IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, is reportedly preparing to place an order for 30 to 50 ATR72-600 aircraft during the upcoming Paris Air Show, signaling a substantial expansion of its regional fleet. The deal is estimated to be worth up to $750 million, depending on the final aircraft count and configuration.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, is preparing to take delivery of its first ATR72-600XT, the latest variant of the popular turboprop aircraft designed for regional efficiency and performance in challenging environments. This delivery marks the beginning of a three-aircraft order aimed at bolstering the airline’s network and modernizing its fleet.
Advantage Air, a Kenyan carrier, has officially taken delivery of its first ATR72-200F, signaling the airline’s entry into or expansion of dedicated freight operations. The aircraft, bearing serial number 256, joins the airline’s fleet as a turboprop freighter, offering regional cargo transport capabilities.
Dakar Air Cargo, a Senegalese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first freighter aircraft, an ATR72-500F, serial 541. This acquisition marks a pivotal step for the airline as it moves to establish itself in the regional cargo market.
ATR (France) has entered discussions with multiple operators in India to explore new aircraft sales, as it anticipates significant demand for turboprop aircraft in the country. According to company representatives, India is projected to require an additional 300 turboprops within the next 10 years, driven by the growing need for efficient regional connectivity and the expansion of the domestic aviation sector.
Air Tahiti (French Polynesia) has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1181718. This move bolsters the airline’s regional fleet and strengthens its ability to provide reliable air connectivity throughout the region.
Wings Air (Indonesia) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1081. This aircraft is powered by PW127M engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency in regional operations.
HelloFly (Malta) has secured an ATR72 aircraft from Aeroitalia Regional (Romania) to maintain operations on its routes following the abrupt suspension of all scheduled flights by Universal Air (Malta). The acquisition of this aircraft allows HelloFly to continue providing essential regional connectivity while ensuring minimal disruption for passengers.
Voepass, a regional airline based in Brazil, is under legal pressure following a lawsuit filed by the SNA union (National Union of Aeronauts), which is seeking severance payments for former aircrew members dismissed after the airline suspended operations. The union successfully obtained a court injunction to freeze several Voepass assets, including an ATR72-200 aircraft and profits from the sale of airport slots.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has received significant financial backing from the government of Tahiti through a strategic equity and loan guarantee arrangement involving Natireva, the parent company overseeing the airline’s development. Tahiti has acquired 54 shares of Natireva for a symbolic investment of $54, an administrative step designed to unlock a much larger financial mechanism: a $5.7 million loan guarantee.
