Air Tahiti expands ATR fleet size

ATR and Air Tahiti have announced one firm order for an ATR 72-600, and a further deal for two 42-600S (Short Take Off and Landing). 

Air Tahiti has operated for 65 years, serving and connecting the communities of French Polynesia, and currently operates a fleet of 10 ATR aircraft. The orders of these additional aircraft – particularly the 42-600S variant – will enable the airline to access to harder to reach destinations with shorter runways, like Maupiti.

” Our ATR fleet has been instrumental in allowing us to achieve this essential mission, and will continue to be as we keep growing and offering further sustainable connectivity,” said Manate Vivish, Air Tahiti’s General Manager. 

“Renewed confidence from a long serving customer, such as Air Tahiti, is the best recognition of the efforts we are making every day to offer the most efficient, comfortable and sustainable regional aircraft, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets,” added Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer.