Braathens Aviation commits to up to 15 ATR 72-600s

ATR and Sweden-based Braathens Aviation signed a contract for the purchase of 5 ATR 72-600s and 10 optional aircraft as part of the company’s fleet upgrade strategy. Deliveries will commence at the end of 2015. The new aircraft, which will seat 72 passengers, will be operated on the carrier’s regional services in Sweden. The ATR 72-600 will join an existing fleet of 5 ATR 72-500 airplanes operated by Braathens Regional from its base at Bromma Airport (Stockholm City Airport) and will enable Braathens Aviation to press on with an expansion plan and replace aging Saab 2000 units, while its overall ATR fleet will grow.