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Japanese carrier ORC takes delivery of first ATR 42-600 aircraft

Japanese regional airline Oriental Air Bridge, operating as ORC, has taken delivery of its first ATR 42-600 aircraft which will also be covered by an ATR Global Maintenance Agreement contract (GMA). The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse was ordered in July and carries the brand-new ORC livery. ORC plans to start operating the ATR aircraft in July 2023 to further support the airline's domestic activities in providing reliable, essential connectivity from Nagasaki on the island of Kyushu in Japan. The ATR 42-600 is configured with a 48-seat cabin and equipped with the latest avionics.

With the signing of an ATR GMA contract, ORC will also take full advantage of manufacturer expertise to support its ATR aircraft in service, thereby reducing maintenance costs while boosting operations

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