Ryukyu Air Commuter has unveiled its first two Bombardier Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft at the Japan Transocean Air Maintenance Center at Naha Airport in Okinawa.

In the airline’s configuration, the Q400 combi offers a maximum of 2,540 kg of cargo capacity and accommodates 50 passengers.

According to RAC, it will fly the Q400 combis on routes with high cargo demand and medium or low passenger loads. The airline also operates four Q100s and one Q300.

“Since 1997, RAC has been a strong champion of the Bombardier Dash 8 Series 100 aircraft that has served as the backbone of our regional network operations,” said Takashi Irei, president of Ryukyu Air Commuter. “As we approach 20 years of profitable and efficient operations, we are proud to grow our fleet and be the first airline to launch service with the Q400 Cargo-Combi aircraft. Today marks an important milestone in our continued collaboration with Bombardier and sets the stage for the next chapter of our growth strategy serving Okinawa’s business and leisure hubs.”

RAC is the launch operator of the Q400 combi, and has three more on order.

RAC is a domestic subsidiary of the Japan Airlines Group.