Sky Express Greece is growing its fleet of ATR Aircraft in its fleet, as it rounds out its operation.
The airline took delivery of the first of two ATR72-600 aircraft, leased from the IOGR group.
This marks another important step in SKY Express’ development, as the airline is growing its regional fleet from six to eight ATR 72-600 and six ATR -500 for a total of 14 ATRs. The airline is planning further fleet modernisation in 2024.
With its short-range performance, it fills in an important regional gap. This allows for connectivity to be reinforced across the region for locals and tourists, allowing additional flights to be offered.
For Sky Express, it allows them to operate from short runways, low operating costs, fleet commonality and reduced CO2 emissions.
In Quotes
Captain Konstantinos Iliakis, Chief Executive Officer at SKY Express, said:
“As we continue to grow our regional fleet, we are delighted to operate the youngest ATR fleet in the region and we have commitments for further fleet standardisation and improvement early in Q1 2024. We are offering our passengers comfort and reliability, whilst reducing CO2 emissions and supporting the Greek tourism and economy. An important example of the priority SKY express gives to the environment is our choice to connect the Greek islands and main Greek destinations in a modern and sustainable way with our fleet of ATR 72-600, emitting 45% less CO2 emissions than regional jets, a choice that offers more travel options to/from those regional local communities.”
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, added:
“SKY express is, once again, placing its confidence in ATR for the extension of its fleet, investing in the most fuel efficient, versatile and cost-effective regional aircraft to open up new opportunities for Greek communities and tourists alike. SKY express’ growth also illustrates the dynamism of the regional market, continuous success of ATR in Europe, and a shared commitment to sustaining essential connectivity whilst tangibly reducing emissions.”
Managed growth
Sky Express Greece has grown its fleet methodically for its needs, with ATR72-500, ATR42-500 and ATR72-600 in its regional arm, whilst utilising AIrbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its longer European arms
Rather than jumping in with massive orders, it has worked out what it needs and planned for that growth, as it seeks to bolster its operations, but not at the cost of flooding it.
And that strategy is paying off for them it seems
We’ll see where these new aircraft are deployed to, and what further orders are ahead.
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