Dublin-based turboprop leasing firm Elix Aviation Capital, has signed a Letter of Intent to become the launch customer of the ATR 42-600S, with an order for 10 aircraft.
This new version of the ATR 42-600 offers capabilities to take-off from and land on runways as short as 800m, with the ‘S' representing STOL (Short Take Off and Landing). ATR is currently finalising the process for official launch of the 42-600S and received authorisation to take in orders for the aircraft, subject to the final confirmation for launch from the company's Board of Directors, expected before year end.
This is the first time the company has placed a strategic order directly with an aircraft manufacturer and their choice of the ATR 42-600S demonstrates confidence in the quality and value of the aircraft, as well as the market potential that the STOL version will have in the regional aviation market. The aircraft will be delivered between 2022 and 2024.
