ATR, a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer has announced the delivery of the first ATR 42-600 jet to ORC (Oriental Air Bridge), a Japanese regional airline. The newly delivered aircraft is covered by an ATR Global Maintenance Agreement contract (GMA). The aircraft which was delivered in Toulouse was ordered in July 2022 and carries the brand-new ORC livery. ORC will plan to start operating the ATR aircraft in July 2023 to further strengthen support for the airline’s domestic activities in providing reliable essential connectivity from Nagasaki to the island of Kyushu in Japan.
Mr. Tanaka, Senior Managing Director, ORC said, “We are pleased to start operating our ATR 42-600 aircraft soon. With the unrivalled versatility and sustainable performance of ATR aircraft, this delivery represents a step forward for us to better serve our higher purpose of providing air link to revitalise the remote islands around Nagasaki Prefecture, in the most responsible way. We will also be able to offer our passengers the highest standards of comfort and modernity, while ensuring cost effectiveness through our ATR Global Maintenance Agreement. We look forward to welcoming passengers on our flights to visit the remote island of Nagasaki where some beautiful world heritages are located.”