STARLUX launches widebody fleet with first A330neo

 

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft - an A330-900. It is the first of 26 Airbus widebodies set to join the airline’s fleet, comprising eight A330neo and 18 A350s.

The A330neo aircraft and one A350 are being acquired on lease from ALC, while the airline has 17 A350s on direct order with Airbus. Benefiting from the A330neo’s unbeatable operating economics and award-winning Airspace cabin, the aircraft will feature a two-class cabin with 28 business class seats and 269 economy class seats.

The A330neo joins an existing fleet of seven single-aisle A321neo at the airline, and will complement the airline’s network by flying regional routes from Taiwan to the wider Asia-Pacific.

At the same time, STARLUX has also signed up for the computer-based ACE (Airbus Cockpit Experience) Suite training solution. Using a “learning by discovery” approach, STARLUX’s flying crew will be able to use the ACE Trainer that simulates a 3D Cockpit environment with guided lessons and free play.

ACE Suite offers an efficient learning process that also provides customers with significant time savings off high-level devices training. Users can enjoy better knowledge retention and continuous skills reinforcement. ACE Suite is approved by EASA and in line with ICAO regulations.

“I am delighted to welcome our first A330neo, as it marks a key milestone in our growth. Having already operated modern and efficient single-aisle A321neo, we are confident that the A330neo will bring even more flexibility and efficiency in our network strategy, whilst optimising cost efficiency and achieving high passenger comfort,” K.W. Chang, Founder and Chairman of STARLUX Airlines. “We are also looking forward to starting to take delivery of our A350s in the coming months.”

“We are excited to work closely with STARLUX to build their new fleet,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer. “Together the A321neo, A330neo and A350 will enable the carrier to benefit from the unique technical commonality and efficiency offered by our latest generation aircraft. In addition they offer the best levels of comfort in their respective size categories, which will be a key element for STARLUX in delivering its premium in-flight experience.”

At the end of January 2022, the A330 Family had won over 1,800 orders (including 353 A330neo from 23 customers worldwide)

Korean Air welcomes 1st B737-8

Korean Air welcomed its first B737MAX. The aircraft is a B737-8 and is registered HL8348 (63436). It arrived at Seoul-Gimpo after a delivery flight that started on 11 February and took the aircraft from Seattle-Boeing Field (WA) to Anchorage (AK), then onwards to Tokyo-Narita and finally Seoul.

In total, the airline has ordered 30 B737-8s and it expects to take delivery of five more this year. The aircraft are to be used to replace the airline's older Boeing B737-fleet, which consists of three B737-800s, eleven B737-900s and nine B737-900ERs. Korean Air also has orders for 30 A321neos to renew its fleet with.

Next to the B737s, Korean Air's fleet consists of ten Airbus A220-300s, eight A330-200s, 22 A330-300s, ten A380s, four Boeing B747-400ERFs, nine B747-8s, seven B747-8Fs, twelve B777-200ERs, four B777-300s, 25 B777-300ERs, twelve B777Fs and ten B787-9s.
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Atlas Air to operate B747-8Fs for Kuehne+Nagel

Atlas Air announced that it has signed a long-term ACMI-contract with Kuehne+Nagel, in which the airline will operate two dedicated B747-8Fs for the German logistic company. The first Jumbo is entering service in the third quarter of 2022, with the second following in the fourth quarter.

The two B747-8Fs are part of the four B747-8Fs Atlas Air ordered last year and will be the last two B747s to be built.

Illustration by Atlas Air.

The ZEROe demonstrator has arrived

2022 marks a new and exciting phase for ZEROe – Airbus’ ambition to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035. The multi-year demonstrator programme has officially been launched with the objective to test a variety of hydrogen technologies both on the ground and in the air.



Introducing the ZEROe demonstrator

The ZEROe demonstrator is a giant leap forward in our mission to bring zero-emission aviation to reality. Discover how the hydrogen combustion technology will work on the A380 test platform.

In 2015, one of the most powerful engines ever developed for an Airbus aircraft was approaching the final stages of development. But before it could be fitted to the A350-1000 aircraft for which it was destined, the engine needed to be flight and ground tested – a common practice for new technologies before entry-into-service.

