IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, is reportedly preparing to place an order for 30 to 50 ATR72-600 aircraft during the upcoming Paris Air Show, signaling a substantial expansion of its regional fleet. The deal is estimated to be worth up to $750 million, depending on the final aircraft count and configuration.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, is preparing to take delivery of its first ATR72-600XT, the latest variant of the popular turboprop aircraft designed for regional efficiency and performance in challenging environments. This delivery marks the beginning of a three-aircraft order aimed at bolstering the airline’s network and modernizing its fleet.
Advantage Air, a Kenyan carrier, has officially taken delivery of its first ATR72-200F, signaling the airline’s entry into or expansion of dedicated freight operations. The aircraft, bearing serial number 256, joins the airline’s fleet as a turboprop freighter, offering regional cargo transport capabilities.
Dakar Air Cargo, a Senegalese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first freighter aircraft, an ATR72-500F, serial 541. This acquisition marks a pivotal step for the airline as it moves to establish itself in the regional cargo market.
ATR (France) has entered discussions with multiple operators in India to explore new aircraft sales, as it anticipates significant demand for turboprop aircraft in the country. According to company representatives, India is projected to require an additional 300 turboprops within the next 10 years, driven by the growing need for efficient regional connectivity and the expansion of the domestic aviation sector.
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has received significant financial backing from the government of Tahiti through a strategic equity and loan guarantee arrangement involving Natireva, the parent company overseeing the airline’s development. Tahiti has acquired 54 shares of Natireva for a symbolic investment of $54, an administrative step designed to unlock a much larger financial mechanism: a $5.7 million loan guarantee.
Air Cambodia has officially taken delivery of the first of three ATR72-600 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy. The delivered aircraft, bearing serial number 1716, is the first of a batch scheduled to arrive in 2025 and is leased from HNCA Aviation Financial Leasing Co., a Chinese lessor known for its growing regional presence in aircraft…
Renegade Air, a regional operator based in Kenya, has taken delivery of an ATR42-500 aircraft, serial number 637, which will be operated under lease. The turboprop is powered by PW127E engines and is intended to strengthen the airline’s domestic and regional operations.
EJS, a UK-based aviation company, has taken delivery of an ATR72-200F aircraft, serial number 419, previously operated by Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. The aircraft is scheduled for teardown in May 2025 as part of a structured asset retirement and parts recovery initiative in collaboration with ALL4JETS, a Poland-based aviation services provider.
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.
