ATR Announces New Order of ATR 72-600F
Worldâs largest express transportation provider adds 10 ATR 72-600F to its feeder fleetÂ
Toulouse, 21 March 2025 â ATR, the leading manufacturer of regional aircraft worldwide, today announced a major contract with FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the worldâs largest express transportation provider, for the acquisition of 10 ATR 72-600F. This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029. Â
The only in-production regional freighter on the market, the ATR 72-600F incorporates the latest technology featured in the ATR â600 series while being specifically designed for cargo operations. A bulk configuration helps in optimising the available volume â up to 75 m3 â thanks to the nine vertical nets, attachment points on the floor and lateral tracks. In addition, with a large cargo door, cargo loading system and wide cross section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and interline with larger freighters. Â
This purpose-built design, with its 9.2t payload, makes the ATR 72-600F a key asset in FedExâs fleet, replacing its legacy ATRs, and helping optimise its network capabilities worldwide. Its high versatility allows for seamless operations across multiple countries, logistical frameworks and environments, from the warm climates of Miami, Florida, to the cold temperatures of Anchorage, Alaska. FedExâs fleet of ATR 72-600F handles critical feeder operations, playing a vital role in the companyâs coverage of smaller markets.Â
âFedExâs decision to order additional ATR 72-600F underscores their trust in our aircraftâs performance and versatility. Our freighter variant is an essential component of the ATR family, offering significant advantages over traditional passenger-to-freighter conversions, including enhanced reliability and availability, and longer-term planningâ added Alexis Vidal, Senior Vice-President Commercial of ATR.Â
These 10 aircraft are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released last month.Â
ABOUT FEDEX CORP.Â
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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 open 120 new routes on average every year, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATRâs 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.