Air Corsica Confirms Order for Two ATR 72-600s

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(19/12/23)
 Air Corsica has confirmed a firm order for two ATR 72-600 aircraft.

The two aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the
first half of 2024, at which time Air Corsica will have seven ATR
72-600 aircraft in its fleet.

The airline has completed the full transition of
its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop
aircraft.

Powered by the latest PW127XT engines, the
aircraft operate flights between Corsica’s four airports and Nice
and Marseille.

Air Corsica ATR 72-600

“This order
marks an important turning point for Air Corsica, which places a
special focus on sustainable development, Corsican passenger
satisfaction and connectivity – regional in particular,” said Marie-Hélène Casanova-Servas,
President of Air Corsica’s Supervisory Board. “By harmonising our fleet around the ATR 72-600 aircraft, we will
continue to contribute actively to our island’s economic
prosperity, providing our customers with a fast, reliable,
economical and socially responsible means of transport.”

Air Corsica was the first operator to take delivery of an ATR
72-600 equipped with the new PW127XT engine at the end of 2022,
which brought a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and at least a
3% reduction in fuel consumption compared with the PW127M. It
generates CO2 emission savings of 45% compared with a similar-size
regional jet.

“We are proud to support Air Corsica with its fleet
upgrade, and to set together new standards for regional aviation,”
said Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, CEO of ATR.
“Air Corsica was the launch customer of the PW127XT engine, and the
first ATR operator in the world to integrate USB sockets in all
its seats. Through this pioneering spirit that we share, we are
sending out a strong message: regional aviation can and must be
reliable, low emission, comfortable and connected.”

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