TAROM, Romania's national flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft, from regional aircraft manufacturer ATR. With a brand-new livery, this aircraft is the first of a leasing contract with regional aircraft lessor NAC, for nine ATR 72-600s.
TAROM has been very successful in its domestic market operations by using ATR aircraft – both the ATR 42‑500 and a ATR 72-500 – to compete with low- cost carriers. When this major fleet upgrade is completed, by the end of 2020, the Romanian carrier will offer an additional 330,000 seats every year, at the same operating cost as its previous seat level, improving short-haul connectivity in Romania.
With ATR 72-600 burning 40% less fuel and emitting 40% less CO2 than similar-sized regional jets, TAROM will support the development of local and more isolated communities in a responsible way, while further consolidating its position in the market.
