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Bahamasair Targets ATR Fleet Expansion Amid Supply Chain Delays

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Bahamasair, the national carrier of The Bahamas, is working to resolve supply chain delays impacting the servicing of its ATR fleet. The airline expects one of its three grounded ATRs to return to service this week, with the remaining two anticipated to be operational by early 2025. These delays are attributed to challenges in securing necessary parts and completing engine work.

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Half of PIA Fleet Grounded Due to Parts Shortage

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing operational challenges with 17 of its 34 aircraft grounded due to a critical shortage of spare parts. The grounded fleet includes seven Boeing 777s, seven Airbus A320s, and three ATRs, significantly impacting the airline’s capacity to maintain its scheduled operations.

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Air Antilles to Reinstate ATR and DHC6 Aircraft for High Season

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Air Antilles (Guadeloupe) has announced plans to bolster its fleet by reintroducing two ATR aircraft — an ATR72 and an ATR42 — and a DHC6 back into operations starting December 20, 2024. This strategic move aims to strengthen the airline’s network and service offerings during the high-demand travel season.

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ATR Halts Development of ATR42-600S STOL to Focus on Existing Product Competitiveness

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ATR has announced that it will discontinue the development of its ATR42-600S STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing)variant to prioritize enhancing the competitiveness of its existing product lineup. The decision reflects ATR’s commitment to focusing resources on bolstering its current product portfolio, which includes the ATR42 and ATR72 series. This strategic shift underscores ATR’s adaptability in responding to market dynamics and…

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Madagascar Airlines Adds Three Aircraft to Operational Fleet

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Madagascar Airlines is enhancing its operational fleet this week with the addition of three aircraft, boosting its capacity to serve domestic and regional routes. The first of these additions is a repaired ATR with serial number 1248, which is now back in service. Joining this aircraft is a Q400 leased from CemAir, a South African airline, which will serve as a…

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LaneXang Receives New ATR72-500 Aircraft to Expand Regional Operations

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LaneXang, a regional airline based in Laos, has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of an ATR72-500, serial number 906. Equipped with PW127M engines, this new aircraft addition is set to strengthen LaneXang’s operational capabilities across its regional routes.

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NyxAir Offers ATR72-500F for Wet Lease, Charter, and Dry Lease

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NyxAir, an Estonian airline, has announced the availability of an ATR72-500F for various leasing and charter arrangements, including short- and long-term wet leases, full charter services, and dry lease options. This versatile ATR72-500F freighter is well-suited for flexible cargo operations, addressing the growing demand for regional freight solutions across Europe and beyond.