Air New Zealand orders up to 12 ATR 72-600s

Air New Zealand and European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announced the order of 7 firm new generation ATR 72-600s, plus options for 5 additional aircraft. The deal, subject to contract signing, is at list prices valued at more than $270 million, including options. The first of the 68 seat ATR72-600 aircraft will be delivered to Air New Zealand in October 2012. Deliveries will be completed in 2016.