Saab 340B · C-FJVW · Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By Its General Partner Transwest Management Ltd. (transwest Air)

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Saab 340B

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Saab 340B in Linköping. Operates for Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By Its General Partner Transwest Management Ltd. (transwest Air).

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ManufacturerSaab
Engines2×
PropulsionTurboprop
Built inLinköping, Suecia
OwnerTranswest Air Limited Partnership, By Its General Partner Transwest Management Ltd. (transwest Air)
MSN340B-289
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of Transport Canada (Canada) · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Saab 340 / 2000

Figures for the Saab 340B variant, the most representative of the family

Length19.7 m65 ft
Wingspan21.4 m70 ft
Height7.0 m23 ft
Range1,732 km935 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed528 km/h285 ktMach 0.50
Service ceiling7,620 m25,000 ft
Maximum take-off weight13,155 kg29,002 lb
Maximum payload5,015 kg11,056 lbIts 34 passengers with baggage would weigh about 3.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity34 passengersUp to 37 in a high-density layout
Endurance3 h 17 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1983 (43 years ago) · About 459 units built · Production ended in 1999

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2015-04-15
Registration C-FJVW · Lessor: Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By Its General Partner Transwest Management Ltd. (Transwest Air)

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Saab 340B · C-FJVW · Transwest Air Limited Partnership, By Its General Partner Transwest Management Ltd. (transwest Air)}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-13},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
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