Air Tahiti orders 4 ATR 72-600 and Global Maintenance Agreement

Farnborough – ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, announced on July 24, 2024, the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti. Along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti’s long-term vision and confidence in ATR’s products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly.

As a dedicated user of ATR aircraft for nearly 40 years, Air Tahiti has been crucial in providing essential connectivity to the communities in Tahiti and its islands. The airline currently operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, comprising nine ATR 72-600 and two ATR 42-600. The introduction of these new aircraft will enable Air Tahiti to address both flight frequency and capacity, further enhancing its service offering and passenger experience.

The Tahitian carrier continues to renew its fleet with new-generation turboprops that boast the lowest CO2 emissions per trip in the regional market. The GMA, ATR’s flagship pay-by-the-hour maintenance package, renewed for eight years, will leverage ATR’s expertise. This is for both an aircraft manufacturer and service provider to further optimize operations.

Source ATR / edited by Fire and Aviation TV shared with Airline Adviser 07/26/24