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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

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

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

Economic Times

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

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

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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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RTX details hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop for ATR Evo under EU Clean Aviation project RTX has outlined the advanced hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop it is developing under an EU Clean Aviation programme; Pratt & Whitney Canada says the demonstrator could be matured to power ATR's planned Evo regional airliner, reinforcing European propulsion development for decarbonised regional aircraft.

2026-03-24T12:54:49.931160-07:00

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

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RTX details hybrid-electric PW127 as candidate powerplant for ATR Evo RTX (Pratt & Whitney Canada's parent) has disclosed technical and programme details for a hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop it is developing under an EU Clean Aviation project. The advanced hybrid architecture is being positioned as a candidate powerplant for ATR's proposed Evo regional turboprop.

2026-03-24T12:54:46.891438-07:00

RTX details hybrid-electric PW127 as candidate powerplant for ATR Evo

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P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator RTX says Pratt & Whitney Canada is developing an advanced hybrid‑electric PW127 turboprop under an EU Clean Aviation project that could power ATR’s Evo. P&WC and Collins Aerospace are co‑designing the hybrid propulsion system, and Swiss firm H55 reports flight‑tested progress on a 200 kWh battery for demonstrators.

2026-03-19T14:14:18.272350-07:00

P&WC outlines hybrid PW127 for ATR Evo as Collins partners and H55 advances 200 kWh battery demonstrator

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

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

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

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

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