10 Hydrogen-Powered ATR 72 Cargo aircraft for ASL Aviation

Universal Hydrogen has announced it has executed a letter of intent (LOI) with ASL Aviation Holdings, a global aviation services group based in Dublin, Ireland. ASL will be a global launch customer for the turboprop cargo market and plans to purchase up to ten of Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72 conversion kits for installation into its existing or future turboprop aircraft fleet.

Universal Hydrogen’s conversion kits will be installed in ATR 72 planes owned by ASL and operated on services for its major customers throughout Europe. In addition to the conversion kits, ASL has agreed to provide an ATR 72 to Universal Hydrogen to use as its cargo test and certification aircraft.

The ASL CargoVision forum is an initiative to drive innovation and sustainability in the air cargo industry, and working together in this forum Universal Hydrogen and ASL will move quickly to reduce emissions in the critical regional sector served by the ATR 72.

ACIA Aero Leasing Adds New Customers in Europe and Asia

ACIA Aero Leasing has added two new lessees, Fly LeOne in Italy and NXT Air in Bangladesh, as the lessor continues to expand its customer base in major markets across the world.

“We are delighted to further broaden ACIA’s growing customer base both in Europe and Asia by adding our first airline customers in Italy and Bangladesh,” commented Sameer Adam, ACIA Aero Leasing Senior Vice President, Commercial. “Our commercial and technical teams worked closely with both carriers to overcome the significant logistical challenges to getting their aircraft delivered in view of the countries’ strict Covid-19 mitigation measures.”

Start-up Fly LeOne took delivery of a Beechcraft 1900D, which the carrier will operate on direct routes between Italy’s underserved regional airports and Mediterranean tourist destinations in addition to connecting small city pairings within the country.

Stefano Costantini, Chief Executive Officer of Fly LeOne, reacted to the delivery by emphasizing the ACIA team’s “strong support for our airline and working closely with the Fly LeOne team over the past six months to deliver this aircraft. As we look to put this first aircraft into service in the coming weeks, we are already looking forward to adding additional aircraft from ACIA as European and Italian passenger demand continues its recovery.”

Flights to Saint Lucia have resumed

Flights to Saint Lucia have resumed -  Caribbean Airlines is now flying a weekly service between Trinidad and Saint Lucia on its ATR aircraft. 

On August 16, 2021, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire - Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information joined the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) in welcoming Caribbean Airlines' restart of flights between Trinidad and Saint Lucia.

To commemorate the occasion, Hon. Dr. Hilaire and Christopher Gustave (SLTA) Marketing Manager for Caribbean and Events, presented a special commemorative plaque to Caribbean Airlines Captain Dale Harrison and accompanying crew members. The SLTA also gave two lucky passengers special welcome packages, and the first 30 disembarking were gifted with branded items.

ATR 72-600 - NO. OF AIRCRAFT: 5

Seat Pitch	31"
Seat Width	16.5"
Interior Cabin Width	8'5"/2.56 m
Wingspan	88'9"/27.05 m
Length	89'1.5"/27.17 m
Tail Height	25'1"/7.65 m
Maximum Thrust/Power	2,750 hp
Maximum Fuel Capacity	1,666 US gallons
Maximum Take-off weight	50,265 lb / 22,800 kg
Maximum Range	825 nmi/1,528 km
Maximum Pay Load	17,173 lb/7,790 kg
Passenger Capacity	68
Typical Cruising Altitude	25,000 ft
Typical Cruising Speed	288 mph/250 kt
Cargo - Capacity/Volume	374.3 cu ft/10.6 cu ft
Number of Engines	2
Engine Type	PW127M
Engine Manufacture	Pratt and Whitney
Manufacturer's Website:	http://www.atraircraft.com

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4 ways ATR is embracing industry efforts to limit global warming

2020 has been a challenging year for us all, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting all communities around the world and deeply transforming our lives. However, it also acted as a catalyst in the transition towards sustainable aviation, with the whole society calling for aviation to be more sustainable than ever before. In 2009, the aviation sector was the first industry to commit to cutting carbon emissions, and late 2020, the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) published Waypoint 2050, which confirmed that the industry’s aspirations were achievable by 2050. 

Now European planemaker ATR details how it plans to reach its goals? 

1. ATR aircraft are already the most eco-efficient regional aircraft on the market which helps make them sustainable and affordable with unbeatable fuel efficiency. The turboprop engine technology requires less power, meaning less fuel, to propel the aircraft than a turbojet. The ATR 72-600 has a fuel consumption of 2.8L / 100km per seat, and that it emits 40% less CO2 than a similarly sized regional jet. ATR are constantly developing incremental solutions that can improve operational efficiency, through system upgrades, weight reductions, new materials and state-of-art avionics.

