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Berjaya Air takes delivery of the first ATR 72-600 in ATR HighLine all-business-class cabin configuration

Malaysian leisure carrier Berjaya Air has received the world’s first ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine premium “All-Business Class” cabin, featuring 26 leather seats. ATR says Berjaya Air will serve this configuration on regional leisure routes as the concept launch operator, with the carrier set to take two -600s under the program.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

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Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

2026-05-08T05:30:52.729591-07:00

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Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

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Berjaya Air takes delivery of the first ATR 72-600 in ATR HighLine all-business-class cabin configuration Malaysian leisure carrier Berjaya Air has received the world’s first ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine premium “All-Business Class” cabin, featuring 26 leather seats. ATR says Berjaya Air will serve this configuration on regional leisure routes as the concept launch operator, with the carrier set to take two -600s under the program.

2026-05-20T02:09:39.031988-07:00

Berjaya Air takes delivery of the first ATR 72-600 in ATR HighLine all-business-class cabin configuration

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger turboprops with Sweden’s Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft—serial numbers 1348 and 1357—remain with Braathens Regional Airlines under lease, serving regional routes in Sweden and northern Europe for SAS’ regional network.

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

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Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon Myanmar investigators say an ATR 72-600 taxiing at Yangon on 20 April 2026 lost control after a brake system failure, resulting in a strike on an Airbus A319. Video prompted the disclosure, with authorities issuing preliminary findings to document the sequence leading to the impact.

2026-05-08T05:30:52.729591-07:00

Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

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Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs Air Congo is preparing to launch nonstop long-haul service between Kinshasa and Brussels, its first intercontinental route. Multiple reports frame the plan around an early 3Q26 start, with Brussels-Europe competition highlighted as ticket sales begin from July. The airline’s CEOs also discussed the service with Ethiopian Airlines and the acquisition of new ATRs.

2026-05-06T02:00:16.681086-07:00

Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs

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ATR stakes out the US turboprop “frontier market,” arguing niches are the path to turboprop relevance ATR CCO frames turboprops as a regional connectivity tool for markets that need niche-by-design aircraft economics and operational flexibility—specifically positioning the US as a promising frontier for turboprop demand. The remarks reinforce ATR’s broader strategy to expand turboprop viability beyond legacy hub-and-spoke assumptions.

2026-05-03T20:34:38.963587-07:00

ATR stakes out the US turboprop “frontier market,” arguing niches are the path to turboprop relevance

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Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO Ireland’s Emerald Airlines, operating as Aer Lingus Regional, has pushed back its summer schedule after late maintenance work affecting its ATR72-600 operation. The decision underscores how MRO lead-time slippage can force near-term capacity and network adjustments at regional carriers.

2026-04-28T07:05:58.948997-07:00

Emerald Airlines (Aer Lingus Regional) postpones summer schedule amid late ATR72-600 MRO

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FlySight opensight mission console with ATR deployed for Norway SAR operations FlySight has advanced its search-and-rescue mission support stack, completing successful integration tests for the opensight mission console paired with an ATR platform for SAR operations in Norway. The validated setup is designed to improve mission support and operational integration for search-and-rescue stakeholders.

2026-04-21T08:19:30.479477-07:00

FlySight opensight mission console with ATR deployed for Norway SAR operations

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Air Congo to take delivery of first ATR 72-600 by mid-2Q26 to expand regional turboprop capacity Air Congo plans to induct its first ATR 72-600 by mid-2Q26, moving from current capacity levels toward expanded regional operations using a turboprop type suited to shorter sectors. The update signals a near-term fleet refresh and a step change in capability for the carrier’s network.

2026-04-21T06:54:06.192387-07:00

Air Congo to take delivery of first ATR 72-600 by mid-2Q26 to expand regional turboprop capacity

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Berjaya Air takes delivery of the first ATR 72-600 in ATR HighLine all-business-class cabin configuration

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

Myanmar runway-sidestep incident: ATR 72-600 brake failure cited after taxiing loss of control struck Airbus A319 at Yangon

Air Congo sets up first intercontinental route: Kinshasa–Brussels nonstops in early 3Q26, with CEO talks and new ATRs

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