Swedish carrier BRA, formerly Braathens Regional, has performed the world’s first biofuel-powered flight of an ATR turboprop aircraft. The scheduled service from Stockholm/Bromma to Umeå on February 1, was fuelled with a 45% mix of fossil-free used cooking oil. Christian…
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NAC Acquires ATRs from ALC
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has acquired 25 ATR turboprops from Air Lease Corporation. The deal includes 23 ATR 72-600s and two ATR 42-600s, which are currently leased to nine airlines. “We are delighted to have completed this transaction with ALC. …
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Avianca Argentina Opts for ATRs
Synergy Aerospace has ordered 12 ATR 72-600s for operation by its new Argentinean subsidiary Avian Líneas Aéreas. The airline will be branded Avianca Argentina under a license agreement. Synergy has opted to configure the turboprops with 72 seats and expects…
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Additional ATRs for Aeromar
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar has signed a firm purchase order for eight ATR turboprops. The deal consists of six ATR 72-600s and a pair of ATR 42-600s, with the former configured with 72 seats and the latter capable of carrying 48…
More ATRs for PNG Air
Papua New Guinea-based carrier PNG Air has agreed a deal for five additional ATR 72-600s. The $134m order represents a partial conversion of the 14 outstanding options the carrier agreed in 2014 alongside a firm commitment for six examples. The…
More ATRs for Binter
Spanish carrier Binter has concluded a deal to buy a further six ATR 72-600 turboprops. The agreement increases the Gran Canaria-based airline’s outstanding commitments for the type to 18. The incoming aircraft will join Binter’s existing fleet of four ATR 72-600s,…
ATR Expands at Toulouse/Francazal Airport
Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR is expanding the use of Toulouse/Francazal airport, located to the south west of the city, with the creation of a fully accredited maintenance facility. It was officially opened on July 4, following approval and certification by…
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