ATR delivered first ATR 72-600 with new PW127XT engines

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The world's number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, delivered the first ATR 72-600 with the new engine PW127XT for the launch customer Air Corsica. ATR press photo

Following a firm order for five ATR 72-600 new, announced a year ago in the Dubai Air Show, This delivery marks an important step in the improvement of the fleet and the sustainable development of Air Corsica, which guarantees that the airline will continue to fulfill its public service mission with the most economical aircraft, reliable and responsible for the market.

A clear testament to ATR's commitment to investing in technology that delivers affordable and sustainable regional mobility, the new PW127XT motor offers a reduction in 20% in maintenance costs and an improvement in the 3% at fuel consumption compared to the PW127M, which means a fuel consumption of -45%. and CO2 emissions compared to regional aircraft of similar size.

Air Corsica passengers will benefit from high cabin comfort and further innovation, since the aircraft will be equipped with USB ports to charge electronic devices during the flight, a novelty in the cabins ATR.

The airline will also optimize the maintenance of its entire fleet ATR through a Global Maintenance Agreement of 12 years. This hourly pay contract covers repair services, overhaul and pooling of Line Replaceable Units, and includes propeller availability and maintenance, landing gear and leading edges, in addition to a long-term price agreement for the provision of more than 2000 spare units. parts.

The increase in prices of combustible, Rising carbon taxes and increased passenger demand for lower-emission travel mean the aviation industry is naturally favoring low-carbon aircraft, like ATR turboprops. Studies show that, even today, if all regional aircraft in Europe were replaced by turboprops, the reduction in CO2 emissions would be equivalent to the amount of CO2 removed by a forest of about 5000 km2, approximately the area covered by forests in Corsica.

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