Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC) has unveiled Bombardier Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft at the Japan Transocean Air Maintenance Center at Naha Airport, Okinawa.
RAC is the launch customer of the Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft.
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A member of Japan Airlines Group (JAL), RAC had placed an order for five Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft and received the first two of those ordered.
The Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft delivered to RAC comes with a cargo capacity of 2,540kg and can accommodate 50 passengers.
A provider of domestic passenger services from the islands of Okinawa, RAC already operates four Bombardier Q100 and one Q300 aircraft.
Ryukyu Air Commuter president Takashi Irei said: "Since 1997, RAC has been a strong champion of the Bombardier Dash 8 Series 100 aircraft that has served as the backbone of our regional network operations.
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By GlobalData"As we approach 20 years of profitable and efficient operations, we are proud to grow our fleet and be the first airline to launch service with the Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft."
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft vice-president for sales in China and North Asia Andy Solem said: "RAC, with its forward-thinking and innovative insight, sought Bombardier’s help to address a particular business requirement, and the unique Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft is the result of that collaboration.
"The aircraft now offers new opportunities in the regional aircraft market for cargo-passenger transportation."
The Q400 aircraft is the most recent development in the Q Series family of aircraft and is claimed to offer operational flexibility and passenger comfort.
As well as standard single-class configuration, Q400 aircraft are available with an optional dual-class interior for enhanced passenger comfort; an optional extra-capacity configuration offering up to 90 seats for higher-density markets; and a cargo-combi configuration.
Image: RAC Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Bombardier.
