Afrijet Accelerates Fleet Enhancement with Further ATR 72-600
Gabonese airline continues to select latest generation ATRs to renew and enlarge its network with efficient and responsible turboprops.Ā
Farnborough Airshow, 20 July 2022 ā ATR finalises the sale of a further ATR 72-600 to Central African airline Afrijet, to be delivered before the end of the year. This order will bring the -600 fleet size to six ATR 72-600 by 2023, allowing the opening of new routes and increasing frequency.Ā Initially starting with pre-owned ATRs and then moving to leased ATR 72-600 in 2020, Afrijet is able to benefit from ATRās effectiveness in growing regional networks, offering more responsible and inclusive connectivity to the communities and businesses of Africa.Ā
Afrijet CEO, Marc Gaffajoli, says: āRegional connectivity has a significant impact on local economies and community integration. To be effective in Africa an aircraft has to be cost-efficient, reliable and versatile. Moreover, the unique terrain in which Afrijet operates, comprising of the Congo rainforest – the worldās second largest tropical forest after the Amazon ā makes an even stronger reason to select the most responsible aircraft on the market for such essential connections.āĀ
Fabrice Vautier, ATR Senior Vice President Commercial, says:Ā āMost traffic in Africa is concentrated on a few well served routes and there is a real need to connect secondary cities. Afrijet is able to do just that, providing a reliable and comfortable service to local communities.Ā Accelerating the transition of its fleet to purchase the latest generation of ATR aircraft, is a clear demonstration of Afrijetās strong business strategy and commitment to sustainable aviationā.Ā
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ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATRās focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.