Air Tahiti orders two STOL-capable ATR42-600s

Air Tahiti orders two STOL-capable ATR42-600s

CH-Aviation.com – Thursday 27th June 2019.

Air Tahiti (VT, Papeete) placed a tentative order with Avions de Transport Régional for two ATR42-600s with Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities during the ongoing 2019 Paris Air Show at Paris Le Bourget.

However, the new variant of the type is not yet in production and has yet to be approved by ATR’s Board of Directors, expected by the end of 2019. Subsequently, the order could be firmed.Read more…