ATR  aircraft are certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to meet the most stringent noise emission standards set out by ICAO Chapter 14. They produce less noise than turbojets at take-off and landing, and the overall noise levels of ATR 42s and ATR 72s are respectively 14dB and 9dB below the required threshold.

For all of these reasons, in 2019, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agency Vigeo Eiris has recognised ATR as compliant with Green Bond and Green Loan Principles, and their aircraft were the first to become eligible for Green Financing.

Stobart Air to launch Belfast - Glasgow route in July.

Stobart Air, the operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has added a new route to its network, connecting Belfast and Glasgow through frequent flights.

The new Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) route will initially operate on a daily basis with 11 flights weekly, commencing on 1 July, and will increase to 19 flights weekly in August.

Anticipating a resumption of air travel within the Common Travel Area in line with the successful rollout of vaccination programmes across the UK and Ireland, Stobart Air has added this new route to its Aer Lingus Regional network to provide additional choice and frequency for customers wishing to travel between Belfast and Glasgow for business and/or leisure.

All Stobart Air flights will operate in line with Covid protocols put in place by the UK Government, Stormont Executive, and health authorities.

Finnair to fit ATR fleet with HEPA filters.

Photo Finnair/Mikko Pylkkö

Helsinki based national carrier of Finland, Finnair has announced it will be installing High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters on the air recirculation system of its entire ATR turboprop fleet.

The HEPA air filtration system is the most effective technology for cleansing and purifying aircraft cabin air. The particulate filtration removes dust, allergens, bacteria, viruses and other irritating particles from the cabin air with an efficiency of 99.97%. 

These sorts of filters are already fitted to Finnair’s Airbus and Embraer aircraft and now the carriers 12 ATR aircraft - which are currently operated by Norra on short-haul domestic and regional routes will have the filters installed and the entire fleet is expected to be completed by early 2022.

“Taking good care of the health and safety of our customers and staff is always our highest priority. By introducing HEPA filters to our ATR fleet, we’ll be further raising the hygiene level in our ATR aircraft from an already high standard,” says Juha Ojala, Vice President, Finnair Technical Operations.

Stéphane Viala, SVP Engineering of ATR, adds: “At ATR, we take the safety of our operators’ crews and passengers very seriously, and the air quality within the cabin has always been a core focus. Our aircraft was already safe to fly, and we are happy that we made it even safer with HEPA filters.”

Effective ventilation reduces the risk of infection

The in-flight infection risk can be reduced further with additional safety measures. Finnair requires all passengers older than seven to wear a mask. Finnair has also made several changes to its inflight service, which aim to reduce the contacts between cabin crew and customers, as well as unnecessary movement in the cabin. Moreover, authorities in many countries currently require travellers to have a negative coronavirus test result before travelling.

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Stobart Air adds two new Aer Lingus Regional routes from Dublin and Belfast to Cardiff......

Stobart Air, the operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has confirmed it has added two new routes to its network, connecting the island of Ireland with the capital city of Wales.

The new Dublin (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) route will initially operate three times weekly, on Monday, Friday, and Sunday, commencing on 30 August. 

The new route between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cardiff will initially operate four times weekly on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday commencing on 28 June. 

Anticipating a resumption of air travel within the Common Travel Area in line with the successful rollout of vaccination programmes across the UK and Ireland, Stobart Air has added these new routes to its Aer Lingus Regional network to provide additional choices for customers wishing to travel for business and leisure. 

All Stobart Air flights will operate in line with Covid protocols put in place by the UK and Irish governments and health authorities. Stobart Air has implemented enhanced health and safety measures to protect staff, crew and passengers, including enhanced aircraft cleaning, mandatory face coverings (with the exception of small children and those who are unable to wear a face mask for medical reasons), and boarding, disembarkation and in-flight procedures to reduce crew and passenger interaction.

Garmin announces retrofit ADS-B solution for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft

Certification provides ATR operators an attractive option to meet the extended European ADS-B mandate

Garmin International announced the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft. To achieve this certification, Garmin worked closely with Scandinavian Avionics, who developed and certified a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that provides operators an economical solution with efficient installation and low downtime. Operators now have an attractive option to equip their aircraft and achieve compliance, which is required prior to June 7, 2023.

“We are proud to continue providing solutions to Air Transport customers worldwide and build upon our growing portfolio of ADS-B solutions that address the needs of this category of aircraft,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Garmin continues to pioneer the industry on a global scale with a broad range of ADS-B solutions that span all segments of aviation, and we are excited to provide these commercial aircraft with a reliable and cost-effective all-in-one technology solution for years to come.”

