Aeromar introduces first ATR -600 in Mexico

The carrier leases its first ATR -600 series aircraft from Air Lease Corporation.

 

Aeromar, one of the major regional airlines in Mexico, today took delivery of its first of 2 ATR 72-600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become the first operator of the ATR -600 series aircraft in the region. In addition, the new airplanes will be the premier turboprops up to 70 seats in Mexico.

Aeromar is ATR’s longstanding customer with 14 ATR airplanes in its fleet (ten ATR 42-500s and four 42-320s). The newly acquired 68-seat turboprops will replace the smaller ATR 42-320 allowing the airline to further boost service to destinations it already flies to: from the capital Mexico City to airports in smaller cities like Poza Rica, San Luis Potosi or Ciudad Victoria.

Aeromar believes the market is ripe for a bigger turboprop aircraft and that the airline industry needs the improved productivity that the new plane can provide.

“Following the leasing of the new ATR aircraft, Aeromar seeks to maintain its fleet one of the freshest among the Latin American airlines,” Fabricio Cojuc, Aeromar Executive Vice President said. “By renewing our fleet, we are aiming at more efficient operations. ATR 72-600s offers superior passenger capacity compared to the smaller aircraft models and lower fuel consumption per seat. In addition, they are very reliable and that should help with punctuality.”

“We are very pleased to be delivering the first ATR 72-600 to Aeromar. As congestion puts pressure on airports in large cities in Mexico, we are sure the ATR 72-600 is the right solution as this larger turboprop aircraft provides more capacity and greater comfort and efficiency with fewer flights” commented Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, ALC’s Chairman and CEO.

“We are delighted to receive a new order from our long-standing customer Aeromar for the best-selling ATR -600 series aircraft,” said Filippo Bagnato, CEO of ATR. “The ATR 72-600’s versatility and low operational costs have made it very popular with Latin American airlines. The comfort of the ATR -600’s spacious cabin is also appealing to passengers. These eco-efficient ATR aircraft will definitely contribute to the growth and success of Mexico’s regional aviation sector”.

ATR is well established in Latin American region with more than 160 aircraft flying in the livery of 30 operators, including 14 aircraft currently being operated in Mexico.

About the ATR 72-600:

  • Passenger capacity: 68-74 seats
  • Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW 127M
  • Maximum power at take-off: 2,750 horse power per engine
  • Maximum weight at take-off: 23,000 Kg
  • Maximum payload: 7,500 Kg
  • Range with full passenger load: 900 nautical miles (1,665 Km)

About Aeromar:

Established in January 1987 as Transportes Aeromar, the carrier operates today scheduled direct services to Mexico’s domestic destinations and international services to the USA. Aeromar is based at Mexico City International Airport and currently operates a fleet 14 ATR 42s and served 22 airports. Aeromar is the second largest regional airline in Mexico in terms of daily flights, after Aeromexico. For more information, visit Aeromar's website at www.aeromar.com.mx

About Air Lease Corporation:

ALC is an aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world. ALC and its team of dedicated and experienced professionals are principally engaged in purchasing commercial aircraft and leasing them to its airline partners worldwide through customized aircraft leasing and financing solutions. For more information, visit ALC's website at www.airleasecorp.com.

 

 

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About ATR

ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.