Taiwan – UNI Air, a subsidiary of Taiwan’s EVA Air, has placed a significant firm order for 19 ATR 72-600 aircraft with three additional purchase rights, marking the largest ATR order since 2017. Deliveries of the aircraft are scheduled from 2027 to 2032 and will be used to modernize and expand UNI Air’s current fleet of 14 ATR 72-600s. The move reinforces ATR’s position as a global leader in regional aviation and deepens its long-term partnership with UNI Air, which initially began with a 2011 order of 10 ATR aircraft.

This strategic fleet renewal aligns with UNI Air’s broader goal of enhancing domestic air services in Taiwan, delivering greater fuel efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and improved passenger comfort through next-generation PW127XT engines, advanced cabin design, and an upgraded Air Management System.

Statements:

• Solomon Lin, Chairman of UNI Air: “This marks a major step in UNI Air’s strategy to enhance domestic air services, playing a vital role in boosting Taiwan’s dynamism at local, national and regional levels. With this new order, we are reinforcing our commitment to ensuring a young and modern fleet to serve the domestic market efficiently, offering passengers the highest standards of comfort and reliability. ATR aircraft, renowned for their unbeatable economics, fuel efficiency, versatility and airport accessibility, have consistently proven to be the optimal platform for regional connectivity. As we continue to grow our operations, ATR remains our preferred partner, playing a key role in sustaining and strengthening Taiwan’s air network.”

• Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude, CEO, ATR: “UNI Air makes a meaningful difference for the communities it serves, providing them with the frequency, reliability, and connectivity they need. We are delighted to renew our strategic partnership, supporting them in their expansion plans. UNI Air’s confidence in ATR is the strongest testament to the essential role our aircraft play in shaping efficient and sustainable regional aviation networks. This new order is a powerful affirmation of our mission: building aircraft that bring communities closer together.”

Source: ATR
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