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SAAB REGIONAL AIRCRAFT SUPPORTING YOUR FUTURE

NAVIGATION > NAVIGATION

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CONTENTS

SECURING THE FUTURE

OF THE SAAB 340 AND 2000 ............................... 3

THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR AIRCRAFT ........... 4

VALUE-ADDING UPGRADES ............................... 5

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ......................... 6

LOGISTICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........... 7

SAAB 340 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......... 8

SAAB 2000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...... 10

GLOBAL SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU ARE

SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE SAAB 340 AND 2000

The Saab 340 and the Saab 2000 are both reliable, cost effective and safe aircraft. They have provided excellent service to operators across the world since they were first introduced onto the market.

As the original manufacturer of the aircraft, Saab knows the 340 and the 2000 inside out. With our knowledge, insight and technical expertise, we’re uniquely well-placed to meet all your maintenance requirements.

Saab offers a complete, turnkey solution, providing comprehensive, cost-effective support to operators. This encompasses everything from maintenance, repair and overhaul, right through to interior enhancements.

We work with both small and large operators, including companies with just one aircraft as well as regional and national airlines with fleets of 50 plus aircraft.

Whether you’ve been flying a Saab 340 or 2000 for 30 years, or only recently acquired the aircraft, Saab can provide 24/7 support, 365 days a year.

Saab provides technical and logistical support, along with a reliable and efficient spare parts service, helping operators get the most out of their existing fleet.

Both the Saab 340 and the Saab 2000 have proved themselves in service, with a long track-record of excellent performance and reliability, which we’re committed to extending.

SAAB 340/2000 > SECURING THE FUTURE OF THE SAAB 340 AND 2000

As the original manufacturer of the Saab 340 and 2000 we have a deep knowledge of our regional aircraft fleet and are committed to its long-term future. As part of our thinking edge, we strive to deliver long-term support services and aircraft enhancements to make sure that our operators can keep flying the Saab 340 and the Saab 2000 for the next 15 years and beyond.

Saab provides, and will continue to provide, effective support to both small and large operators across the world

Saab offers a complete turnkey solution, providing comprehensive, cost-effective support to all types of operators

Saab offers comprehensive technical and logistical support, along with the ability to upgrade the aircraft

With Saab’s support, you can keep flying both the 340 and the 2000 for the next 15 years and beyond

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The exterior of the aircraft is similarly important. A bold, modern exterior presents a positive image to passengers, again strengthening customer perceptions of the operator as a reliable, dependable, forward-looking company.

At Saab, we’re committed to helping you maximise the effectiveness of the 340 and the 2000 through enhancing both the interior and exterior of your aircraft.

We can install a range of products inside, helping you provide an even better service for your customers.

Our new seats, produced in collaboration with British company Acro, provide a perfect example of how upgrading the aircraft can add value for operators.

These seats offer greater legroom than standard seating and are easy to maintain, due to their robust, modular, easy-to-clean structure.

This benefits both passengers, who enjoy greater comfort, and also the operator. They’re able to enhance customer loyalty and reduce maintenance costs, helping them build for a stronger future.

The appearance and comfort of an aircraft makes a real difference to passengers. A relaxing, modern environment will help operators build loyalty among their customers, encouraging them to come back again and again.

The 340 and 2000 are both highly adaptable aircraft that are designed to meet operators’ long-term needs.

We know that operators are keen to make the most of their aircraft, and Saab offers the support you need to maximise their effectiveness through modifications and upgrades.

We have the knowledge and technical expertise to upgrade the aircraft in line with demand from operators. These upgrades can add significant value, such as by extending the life of the aircraft, enabling them to carry more weight, or to land on shorter runways.

With Saab’s support, operators can upgrade their aircraft with the new systems they need to provide an even better service to their customers.

