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Air New Zealand Adds 30th ATR 72-600 with PW127XT Engine to Fleet

Air New Zealand has received its first ATR 72-600 powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW127XT engine, marking the addition of its 30th ATR aircraft to the regional fleet. The newly arrived aircraft began commercial operations with a flight from Christchurch to Invercargill.

2025-01-15T12:32:46.579191-08:00

FlightGlobal

Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Orders, Expands with 5 ATR 42-600s, 8 ATR 72-600s

2025-01-10T02:48:37.734700-08:00

Air Data News

EASA Mandates Enhanced ATR De-Icing System Inspections

2025-01-14T04:36:24.746138-08:00

Aviation Source

Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Order to ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600

2025-01-13T00:02:31.348649-08:00

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Air New Zealand Adds 30th ATR 72-600 with PW127XT Engine to Fleet Air New Zealand has received its first ATR 72-600 powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW127XT engine, marking the addition of its 30th ATR aircraft to the regional fleet. The newly arrived aircraft began commercial operations with a flight from Christchurch to Invercargill.

2025-01-15T12:32:46.579191-08:00

Air New Zealand Adds 30th ATR 72-600 with PW127XT Engine to Fleet

Air Data News

EASA Mandates Enhanced ATR De-Icing System Inspections EASA has issued a directive requiring more frequent inspections of ATR turboprops' de-icing systems following safety concerns. This action, effective from January 10, addresses risks identified after a recent ATR 72-500 incident, aiming to improve operational safety and aircraft reliability.

2025-01-14T04:36:24.746138-08:00

EASA Mandates Enhanced ATR De-Icing System Inspections

Aviation Source

Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Order to ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 Dublin-based lessor Abelo has altered its initial order of 10 ATR 42 STOL aircraft into five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600, reflecting strategic fleet diversification. This reallocation strengthens Abelo's collaboration with ATR, a leading manufacturer in regional aviation.

2025-01-13T00:02:31.348649-08:00

Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Order to ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600

Breitflyte

Fiji Airways Expands Fleet with Two New ATR 72-600 Aircraft Fiji Airways has enhanced its domestic and regional service by acquiring two ATR 72-600 aircraft. Concurrently, the airline introduced standardized uniforms for its subsidiary, Fiji Link, aligning its brand image across all operations.

2025-01-10T04:43:39.420082-08:00

Fiji Airways Expands Fleet with Two New ATR 72-600 Aircraft

FlightGlobal

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Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Orders, Expands with 5 ATR 42-600s, 8 ATR 72-600s Abelo has restructured its fleet strategy by converting an order for 10 ATR 42 STOL aircraft to a mix of 5 ATR 42-600s and 8 ATR 72-600s, with deliveries projected through 2029. The addition of these aircraft is aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and meeting sustainable aviation demands.

2025-01-10T02:48:37.734700-08:00

Abelo Converts ATR 42 STOL Orders, Expands with 5 ATR 42-600s, 8 ATR 72-600s

The Air Current

Uneven Recovery Challenges Aircraft Manufacturers Post-Pandemic The aerospace sector continues to face structural difficulties in surpassing pre-pandemic performance metrics, five years on. Both commercial and business aviation are experiencing growth constraints, posing significant questions about the future stability and capabilities of the industry.

2025-01-09T17:16:28.531408-08:00

Uneven Recovery Challenges Aircraft Manufacturers Post-Pandemic

Aviation Week

Clean Aviation Targets Hybrid-Electric Flight Demo on ATR 72 The Clean Aviation initiative's third call for proposals includes flight testing of a hybrid-electric powertrain using an ATR 72 as the demonstrator. This development marks a significant step in advancing hybrid-electric aviation technologies in Europe.

2025-01-09T14:24:42.812171-08:00

Clean Aviation Targets Hybrid-Electric Flight Demo on ATR 72

Aviation Week

French Supply Chain Improvements May Boost Airbus and ATR Production Recent indications suggest easing supply chain constraints, potentially enabling Airbus and ATR to address delivery delays and enhance production capacity, a significant shift from previous years of impediments.

2025-01-09T12:03:54.709680-08:00

French Supply Chain Improvements May Boost Airbus and ATR Production