Aircraft
Alenia Promotes ATR 72MP To Meet Top-priority Malaysian Requirement
Alenia was promoting the maritime patrol version of the ATR 72 airliner at the recent LIMA 2013 show in Malaysia. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
Alenia was promoting the maritime patrol version of the ATR 72 airliner at the recent LIMA 2013 show in Malaysia. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

Although an RFP has yet to be issued, Alenia says it is delighted by the announcement of Malaysian defense minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at LIMA 2013 that a Maritime Patrol System (MPS) is now the main acquisition priority for that country’s armed forces. The Italians believe the ATR 72MP would be a “natural choice.” The Malaysian requirement is estimated at between six and 12 aircraft.

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