ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the signing of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft with Avation PLC. Avation’s order of the 10 aircraft will be delivered between 2025 and 2028 and is supported by 24 purchase rights that will go until 2034. This is the latest step in the continuing relationship with Avation, which first began in 2011. To date, Avation took delivery of 36 new ATR 72s, while two more are still to be delivered in the coming months of 2024, related to a former order. Today, Avation operates a fleet of 20 ATRs.
Jeff Chatfield, Executive Chairman, Avation PLC said, “Over the years, we have witnessed the exceptional performance of ATR aircraft, and enjoyed both strong airline demand and secondary market value retention. Avation believes that over the next 10 years, low CO2, SAF compatible, latest technology aircraft such as the ATR 72, and potentially its EVO successor, will be an essential component for efficient travel worldwide. We also believe that establishing a ten-year programme for the supply of new regional aircraft with sensible economics is a key component of our long-term business strategy. ATR 72s with their low operating costs and class-leading low carbon credentials are an essential addition to almost all major airlines’ regional networks.”