Loganair celebrates four-year charity connection with aircraft naming

Regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has marked its four-year connection to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) by naming one of its aircraft in honour of the charity.

The new ATR72-500 (G-LMTJ) was formally named “Spirit of CHAS” in a ceremony which marked the long-term collaboration between Loganair and CHAS, which has seen the airline operate CHAS Flights to give children and parents the opportunity for air travel and to see some incredible sights.

Loganair has also raised over £85,000 for the charity through fundraising and customer donations via its website.

Luke Farajallah, chief executive officer at Loganair, said: “CHAS provides an invaluable service to families across Scotland, and we are pleased to continue supporting the charity through both fundraising and practical assistance.

“The naming of one of our aircraft reflects the importance of our partnership and our commitment to helping CHAS continue its work. Our hope is that ‘Spirit of CHAS’ will inspire others to support and promote the amazing work of the charity.”

Rami Okasha, chief executive officer at CHAS, added: “Witnessing the ‘Spirit of CHAS’ plane launch was a delight. We are proud to celebrate four years of our partnership with Loganair and would like to thank them for all their support. This important partnership means, we can bring smiles, comfort, and precious memories to children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys.

“Loganair’s special support to CHAS families includes free flights for staff to reach families on Scottish islands who use our CHAS at Home service. CHAS is there for children and families in every part of Scotland, no matter where they live. Through customer donations at checkout, Loganair has raised over £40k, helping us to fund essential services, including CHAS at Home, providing a vital lifeline for families, especially those in remote or rural communities.“

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is a vital Scottish charity that provides the country’s only hospice services for babies, children, and young people with life-shortening conditions, as well as their families.

CHAS offers a full family support service, including palliative care, family respite, and bereavement services. This care is delivered through Scotland’s two children’s hospices, Rachel House and Robin House, as well as via the CHAS at Home service, which provides care in families’ own homes and local communities, and through specialist teams working in hospitals.

The charity’s core mission is to help families make the most of the precious time they have together, ensuring that no family faces the death of their child alone. CHAS relies significantly on public donations to deliver its free services throughout Scotland.