Abelo, the Irish-based regional aircraft leasing platform specialising in turboprop aircraft, has completed the lease agreements for two new ATR72-600 aircraft with SKY express. The first aircraft was delivered on January 15, 2024, while the second one is anticipated for delivery by March 2024 and marks the initial pair from Abelo's substantial ATR orderbook of thirty aircraft.
The long-standing partnership between Abelo and SKY express spanning nearly a decade, has further strengthened and broadened the ties between the two partners. The latest agreement concluded with Abelo under its new organisational structure and leadership led into the introduction of these two state-of-the-art aircraft into the airlines' fleet. Following these additions, the company's older fleet is being replaced, underscoring SKY express's commitment to bolstering its regional market presence in Greece.
“We are excited to continue our fleet renewal along with the ongoing partnership between SKY express and Abelo. This upgrade introduces two new ATR72-600 aircraft into our state-of-the-art fleet, supplementing those previously announced at the beginning of 2024. Our fleet will now include 14 ATRs, of which 10 are brand-new ATR72-600 model. This expansion reflects our confidence in the sustainable growth of the Greek regional market in the coming years and underscores our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint. Our efforts to standardise our fleet are evident, as we strive to provide our customers with the best possible experience while
meeting our ambitious decarbonization goals. The positive outcomes of our strategic decisions are poised to yield significant benefits for our passengers, the SKY express team, our partners and all our stakeholders”, commented Captain Konstantinos Iliakis, CEO at SKY express.
