Regional Round-Up
MAS firms ATR order
March 1st 2013
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has firmed up the purchase of 20 ATR72-600s, with options on 16 more of the model. Deliveries will start later this year. Read More »
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The total deal is valued at more than US$840 million. A Memorandum of Understanding for the order was signed in December.
MAS has 22 ATR 72-500s in its fleet operated by subsidiaries Firefly (12) and MASwings (10). The new deliveries will allow the carriers to expand their regional reach.
Since 2010, 45 B737-800s and 15 A330-300s have been arriving at MAS as part of an extensive fleet renewal programme. This will be completed this year. The last of its six A380s also will be delivered in 2013.
