Brazilian carrier Azul will take three more ATR 72-600 turboprops under a firm order announced at the Paris air show on 20 June.

It has also taken options on two additional examples of the type, ATR says.

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An Azul 72-600 is on the static display in Paris

Cirium fleets data indicates that Azul has around 40 72-600s in its fleet already, with one delivery outstanding from a previous order.

ATR further announced orders for eight 72-600s for three undisclosed customers, alongside three 42-600s for two undisclosed customers.

The airframer also unveiled orders for six 72-600s from Mandarin Airlines and two premium-configuration 72-600s from Berjaya Air.