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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

On 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR 72-600 was struck by a suspected FPV (first-person view) "kamikaze" drone at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State while boarding passengers and preparing for takeoff. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the strike.

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

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Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network

2026-02-24T05:50:45.272970-08:00

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JSX's ATR 42‑600 gamble: 30‑seat turboprops may unlock point‑to‑point premium travel

2026-02-22T14:45:45.710019-08:00

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ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists

2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00

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Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network Green Africa Airways has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop, beginning a fleet refresh to expand short‑haul regional services across West and Central Africa. The handover adds immediate capacity for regional routes and is the airline's first operation of the -600 variant.

2026-02-24T05:50:45.272970-08:00

Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network

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Japan Air Commuter to receive two ATR 72-600s from late Q4 2026 Japan Air Commuter will take delivery of two ATR 72-600 turboprops from late Q4 2026, according to ch-aviation. The pair are scheduled for handover in the final quarter of 2026 and will join the carrier's regional short‑haul fleet.

2026-02-22T16:06:32.249330-08:00

Japan Air Commuter to receive two ATR 72-600s from late Q4 2026

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JSX's ATR 42‑600 gamble: 30‑seat turboprops may unlock point‑to‑point premium travel JSX's move to operate 30‑seat, all‑business‑class ATR 42‑600 turboprops on U.S. public‑charter routes is a calculated gamble. The aircraft's cabin product, potential travel‑time savings on point‑to‑point city pairs and JSX's premium positioning could make turboprops commercially viable where incumbents rely on congested hubs.

2026-02-22T14:45:45.710019-08:00

JSX's ATR 42‑600 gamble: 30‑seat turboprops may unlock point‑to‑point premium travel

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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport On 20 February 2026, a Myanmar National Airlines ATR 72-600 was struck by a suspected FPV (first-person view) "kamikaze" drone at Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State while boarding passengers and preparing for takeoff. Authorities and the carrier are investigating the strike.

2026-02-21T07:35:21.586562-08:00

Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

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FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC FedEx will perform in‑house conversions of ATR72‑600 aircraft to freighters using IPR’s supplemental type certificate (STC), executing the modification work internally rather than through third‑party converters. The program formalizes FedEx’s use of IPR’s approved STC for the ATR72‑600 platform.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.720214-08:00

FedEx to perform in‑house ATR72‑600 to freighter conversions using IPR’s STC

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FlyJaya to more than double ATR 72 fleet in 2026 as Indonesian regional carrier scales operations Indonesian regional carrier FlyJaya plans to add multiple ATR 72 turboprops in 2026 to more than double its regional fleet, accelerating short‑haul capacity across island and secondary routes as the startup scales operations and prioritizes turboprops for thin, fuel‑efficient domestic services.

2026-02-18T16:46:26.078978-08:00

FlyJaya to more than double ATR 72 fleet in 2026 as Indonesian regional carrier scales operations

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ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists ATR reported 60 gross orders (50 net) and delivered 32 aircraft in 2025, missing its production target as supply‑chain disruptions to key components constrained handovers. The turboprop maker added 19 new operators during a year of sustained demand, highlighting market resilience despite throughput limits.

2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00

ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists

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JSX adds two ATR 42-600 turboprops from lessor TrueNoord to support regional public‑charter expansion Two ATR 42-600 turboprops leased from regional lessor TrueNoord have joined JSX’s fleet — the first delivered in November and the second in January — bolstering the US public‑charter operator's regional expansion. Both aircraft are already in service as JSX scales turboprop operations through operating leases.

2026-02-17T09:15:04.557851-08:00

JSX adds two ATR 42-600 turboprops from lessor TrueNoord to support regional public‑charter expansion

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Myanmar National Airlines ATR-72-600 struck by suspected FPV/kamikaze drone at Myitkyina Airport

Green Africa Airways takes delivery of first ATR 72-600 to boost regional network

JSX's ATR 42‑600 gamble: 30‑seat turboprops may unlock point‑to‑point premium travel

ATR posts 60 gross orders, delivers 32 in 2025 as supply‑chain shortfall persists

News Timeline