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FedEx Expands ATR 72-600F Fleet with 10 Additional Freighters

FedEx Corp. has confirmed an agreement with ATR to acquire 10 extra ATR 72-600F aircraft, supplementing a prior commitment of 30 units. The new freighters will enhance FedEx's regional cargo operations, with deliveries planned between 2027 and 2029.

2025-03-21T05:07:42.643365-07:00

FlightGlobal

Hydro-Québec Procures Three ATR 72-600s for Fleet Renewal

2025-04-04T08:03:16.633410-07:00

Aviation Source

Binter Orders Four ATR 72-600s with PW127XT Engines for Fleet Modernization

2025-02-13T13:53:32.809440-08:00

Air Data News

ANAC Grounds Voepass After Fatal Crash and Safety Lapses

2025-03-11T02:58:23.850864-07:00

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Silver Airways Faces Imminent Closure as Bankruptcy Trustee Recommends Liquidation The future of Florida-based Silver Airways is in severe jeopardy after a bankruptcy trustee advised winding down the airline amid insolvency proceedings. This recommendation, submitted to the US Bankruptcy Court, highlights the financial distress and unresolved disputes facing the regional carrier.

2025-04-15T02:49:20.621251-07:00

Silver Airways Faces Imminent Closure as Bankruptcy Trustee Recommends Liquidation

One Mile at a Time

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Silver Airways Faces Liquidation as Bankruptcy Trustee Requests Case Dismissal Silver Airways' path to financial recovery is in jeopardy as the bankruptcy trustee calls for the dismissal of its Chapter 11 case. The airline, already embroiled in financial distress, must now confront the probability of liquidation amidst unresolved disputes and mounting debts.

2025-04-13T10:18:51.387157-07:00

Silver Airways Faces Liquidation as Bankruptcy Trustee Requests Case Dismissal

Aviation Week

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Marion Smeyers Appointed as ATR's SVP Operations and Procurement Marion Smeyers has been appointed as Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement at ATR, taking over from Eric Segura starting May 1, 2025. Previously, Smeyers held the position of Airbus A321 Factory Manager, bringing significant expertise to her new role at the regional turboprop manufacturer.

2025-04-04T08:38:57.165044-07:00

Marion Smeyers Appointed as ATR's SVP Operations and Procurement

FlightGlobal

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Hydro-Québec Procures Three ATR 72-600s for Fleet Renewal Hydro-Québec, Canada's leading electricity producer, has ordered three ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, with options for a fourth, to replace its aging fleet of DHC-8-300s. The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery starting in 2026, aiming to enhance operations in remote regions of Quebec.

2025-04-04T08:03:16.633410-07:00

Hydro-Québec Procures Three ATR 72-600s for Fleet Renewal

AerialFire

Bridger Aerospace Partners with Positive Aviation to Develop Water Scooping Aircraft Bridger Aerospace, a leader in aerial firefighting, has signed an MOU with France-based Positive Aviation to collaborate on the development of advanced water scooping aircraft, aiming to enhance firefighting capabilities globally.

2025-03-25T13:32:31.809446-07:00

Bridger Aerospace Partners with Positive Aviation to Develop Water Scooping Aircraft

Airways Magazine

FedEx Expands Fleet with New Orders for ATR 72-600F and Boeing 777F FedEx solidifies its fleet expansion strategy by ordering 10 ATR 72-600F freighters with deliveries between 2027-2029, and 8 Boeing 777Fs starting in 2026. The strategy aims to accommodate increasing cargo demand while delaying MD-11 retirements to 2032, ensuring robust fleet capabilities.

2025-03-22T09:29:32.011093-07:00

FedEx Expands Fleet with New Orders for ATR 72-600F and Boeing 777F

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FedEx Expands ATR 72-600F Fleet with 10 Additional Freighters FedEx Corp. has confirmed an agreement with ATR to acquire 10 extra ATR 72-600F aircraft, supplementing a prior commitment of 30 units. The new freighters will enhance FedEx's regional cargo operations, with deliveries planned between 2027 and 2029.

2025-03-21T05:07:42.643365-07:00

FedEx Expands ATR 72-600F Fleet with 10 Additional Freighters

FlightGlobal

Rise Air Expands with ATR 72 for Northern Routes Rise Air is strategically integrating ATR 72 turboprops into its fleet to enhance its operational capabilities and expand services beyond Saskatchewan. Targeting growth in remote northern regions, this expansion aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities for passenger and cargo transport.

2025-03-18T14:26:00.052563-07:00

Rise Air Expands with ATR 72 for Northern Routes