Argentum Airways Launches Part 121 Operations For Aleutian Airways, marking a key milestone as the carrier officially commenced commercial flying under its own U.S. Part 121 air carrier certificate.
On 17 January 2026, an ATR 42-500 turboprop aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport on behalf of the Directorate General of Marine and Fisheries Resources Surveillance crashed during its approach to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The aircraft, registered PK-THT, went missing from radar as it neared the airport while flying from Adisutjipto Airport with 11 occupants — eight crew members and three passengers.
Fly91 Signs Lease For Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft as the Indian regional carrier continues to build scale with the addition of its fifth and sixth aircraft through lease agreements with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The latest fleet expansion underscores Fly91’s focus on deploying modern turboprop capacity tailored to short-haul and regional connectivity within its operating network.
Aegean Airlines, through its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a brand-new ATR 72-600. The delivery marks an important milestone in the airline’s regional fleet renewal program, aimed at improving efficiency, passenger comfort, and connectivity across Greece and neighboring markets.
Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
KF Aerospace has taken delivery of its third and final ATR 72-500 as part of the company’s recently renewed ten-year contract with Canadian courier Purolator. The aircraft, built in 2002 and registered under MSN 685 (ex-FlyCAA), will undergo modification into a large-cargo-door freighter, strengthening KF Aerospace’s specialized express cargo operations.
Air Mauritius has strengthened its regional fleet with the arrival of an additional ATR 72-600, leased and named Les Mascareignes, which replaces an older ATR 72-500. The aircraft is certified for Extended Twin Engine Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) and will depart from Toulouse next week, routing via Luxor, Nairobi, and Nosy Bebefore reaching Mauritius.
Afrijet Business Service, operating under the brand FLYGABON, has officially taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet in Africa. This delivery marks a pivotal step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enabling it to fully transition away from its older ATR 42-500 units in favor of a next-generation ATR-600 fleet.
Pattaya Airways, a Thailand-based regional cargo carrier, is preparing to induct its third aircraft, an ATR72-500F, into its fleet under a dry lease agreement during Q2 2026. The airline is also actively soliciting offers for additional leased aircraft, signaling an expansion strategy in response to rising regional cargo demand.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.
