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Vietnam Airlines Plans B737-8 Orders, Fleet Retirements

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Vietnam Airlines has outlined an ambitious fleet restructuring plan that includes the retirement of 12 aircraft in 2025, as well as the acquisition of 50 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2030 to 2035. The airline is also actively pursuing additional widebody aircraft for delivery before 2030, as it aims to expand and modernize its fleet to meet long-term demand.

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Purolator Takes Delivery Of ATR72-500F Freighter

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Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and logistics provider, has expanded its dedicated air cargo fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-500F, serial number 707. This turboprop freighter is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F engines and is tailored for short-haul express delivery routes across the country.

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StandardAero To Maintain Firefly’s PW127M ATR72 Fleet

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StandardAero, a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been selected by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group, to deliver comprehensive support for the PW127M engines powering its ATR72-500 fleet. This agreement enhances Firefly’s operational reliability as it continues to scale its regional network.

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Madagascar Airlines Extends Leases On Two ATR72s

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Madagascar Airlines has signed lease extension agreements with Abelo, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, for two ATR72 turboprops. The agreements cover serial number 698, an ATR72-500, which will now remain in service through January 2028, and serial number 1248, an ATR72-600, which is extended until November 2029.

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ACIA Delivers Second ATR72-600 To Emerald Airlines

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ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, has announced the delivery of a second ATR72-600, bearing serial number 1181, to regional operator Emerald Airlines. This milestone continues the growing relationship between the two Irish aviation entities, further strengthening Emerald Airlines’ short-haul regional network capabilities.

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JSX Signs LOI For 15 ATR42-600s With 10 Options

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JSX, the U.S.-based semi-private air carrier, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with ATR for the acquisition of 15 ATR42-600 aircraft, with options for 10 more, signaling a major step into turboprop operations. The first two aircraft are expected to enter service through leasing arrangements by the end of 2025, launching a new operational segment for the company known for its business-class…

ATR Forecasts Demand For 2,600 Turboprops By 2045

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ATR, the European regional aircraft manufacturer co-owned by Airbus and Leonardo, has projected a global market demand for approximately 2,600 turboprop aircraft over the next 20 years, spanning until 2045. The breakdown includes 2,100 passenger aircraft and 500 freighters, emphasizing the continuing relevance of turboprops in global aviation—especially for regional connectivity and last-mile logistics.

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ATR Secures Orders For 11 ATR72-600s In 1H 2025

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ATR, the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer jointly owned by Airbus and Leonardo, has reported that it received firm orders for 11 ATR72-600 aircraft from two undisclosed customers during the first half of 2025. This development reflects a sustained interest in regional turboprop aircraft amid rising fuel costs and the increasing demand for efficient and environmentally sustainable air transport solutions.

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Air Nostrum Adds ATR72-600 With PW127M Engines

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Air Nostrum, the Spanish regional carrier, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft, expanding its fleet with a focus on regional route optimization and fuel efficiency. The newly delivered aircraft, bearing the manufacturer serial number 1056, has been acquired under a lease agreement, reflecting the airline’s continued investment in flexible and efficient fleet management strategies.

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Jetstream Delivers First ATR72-600 to Blue Islands

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Jetstream Aviation Capital, a U.S.-based regional aircraft lessor, has delivered the first ATR72-600 aircraft to Blue Islands, an airline based in Guernsey. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1167, is the initial delivery under a multi-aircraft agreement that will see several ATR72-600s joining the Blue Islands fleet over time.