AS Group subsidiary Blue1 converts its business concept to a production company, with the primary task of delivering flight services to meet SAS’s and other airlines’ and tour operators’ operational needs. “From November 1st, Blue1 as a production company will be focusing on its operational strengths and continuing to operate its current routes for SAS. Our punctuality is the best in Europe and our focus on high-class service is greater than ever. Blue1’s fleet of Boeing 717-200 jet aircraft enables cost-efficient operations across Europe, Nordics, Baltics.” says Janne Hattula, Managing Director & COO of Blue1 since July 2012.
Blue1 is a Finnish airline based at Helsinki Aiport and a member of SAS Group since 1998. The fleet consists of 9 Boeing 717 aircraft and the the number of employees is 350. Blue1 operates under Finnish AOC and is IOSA approved with ISO 14001 and EMAS certified operations . Blue1 is also a member of IATA and ERAA.