Aircraft
PNG Air Signs Up for ATR's STOL Regional Airliners
Three new short-takeoff ATR airliners will help Papua New Guinea PNG Air expand its network further into rural communities.
The CEOs of PNG Air (Paul Abbot, left) and ATR (Stefano Bortoli, right) celebrate the deal to acquire three ATR42-600S turboprops. (Photo: David Donald)
The CEOs of PNG Air (Paul Abbot, left) and ATR (Stefano Bortoli, right) celebrate the deal to acquire three ATR42-600S turboprops. (Photo: David Donald)

Papua New Guinea’s PNG Air signed for three ATR42-600S turboprops at the Singapore Airshow on February 11. ATR now has four firm orders for the short take-off and landing (STOL) version of the twin turboprop regional airliner, totaling 20 aircraft. In addition to the three PNG aircraft, ATR has orders for 10 from Elix International, two for Air Tahiti, and five for an undisclosed customer. The STOL variant is scheduled to receive certification in 2022, and deliveries will begin shortly thereafter.


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