ATR 72

By Alan Dron
ATR has received EASA certification for the Starlink internet connectivity system on its ATR 72-500 and -600 aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Sweden's Braathens Regional Airlines has revealed details about its fleet expansion plan on its journey to becoming solely a wet-lease operator.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Greek ACMI specialist Marathon Airlines has landed a new European contract with Aeroitalia of Italy.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Robert Wall
ATR says it will announce more orders soon as it wraps up its 2024 books while announcing that lessor Abelo has agreed to buy additional ATR 72-600s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Cambodia Angkor Air is set for a rebrand, with the flag carrier also slated to more than double its fleet of ATR 72 turboprops.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
To reignite airline demand and prepare for a new wave of orders, ATR is rejiggering its turboprop development plan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
ATR is ceasing work on the STOL version of the ATR 42-600 to focus on upgrades for the turboprop aimed at lowering operating costs for its airline customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
JCAS Airways initially plans to operate two routes from Osaka’s Kansai International Airport using ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
ATR operator Afrijet, which is rebranding to become FlyGabon, is set to add its first wet-leased A320 ahead of operating its own narrowbody jets in future.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Taiwanese carrier Mandarin announced a firm order for one ATR 72-600 on Oct. 11, following up on a previous order for six ATR 72s placed in June 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
SAS's new wet-lease partner Braathens Regional Airlines AB (BRA) will operate the majority of its ATR 72-600 fleet for the new SkyTeam alliance member.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
UK regional startup Ecojet is planning to launch in 2025 with three routes operated by conventionally powered ATR 72-600s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Aircraft Propeller Service (APS) is looking to commence propeller blade servicing at its Kuala Lumpur facility as early as the first quarter of 2025.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
An Indian travel company is making progress on its plans to launch an airline, initially serving domestic routes with turboprop aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Thai cargo startup Pattaya Airways announced Aug. 8 that it had attained its air operator certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Lori Ranson
A Voepass Linhas Aéreas ATR 72-500 en route to São Paulo went down northwest of the city center; local reports said all 61 people on the aircraft were killed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The Papeete-based airline signed an order for four ATR 72-600s along with an eight-year maintenance agreement.
On Location

By Thierry Dubois
Air Tahiti exemplifies the market ATR has been pursuing against otherwise slow demand in the 50-70-seat class of turboprops.
Farnborough Airshow

By Keith Mwanalushi
ACIA Aero Leasing’s first ATR 72-600 freighter with a large cargo door will soon undergo conversion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
New Israeli carrier airHaifa expects to take delivery of its first new ATR 72-600 after the Farnborough airshow.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Monaco-based Blueberry Aviation has delivered four ATR72-600s to ACIA Aero Leasing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Turboprop manufacturer ATR is planning some announcements during the Farnborough Airshow, where two ATR 72-600s will be on display.
On Location

By Guy Norris
Certification plans firm up as turbo-compressor and humidifier changes pave the way for the next flight-test phase.
Emerging Technologies

By Alex Derber
ATR’s record aftermarket results have grown thanks in part to a variety of new services products.
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