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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

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Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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Finnair signs LOIs to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s for Norra Finnair has signed letters of intent to lease two Embraer E190‑E1s and two ATR 72‑600s to its regional partner Norra, boosting Norra's fleet toward an 18‑jet target and enabling 12 new European routes this summer while the carrier awaits E195‑E2 deliveries under a separate firm order.

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

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

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Airbus studies ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi backs regional push Airbus is evaluating whether to establish a final assembly line in India for ATR turboprops, holding talks to assess commercial viability as New Delhi rolls out a 10‑year, subsidy‑backed push to expand regional connectivity. The move would leverage Airbus’s existing Indian assembly ties and target rising short‑haul demand.

2026-03-26T00:20:34.164703-07:00

Airbus studies ATR final-assembly line in India as New Delhi backs regional push

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RTX details hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop for ATR’s Evo under EU Clean Aviation project RTX has published details of a hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop being developed under an EU Clean Aviation project. Pratt & Whitney Canada says the demonstrator focuses on hybrid integration and could become a candidate powerplant for ATR’s planned Evo regional airliner.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.224799-07:00

RTX details hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop for ATR’s Evo under EU Clean Aviation project

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

Airbus mulls ATR final‑assembly line in India

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

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

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