G-OGFC is the second of new ATRs to arrive
AURIGNY’S second new ATR aircraft has now arrived in Guernsey, after being delivered by ATR in Toulouse.
The aircraft sports the registration G-OGFC in honour of Guernsey FC, who are regular travellers with Aurigny.
G-OGFC touched down in Guernsey just before 5pm on Saturday and entered service yesterday, operating the Stansted and Manchester services.
Aurigny’s PR manager Jess Mauger said passengers on the first service had received a goody bag.
‘It is really exciting to see the second aircraft arrive and to have a plane that represents our local football team further illustrates our commitment to the community we serve,’ she said.
‘The first new aircraft has been welcomed by our customers with many commenting on the improved cabin experience and the Guernsey flag on the tail.’
GFC director Nic Legg said all of GFC were excited to see an aircraft named after the team.
‘It is just another illustration of how far the team has come in such a short space of time,’ he said.
‘We look forward to flying on the aircraft shortly and are delighted Aurigny thought of us when considering their options for aircraft registration “names”.
‘The unique nature of our club means we are very frequent passengers with Aurigny and seeing G-OGFC on the aircraft will feel like having an extra fan cheering us on our journey.’
In the new year, the aircraft will have a decal of the GFC logo near the registration to further endorse the identity of the Guernsey Football Club aircraft.
The third aircraft will carry the registration G-ORAI, in honours of rugby’s Guernsey Raiders.
