ATR Delivers First 72-600 in Livery of an Asian Carrier

ATR has delivered the very first ATR 72-600 aircraft in the livery of an Asian carrier.

The aircraft, with registration number B-17001, has been delivered to Taiwan-based carrier Uni Air, a regional subsidiary of Eva Air.

This very first Asian ATR 72-600 is expected to officially enter into service on 11 October 2012, with a first commercial domestic flight from Taipei to Taidong.

With the introduction of its new fleet of 10 ATR 72-600s, Uni Air will progressively replace its fleet of Dash 8 Q-300s turboprops.

The ATR 72-600 received its EASA-certification in May 2011. It features an avionics suite equipped with full-glass cockpit specifically developed for ATR by Thales, and totally redesigned cabin interiors, by Italian designer Giugiaro.

Commenting on the delivery, Tony Su, Chairman of Uni Air, said, “We are really proud to be introducing the new ATR 72-600 into our fleet. This aircraft has proven already to be a commercial and operational success around the world. We are delighted to be further developing and upgrading our regional routes and service with such an outstanding and comfortable aircraft. The ATR 72-600 is the most modern, technologically advanced and greenest aircraft among its category. We are pleased to associate our brand with the newest ATR -600s and to take advantage of the many improvements and performances of the aircraft.”

Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, added, “The arrival of the very first ATR 72-600 in Asia is also a milestone for ATR. In the last years, Asia has substantially developed regional aviation and we are pleased that many prestigious Asian carriers as Uni Air have decided to expand with the newest ATR -600 series aircraft. The high standards of comfort of these aircraft, coupled with their low operating costs, provide substantial growth opportunities both to Asian carriers and to ATR. We are pleased to strongly contribute to the expansion of regional aviation in Asia with our green and most modern ATR -600s.”

ATR 72-600

Passenger capacity: 68-74 seats
Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW 127M
Maximum power at take-off: 2,750 horse power per engine
Maximum weight at take-off: 23,000 Kgs
Maximum load: 7,500 Kgs
Maximum range with full passenger load: 900 nautical miles (1,665 Kms)

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