Aer Arann gets its first ATR 72-600
Aer Arann has successfully taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. The aircraft is the first of eight ATR 72-600s ordered by the airline in a contract valued at some US$ 187 million. Seven other planes are scheduled… Continue reading
Malaysia Airlines orders up to 36 ATR 72-600s
ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines today signed a purchase agreement for 20 firm ATR 72-600s, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The deal is valued at over US$ 840 million, including options. The signature of this new contract… Continue reading
Villa Air introduces the ATR 72-600 in the Maldives
The carrier leases its first ATR -600 series aircraft from GECAS
Toulouse, 05 February 2013
Maldivian carrier Villa Air, commercially known as FlyMe, is about to become the very first operator of an ATR -600 series aircraft in the archipelago.… Continue reading
GECAS Delivers New ATR 72-600 Aircraft to Maldives FlyMe
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 1, 2013 – GE Capital Aviation Services Limited (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of GE, announced delivery of a new ATR 72-600 aircraft leased to FlyMe, the Maldives carrier operated by Villa… Continue reading
Malaysia Airlines to buy 36 ATR planes for over $900 mn
Malaysia Airlines on Tuesday said it will buy 36 new ATR turboprop aircraft for more than $900 million as it looks to boost profits by further expanding its regional and domestic networks.
Of the 36 ATR 72-600 planes, the… Continue reading
Leasing Firm Avation PLC signs for 7 additional ATR 72-600s
Toulouse, 18 December 2012
The world’s leading regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC today announced the signature of a new contract for the purchase of 7 additional ATR 72-600s, valued at over US$ 160 million. These… Continue reading
Avianca and Taca order 15 ATR 72-600s
The deal with the major Latin American aviation group includes 15 options
Toulouse, 13 December 2012
European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Latin American aviation group AviancaTaca Holding are pleased to announce the signature of a major contract for the… Continue reading
Air New Zealand receives its first ATR 72-600 airliner
Air New Zealand today took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, which is painted in striking all black livery, as part of the airline’s support for New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks. The airline and ATR announced… Continue reading
ATR enters the Japanese market
Japan’s new carrier LINK will operate a fleet of 3 ATR 72-600s
The European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Japan’s new regional carrier LINK are pleased to announce the introduction of the very first ATRs that will fly in Japan,… Continue reading
Taiwans UNI AIR will be the first carrier in Asia to operate the ATR 72-600
The European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR is pleased to announce the delivery of the very first ATR 72-600 aircraft in the livery of an Asian carrier. The aircraft, with registration number B-17001, has been delivered today in Toulouse (France) to… Continue reading
ATR at the Africa Aerospace and Defence
ATR, world’s leading manufacturer for regional aircraft below 90 seats, is marking its solid and dynamic presence in Africa with its ATR 72-600 on display at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) show at Waterkloof Air Force Base outside… Continue reading
InterSky orders 2 ATR 72-600s
These will be the first ATRs under an Austrian carrier livery
Berlin, 13 September 2012
On the occasion of the ILA Airshow, the Austrian carrier InterSky, INTRO Group, -major shareholder of the airline (49%)-, and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer… Continue reading




