Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram
Indian regional carrier FLY91 and ATR announced a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops worth approximately $1 billion. The deal is the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade and the biggest-ever purchase by a regional airline, supporting FLY91’s expansion plans.
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Indian regional carrier FLY91 and ATR announced a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops worth approximately $1 billion. The deal is the largest ATR firm order in almost a decade and the biggest-ever purchase by a regional airline, supporting FLY91’s expansion plans.
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