Maldivian (Q2, Malé) has finalised a deal with ATR – Avions de Transport Régional to buy two ATR42-600s. The two parties signed the firm agreement on February 20 at the Singapore Air Show. ATR first flagged the transaction in December 2023 but did not disclose the customer at the time.

Speaking to ch-aviation after the signing, Maldivian Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas said that the ATR type was well suited to short domestic sectors within the Maldives. The airline already operates two ATR72-600

Source: ch aviation
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