Designed for niche operators, looking for outstanding passenger and cargo carrying capability in the harshest environments, the BAe 146 Combi offers an ideal solution.

Key features of the BAe 146 Combi:

•     Main deck cargo door

•     Capacity for up to 7.5ULD's (in all cargo configuration), and a payload of approx. 12,000kg / 26,500lb.

•     Fixed or moveable 9G passenger / cargo bulkhead options

•     Smoke detection system for cargo compartment

•     Certified smoke screen

•     Cargo either bulk-loaded (on pallets with tie downs) or containerized

 The BAe 146 Combi will be an ideal aircraft for numerous specialist operators:

•     Oil / Gas field support

•     Mining / Natural resources support

•     Serving isolated communities

•     Overnight delivery / newspaper services

•     Military transport

We realize that there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” solution for aircraft needed in specialist roles. That's why Tronos prides itself in its flexibility and ability to work closely with clients and suppliers to ensure that a solution designed to exact specifications is developed.

Tronos works closely with each client to ensure that a BAe 146 solution can be developed to your exact specifications.

For many corporations and individuals, time is everything. The BAe 146 Executive / VIP is an ideal solution.

The BAe 146's large cabin provides interior space and design options similar to that of larger passenger aircraft.

Its unique airfield performance ability allows passengers to travel in complete privacy and luxury to and from airports that are well outside the capability of larger types.

The discerning customer base for the BAe 146 Executive / VIP version means that each aircraft will be designed to individual requirements. In co-operation with either our own suppliers or those nominated by the client, Tronos can provide a wide range of different features on request, including (but not limited to!)...

•     Long-range auxiliary fuel tanks.

•     Full satellite communications.

•     Bedroom / Day-bed area.

•     Conference room.

•     Staff quarters.

•     Office / secretarial work station.

•     Fully equipped pantry / kitchen.

Tronos can source in much of the expertise required to design and install a customized interior from specialist providers located on the same site as its maintenance facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Examples of BAe 146 Executive / VIP operators:

•     Royal Air Force, Queens Flight

•     Bahrain Amiri Air Force

•     Formula One racing

•     Government of Uzbekistan

•     Government of Mali

•     Government of Zimbabwe

The BAe 146's cabin size provides ample room for out-fitting with specialist surveillance, search & rescue equipment, such as air to ground radar and forward-looking infra-red cameras.

A door modification package allows equipment such as sonar buoys, flares, life rafts and supplies to be dropped from the aircraft.

The BAe 146's combination of fast cruise speed, endurance and low speed manoeuvrability makes it an ideal aircraft for surveillance and search & rescue missions.
  
The BAe 146 offers numerous benefits as a surveillance / search & rescue aircraft:

•     Large cabin size offers space for wide variety of configurations.

•     Outstanding short-field performance allows operations from smaller forward bases.

•     Fast cruise speed enables rapid transit to patrol or search zone.

•     Optional auxiliary fuel tanks to extend range.

•     Good low-altitude patrol capability due to low stall speed and high manoeuvrability.