional air transport services. With the right blend of technologies, the Saab 340 combines high productivity with dependability.

THE “FACTS” @ 4Q ­– 2009 • 25-year track record • best selling 30-seat turboprop • more than 410 operational aircraft found on six continents and in 30 countries • over 13 million hours flown and an estimated 250 million passengers • consistent 99% dispatch reliability • award winning customer support services

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The big airline choice

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WORLD’S LARGEST 340BPlus OPERATOR ”...our overall objective is to provide a seamless The red, white and blue Delta livery is replacing Northwest colors service product to our on all aircraft and signage as the newly merged airline is passengers. We are step- established in 2009. ping up our Saab cabins to make sure the expe- Mesaba, the largest Saab 340Bplus operator in the world, has a long rience on the aircraft history with Northwest and will now serve as a is one that they want to carrier from Dallas, Memphis, Atlanta and intra- routes. come back to.”

Having revitalized the interiors of its 49-strong Saab 340Bplus fleet JOHN SPANJERS with new leather seat cushions and carpet, Mesaba is repainting the 30-seaters in Delta livery. PRESIDENT

MESABA IN THE USA Mesaba Aviation is a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service as Mesaba Airlines/. Mesaba’s “The 34-seat Saab continued growth and improved performance is linked to the 340Bplus’ in Mesaba’s airline’s service to the Detroit, /St. Paul and Memphis fleet are integral in hubs. Northwest’s ability to continue to serve the A STANDARD PRODUCT smaller cities in our Mesaba selected the Saab 340 to standardize its fleet of 19- and heartland markets.” 30-seat aircraft to meet planned growth. In choosing the Saab 340Bplus aircraft, the airline has realized the optimum combination BRYAN EBENSTEINER of superior operational and economic performance. The 34-seat Saab 340Bplus permits year after year savings in crew training, VICE PRESIDENT- spares holdings and spare aircraft requirements while providing FINANCE AND BUSINESS maximum customer appeal, standardized scheduling and single DEVELOPMENT FOR vendor sourcing. REGIONAL AIRLINES

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“The franchise is a LOW-FARE win-win for both airlines and sees the OPERATOR realization of an exciting development in the evolution of the low-cost model. branded aircraft will now be seen flying from as far afield as the Islands in the Flybe launched its 2008-09 winter schedule with franchise partner north to Malaga in the offering a low-fare airline option for European travelers. south.” -based Loganair repainted its fleet of 16 Saab 340s with the Flybe livery taking a significant step for the Scottish . Mike Rutter Flybe The franchise is the first ever deal of its kind for a low-fare carrier and Chief Commercial is in line with Flybe’s strategy of continuing to build a market-leading Officer position as Europe’s largest regional airline following its acquisition of , UK based BA Connect in 2008.

”This is a significant step for the company. The move to become a franchise partner with Flybe provides a certain future for the company. The air service networks of both airlines are complEmentary, and this deal will give our customers a greater choice of UK and Euro- pean connections.”

Scott Grier Loganair Chairman

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“The Saab 340, with its The remote lower approach speeds and GPS capability airline choice along with waiting for the always changing weather in nearby Cold Bay, have been the key reasons the aircraft has worked so well.”

Spanning the globe, the Saab 340 is used by niche operators in the DANNY SEYBERT most challenging environments from extreme cold to remote island PENAIR locations. Every operating environment presents a unique challenge PRESIDENT for the Saab 340.

OPERATING IN ALASKA An experienced cold weather operator, PenAir of Alaska, regularly operates between the “soak and shake” climates of the temperate wet Aleutian Islands into frozen Northern environments.

The PenAir aircraft have also safely operated in and out of gravel runways since 1996. flying in challenging environments In another part of the world, the is using the Saab 340B to serve remote areas in the Patagonia region of southern . The aircraft feature gravel modification and enhanced communications equipment, and meet the latest civilian requirements for TCAS-II, TAWS, expanded DFDR and reinforced cockpit doors.

