Air Algerie orders 6 ATR 72-500s
Toulouse, 20 November 2003
The Algerian national carrier Air Algérie has signed a contract for 6 ATR 72-500s to develop its short-distance international and regional market. These aircraft will replace Air Algerie’s fleet of Fokker 27.
Jean-Michel Léonard, ATR Chief Executive Officer declares: « I’m delighted about the choice of Air Algerie for ATR. The high quality standard, reliability and low operating costs of our aircraft have made the difference. With this contract, ATR increases its number of operators worldwide and secures its position in Algeria, a country with a high potential increasing market. »
The 6 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between the end 2003 and early 2004.
Air Algerie’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Tayeb Benouis confirms: « ATR is a key player on the regional air transport market and we consider that the ATR 72-500s are particularly well adapted to our regional market ».
Air Algerie is a state-owned company which operates a fleet of 52 aircraft on 32 international and domestic routes.
Since the beginning of the programme, ATR has delivered 658 aircraft and 115 operators are currently operating ATR aircraft worldwide.
ATR is an equal partnership between EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) and Finmeccanica/Alenia Aeronautica and is the world leader in the 50 to 70 seat turboprop market.
More information on ATR available on www.atraircraft.com
ATR Contact:
Frédéric Lahache
Phone : 33 5 62 21 60 61
Fax : 33 5 62 21 68 00
E-mail : frederic.lahache@atr.fr
