Air Astra Receives Second ATR 72‑600 Delivery
Air Astra Receives Second ATR 72‑600 Delivery marks a pivotal moment in the airline’s fleet expansion, delivering its second of three new turboprops to Dhaka.
Air Astra Receives Second ATR 72‑600 Delivery marks a pivotal moment in the airline’s fleet expansion, delivering its second of three new turboprops to Dhaka.
Azorra has delivered its first ATR 42-600 to JSX under a lease agreement, marking a pivotal expansion step for the US regional carrier as it introduces ATR turboprop operations for the first time.
TrueNoord Delivers Two ATR 42-600s To JSX, marking a further expansion of the U.S. public charter carrier’s fleet and strengthening the lessor’s presence in the North American regional turboprop market. The first aircraft was delivered in November, followed by the second in January, and both are now operating within JSX’s growing network.
Fly91 Signs Lease For Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft as the Indian regional carrier continues to build scale with the addition of its fifth and sixth aircraft through lease agreements with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The latest fleet expansion underscores Fly91’s focus on deploying modern turboprop capacity tailored to short-haul and regional connectivity within its operating network.
Aegean Airlines, through its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a brand-new ATR 72-600. The delivery marks an important milestone in the airline’s regional fleet renewal program, aimed at improving efficiency, passenger comfort, and connectivity across Greece and neighboring markets.
Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
Air Mauritius has strengthened its regional fleet with the arrival of an additional ATR 72-600, leased and named Les Mascareignes, which replaces an older ATR 72-500. The aircraft is certified for Extended Twin Engine Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) and will depart from Toulouse next week, routing via Luxor, Nairobi, and Nosy Bebefore reaching Mauritius.
Afrijet Business Service, operating under the brand FLYGABON, has officially taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet in Africa. This delivery marks a pivotal step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enabling it to fully transition away from its older ATR 42-500 units in favor of a next-generation ATR-600 fleet.
ACIA Aero Leasing, based in Ireland, reported a robust performance for the first half of 2025, marking significant growth in customer base and transaction volume. The lessor added five new customers, completed four aircraft and engine acquisitions, signed four new lease agreements, and executed the sale of eight aircraft. In addition, two new lending partners joined the company’s financing network, highlighting a…