Press Release

Issued by Titan Airways.

October 1, 2013

Titan Airways, the London Stansted-based charter and airline sub-charter specialist, is bringing to a close BAe operations after seventeen years. The last remaining BAe 146 aircraft in the fleet - G-ZAPK - has been sold to Australia and the carrier's Avro RJ100 - G-POWF - is destined for Canada.

G-ZAPK, the first jet aircraft to join Titan, was acquired in 1996 and became the backbone of the carrier's steadily growing charter fleet. In its seventeen year career at Titan, together with four subsequently acquired BAe 146s, G-ZAPK enjoyed a varied role, from carrying VIP passengers, including members of the British Royal Family, to transporting the Royal Mail. 

Gene Willson, Titan Airways' md, confided, “Over the years, the 146QC contracts have been great for us – passengers by day and freight or mail by night – but their work has now been taken over by our larger more fuel efficient Boeing 737QCs.”

The Avro RJ100, G-POWF, which has been with Titan since February 2011, has most recently been employed on a government contract in the Gulf region. That operation is due to be taken over by the RAF's own aircraft imminently.

The departure of the BAe146 and RJ100 aircraft are steps in Titan's long term strategy to operate more modern, economical and environmentally friendly aircraft. In addition to the phasing out of older aircraft types, Titan has begun actively seeking younger, more efficient aircraft. An Airbus A320-233 was introduced in April and the carrier is looking for further opportunities to expand its charter fleet with the Airbus product.