BRA to start flying again in 12 May. Currently hiring cabin crew

BRA - Braathens Regional Airlines is getting ready to get back in the air,  the Swedish regional airline will be recommending operations on May 12th. The airline will operate flights to and from Bromma, Malmö, Gothenburg, Visby, Ängelholm and Umeå. Week 26 (ie 28 Jun-4 Christmas) we open up Kalmar, Halmstad and Östersund as well as Visby-Malmö and Visby-Gothenburg.

As the airline is Soon to start flying again its is looking for more dedicated colleagues for Cabin Crew Bromma, Visby and Gothenburg.

Applications and details

Göteborg

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Stockholm

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Visby

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Jobs at Silver Airways

The Floridian boutique regional airline Silver Airways currently has a number of vacancies at its Fort Lauderdale base, including ramp agents, mechanics and senior network engineer.  More details on the carriers recruitment site.

 Throughout its rich history, Silver Airways has excelled as an employer that offers a future-focused career and a great quality of life. In 2018, Silver acquired Seaborne Airlines, a San Juan-based air carrier serving destinations throughout the Caribbean.

Air Saint-Pierre takes delivery of a new ATR 42-600

The airline will continue to provide essential connectivity with the most responsible regional aircraft on the market

Air Saint-Pierre took delivery of its new ATR 42-600 aircraft earlier this month following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding in July 2018. Based on one of the three main islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (around 6,300 inhabitants), Air Saint-Pierre is essential to the archipelago’s economy, as it flies both passengers and goods to Miquelon, St. John’s, the Magdalen Islands, Halifax and Montreal. The new aircraft will replace the airline’s existing ATR 42-500 which has been in operation since 2009.

In addition to benefitting from unbeatable environmental performance and economics, the ATR 600’s proven ability to operate effectively in windy conditions is vital for Air Saint-Pierre. The -600 series can take-off and land in crosswind conditions of 45 knots, a unique capability which enables the airline to offer reliable air services to its communities. Air Saint-Pierre’s passengers will also enjoy the modernity and comfort of the Armonia cabin, whilst the airline’s pilots will appreciate the state-of-the-art avionics suite, resulting in a smoother flying experience for all.

Aer Lingus Regional’s new service between Exeter and Belfast City takes off

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air, launched on Friday, with the airline set to operate up to four weekly return flights from Exeter Airport to Belfast City Airport with fares starting from £34.99 one way including taxes. 

This route is the only flight from Exeter to the island of Ireland with Aer Lingus Regional, a new airline at Exeter Airport. This route will improve connectivity between Devon and Northern Ireland, as well as connecting the wider Southeast region to the island of Ireland. 

Following guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stobart Air has implemented a number of enhanced health and safety measures to protect staff, crew and passengers. New measures include:

Silver Airways to start services to Charleston, South Carolina from three Floridan gateways

Silver Airways has confirmed this week that it will operate ATR72-600 services to Charleston, South Carolina from three Floridian gateways from 21st May.

The US regional carrier will instigate flights from Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa and in addition to nonstop service between Charleston and Florida, the new routes will also provide convenient connections to Silver’s extensive network throughout the Sunshine State, Bahamas and the Caribbean, as well as a variety of destinations throughout the U.S. through Silver’s codeshare and interline ticketing partners.

• Orlando – Charleston:
  • Daily nonstop service.
  • The only nonstop travel option between Charleston and Central Florida.
  • Continuing service to Key West.

• Fort Lauderdale – Charleston:
  • Four times weekly nonstop service will greatly enhance flight options to/from South Florida.

• Tampa – Charleston:
  • Three times weekly nonstop service.
  • Silver will be the only airline operating this route.

"We are thrilled to introduce low fares and nonstop service between South Carolina’s most iconic city and three favorite Sunshine State destinations with Silver Airways’ safe, reliable and customer-friendly service,” said Silver Airways Senior Vice President Commercial and Finance Pedro Motta.

Air France and Chalair sign a code-share agreement

Air France and Chalair have announced a code-share agreement which offers Air France customers additional travel opportunities to and from the French regions, providing them with easier access to the entire Air France network.

Effective today, this agreement concerns six routes in France operated by Chalair:

From Paris-Orly:

Agen: 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Sunday

Limoges: 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Sunday

Quimper: 3 daily flights from Monday to Friday, 1 flight on Saturday and 2 flights on Sunday

From Lyon:

La Rochelle via Poitiers: 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Sunday

Limoges: 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Sunday

Poitiers: 2 daily flights from Monday to Friday and 1 flight on Sunday

Flights are operated by ATR 72 (70 seats) and ATR 42 (48 seats).

In particular, this code-share agreement will enable customers to benefit from seamless services from the French regions as well as baggage checked to its final destination when connecting to and from an Air France or Chalair flight.

