ATRs Anchor Rebirth of Hawaii’s Island Air
Island Air expects delivery of as many as eight ATR 72s and ATR 42s by the end of next year.
Island Air expects delivery of as many as eight ATR 72s and ATR 42s by the end of next year.

As Hawaii’s Island Air enters a whole new phase of life this summer with the roll-out of a complete image and brand overhaul, half a world away Franco-Italian airframe maker ATR can add another regional carrier to its growing list of turboprop operators. By around the start of next month the long-time de Havilland Dash 8 operator officially begins the process of trading equipment allegiances with delivery of its first ex-American Eagle ATR 72-212, now undergoing a C-Check at Premier Aviation in Trois Rivieres, Quebec.