Irish ACMI carrier Cityjet announced CRJ900 EI-GEC (MSN 15246) is the first aircraft painted into the new SAS colours has entered service from the airline’s Copenhagen base. The carrier stated a further five CRJ900s are scheduled to be repainted by the end of 2024, with more to follow in 2025.
In addition Cityjet announced the interiors of the aircraft are also planned to be upgraded in early 2025, with new leather seats and a refresh of the overall cabin decor.
The investment comes as part of CityJet’s newly-extended long term contract with SAS which under which it will continue to provide its aircraft on wet lease services to SAS from its crew bases in Copenhagen and Stockholm Arlanda.
CityJet operates a fleet of 21 CRJ900 and six CRJ1000 regional jets, and plans to add an additional CRJ1000 to the fleet later this year.
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