That is why, on a pleasant autumn day, the aircraft equipped with the development engine took off from Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse. The test flight lasted 4 hours and 14 minutes, and analysed the performance of a wide range of power settings at altitudes of up to 35,000 feet.

But it was not the A350-1000 used for the test flight: it was the A380 MSN1 – the first-ever A380 to roll off the production line.

The A380 is the world’s largest and most spacious passenger jet ever built – a size that makes it ideally suited to the role of test platform.

Today, the A380 MSN1 test aircraft is earmarked for a new role: to take the lead on testing the technologies that will be vital to bringing the world’s first zero-emission aircraft to market by 2035.

“The A380 MSN1 is an excellent flight laboratory platform for new hydrogen technologies,” says Mathias Andriamisaina, Airbus ZEROe Demonstrator Leader. “It's a safe and reliable platform that is highly versatile to test a wide range of zero-emission technologies. In addition, the platform can comfortably accommodate the large flight test instrumentation that will be needed to analyse the performance of the hydrogen in the hydrogen-propulsion system.”

Glenn Llewellyn introduces the ZEROe demonstrator

Airbus Vice-President, Zero-Emission Aircraft, Glenn Llewellyn takes us inside the A380 MSN1, an iconic aircraft that will act as a testbed for hydrogen combustion technology.

Demonstrators: testing tomorrow’s technologies today

A demonstrator aircraft is fundamental to developing new aviation technology. It is primarily used to test and prove the viability of designs, processes, fuels, materials and equipment, both on the ground and in the air. This information is then used to refine and certify the finished product. Demonstrators also serve to showcase innovation to a wider audience, from government officials and investors to journalists and the general public.

Airbus has a long track record of launching demonstrator programmes to test pioneering technology. The E-Fan family, for example, highlighted the potential for all-electric flight. The Vahana and CityAirbus demonstrators have proven invaluable in furthering Airbus’ vision for sustainable urban air mobility. And, most recently, the E-Fan X was used to test the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion.

The ZEROe demonstrator will now be the next to test groundbreaking zero-emission technologies. It will carry four liquid hydrogen tanks in a caudal position, as well as a hydrogen combustion engine mounted along the rear fuselage. The liquid hydrogen distribution system will feed into a conditioning system in which the liquid hydrogen will transform into its gaseous form before it is introduced into the engine where it is combusted for propulsion.

“This isn’t Airbus’ first experience with hydrogen-powered flight,” Mathias explains. “From 2000 to 2002, Airbus was a key partner in the European Union’s Cryoplane research project. Building on these academic inquiries, we’re proud to take the testing of hydrogen combustion to the next level.”

Collaborating for zero-emission aviation

The hydrogen combustion engine is a key part of the ZEROe demonstrator programme. Engine manufacturers have been working hand-in-hand with Airbus on demonstrator programmes for decades. And the ZEROe demonstrator will be no exception.

CFM International, a joint venture between GE and Safran, is set to develop the hydrogen combustion engine and prepare it for testing. Specifically, the company will modify the combustor, fuel system and control system of a GE PassportTM turbofan to run on hydrogen. The engine was selected due to its physical size, advanced turbo machinery, and fuel flow capability.

Each technology component – the hydrogen tanks, hydrogen combustion engine and liquid hydrogen distribution system – will be tested individually on the ground. Then, the complete system will be tested first on the ground and then subsequently in flight. The first flight is expected to take place in the next five years.



The A380 MSN1 is an excellent flight laboratory platform for new hydrogen technologies. It's a safe and reliable platform that is highly versatile to test a wide range of zero-emission technologies.

