Solenta Aviation is adding a fifth large-cargo-door ATR 72-500 freighter to its fleet as part of its regional freighter capacity expansion for DHL. The 2006-vintage ATR 72-500F (734), which was ferried to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ), from Kelowna, British Columbia (YLW), over the weekend via Toulouse (TLS), had been part of South Africa-based Solenta’s passenger […]
StandardAero has secured an exclusive, multi-year contract from Tanzania’s Precision Air to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines powering the airline’s ATR fleet. The agreement covers the PW127M turboprops installed across Precision Air’s nine ATR 42-500/600 and ATR 72-500 aircraft, extending a long-standing partnership between the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 AugTurboprop aircraft lessor Abelo has acquired four ATR 72-600 and two DHC8-400 turboprops managed by Aergo Capital. The six aircraft are on lease to Emerald Airlines, Binter Canarias, National Jet Express, Citilink and Philippine Airlines, adding five new operators to Abelo’s portfolio and further diversifying its global customer base. “This transaction marks another milestone in […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm7 AugThe operator plans to add 11 aircraft this year, expand its ATR fleet, and push into regions where it has little or no presence.
AirlineGeeks•Ryan Ewing4 AugRegional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the sale of an approximately 74% stake to Arcus Infrastructure Partners (Arcus), while founding investor Freshstream has reinvested to retain the remaining shareholding. The transaction provides TrueNoord with long-term capital to support the next phase of its growth strategy, including expanding its portfolio of Embraer, ATR, Airbus and De […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm30 JulRise Air has ordered an additional ATR 72-600, extending its fleet renewal programme as it expands regional air services across Saskatchewan and northern Canada. The aircraft, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), is currently in production and is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026, with entry into service planned for early 2027. It […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm29 Jul
Manufacturer proposes first-class configuration and front boarding door for ATR 72
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier28 JulWith an estimated demand for more than 2,000 turboprop aircraft over the next 20 years, ATR is eyeing a strong drive of market momentum, despite no new orders announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The manufacturer’s outlook points to sustained growth in regional aviation, driven by both fleet replacement and untapped markets. Regional demand […]
Travel Radar•Sunil Raj Kumar27 JulATR is targeting a 20% delivery increase for 2026, chief executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude has confirmed, following the delivery of 32…
Aviation Business News•Rob Munro24 JulFARNBOROUGH, England — Scotland-based carrier Loganair is set to add Beta Technologies’ Alia electric conventional take-off and landing aircraft to its fleet. Loganair’s commitment is to purchase at least five aircraft in a hybrid configuration that can be adapted for cargo or passengers depending on need, a spokesperson told Cargo Facts. Beta and Loganair expect […]
Loganair has named one of its newest ATR 72 aircraft after former chairman and long-serving executive Scott Grier, recognising his pivotal role in transforming the airline into the UK’s largest regional carrier. Grier joined Loganair in 1976 as financial manager before becoming managing director in 1983. During his 36-year career, he led the airline through […]
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LARA•Keith Mwanalushi6 Jul
Sado Airport resumes scheduled flights after 12 years with operations from an 890-meter runway
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier2 JulATR announced: Japan’s startup airline TOKI AIR completed its first commercial flight to Sado Airport with an ATR 42-600, operating into the shortest commercial runway in the world served by an ATR 42-600. Measuring at 890 metres, Sado Airport is not just another destination on the map. It is a highly constrained operating environment on […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum2 Jul
Manufacturer says sustainable fuel and targeted investment are needed as airlines face rising environmental and regulatory costs
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier16 JunATR 'HighLine' All-Business Class cabin ready for service …
Aviation Business News•Greg Whitaker16 JunAzorra has delivered the first of two ATR 72-600 aircraft to Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, marking the start of a new customer partnership and further expanding Azorra’s presence across the UK and European regional aviation markets. The twin-engine turboprop will support Loganair’s extensive route network, helping to enhance air connectivity for communities across […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm15 Jun
LARA•Matthew Wilson11 JunATR announced: On June 5, 2026, Cambodia Airways took delivery of the first of two ATR 72-600s, following an official ceremony attended by senior representatives from Cambodia’s State Secretariat of Civil Aviation, Cambodia Airways and Avation PLC. This marks the entry of the aircraft type into the airline’s fleet. Ordered through Singapore-based lessor Avation, the […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum9 JunBlue Islands is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest ATR 72 aircraft, G-ISLO. The plane arrived yesterday at the airline’s home base in Jersey from East Midlands Airport, ...
Fresh Aviation•Fresh Aviation25 Jun 2022