[媒体名称] ATR Aircraft [新闻日期] 2017/11/24
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华信航空首架ATR72-600(B-16851)交机
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Mandarin Airlines Receives its First ATR 72-600
Friday 24 November 2017
China Airlines subsidiary will introduce the market leading turboprop for
domestic operations
Toulouse, November 24, 2017 – ATR today delivered the first of the nine ATR
72-600s to Mandarin Airlines. The ATR 72-600 will bring the regional
subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines the highest standards of
comfort alongside unbeatable economics.
With the aircraft servicing its
domestic routes Mandarin Airlines will benefit from the introduction of the
market leading, versatile turboprop, allowing it to offer passengers a modern
cabin with affordable prices. The ATR -600 series is a proven route opener,
creating on average 100 new routes every year worldwide, and the aircraft
will contribute to the expansion of regional connectivity across the island.
Besides the contract for the aircraft, ATR is also willing to provide
engineering and technical support to China Airlines and its subsidiaries to
set-up in-house capabilities for ATR heavy maintenance, up to C-checks.
Commenting on the delivery, Jenny Tsao, President of Mandarin Airlines said:
“The ATR 72–600 features several strengths, with fuel-efficiency as the
major point. These enable Mandarin Airlines to operate domestic flights with
higher efficiency and more profitability. With ATR 72-600s joining the fleet,
Mandarin Airlines will significantly increase the flight frequencies on each
domestic route and then introduce some potential new sectors afterwards. The
ATR 72-600 contributes to increased flight frequencies so as to enhance
passenger service, allowing passengers to benefit from, for example, three to
five daily flights instead of one to two daily currently. Intensive flight
frequency is a main goal as we introduce ATRs into our market.”
Regarding the delivery, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer Christian Scherer
stated: “It is always a special moment when we welcome a new operator into
our fleet. After careful consideration of all alternatives Mandarin Airlines
have chosen the best aircraft in regional aviation, the ATR – which is most
gratifying. When this choice is made by a national flag carrier, namely China
Airline’s Mandarin, we are all the more honoured.”