ATR secures new orders and predicts strong future at Farnborough International Airshow
Additional deals and new 20-year forecast further show market appeal for most affordable and sustainable regional aircraft now and in future
- New orders from ORC and Afrijet for both 42 and 72 aircraft
- Signature of two Global Maintenance Agreements
- New lessor Abelo to acquire 20 aircraft, including 10 STOL versions
- Japan’s Feel Air Holdings to order up to 36 aircraft
- ATR market forecast predicts strong growth, with global demand for around 2,500 turboprops over next 20 years
Farnborough, 21 July 2022 – On the occasion of the Farnborough International Airshow, world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, has reaffirmed its leadership on the regional aviation market, both today, with the signature of new deals and Global Maintenance Agreements, and in the future, with its updated 20-year market forecast.
ATR has secured new orders from Japan’s ORC and Gabon’s Afrijet, respectively selecting the ATR 42-600 and the ATR 72-600 as the lowest CO2 emission and most economical regional aircraft on the market. ATR continues to enlarge its footprint in Japan as Feel Air is looking to operate a fleet of up to 36 ATR aircraft, and the manufacturer is also getting unswerving support from the leasing community, as newly formed lessor Abelo is to acquire 20 aircraft, including 10 ATR 42-600S – the Short Take-Off and Landing version.
ATR’s new 20-year global market forecast, disclosed at the show, demonstrates that essential connectivity benefits not only emerging markets but also mature economies. Communities across the globe will always need a quick and affordable access to healthcare, education and fresh produce, which ATR turboprops are already providing today.
Fabrice Vautier, ATR Senior Vice-President Commercial, commented: “In mature markets, the acute awareness of the environmental challenge is the main driver for change across the entire aviation ecosystem. While in Asia Pacific, Latin America, or Africa, for instance, the challenge is to provide a low-fare alternative to time-consuming mobility options. Everywhere, profitability for the operators and comfort for the passengers are paramount, and the ATR -600 family is making a difference, offering sustainability, comfort, reliability and unrivalled economics. This is why our forecast predicts a total market of close to 2,500 aircraft over the next 20 years.”
ATR is responding by developing the most responsible and affordable turboprop ever, soon to be operated by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The turboprop manufacturer has just performed the first flight ever with 100% SAF in both engines on a commercial aircraft. Certification is also on track for its latest generation PW127XT engine, with deliveries starting this year.
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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 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.