Airbus and CFM International to pioneer hydrogen combustion technology

Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, to collaborate on a hydrogen demonstration programme that will take flight around the middle of this decade.
The programme’s objective is to ground and flight test a direct combustion engine fueled by hydrogen, in preparation for entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. The demonstration will use a A380 flying testbed equipped with liquid hydrogen tanks prepared at Airbus facilities in France and Germany. Airbus will also define the hydrogen propulsion system requirements, oversee flight testing, and provide the A380 platform to test the hydrogen combustion engine in cruise phase.
CFM International (CFM) will modify the combustor, fuel system, and control system of a GE Passport turbofan to run on hydrogen. The engine, which is assembled in the US, was selected for this program because of its physical size, advanced turbo machinery, and fuel flow capability. It will be mounted along the rear fuselage of the flying testbed to allow engine emissions, including contrails, to be monitored separately from those of the engines powering the aircraft. CFM will execute an extensive ground test program ahead of the A380 flight test.
“This is the most significant step undertaken at Airbus to usher in a new era of hydrogen-powered flight since the unveiling of our ZEROe concepts back in September 2020,” said Sabine Klauke, Airbus Chief Technical Officer. “By leveraging the expertise of American and European engine manufacturers to make progress on hydrogen combustion technology, this international partnership sends a clear message that our industry is committed to making zero-emission flight a reality.”
“Hydrogen combustion capability is one of the foundational technologies we are developing and maturing as part of the CFM RISE Program,” said Gaël Méheust, president & CEO of CFM. “Bringing together the collective capabilities and experience of CFM, our parent companies, and Airbus, we really do have the dream team in place to successfully demonstrate a hydrogen propulsion system.”
CFM shares Airbus’ ambition of fulfilling the promise they made in signing the Air Transport Action Group goal in October 2021 to achieve aviation industry net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 by developing and testing the technology necessary to make zero emissions aircraft a reality within the ambitious timeline defined.
Airbus has a long-standing relationship with CFM and its parent companies, GE Aviation and Safran Aircraft Engines and, together, the partners have established a great track record of delivering high-performance products that meet the needs of airline customers.

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Lynx Air welcomes 1st aircraft

Canadian start-up Lynx Air has taken delivery of its first aircraft on 14 February. The aircraft, B737-8 C-GJSL (44312) arrived at Calgary at this date. Two more B737-8s will follow in the coming weeks and the airline aims to launch operations in April, planning to serve Calgary, Kelowna, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria and Winnipeg.

Lynx Air is the new name for Enerjet, which operated three B737-700s. Next to its first three B737-8s, the airline also has options to lease up to 43 additional B737-8s in the coming years.
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American Airlines to Expand Embraer Fleet

São José dos Campos, Brazil, February 15, 2022 – American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175s. The aircraft will be operated by American’s wholly owned subsidiary, Envoy Air. With deliveries to be completed this year, Envoy’s fleet of E175s will grow to over 100 aircraft by the end of 2022. The contract value is USD 160.2 million at current list prices and will be included in Embraer’s 2021 fourth quarter backlog.
“Reaching the century mark of 100 E175s with American Airlines and Envoy is truly a moment to savor. We thank American Airlines and Envoy for their sustained partnership with Embraer, which began back in 1998,” said Mark Neely, Vice President Sales and Marketing for The Americas, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “It’s hard to exaggerate the impact this hardworking aircraft has every day, delivering essential connectivity across the US market. The E175 is the backbone of the US regional network, with over 600 aircraft sold, and 86% market share since 2013.”

“Our incredible journey with Embraer began almost 25 years ago with the ERJ 145. Our partnership continues to grow today with the E175s, the core of our fleet. Not only are our customers happy with the aircraft, but the jet’s outstanding performance has allowed us to continue to provide excellent service to American Airlines,” said Pedro Fábregas, President & CEO of Envoy. “We look forward to receiving these three new aircraft later this year as we continue to expand our growing network.”

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Astral Aviation signs for A320P2Fs

With the Singapore Air Show set to begin on 15 February, some news is already coming out. First of which, is the news that Kenyan cargo-carrier Astral Aviation has signed an agreement with lessor Vaayu Group for two A320P2Fs, making the airline the first operator of the type once certified. Both are scheduled to be delivered this year.

The A320P2F took to the skies for the very first time on 8 December 2021 at Singapore-Seletar and EFW hopes to have the certification finalized later this year. In total, Vaayu Group has agreed to take five A320P2Fs as the type's first customer, two of which have now found a home.

