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Tan said the new ATR aircraft equipped with the ATR HighLine per annum have been opened in the past 10
collection will allow its guests to travel on the most comfortable, years. Thanks to their favourable economics
responsible and future-minded aircraft on the market. and operational advantages turboprops are
a great aircraft for opening new routes. Not
Berjaya will operate the two new aircraft from its main base at only that but years after opening they con-
the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport. Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief tinue to fly efficiently. Crucially, the airframer
Executive Officer of ATR said Berjaya Air’s premium positioning says, as routes mature over a third remain
further proved the versatility of its aircraft, which uniquely enable operated by turboprops. Globally, emerging
operators to benefit from exceptional comfort, unrivalled airport growth markets such as India, Brazil and
accessibility and low emissions on regional routes. Indonesia have been the most active in cre-
ating new routes.
The regional subsidiary of Taiwan flag carrier China Airlines,
Mandarin Airlines, placed a firm order for six ATR 72-600. The ATR Low-Carbon Strategy
turboprops will join the airline’s existing fleet of nine ATR 72-600
to serve the demand of the Taiwanese market. The aircraft will ATR is now focussing its efforts to reduce oper-
be delivered from end 2023 through to 2025. Mandarin Airlines ational emissions by improving the energy
operates a domestic network with its main base in the Taipei efficiency of its buildings, using renewable
Songshan airport, and provides essential connectivity to eight energy sources, transitioning to an electric
destinations, including the islands of Kinmen, Magong, and more vehicle fleet and using SAF in operations. ATR
recently Matsu. The carrier also serves regional destinations in has stated that it will reduce its CO2 emissions
Asia and China and introduced ATRs in their fleet in 2017. by 30 percent by 2025, and 50 percent by
2030 (compared to 2018). It also plans to neu-
Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of Mandarin Airlines said the tralise the residual emissions by permanent
removal or sequestration by 2030.
unbeatable fuel efficiency of the ATR 72-600, further reinforced
by the new PW127XT engine certified for 50 percent sustainable
aviation fuel (SAF blend), along with its versatility and comfort, In 2019, an ATR 72-600 became the first
made it possible for the carrier to offer passengers comfortable, ever commercial aircraft to receive Green
reliable, affordable and responsible air services. Financing. Since it was recognised as a more
sustainable alternative to regional jets, the
ATR aircraft received the financing as an
As per ATR, turboprop powered regional aircraft provide a airline wished to replace its ageing fleet of
hugely effective and cost-efficient aircraft choice for operators regional jets. Replacing regional jet activity
to unlock growth opportunities. An average of 180 new routes with turboprops would also drastically reduce

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