ATR adopts optimistic outlook at Paris Air Show with 22 new aircraft ordered

Blagnac, France-based Franco-Italian planemaker, ATR, has announced that it has received 22 firm orders for its family of turboprop aircraft, with options on a further two. These orders have come from Mandarin Airlines, Berjaya Air, Azul and five undisclosed customers for both ATR 42 and 72 aircraft types.

The orders break down as follows: Six ATR 72-600s from Mandarin Airlines, two ATR 72-600s with