Skyways, the SAS-affiliated regional based at Stockholm-Arlanda, may be the next European carrier to bite the regional-jet bullet. Enplanements have increased 16% in the first six months, during which Skyways acquired Airborne AB, a smaller regional carrier. Revenues, meanwhile, were up 26% in the first half while profits increased 76% compared to the same 1997 period. The carrier, with a fleet of previously owned Saab 340s, has seen a three-fold increase in passengers over the past five years and now serves more Swedish destinations than any other airline. "The rate of increase in the Swedish domestic market will not be as great in the future," said president Jan Palmer. "Instead we intend to focus on a number of new international routes. At present, we are evaluating possible routes with Gothenburg as a hub. These, in turn, will require us to complement our fleet with jet aircraft," Palmer said. Although a decision has not been made, sources close to the airline said up to four ERJ145 50-seaters are under strong consideration.