Nordic Aviation Capital Orders 15 More ATRs

The Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has increased an order placed at the 2013 Paris Airshow with ATR by ordering an additional 15 firm ATRs with options on another 25 aircraft.

The value of the increase alone is US$ 1 billion. The cumulative orders placed in recent months by NAC reach 130 ATR aircraft, with 50 firm ATR -600 series aircraft and options for 80.

In recent years, NAC has built up the largest portfolio of ATRs in the world. It currently manages a fleet of some 90 ATRs in operation, and within the next four years will expand its portfolio up to some 150 with the delivery of its remaining firm aircraft from ATR's backlog.

Martin Møller, Chairman of NAC, said, “We are pleased to have inked such an outstanding amount of ATRs this year, as this clearly underlines the business these aircraft are providing us all over the world. Their strong performance and reliability, coupled with their proven operational success in very different environments make them the right choice for us when thinking about expanding our regional aircraft activities. When a type of aircraft is operated by more than 180 airlines in more than 90 countries, you have the best proof of their popularity and convenience for regional networks.”

ATR 72-600
Passenger capacity: 68 to 74 seats
Engines: Pratt & Whitney 127M
Maximum take-off power: 2,750 horsepower per engine
Maximum take-off weight: 23,000 kg
Maximum load: 7,500 kg
Maximum flight range at maximum load: 900 nautical miles (1,665 km)

ATR 42-600
Passenger capacity: 46 to 50 seats
Engines: Pratt & Whitney 127M
Maximum take-off power: 2,160 horsepower per engine
Maximum take-off weight: 18,600 kg
Maximum load: 5,500 kg
Maximum flight range at maximum load: 800 nautical miles (1,300 km)