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Air New Zealand orders up to 12 ATR 72-600s
The airline is the largest ATR operator in the Pacific region
Air New Zealand and European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR today announced the order of 7 firm new generation ATR 72-600s, plus options for 5 additional aircraft. The deal, subject… Continue reading
Virgin Australia inaugurates ATR 72-500 services
A new era of air transport commenced today in Australia when Virgin Australia launched commercial services with the first of its new ATR 72-500 turboprop airliners.
The inaugural flight of Virgin Australia’s first turboprop – and Australia’s first ATR 72… Continue reading
TAME introduces ATR 42-500 in Ecuador
Ecuador’s national flag carrier TAME today has taken delivery of the first ATR 42-500 that will operate in the country. The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and TAME inked a US$ 54 million dollars contract for three of these aircraft at… Continue reading
Air Lease Corporation orders 2 additional ATR 72-600s
US-based aircraft lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has ordered 2 new ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft. ALC already booked an order in 2010 for 10 ATR 72-600s, plus options for 10 additional aircraft. Today’s contract is the conversion of two… Continue reading
Nordic Aviation Capital signs contract for 10 ATR 72-600s and 2 ATR 72-500s
NAC consolidates itself as the worldwide largest lessor of ATRs,
with a fleet of more than 100 aircraft
European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Danish regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) today signed a contract for the purchase of… Continue reading
TRIP Linhas Aéreas to become the worldwide largest operator of ATRs
Friday 09 September 2011
The Brazilian carrier is adding 18 new ATR 72 of the new -600 series, bringing its fleet to a total of 51 ATRs.
Campinas, 9 September 2011 – TRIP Linhas Aéreas, the south American leader in regional… Continue reading
Taiwans UNI Air signs contract for 10 ATR 72-600s
Taiwan-based UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has signed a contract with European regional turboprop manufacturer ATR to purchase 10 ATR 72-600s. Deliveries are scheduled to start in third quarter 2012. The contract was formalized with a ceremony in… Continue reading
ATR opens a new pilot training center in Paris
Toulouse, 08 September 2011
ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, today announced the opening of a new pilot training center in Paris. The new center, based near Charles de Gaulle airport in Roissy, is equipped with a brand… Continue reading
ATR delivers its first ATR 72-600 to Royal Air Maroc
Turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has celebrated today in Toulouse the delivery of the first two ATR 72-600s in the presence of a Royal Air Maroc delegation. Royal Air Maroc will be the first operator of the new ATR “-600†series.… Continue reading
ATR: ready to operate for Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia partner Skywest Airlines takes delivery of its first ATR 72-500
Australian carrier Skywest Airlines today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which is also the very first ATR 72 aircraft in Australia. Skywest Airlines will operate its… Continue reading
Israeli carrier Israir receives its first ATR 72-500
The Israeli airline Israir has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500, of a total order of two. The aircraft, equipped with PW 127M engines, is configured to transport 72 passengers. It will be used to enhance the airline’s domestic… Continue reading
ATR: the first green-certified regional aircraft manufacturer for the lifecycle of its planes
ATR renewed and expanded its ISO 14001 certification today, concerning businesses’ adherence to environmental standards. The broadening in scope of this certification enables ATR to become the first regional aircraft manufacturer to obtain ISO 14001 certification covering the entire lifecycle… Continue reading