TAROM adds nine new ATR72-600 to its fleet

TAROM of Romania is adding to its fleet capacities, with the airline adding nine new ATR72-600 turboprops to its fleet.

TAROM ATR – Image, ATR.

The nine ATR72-600s will be leased from Norwegian Air Capital (NAC). with deliveries commencing in October 2019 through to 2020.

In terms of use, TAROM is an existing ATR operator, with seven ATR72-500 and two ATR742-500 – primarily using them in the Romanian domestic market.

The new ATR72-600 fleet will replace these which will allow TAROM an additional 330,000 seats every year at the same operating cost as its previous seat level on the older aircraft.

In quotes

TAROM Chief Executive Officer Madalina Mezei said:

“We have selected ATR after a comprehensive review of competing aircraft, with the ATR 72-600s demonstrating they are the best aircraft to meet our ambitious targets regarding efficiency, modern technology and environmental responsibility. With this aircraft, we will be able to develop new routes and increase frequency and seat availability, whilst introducing the highest levels of comfort and the latest technology into our domestic network.”

Stefano Bortoli, Chief Executive Officer of ATR commented:

“TAROM is among Europe’s most experienced ATR operators. We are proud to see this long-time customer renew its partnership with the ATR 72-600, the regional aircraft with the best environmental credentials. TAROM made its selection after a vigorous evaluation and in selecting the ATR 72-600 they chose more efficiency, more flexibility and more capacity, for long-term benefits.”

Continuing a long relationship

TAROM and ATR have been working together for 20 years, operating the ATR42-300 in the past, as well as the current ATR72-500/ATR42-500 series aircraft – making the lease of the new ATR72-600 fleet a relatively easy choice.

The existing fleet will exit as a trade-in for the new leased fleet.

With any aircraft purchase, ensuring the right frame with the correct support package is critical to a network’s success. With the additional seats the ATR72-600 will deliver, it seems that this aircraft is the right fit for the domestic routes they plan to operate.

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