MASWings planning to undergo a major fleet renewal programme

MASWings stated it plans to undergo a major fleet renewal programme in which it will invest USD20 million in acquiring new aircraft (Bernama, 15-Sep-09). The carrier plans to take delivery of five new ATR aircraft by Apr-2010 to phase out its Fokker 50 aircraft, and plans to order another Twin Otter aircraft. MASWing's fleet currently consists of 15 aircraft, including five ATR 72-500s, six Fokker 50s and four Twin Otters.