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JetBlue Adds 30 Airbus A220s to Order Book, Further Enhancing the Financial and Operational Performance of Its Next Generation Fleet

 JetBlue Converts 30 Aircraft Options to Firm Order, Accelerating E190 Retirement

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced an agreement to exercise its option to add 30 additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft to its order book, bringing the total number of A220s in the airline’s fleet and on order to 100. The aircraft’s strong economics and operational performance are a key to JetBlue’s long-term cost performance, while also enabling more sustainable flying, greater flexibility to support JetBlue’s network strategy, and the introduction of its all-new onboard experience to more customers.

Airbus A220 aircraft. Photo courtesy of JetBlue. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We’re already seeing benefits from the eight A220s we’ve added to the fleet, and we’re very happy to have more on the way,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “We’ve seen double-digit increases in customer satisfaction scores, and these fuel-efficient aircraft support our leadership in reducing carbon emissions. With 30 additional A220s on order, we’re in a position to accelerate our fleet modernization plans to deliver stronger cost performance and support our focus city network strategy.”

“It is very rewarding to see a happy customer coming back for more aircraft not even a year after entry into service of its first A220. We salute our friends at JetBlue on this landmark deal,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International. “Over 700 A220 orders to date underscore the strong market appetite for this all-new single aisle aircraft.”

In 2018, JetBlue announced its initial order of 60 A220s and the option for 60 additional aircraft. JetBlue converted 10 of 60 options to firm orders in 2019, and the 30 A220s announced today will enable acceleration of the retirement of JetBlue’s Embraer E190 fleet.

Exceptional Fuel Efficiency & Economics

The A220 offers nearly 30 percent lower direct operating costs per seat compared to the fleet it is replacing, supporting the airline’s focus on keeping costs low. Additionally, the aircraft’s range and seating capacity will add flexibility to JetBlue’s network strategy as it targets growth in its focus cities, including options for transcontinental flying and opening the door to new markets and routes not feasible with the airline’s existing fleet.

The A220 is powered exclusively by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, which deliver double-digit improvements in fuel and carbon emissions. Optimizing fuel burn is an important first step in JetBlue’s sustainability strategy, and prioritizing fuel-efficient aircraft and engines aligns with JetBlue’s approach to reducing emissions. Earlier this year, JetBlue became the first major U.S. airline to achieve carbon neutrality for all domestic flights, and later announced its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040.

Considerable Comfort

The A220’s spacious and comfortable cabin makes it the perfect fit for JetBlue, which has consistently led U.S. airlines in onboard experience.

The airline’s A220s are outfitted with 140 Collins Meridian seats, customized around customer feedback and featuring a number of design elements with comfort and convenience in mind. Seating is arranged in a two-by-three configuration offering multiple seating options for all party sizes and includes USB-C, USB-A and AC power at every seat. JetBlue – which offers the most legroom in coacha – maximizes the A220’s ultra-modern design to create an elevated customer experience throughout the interior.

Keeping customers connected and entertained is also on display aboard JetBlue’s A220 with Thales AVANT and ViaSat-2 connectivity. With this system, JetBlue offers every customer high-definition screens at every seat and personalized entertainment choices. Additionally, JetBlue is the only U.S. carrier with free high-speed Fly-Fi® on every plane, providing customers with the ability to connect an unlimited number of devices to stream, surf, or chat during the entire flight, from gate to gate. Fly-Fi® connectivity is available in nearly every region that JetBlue fliesb.

Every aspect of the aircraft has been meticulously customized to create the perfect environment to deliver JetBlue’s award-winning service. Customer comfort is enhanced with bigger windows for better views and a more spacious feel, reconfigured overhead bins for additional carry-on bag capacity and custom LED mood lighting designed to provide a more soothing inflight experience with lighting scenarios that change with time of day or phase of flight.

Future of the Fleet

JetBlue’s first A220 aircraft arrived in December 2020 and the airline is on track to take delivery of its ninth A220 this month. Nine more are scheduled for delivery in 2022, followed by another 21 in 2023. Ultimately, these A220s will replace the airline’s E190s, with the last E190 exiting in 2026.

