AVCRAFT, which acquired control of the Dornier 328 turboprop and 328JET production lines in Germany last year, has secured its first new aircraft order for the regional models. Taiwanese operator Hainain Airlines, already a customer for the 328JET has agreed terms with Avcraft to acquire a further 20 aircraft between now and 2007, increasing its fleet of the type to 42 aircraft. The 20 aircraft order represents a new order for 15 aircraft and the conversion of an option for a further five, and will position Hainan as one of the largest operators of the 328JET in the world. Although Avcraft is expecting additional orders for the jet aircraft, it continues to see a strong demand for the turboprop model and has recently delivered a second aircraft to German executive charter operator Private Wings.
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