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ATR delivers to ALC the first 72/600 airplane

Toulouse, France - Brazilian carrier TRIP Linhas Aéreas will operate the aircraft

European turboprop manufacturer ATR today delivered to the US-based lessor, Air Lease Corporation (ALC) their first -72/600 turboprop aircraft. Founded by Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, ALC has agreed in 2010 and 2011 to purchase 12 ATR-72/600s, with options for 8 additional models. Among the reasons ALC chose to add the ATR to its fleet are the aircraft’s advanced avionics and its redesigned cabin. Today’s del...

fra/pec - 1135264
Rome, Italy, 11/03/2011 12:17
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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