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• Vanja Popovic
Chalair Aviation plans to expand its ATR 72 fleet and is considering taking on more aircraft, capacity, and maintenance (ACMI) work, according to ch-aviation. The report signals a potential increase in the French regional carrier’s turboprop capacity and its contract-flying activity.
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Chalair Aviation plans to expand its ATR 72 fleet and is considering taking on more aircraft, capacity, and maintenance (ACMI) work, according to ch-aviation. The report signals a potential increase in the French regional carrier’s turboprop capacity and its contract-flying activity.
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