Nordic Aviation Capital (Ireland) has finalized the sale of two ATR72-600 aircraft to fellow Irish-based lessor AviaAM Leasing, continuing a broader trend of portfolio realignments among regional aircraft leasing firms. The transaction further consolidates AviaAM’s presence in the turboprop leasing market and supports its growing customer base in regional operations.
Azul has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new ATR72-600, serial 1706, as the airline continues to strengthen its connectivity across Brazil’s secondary and underserved markets. The aircraft is powered by PW127XT-M engines, the latest iteration of the well-known Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series, which are optimized for improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a six-year lease agreement with Clic Air of Colombia for one ATR72-600 turboprop. The aircraft, currently undergoing return processing from its previous operator, is expected to be delivered to Clic Air within the coming weeks, further expanding the carrier’s growing regional fleet.
Skytrans, a regional carrier based in Australia, has taken delivery of a De Havilland Canada DHC8-200, identified by serial number 430. The turboprop aircraft is powered by PW123C engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada, supporting the airline’s expansion across underserved routes in northern and remote parts of the country.
ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
Rise Air, a Canadian regional carrier, may expand its fleet beyond its current plans, as Chief Executive Derek Nice has indicated a willingness to order additional ATR72-600 aircraft. This would build on the three aircraft already on order, which are set to begin delivering between late 2025 and early 2026.
Green Africa Airways, a Lagos-based carrier in Nigeria, has marked a major milestone by taking delivery of its first owned aircraft, an ATR72-500, serial number 852. The aircraft was acquired from ATRiam Capital, an aviation leasing firm based in Ireland, marking the airline’s transition from leasing-only operations to asset ownership.
Deutsche Aircraft, based in Germany, has announced that it has secured tentative agreements for 34 of its new D328eco turboprops.
