Air Deccan to phase out old ATR aircraft

Thiruvananthapuram: As part of the plan to phase out older ATR aircraft and replace them with new generation ATR 72-500 fleet to achieve overall efficiency, Air Deccan has returned two older 48 seat ATR 42-320 aircraft.
As a start up airline in August 2003, Air Deccan had to rely on a small fleet of old ATR aircraft — ATR 42-320 and ATR 42-500 — as these had lower lease rentals, were affordable, and well suited for non-metro routes.
The airline’s rapid growth in terms of operations, network, and passengers has led to induction of new aircraft.
The new aircraft consist of the brand new 180 seat Airbus A320 aircraft and the latest generation turboprop, the 72 seat ATR 72-500 aircraft.
Air Deccan now has a fleet of 43 aircraft comprising 20 brand new Airbus and 12 brand new ATR 72 aircraft.
12/08/07 The Hindu

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