JetBlue’s initial order for 60 A220 aircraft was announced in July 2018.

New "Pikatu Jet BC2" - SKYMARK AIRLINES

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Air Bora Bora (French Polynesia) has filed for its air carrier license and intends to get two ATR72s by November 2022 for charters and four more of the same model later on, with plans to fly to Bora Bora, Raiatea Huahine, Rangiroa, Tikehau and Fakarava.

 

AIR MONTENEGRO / ERJ195 / 40-AOA

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First A320NEO for Play ( TF-PPA - Serial #: 9357 ) ex SaudiGulf Airlines

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Azul inducts first fully converted E195

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, Sao Paulo Viracopos) has completed the conversion and certification of the world's first E195 dedicated freighter.

The Brazilian carrier executed the process largely in-house and in partnership with LHColus Tecnologia. The Brazilian civil aviation authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil - ANAC) issued the requisite certificate on February 1, 2022, after which PR-AXW (msn 19000638) entered into commercial service on February 7, operating its first flight from Sao Paulo Viracopos to Porto Alegre, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows.

The conversion expands the Embraer jet's cargo capacity to 15 tonnes. As the world's first Class F freighter, the E195 freighter can carry cargo in special fire-resistant containers rather than standard ones. The aircraft's superstructure has not, however, been equipped with large cargo doors.

Azul plans to induct a further three converted E195 freighters in the coming months all of which will compliment Azul Cargo's fleet of two B737-300(F)s and will be used predominantly on thinner routes. The carrier's Azul Conecta (2F, Jundiaí) subsidiary operates a further three Cessna (single turboprop) C208B Grand Caravans in a permanent cargo configuration.

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Toki Air to open ATR 72 services from coastal airport

 

Main hub: Niigata Airport
Country/Territory: Japan

Toki Air is a proposed LCC jointly established by Niigata Chamber of Commerce and Niigata Association of Corporate Executives. The companies established a preparatory company in Tokyo in Dec-2019 and the company was formally established in Jul-2020. Toki Air operated a test flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Sado Airport on 24-May-2021.

Toki Air plans to commence operations in summer 2022 with four services initially connecting Niigata with Sapporo Okadama, Sendai, Kansai and Chukyo areas. Toki Air plans to differentiate itself from other domestic LCCs by operating only regional domestic services using propeller aircraft. The start up plans to lease four aircraft from ATR.

iAero Airways adds first widebody, a B767

iAero Airways (SWQ, Greensboro) has added its first widebody aircraft, specifically a VIP-configured B767-300(ER), after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded its operations specifications to include the type.

N625HR (msn 25287) is owned the Houston Rockets, an NBA basketball franchise, and will be operated by iAero Airways exclusively on their behalf. Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows that after a period of proving flights in late January 2022, the jet operated its first charter for the Rockets on February 3, flying from Houston Hobby to San Antonio Int'l.

The Rockets are in a relatively small group of NBA teams with their own aircraft - most charter capacity in from the market. Recently, National Football League franchise the Arizona Cardinals joined the ranks of aircraft-owning teams, buying a B777-200(ER) placed on the AOC of Jet Aviation Flight Services (Teterboro).

"The addition of this Houston Rockets VIP B767 into our fleet begins a new and exciting chapter at iAero Airways. It marks not only our expansion into wide-body aircraft but our further expansion into professional sports," said Robert Caputo, Chief Executive Officer of parent holding iAero Group.

The airline is also in the process of adding another B767-300(ER), N827RC (msn 26389). The 29.4-year-old ex-Brava Linhas Aéreas jet is currently undergoing maintenance at Miami Int'l airport, the ch-aviation fleets advanced module shows.

iAero Airways' narrowbody fleet comprises eight B737-300s, one B737-300(F), twenty B737-400s, two B737-400(SF)s, five B737-800s, five B737-800(BDSF)s, and two B737-800(SF)s.

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SIA finalises order for A350F

 

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the Singapore Airshow by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer.

The order firms up the carrier's commitment to the new generation freighter announced by the plane maker in December 2021. The newly ordered aircraft will replace the carrier’s existing 747-400F fleet from the fourth quarter of 2025.