Eligible Air France customers(1) benefit from SkyPriority services at the airport and on board flights operated by Chalair. Members of Flying Blue, the Air France-KLM frequent flyer programme, can also earn Miles and XPs.

(1) Business customers, Club 2000, Platinum and Gold members of the Air France-KLM Flying Blue frequent flyer programme.

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Florida based Silver Airways puts the first ATR 72-600 in the US in the air

One of the leading independent regional US airlines, Silver Airways, has just received Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transport certification to begin operations of its new 70-seat ATR 72-600 aircraft, making history as the first airline to operate the state-of-the-art aeroplane in the U.S. 

The ATR-600 series aircraft are specifically designed for short-haul markets, but with the same look, feel and customer amenities of larger jetliners. Over the past year, Silver Airways has undergone a complete operational, fleet and customer service transformation and in doing so is reinventing the regional flying sector.

Hard landing for Virgin Australia ATR

A Virgin Australia ATR 72-212 operating flight VA646 suffered a heavy landing on 10 November 2017 because the crew failed to adhere to standard operating procedures, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has concluded.

The ATR 72-212, registration VH-FVZ suffered a reasonable amount of damage in the landing and subsequently needed repairs to fuselage sections and drain deflector.  There were three crew members on the flight deck at the time of the incident, a first officer, a captain and a check/training captain who was performing evaluations on the other two crew members during a busy day of flights. 

Sudden sink caused ATR hard landing

Colombian air accident investigators say that The Regional Express Airlines ATR 72-600 encountered a suddenly sink or downdraft just a few moments before it was to touchdown on 7th September, which lead to a tail strike and hard landing.

The aircraft, registration HK-5041 is said to have suffered significant structural damage during the accident at Manizales in central Colombia. According to meteorological data there were no adverse weather conditions at La Nubia airport at time of the incident. 

The ATR had been performing a flight, AV4852 on behalf of Avianca from Bogota and none of the 55 passengers and crew on board was seriously injured during the incident. 

French investigation authority BEA is helping with the investigation and have briefed local media that the aircraft experienced a "sudden sink" over the threshold of the runway. 

Las cámaras de seguridad del pequeño aeropuerto La Nubia ubicado en la localidad de Manizales, en Colombia, han captado el momento en el que este #ATR 72-600 de #Avianca realiza un hard landing, tras lo cual la rueda delantera rebota varias veces.

📸 unknow / Aeropuerto La Nubia pic.twitter.com/F1d3DlktKp

— On The Wings of Aviation (@OnAviation) 10 September 2019

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PIA ATR skids off the runway at Gilgit

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) ATR aircraft, carrying 48 passengers has skidded off the runway while landing at the Gilgit airport on Saturday, according to local officials.

The airline said that all passengers had evacuated the plane safely and were being assisted, "The ATR-42 aircraft skidded a little off an unpaved patch. The pilots exhibited great skill and composure to regain control and ensure everyone's safety," PIA said in a statement.

The aircraft was pictured titled on its right side in a grassy area next to the runway,  "The CEO has issued orders for an immediate and transparent probe. Strict action in accordance with aviation laws will be taken if the investigators find evidence of any human or technical error," the statement said.

Air BP joins the ’Perfect Flight’ club

A plane trip across Sweden was dubbed the ‘Perfect Flight’ today. Not for its in-flight entertainment or comfortable leg room, but for the way it combined the latest in aircraft efficiency and the use of sustainable fuel to cut emissions by almost a half

Air BP supplied the fuel for a plane trip across Sweden today that achieved nearly half the emissions of regular journeys on the same route.

It joined forces with fuel producer Neste, Swedish Braathens Regional Airways and aircraft manufacturer ATR  to deliver the ’perfect flight’ from Halmstad to Stockholm.

Flame-outs in both engines of a Virgin Australia ATR72 investigated.

A Virgin Australia ATR72-600 seems to have suffered flameouts in both engines' although non-simultaneously on December 13th this year. The aircraft, registration VH-FVN, was operating the Sydney-Canberra route on 13 December during heavy rain the incident took place.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)  said it is investigating the 'serious' incident occurred  "While the aircraft was descending through 11,000ft in heavy rain, the right engine’s power rolled back (decreased) and the engine flamed out." the ATSB said.

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"The engine automatically re-started within five seconds. The descent continued and, while passing through 10,000 ft, the left engine’s power also rolled back and that engine flamed out before automatically relighting. The crew selected manual engine ignition for the remainder of the flight and the landing." According to the ATSB.

The remainder of the flight was uneventful and there were no reports of injuries to anyone on the aircraft, the investigation is ongoing. 

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