Fleet
The Island Air fleet includes the following aircraft (as of August 2012):
| Aircraft | In Fleet | On Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 42-320 | 5 | 46 | for delivery in 2012-2013 | |
| ATR 72-212 | 1 | 2 | 64 | for delivery in 2012-2013 |
| Bombardier Dash 8-100 | 3 | 37 | ||
| Saab 340B | 1 | 33 | wet lease from PenAir |
The airline took delivery of a Bombardier Q400 (N539DS) in March 2006 and on a five year lease. In September 2006, the airline announced that it was withdrawing the aircraft from inter-island service the following month, with delivery of two Q400s rescheduled to 2007. The airline has since returned all Q400 aircraft and has no plans to return these aircraft to service.
Aviation Week & Space Technology reported on May 19, 2011, that the airline was looking to add one or two additional Dash 8 aircraft, and was also discussing new aircraft options with ATR, Fokker, Saab, and SuperJet International. The airline announced in late February 2012 that it had reached an agreement to lease six ATR 72 aircraft, along with a Saab 340 wet leased from PenAir. The airline stated in July 2012 that deliveries of ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft would begin the following month.
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