ATR Turnover Grows 30% in 2006

ATR has reported a turnover of US$ 700 million in 2006, a growth of about 30% compared to the previous year (US$ 542 million revenue in 2005, based on IAS standard). 2006 has confirmed the strong recovery of the turboprop market already experienced in 2005.
ATR has booked orders for 63 new aircraft plus 25 options. Some orders have not been yet unveiled.
ATR has reported a turnover of US$ 700 million in 2006, a growth of about 30% compared to the previous year (US$ 542 million revenue in 2005, based on IAS standard).
The ATR portfolio is today composed of 126 operators, including 11 new operators in 2006, in more than 70 countries. ATR market share in 2006 is about 60%.
ATR also signed its biggest Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) in 2006 with the Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines. This US $50 million agreement covers spare parts and the maintenance of its fleet of ATR 72-500s.
Furthermore, the ATR training center in Toulouse acquired two last-generation flight simulators today certified: the Full-Flight Trainer (FFT). In India, the first training center managed by ATR and Air Deccan is already in operation.
26/01/07 ASIATravelTips.com, Thailand

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