“This order underscores the importance of the cargo market to the SIA Group. The introduction of the A350F will enhance our capabilities in this key sector, ensuring that we are ready for the growth opportunities that will arise in the coming years. These new-generation aircraft will substantially increase our operating efficiencies and reduce our fuel burn, making an important contribution towards the success of our long-term decarbonisation goals,” said Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines.

“Singapore Airlines is the world's largest operator of the A350 and is now set to become the first to fly the all-new freighter variant,” said Christian Scherer. “The A350F will fit seamlessly into the carrier's existing fleet, while redefining the operational efficiency of its cargo operations, bringing a 40% reduction in fuel consumption and emissions compared with the aircraft it will replace at SIA, while offering the same payload-carrying capacity and longer range. Consumer patterns have changed dramatically in recent times, generating increased demand for the swift transport of cargo by air. With the A350F, SIA will be well-positioned to respond to this enormous market potential in a profitable and sustainable way.”

The A350F meets the imminent wave of large freighter replacements and the evolving environmental requirements, shaping the future of air freight. The A350F will be powered by the latest technology, fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines.

The A350F is based on the world’s most modern long-range passenger family. With a 109- tonne payload capability, the A350F will serve all cargo markets. The aircraft features a large main deck cargo door, with its fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers.

More than 70% of the airframe will be made of advanced materials, resulting in a 30tonne lighter take-off weight and generating at least 20% lower fuel consumption and emissions over its current closest competitor. The A350F will fully meet ICAO’s enhanced CO₂ emissions standards coming into effect in 2027.

Singapore Airlines is the world’s largest operator of the A350, with 58 currently in service.

Alliance Air to connect challenging airfields of the Himalayas with two brand new ATR 42-600

 

The 50-seaters will be leased via TrueNoord who confirms confidence in long-term value of ATR products


Singapore Airshow, February 15, 2022 – Market-leading aircraft manufacturer ATR and Alliance Air, the only Indian public airline, have signed a deal to acquire two ATR 42-600 via lessor TrueNoord. These new aircraft will support Alliance Air’s mission of serving challenging airfields in the Himalayas. The first deliveries to Alliance Air will start mid 2022.

The former regional subsidiary of Air India, which already operates 18 ATR 72-600, has chosen to complement its fleet with brand new ATR 42s as their unique credentials, both in terms of versatility and economics, make it the perfect aircraft to serve even the least accessible regions of India. The aircraft will be able to operate on the short runways of the Shimla and Kullu airports, both located at high altitudes, and exposed to high temperatures.

Vineet Sood, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Air, said: “Our relationship with ATR started 20 years ago, and ever since we have been building a network that truly serves Indian communities, delivering comfortable, reliable and affordable air services. Thanks to the unique features of the ATR 42-600, Alliance Air will proudly fulfill the mission assigned by the Indian government to make the most inaccessible regions accessible.”

The high commonality between the ATR 72 and 42 will help make the introduction of this new aircraft type seamless. The airline will also continue to benefit from the manufacturer’s pay-by-the-hour maintenance programme, the ATR GMA, to optimise its operations and maintenance activities.

ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli said: “Renewed confidence from a historical customer is the best recognition of the efforts we are making every day to remain at the higher edge of technology whilst providing concrete solutions to operate the aircraft with the most sustainable business model. The fact that we will deliver the aircraft by the middle of this year is testament both to the recovery of the Indian domestic market and the essential need for affordable and reliable connectivity throughout the country.”

In 2021, 40 new routes were created in India with ATR aircraft.

Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific at TrueNoord, added: “We are proud to be a strategic partner in enabling vital and essential connections to be made throughout India. With this new acquisition, we are firmly establishing the whole ATR family as a cornerstone of our portfolio of modern regional aircraft, and demonstrating our confidence in their long-term value.”

These are the third and fourth ATR 42 aircraft that TrueNoord is introducing into its fleet, as in December 2021, the lessor bought two ATR 42-600 to support Silver Airways’ development in the United States.

T´WAY / A330-300 / VQ-BCQ

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Los Angeles International Airport - 01/2022

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