SAAB 340/2000 > THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR AIRCRAFT SAAB 340/2000 > VALUE-ADDING UPGRADES

THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR AIRCRAFT

We can improve the appearance of your aircraft through, for example:

Exterior enhancements

Interior refurbishments

LED lights

New seats

VALUE-ADDING UPGRADES

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SAAB 340/2000 > REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS SAAB 340/2000 > LOGISTICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

At Saab, we know that aircraft are an operator’s most crucial asset, and that they depend on them to provide the kind of high-quality service their customers demand.

LOGISTICS SUPPORT

With Saab’s logistics support, you can maximise the operational effectiveness of your fleet. We know that operators increasingly look to their support partners to meet their inventory needs, and are committed to the future of the Saab 340 and the Saab 2000.

As a full service organisation, Saab can take care of all your logistical supply needs, making us your ideal supplier of spare parts for the Saab 340 and Saab 2000.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

At Saab, we offer a wide portfolio of technical support services to operators, building on our unsurpassed knowledge of the 340 and 2000 aircraft.

As the type certificate holder for the 340 and 2000, we are responsible for the airworthiness of both aircraft, which gives us a unique perspective.

This makes us the ideal support partner for both large and small operators. Offering 24/7 support to our customers, we can help them keep their operations running smoothly.

Time counts for operators, who are always keen to improve efficiency. With Saab’s technical support, operators can save money by keeping aircraft downtime as short as possible.

The regulatory environment governing the aviation sector continues to evolve, with international authorities issuing new guidance on the systems that aircraft need in order to fly.

This drives demand for ongoing modification and upgrading of aircraft – services which Saab is ideally placed to provide for both the Saab 340 and the Saab 2000.

As the original manufacturer of the aircraft, we work to make sure they are up to date and meet the latest regulatory standards.

With our in-house technical expertise, we can upgrade aircraft with systems that both comply with today’s regulations and add value for operators.

These include transponders, and navigation and anti-collision systems. Upgrading your aircraft not only leads to improvements in safety and efficiency, but also helps boost operator performance.

The aviation sector never stands still – with Saab’s support, you can ensure your fleet complies with the latest regulations and is always ready to fly.

KEEPING YOU AT THE CUTTING EDGE

MAXIMISE YOUR OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

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NAVIGATION > NAVIGATION

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A HIGHLY VERSATILE TURBOPROP

COMBINES HIGH PRODUCTIVITY WITH DEPENDABILITY

DESIGN INTEGRITY that includes single splice wings, conventional configuration, and large ‘single piece’ panels

METAL BONDING covers over 40 percent of the structure, which is bonded with up to 4 layers. Allows optimisation of skin thicknesses and provides exceptional resistance to fatigue and cracks

FATIGUE TESTING on static fatigue test aircraft exceeded 200,000 cycles or 75 years of typical regional operations

CONSISTENT 99 PERCENT DISPATCH RELIABILITY

AWARD-WINNING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES

ULTILISATION FOR CURRENT MRB equals 45,000 flight hours or 90,000 cycles, with life extension programs available

VENDORS INCLUDE General Electric, Dowty, Hamilton Sundstrand, APPH, Collins and PPG

SAAB 340B AT A GLANCE

HIGH-QUALITY ENGINEERING

SAAB 340/2000 > SAAB 340

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SAAB 340B THE FLEXIBLE PERFORMERThe Saab 340B is a favourite among aircraft passengers, offering flexibility, comfort and reliability, while operators also value it for its cost-effective performance capabilities.

