Taiwanese regional carrier Uni Air has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, the airframer’s largest single commitment since 2017.
Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2032 and will be used to replace the airline’s current 14-strong inventory of the twin-turboprop type and for fleet expansion.
Also including three purchase rights, the deal is the second direct order since 2011 from Uni Air – part of the Eva Air Group – when it bought 10 ATR 72-600s.
Operating primarily from Taipei Songshan airport, Uni Air provides air connectivity to 11 destinations, including the islands of Kinmen, Penghu and Matsu using ATR turboprops.
Last year, ATR booked a total of 56 gross orders.
Dominic Perry is Aerospace Editor, Europe contributing extensively to flightglobal.com. Although specialising in the coverage of the helicopter industry, he has written on most topics in aerospace – be they commercial, defence or business aviation. In addition, there has been an increasing focus on the decarbonisation of the industry and zero-emission flight initiatives. He also helps to edit Flight International.View full Profile
