ATR Logs New Customer, Sales at Paris

Asia and South America are the destinations for ATR 72-500 aircraft in orders announced at this week’s Paris Air Show. Malaysian-based Berjaya Air, a new ATR customer, signed a $74 million agreement with ATR for four new ATR 72-500 aircraft. In addition, current customer, Brazil-based TOTAL Linhas Aereas ordered five new ATR aircraft (three ATR 42-500s and two ATR 72-500s) plus options for five additional aircraft (three ATR 42-500s and two ATR 72-500s). The contract is valuated at over $160 million, options included. For a complete report, see the June 25 issue of Regional Aviation News.