ATR announces 13 new ATR 72-500s for Jet Airways

On the occasion of the Paris Air Show, ATR today unveiled orders for 13 new ATR 72-500 aircraft that will be operated by the Indian carrier Jet Airways. Agreement for six of these ATR72-500s has been concluded directly with the Irish-based leasing company AIR (Aircraft International Renting), a subsidiary of TAT leasing. In order to reserve aircraft delivery positions, Jet Airways has concluded purchase agreements for the remaining seven aircraft. Prior to delivery, Jet Airways intends to conclude lease agreements for these aircraft also. The total value of the two contracts is approximately US $ 238 million. The inductions of all these 13 new aircraft are subject to the requisite approvals.
These 13 aircraft will be equipped with the newest technological innovations in passenger comfort, communications and navigation aid tools. Deliveries will start in 2007 and will continue through 2010.
These 13 aircraft will be equipped with the newest technological innovations in passenger comfort, communications and navigation aid tools. Deliveries will start in 2007 and will continue through 2010.
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 8 ATR 72-500s. In the near future, its growing ATR fleet will enable the airline to open new routes and increase some frequencies across the Indian subcontinent.
20/06/07 Sky Control (press release)

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Categories: Airshow Paris 2007, Jet Airways Jun 2007