ATR has confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines will lease two factory-new ATR 72-600 aircraft for operation by Air Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national carrier, in which Ethiopian Airlines holds a 49% stake. The aircraft will enter service in February 2026. The agreement marks a fresh step in ATR’s growth across Africa, as Ethiopian Airlines […]
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ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has signed a global maintenance agreement (GMA) with ATAVIS, Binter’s technical procurement and supply chain arm. The agreement will support 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft operated by CANAIR and NAYSA. The GMA is ATR’s flagship service programme. It is designed to help airlines concentrate on their main goal – connecting communities
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New data presented at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States has reached a turning point. ATR is responding with a solution tailored to the U.S. market, combining efficiency with an enhanced passenger experience to address changing expectations. A
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Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has secured an order from Air Algérie for 16 brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft. This major acquisition, which also includes Africa’s first ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator, marks a substantial development in regional aviation on the continent and further strengthens a partnership between the two companies that has endured for over 20 years.
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Texas-based public charter airline JSX has announced plans to commence operations with ATR aircraft in late 2025, marking a major step in its expansion across the United States. The carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to extend its popular hop-on service to more private terminals, Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) and underserved airports nationwide. The new
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ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have announced their intention to collaborate on advancing propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft, with the goal of supporting the future of low-emission regional aviation. The partnership builds upon the success of the PW127XT engine, currently powering ATR aircraft, and aims to extend its performance through a range
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UNI Air, a subsidiary of EVA Air, has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600 aircraft, along with options for three additional units. This is the largest ATR order since 2017 and represents UNI Air’s second direct purchase from ATR following its 2011 order for 10 aircraft. The move underscores the continued confidence of
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ATR and Braathens Regional Airlines (Braathens) have renewed their global maintenance agreement (GMA) for a further five years. The renewed agreement reflects Braathens’ continued confidence in ATR’s expertise and its ability to deliver efficient, high-quality support solutions. Under the extended GMA, the airline will benefit from a comprehensive suite of maintenance services, including access to
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ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement, effective from May 1, 2025. She will take over the role from Eric Segura and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Smeyers brings extensive expertise in industrial operations, having held several
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ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has confirmed a major contract with FedEx Corp., the largest global express transportation provider, for the purchase of ten additional ATR 72-600F aircraft. This new order follows a prior commitment of 30 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029. The ATR 72-600F is currently the only in-production regional freighter
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