News
20.10.08 - New props tested
14.06.08 - Five-blade Propeller
29.09.07 - RAE expands fleet
03.05.07 - VIP Seating
22.01.07 - New 24h hotline
06.12.06 - Regional Air Express expandiert
30.10.06 - NewEU rules for handluggage at EU airports
25.10.06 - Welcome D-CAVA
25.07.06 - Regional Air Express expands fleet
23.05.06 - ***New Adress and telephone numbers***
27.04.06 - Regional Air Express goes FMO !
>>>20.10.08
New props tested
Regional Air Express completes flight testing
Regional Air Express, based at airport Münster/Osnabrück in Germany, has successfully completed the test flights with the new five bladed propellers of MT-Propeller in Straubing, Germany. MT-Propeller developed these propellers consisting of composite materials instead of aluminium.
During these trials the performance data and noise emission were determined. The noise emission outside the aircraft is so low that it will be listed in the lowest noise category. Inside the cabin the Metro is more gentle with its 88 db(A) than a Boeing 747 with its 92 db(A).
The performance is even better than with the old four bladed propellers and the maintenance costs are much lower due to the new materials. A significant reduction of vibration inside the cabin now delivers jet comfort with its new five bladed propellers.
The EASA certification is planned for February 2009.
Regional Air Express launched this project together with MT-Propeller and will be the first operator of the Metro who will convert the whole fleet of four aircraft to the new five bladed propellers during the first quarter of 2009. Regional Air Express will then be the carrier with the most gentle 19 seat turboprop in the worldwide executive charter and wet-lease market.
>>>14.06.08
Five-blade Propeller
Regional Air Express cooperates with MT-Propeller
Regional Air Express, based at the Airport Münster-Osnabrück cooperates with the company MT-Propeller, domiciled in Straubingen. The company, specialised in innovative technologies regarding the construction of propellers, has developed a new five blade prop for the Honeywell TPE Turboprop, formerly known as Garett.
In order to certify this new Propeller for the aircraft type Swearingen Metroliner, tests are still to begin in 2008. Regional Air Express will provide an aircraft of this type for the tests and the certification programme. After granted admission, Regional Air Express, as the first airline worldwide, will outfit all four of their Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner with the new five-blade prop.
At the time about 350 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner are operated worldwide by passenger- and freight airlines. Many of them have already indicated their interest in a conversion.
The new five-blade propeller is made out of light composite material, not out of aluminium.
The hereby achieved reduction of mass leads to an increase in performance while relieving the engine accessories.
From a passengers point of view the main advantage is the reduction of the cabin noise by 50 %. This effect can only be reached because of the additional fifth propeller blade resulting into a reduction of the propellers diameter, which consequently then has a greater distance to the cabin.
In addition the new propellers require less maintenance. Due to the fact that they are made out of composite material, corrosion does not play a role anymore. Furthermore, the lifetime, compared to an aluminium propeller, is unlimited.
Regional Air Express therefore leads the way and will then have the most silent 19 seater available on the market.
For further Information: www.regional-air-express.com
www.mt-propeller.de
>>>29.09.07
RAE expands fleet
Citation CJ1 to join fleet in November
Regional Air Express based at Munster Osnabruck is adding a Cessna Jet 525 CJ 1 to its fleet.
This aircraft is capable to carry five passengers at a speed of 700 km/h to a dicstance of 2.000km.
Currently Regional Air Express is operating four nineteen seater Fairchild Metro.
The airline is covering the business charter segment, as well as long term contracts on behalf of other airlines.
The Citation Jet is to cover the premium segment in the new future.
"The Acquisition of the Citation Jet is covering the demands for small groups, which need a fast and comfortable air transport on medium haul routes", says Regional Air Express CEO Thorsten Richter.
>>>03.05.07
VIP Seating
Even more comfort and legspace
Upon request we can offer our customers a VIP seating consisting of ten comfortable leather seats. These increase the legspace to 75 cm. The backrest can recline up to 150 degrees backwards providing a nearly even rest space.
>>>22.01.07
New 24h hotline
*** +49 7000 call rae ***
Due to our new telcom system we can provide a 24 h hotline.
Please dial:
+49 7000 CALL RAE
+49 7000 2255 723
>>>06.12.06
Regional Air Express expandiert
Vierte Metro wird am FMO stationiert
Aufgrund der starken Nachfrage im „Executive“-Geschäftsreiseverkehr für Unternehmen, Reisebüros, Incentive-Agenturen und Charterbroker wird heute ein weiteres Flugzeug in die Flotte aufgenommen.
Dies ist bereits das vierte Flugzeug vom Typ Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner in der Flotte von Regional Air Express. Bei der heutigen Übernahme des Flugzeuges an der neuen Heimatbasis Münster/Osnabrück zeigte sich der Geschäftsführer der Regional Air Express Thorsten Richter sehr zufrieden: „Die Entscheidung, im Frühjahr unseren Standort nach Münster/Osnabrück zu verlegen, hat sich als richtig herausgestellt und die heutige Expansion aufgrund der starken Nachfrage erst ermöglicht.“
Auch Andrés Heinemann, Leiter Marketing und Kommunikation am Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück, zeigte sich hoch erfreut über den Neuzugang in der Flotte von Regional Air Express: „Mit dieser Flottenerweiterung zeigt sich erneut die hohe Nachfrage im Segment der Charterfliegerei ab unserem Flughafen.“
>>>30.10.06
NewEU rules for handluggage at EU airports
New EU regulation 1546/2006
Changes for travellers:
new rules for hand luggage at all EU airports
New rules on what is permitted in hand luggage will take effect on 6 November 2006. Liquids, gels and aerosols are only allowed in hand luggage in small quantities (no more than 100 ml per item) and if correctly packaged. These rules will apply to all passengers departing from or changing planes at EU airports.
