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ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery

Three years after unveiling its HighLine upmarket cabin concepts at AIX, ATR says it will deliver its first two line-built aircraft this year in a 26-seat, all-business-class configuration. The move underscores ATR’s push to make turboprops commercially viable for premium short-haul missions.

2026-04-13T02:54:14.257855-07:00

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Azorra delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Moana, growing Tahiti inter‑island fleet to three

2026-04-07T04:19:23.643293-07:00

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Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra

2026-03-30T02:35:34.162485-07:00

Aviation Week

SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s to build regional turboprop fleet; deliveries cited from 2028

2026-04-03T07:06:31.430447-07:00

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ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery Three years after unveiling its HighLine upmarket cabin concepts at AIX, ATR says it will deliver its first two line-built aircraft this year in a 26-seat, all-business-class configuration. The move underscores ATR’s push to make turboprops commercially viable for premium short-haul missions.

2026-04-13T02:54:14.257855-07:00

ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery

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Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26 Croatia Airlines plans to wet-lease ATR turboprops in early second-quarter 2026, the carrier said. The short-term wet-lease will add regional capacity while the airline manages near-term fleet availability; the company did not disclose aircraft numbers, lessor identity or deployment details.

2026-04-09T01:00:38.882631-07:00

Croatia Airlines to wet-lease ATR aircraft in early 2Q26

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Azorra delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Moana, growing Tahiti inter‑island fleet to three On April 7, 2026, lessor Azorra delivered an ATR 72‑600 to Air Moana, the Tahiti‑based domestic carrier, increasing the airline's ATR 72‑600 fleet to three. The handover boosts inter‑island capacity on routes to Bora Bora, Moorea and Huahine and formalises a new Pacific leasing tie-up.

2026-04-07T04:19:23.643293-07:00

Azorra delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Moana, growing Tahiti inter‑island fleet to three

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SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s to build regional turboprop fleet; deliveries cited from 2028 SUM Air has moved to secure its launch fleet with ATR 72-600 turboprops, ordering up to eight aircraft; coverage varies between a four‑firm plus four‑option deal and reports of eight firm with further options. The acquisition underpins the carrier’s regional network rollout, with deliveries cited beginning in 2028.

2026-04-03T07:06:31.430447-07:00

SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s to build regional turboprop fleet; deliveries cited from 2028

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India Airbus is considering establishing a final-assembly line for ATR turboprops in India, exploring localisation of production as OEMs expand manufacturing footprints in the country. The company has not disclosed timelines, capacity targets, or partner arrangements; discussions are at an early stage.

2026-04-02T21:46:56.652522-07:00

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

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Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading low-cost carrier, will sell its ATR freighters by year-end 2026, ch-aviation reports. The announcement covers disposal of the carrier's ATR turboprop freighter assets; the report did not disclose the number of aircraft, buyers or exact transfer timing.

2026-04-01T22:42:06.326331-07:00

Cebu Pacific to sell ATR freighters by year-end 2026

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Abelo converts three ATR 72-600 options into firm orders, orderbook rises to 36 with deliveries from 2027 Leasing specialist Abelo has exercised options from its Dubai Airshow 2023 agreement to convert three ATR 72-600 turboprops into firm orders, increasing its ATR orderbook to 36 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled from 2027, securing strategic delivery slots for the lessor's regional fleet expansion.

2026-03-31T02:16:20.350984-07:00

Abelo converts three ATR 72-600 options into firm orders, orderbook rises to 36 with deliveries from 2027

Air Data News

SUM Air launches commercial service in South Korea with ATR 72-600s on underserved regional routes SUM Air has begun commercial operations in South Korea, launching scheduled regional services using ATR 72-600 turboprops to connect underserved domestic destinations. The startup targets thin short-haul routes often unsuitable for jets, positioning itself as a niche regional operator focused on improving intra‑Korea connectivity.

2026-03-30T12:36:30.079374-07:00

SUM Air launches commercial service in South Korea with ATR 72-600s on underserved regional routes

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ATR’s HighLine: first 26-seat, all-business-class line-built turboprops set for delivery

Azorra delivers ATR 72-600 to Air Moana, growing Tahiti inter‑island fleet to three

Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra

SUM Air orders up to eight ATR 72-600s to build regional turboprop fleet; deliveries cited from 2028

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