Silesian Air plans spring launch for its break into passenger flights

Silesian Air, a local airline based in Katowice, which is a subsidiary of the Upper-Silesian Airline Association (GTL), intends to enter the passenger flight market in April. The company had plans concerning their debut in 2002, but these were temporarily abandoned due to fears these might be unprofitable. "Now we are in talks with prospective investors," said GTL president Marek Mutke. Silesian Air wants to compete on the domestic market, luring clients with comparatively low prices. Silesian Air wants to use beechcraft type planes, which can carry 19 passengers. The company plans to lease these planes which normally cost around zl. 23 million each. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9) K.Z.