The future operator of MetroJet’s King Air C90 aircraft is still to be decided since the aeroplane was returned to the company for a partial overhaul.

MetroJet acquired the aeroplane more than 10 years ago, but until recently Airfix Aviation managed the aircraft on the company’s behalf.

On its return to MetroJet, the C90 was repainted ready to resume operations on June 10 as an air taxi and air ambulance.

But president of MetroJet and owner of the C90 Jarmo Kammonen could not confirm whether Airfix would resume management of the aircraft, or if another charter company would take on the role. A spokesman for Airfix Aviation confirmed that the contract with MetroJet ended at the beginning of this year, but did not know whether the company would manage the aircraft after its refurbishment.

When it recommences operations, the Helsinki-based King Air C90 will serve the city and surrounding area, as well as transporting clients around northern Europe to destinations including St Petersburg, Moscow, Hamburg and Oslo.

It is updated constantly, according to Kammonen, and has just been converted to allow for extra baggage and wing lockers. The interior includes a sofa and can accommodate between six to eight people at a time.

As the aircraft has dual functions, the crew is trained to work both as an air taxi and air ambulance crew.

The transition from air taxi to air ambulance takes only two hours to achieve, Kammonen said. Until recently, the C90 was was flying between 250 to 300 hours per year. At the present time, MetroJet has no plans to acquire additional aircraft.