In a mid-December transaction, C&L Aerospace (C&L) announced the acquisition of two Saab 340A aircraft (msn 340A-34 and 340A-68) which formerly operated with two African operators. These aircraft were subsequently repossessed by a bank in South Africa. C&L have now purchased 13 aircraft of this type and continue to acquire appropriate aircraft as needed.

“These aircraft were not in a condition that made economic sense to put them back in the air. So, unfortunately, we will be utilizing these aircraft as ‘part outs,’” said Chris Kilgour, CEO and owner of C&L Aerospace. “We are sending a team of our mechanics to remove most of the main components. These parts will then be shipped to our Bangor, Maine facility for inspection and refurbishment”