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The corporate shuttle choice

“The Saab 340 has been a great aircraft for us. The Parts Exchange Program (PEP) has been ATTRACTING NEW CORPORATE CLIENTS very helpful and cost- Many corporations have discovered the cost and time efficiencies of effective and saves us a running their own corporate shuttle. lot of money.”

A dedicated corporate shuttle aircraft provides a convenient service PRESTON MURRAY to staff traveling between production sites and branch offices, while reducing travel costs. It further optimizes the schedule by allowing CEO for increased work time at the destination and a return home for the evening. The aircraft provides a high of security allowing staff to work on board in complete privacy.

National Airline’s Saab 340 continues to provide reliable and exclusive service for the automotive industry. Located all around the globe, mining industry, electronic distributors, other large corporations as well as private shuttle services benefit from the Saab 340’s efficient services and passenger friendly cabins as well.

A109 LUHS System Integration Test Bench 11 Saab 340 > THE versatile TURBOPROP

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”The Saab 340A aircraft fills a niche between the Beech 1900C/ Fairchild Metro-style and larger like the Convair 580 or 737/727 jet.”

Bob Bateman The CARGO President option Prince Edward Air Ltd.

The flexibility of the Saab 340 is highlighted by its various freight forwarding applications in the worldwide market. ”The volume capability on the Saab 340A lends The cargo market has grown with over 40 Saab 340A Cargo aircraft itself nicely to what we operating in the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia. do, which is the carriage of packages which fit Operators such as IBC Airways of , Florida, keeps its fleet of into a payload of about Saab 340A Cargo aircraft busy flying with contractual work from 3,860 kgs.” major freight forwarding integrators including DHL, FedEx and UPS. Damian Bond Chief Operating Officer Bridges Worldwide

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The 340Bplus–WT hot and high performer

The Saab 340Bplus-WT provides improvements in hot and high “The Saab 340 is the ideal airfield environments, enhanced short field capabilities, and refined turboprop aircraft for passenger amenities. today’s regional airline environment. Its low operating cost and fuel IMPROVED COMFORT efficient engines have • Generation III interior with re-styled covers and allowed us to become one of the world’s most larger overhead bins profitable airlines.” • Active Noise Control provides enhanced noise reduction LIM KIM HAI IMPROVED AIRFIELD ACCESS REX • Optional wing tip package provides increased take-off weights EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN and reduced take-off distances • Gravel runway certification

take-off distance required far EASA

TODR TODR (m) (ft) (m) (ft) 7250 7250 2150 2150

2050 6750 2050 6750 Without wingtip extensions 1950 1950 6250 Without wingtip extensions 6250 1850 1850

1750 5750 1750 5750

1650 1650 5250 5250 1550 1550 With wingtip extensions With wingtip extensions 1450 4750 1450 4750

1350 Airfield @ 5000 ft MSL 1350 Airfield @ 5000 ft MSL 4250 4250 ISA ISA +5°C ISA +10°C ISA +15°C ISA ISA +5°C ISA +10°C ISA +15°C

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MILITARY VERSION

The Saab 340 provides a reliable and economic platform for various “The Saab 340 is a good operational uses by the armed services and government contracts. platform for these missions because it is Sweden and other European countries use a modified Swedish Air modern, provides a good Force Saab 340 for photographic reconnaissance operations. The working environment Swedish Defense Forces also flies the Saab 340B-AEW model for and is cost effective. military transport and related operations. All this Open Skies activity costs a lot of money, so you can Coast Guard operates four Saab 340SAR-200s in surveillance reduce the cost of operations from Kansai Airport in Osaka and Kagoshima Airport. flying hours with the Saab 340.” The Argentine Air Force selected the Saab 340B as its middle-size transport aircraft to serve remote areas in the Patagonia region LT. COL. LARS-OLOF in southern Argentina. The contract for four aircraft includes a “LUDDE” JOHANNSON complete logistics package of spares, manuals, tools, ground support CHIEF OF OPEN SKIES equipment, training of pilots and mechanics. SWEDEN