The new rules cover liquids such as water and other beverages, gels, pastes, lotions and the contents of aerosol cans. Toiletries such as toothpaste, shaving cream, hair gel, lip gloss and creams also fall under the rules.
These are the rules for liquids in your hand luggage:
1. You can only take liquids and gels in containers of no more than 100 millilitres on board the aircraft.
2. These containers must be carried in transparent plastic bags.
3. There is a limit of one transparent plastic bag per person.
4. The volume of the transparent plastic bag may not be greater than 1 litre.
5. The transparent plastic bag must be re-sealable.
You may bring a suitable plastic bag from home. During the introductory period, free transparent plastic bags will also be given out at all airports.
There are two exceptions to the above rules:
a. Baby food needed during the flight;
b. Medicines needed during the flight.
Shopping at airports and on board the flight
You can still make purchases, including duty-free purchases, after ticket and/or passport control and on board European airline flights. Liquids and gels that you buy after ticket and/or passport control or on board will be packed and sealed for you as necessary by the shop or cabin personnel. The seal is valid for one day. If you must change planes, you may not break the seal until you reach your final destination.
Keep your liquids separate
When passing through the security check for hand luggage, you must place your liquids separately in the bin for X-ray screening. Your containers of liquids must fit comfortably in the transparent plastic bag, and the bag must be closed. Coats, jackets and large electrical appliances such as laptops must also be handed in separately to be checked.
>>>25.10.06
Welcome D-CAVA
Fourth Metro joins the fleet
After a thorough inspection and a complete refurbishment of the interieur, our forth Fairchild Dornier Metro registered under D-CAVA will start operating on scheduled and charter services from FMO in November.
>>>25.07.06
Regional Air Express expands fleet
RAE will base an additional aircraft at FMO
RAE continues moderate expansion by acquiring a forth 19- seated Fairchild Dornier Metro.
The aircraft which is currnetly undergoing a technical inspection and a compelte cabin refurbishment, will be based at FMO and serve scheduled services as well as charter flights.
>>>23.05.06
***New Adress and telephone numbers***
effective 01st June 2006
Please note our new contact details:
RAE-Regional Air Express GmbH
Flughafen Muenster Osnabrueck- Halle 2
Huettruper Heide 71-81
D-48268 Greven
Fon +49-2571-94 4740
Fax +49-2571-94 4747
27.04.06
Regional Air Express goes FMO !
RAE verlegt zum 01.06 den Firmensitz ins Münsterland
Die Fluggesellschaft Regional Air Express (RAE) wird ihren Firmensitz zum Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück verlegen. Das bislang in Mönchengladbach beheimatete Unternehmen betreibt vier Flugzeuge vom Typ Fairchild-Dornier Metroliner mit 19 Sitzplätzen und eine dreißigsitzige Saab 340. Bereits seit zwei Jahren führt die Fluggesellschaft RAE im Auftrag der EAE (European Air Express) die Flüge von Münster/Osnabrück nach Berlin-Tempelhof und Zürich durch. Des Weiteren fliegt Regional Air Express unter anderem auch für Unternehmen, internationale Sportteams und Gruppen aus dem Musikbusiness.
Regional Air Express beschäftigt insgesamt 13 Mitarbeiter. Geschäftsführer Thorsten Richter begründete seine Entscheidung zur Verlagerung seines Firmensitzes von Mönchengladbach zum FMO mit der hervorragenden geographischen Lage des Airports. „Der FMO ist für uns der ideale Ausgangsairport. Durch die zentrale Positionierung unserer Flotte und den Rund-um-die-Uhr-Flugbetrieb am FMO können wir unsere Kunden in Deutschland, den Niederlanden und Belgien äußerst flexibel bedienen.“ In Zukunft könne er sich eine weitere Aufstockung seiner Flotte im wachsenden Markt der Charterfliegerei sehr gut vorstellen. „Immer mehr Unternehmen erkennen Charterflüge als kostengünstige und zeitsparende Alternative“, so Richter. In Europa gebe es 2.500 Flughäfen, die klassischen Linienfluggesellschaften bedienten davon lediglich rund 400.
FMO-Geschäftsführer Gerd Stöwer brachte seine große Freude über die Unternehmensansiedlung zum Ausdruck: „Die Regional Air Express ist in diesem Jahr bereits das zweite Luftfahrtunternehmen, das sich am Flughafen Münster/Osnabrück ansiedelt.“ Derartige Unternehmens¬ansiedlungen seien, so Stöwer, ein gutes Zeichen für den Flughafen und ein großer Gewinn für unsere Region.
