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.
Aleutian Airways, a regional carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, marking a key milestone in its fleet development strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1405, is being introduced under a lease agreement with Azorra Aircraft Leasing, a U.S.-based lessor with a strong presence in the regional aircraft leasing space.
Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
Air Cambodia has expanded its regional operations with the delivery of a single ATR72-500, bearing serial number 897, powered by PW127M engines. This addition strengthens the carrier’s short-haul capabilities, particularly in underserved domestic and cross-border markets where turboprop aircraft offer an efficient and flexible solution.
