(16 Nov 2021)
TAROM, the Romanian national flag carrier and member of the
SkyTeam airline alliance, has signed a firm order to acquire three
ATR 72-600 as part of a continuation of its fleet modernisation
plan which began in 2019.
The deal will also see the airline upscale its ATR
42-500 fleet to the larger 72-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, offering
more capacity and comfort with the latest generation ATR Armonia
cabin.
TAROM ATR 72-600 reg: YR-ATM
Catalin Prunariu, TAROM Chief Executive Officer,
said, “Having been an ATR pilot, I have witnessed first-hand, the
importance of the connectivity that they provide. They are an
essential link to communities all over Romania. As a CEO, I also
see the value of their efficiency and flexibility. When we began
to modernise our fleet, it made perfect sense to choose the ATR
and as this mission continues while the world looks to recover
from the challenging backdrop of the global pandemic, airlines
need to have the most efficient aircraft possible. We are sure
that ATR is the right choice, now and for the future.”
According to ATR the 72-600 burns 40% less fuel and
therefore emits 40%
less CO2 than a regional jet.
Stefano Bortoli, ATR Chief Executive Officer,
said, “TAROM’s ongoing fleet modernisation project shows how
essential turboprops are for regional connectivity. Its fleet of
42-500 aircraft have proved the viability of domestic routes
throughout Romania and delivered valuable connections for local
communities. By continuing to grow their fleet with the larger ATR
72-600 TAROM is proving its dedication to their passengers. They
will use the new aircraft to offer more routes and more seats,
which in turn helps the communities that they serve to grow thanks
to these connections. That is the beauty of regional connectivity
and we are proud to be a part of it.”
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