Highly dependable and with low operational costs, the aircraft has consistently generated profits for a wide range of regional air transport services. These attributes make the Saab 340B an attractive proposition for operators. The technical specifications of the aircraft are given below:

SAAB 340B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OVERVIEW

Length ........................................................................ 64 ft 9 in

Height ...................................................................... 22 ft 11 in

Wingspan ................................................................... 70 ft 4 in

Propeller ground clearance ........................................... 1 ft 8 in

Cargo door (Height x Width) ..................................51 in x 53 in

Sill height, passenger door ........................................... 5 ft 4 in

Sill height, cargo door ................................................... 5 ft 6 in

Production serial number ..............................160-359/360-459

GENERAL PERFORMANCE

Maximum cruise speed ...................................................283 kt

Maximum operating altitude ........................................25,000 ft

Typical fuel flow for first block hour...............................1,015 lb

Maximum fuel capacity ................................................5,690 lb

ENGINE/PROPELLER

GE-CT7-9B

Maximum take-off power (ISA) ..................................1,870 shp

Propeller ..............................Dowty Rotol/Hamilton Sundstrand

SAAB 340B TYPICAL LAYOUT

Capacity – aft/lav fwd/lav .............. 33/34 seats at 30 inch pitch

Cabin length ............................................................... 34 ft 1 in

Cabin width .................................................................. 7 ft 1 in

Headroom .................................................................... 6 ft 0 in

Aisle width .................................................................. 16 ft 3 in

Maximum cabin pressure differential ............................ 7.0 p.s.i

Cabin volume .............................................................1,180 m3

BAGGAGE VOLUME

Overhead bin – Gen 11/Gen 111 .......................... 32.4/35.3 ft3

Underseat – aft lav/fwd lav ................................... 40.8/42.3 ft3

Rear cargo – aft lav/fwd lav .................................... 240/295 ft3

Baggage volume/pax Gen 11 ................................. 9.5/10.9 ft3

– aft lav/fwd lav

Baggage volume/pax Gen 111 .................................. 9.6/11 ft3

- aft lav/fwd lav

DESIGN WEIGHTS

Maximum take-off weight* .........................................29,000 lb

Maximum landing weight ...........................................28,500 lb

Maximum zero fuel weight .........................................26,500 lb

Operational empty weight ..........................................19,000 lb

Maximum payload .......................................................7,500 lb

Maximum fuel capacity ................................................5,690 lb

*Includes optional weight increase service bulletin

SAAB 340/2000 > SAAB 340

OVERVIEW

Length .......................................................................89 ft 6 in

Height .......................................................................25 ft 4 in

Wingspan ..................................................................81 ft 3 in

Propeller ground clearance ..........................................1 ft 6 in

Cargo door (Height x Width) .................................51 in x 53 in

Sill height, passenger door ........................................5 ft 11 in

Sill height, cargo door ..................................................7 ft 7 in

GENERAL PERFORMANCE

Maximum cruise speed ..................................................370 kt

Maximum operating altitude ...................................... 31,000 ft

Maximum fuel capacity ...............................................9,370 lb

ENGINE/PROPELLER

Allison – AE2 100A

Maximum take-off power .........................................4,152 shp

Propeller .............................................................. Dowty Rotol

APU ...................................................................... Sundstrand

SAAB 340/2000 > SAAB 2000

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SAAB 2000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SAAB 2000 COMBINING SPEED AND ECONOMY

The Saab 2000 combines reliable performance with low operating costs. As the fastest commercial turboprop on the market, with a maximum speed of 665 km/hr, it delivers jet speed at turboprop economy levels.

SAAB 340/2000 > SAAB 2000

HIGH PERFORMANCE 370KTAS Cruise, rapid journey

times, high productivity

Rapid climb, 10 minutes to 20,000 ft, comparable to large jet traffic

Commercially viable range capability of 1,000 nm in 3 hours, combining flexibility and cost-effectiveness

1,200 m field length, offering access to regional destinations and thereby expanding market opportunities

SAAB 2000 AT A GLANCE

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OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY High operating altitude, enabling

crews to avoid adverse weather conditions

Jet performance with turboprop economics

370 KTAS cruise speeds ensure high productivity

1,000 nm in 3 hours

FL310 allows use of upper airways ‘slots’

Short runway capability allows access to expanding markets

Steep approach capability (5.5°)

31,000 ft operation, availability of high level airways for dispatch, better fuel efficiency

20,000 ft single engine ceiling, optimum routings and exceptional operational margins

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