Aurigny denies safety risk, but ATRs needed work on frames

AURIGNY'S two newest aircraft have had to have parts of their frames replaced, but passengers' safety was never compromised, according to the airline.

The $19m G-COBO and G-VZON ATR-72s were bought just two years ago.

But recently both aircraft had to have sections of their frames, around six to eight inches, replaced.

Aurigny managing director Malcolm Hart (pictured) dispelled myths about the problems.

'No cracks in tails have developed, as has been rumoured, but frames have needed replacement on the two new aircraft sooner than we would have expected,' he said.

'We are pursuing this issue with the manufacturer.'

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