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LEADING PARTICULARS

Saab 340A Saab 340A Cargo Saab 340B/340Bplus

28500 lb 28500 lb 29000 lb Maximum Take-Off Weight 12925 kg 12925 kg 13155 kg 27200 lb 27200 lb 28500 lb Maximum Landing Weight 12340 kg 12340 kg 12925 kg 25700 lb 25700 lb 26500 lb Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 11660 kg 11660kg 11660 kg 18800 lb 17200 lb 19000 lb Operational Empty Weight (avg) 8530 kg 7800 kg 8620 kg 6900 lb 8500 lb 7500 lb Maximum Payload 3130 kg 3860 kg 3400 kg 5690 lb 5690 lb 5690 lb Fuel Capacity 2580 kg 2580 kg 2580 kg

Maximum Cruise Speed 271 kts 271 kts 283 kts

25000 ft 25000 ft 25000 ft Maximum Operating Altitude 7620 m 7620 m 7620 m

Powerplant (2) GE CT7-5A2 (2) GE CT7-5A2 (2) GE CT7-9B

Maximum Take-off Power* 1735 SHP 1735 SHP 1870 SHP (with APR)

Dowty Rotol Propeller Dowty Rotol Dowty Rotol or Hamilton Sundstrand

34 ft - 1 in 34 ft - 1 in 34 ft - 1 in Cabin Length 10.4 m 10.4 m 10.4 m

7 ft - 1 in 7 ft - 1 in 7 ft - 1 in Cabin Width 2.2 m 2.2 m 2.2 m

6 ft - 0 in 6 ft - 0 in 6 ft - 0 in Cabin Height 1.8 m 1.8 m 1.8 m

*ISA

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33 seats 30-inch pitch — rear lavatory II III

G W Cargo compartment 3 L 240 ft G A (6.8 m3) Av As

I III Cargo door Passenger door 34 seats 30-inch pitch — FWD lavatory II III

L G Cargo compartment 295 ft3 G A (8.4 m3) Av As

I III Cargo door Passenger door enlarged cargo area — 27 or 30 seats II III

l G Cargo compartment 390 ft3 3 G a (11.0 m ) av as

I III Cargo door Passenger door cargo

3 75 ft 181 ft3 213 ft3 202 ft3 286 ft3 ( 3) 2.1 m (5.1 m3) (6.0 m3) (5.7 m3) (7.6 m3) 208 ft3 123 ft3 Smoke ( 3) ( 3) Curtain 5.9 m 3.5 m Av As

Cargo door

key – Cabin layout as airstair (stowed) av avionics B C 18.1 in 18.1 in a 46 cm 46 cm

G Galley 16.3 in 22.5 in 16.3 in 22.5 in 41 cm 57 cm 41 cm 57 cm l lavatory 42.5 in 42.5 in 108 cm 108 cm W Wardrobe 18.5 in 18.5 in 47 cm 47 cm Exit door

17 in 17 in 43 cm 43 cm

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HIGH QUALITY engineering

• Design integrity that includes single splice wings, conventional configuration, and large ‘single piece’ panels • Metal bonding covers over 40% of structure which is bonded with up to 4 layers. Allows optimization of skin thicknesses and exceptional resistance to fatigue and cracks • Fatigue testing on static fatigue test aircraft exceeded 200,000 cycles or 75 years of typical regional operations. • Utilization for current MRB equals 45,000 flight hours or 90,000 cycles with life extensions programs available • Vendors include General Electric, Dowty, Hamilton Sundstrand, APPH, Collins and PPG

SOLID SUPPORT WORLDWIDE SUPPORT Saab has an excellent reputation when it comes to customer support. Operators around the world experience solid, professional service. Existing and new operators are supported equally in the same excellent tradition.

A truly global distribution of several hundred aircraft mandates a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week customer support operation. This is managed by two complete support centers, based in Linköping, Sweden, and Washington, DC.

Spares depots are strategically placed around the world in London, Melbourne, Washington, DC, and Linköping.

In addition, Saab has close working relationships with repair centers and overhaul shops worldwide. “The product support of the Saab 340 is the most pro-active and that’s why we selected this aircraft type over the Embraer Brasilia or the ATR 42.”

BILL WOMICK IBC AIRWAYS VP OPERATIONS

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