ATR 42

Miovision Scout® Plus: Capturing traffic data to make roads safer

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Today, customers need traffic data to support a range of initiatives, including improving road safety, supporting Complete Streets initiatives, and reducing overall traffic congestion and pollution.

Key Points: 
  • Today, customers need traffic data to support a range of initiatives, including improving road safety, supporting Complete Streets initiatives, and reducing overall traffic congestion and pollution.
  • A Miovision Scout Plus unit placed at the roadside can capture data on traffic speed, directly uploading results using its cellular connection to allow traffic planners to review results remotely.
  • Miovision Scout Plus can also capture Automated Traffic Recorder (ATR) counts of traffic volumes – one of the most common types of traffic study – right on the device.
  • It features a full HD camera for capturing traffic data with a 124 degree field of view.

Croatia Airlines Finalizes Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engine and EngineWise® Maintenance Agreements

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Pratt & Whitney will provide engine maintenance for Croatia's fleet with an EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Pratt & Whitney will provide engine maintenance for Croatia's fleet with an EngineWise® Maintenance long-term agreement.
  • "This is an exciting time for Croatia Airlines as we modernize our fleet with these GTF-powered A220 aircraft," said Jasmin Bajić, CEO and president of the Management Board of Croatia Airlines.
  • Founded in 1991, Croatia Airlines is the national carrier of the Republic of Croatia and a member of Star Alliance.
  • "Pratt & Whitney and Croatia Airlines have a longstanding relationship, dating back to the airline's first passenger operations," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.

ACIA Aero Leasing Adds First Australian Customer with Lease of Two ATR 72-500 Aircraft to Aerlink

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced today the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500 aircraft to Australian charter operator Aerlink Pty Limited (“Aerlink”), formerly commercially known as Hevilift Australia Fixed Wing.

Key Points: 
  • ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, announced today the delivery of the first of two ATR 72-500 aircraft to Australian charter operator Aerlink Pty Limited (“Aerlink”), formerly commercially known as Hevilift Australia Fixed Wing.
  • The airline took delivery of the first ATR 72-500 in January 2023, with the second aircraft expected to arrive before the end of the first quarter.
  • “As Australia’s recovery in the air travel industry continues apace, notably in the rapid-growth regional segment where the ATR 72 is the optimal aircraft, it is a pivotal moment for Aerlink to optimize its fleet with the addition of these ATR 72s,” said Elze Le Roux, ACIA Aero Leasing’s SVP, Leasing & Customer Relationships.
  • We’re excited to be entering the Australian market with such a top-caliber operator as we continue to build out ACIA’s footprint throughout the region.”

 ACIA Aero Leasing and IPR Conversions to Convert Three ATR 72-600 Aircraft

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, and IPR Conversions (Switzerland) Limited (IPRC), a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder for the conversion of ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft into freighters, announced today that the companies agreed to jointly convert a fleet of three ATR 72-600 aircraft into freighters.

Key Points: 
  • ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, and IPR Conversions (Switzerland) Limited (IPRC), a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) holder for the conversion of ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft into freighters, announced today that the companies agreed to jointly convert a fleet of three ATR 72-600 aircraft into freighters.
  • Leveraging ACIA and IPRCs track record of conversions across the entire ATR 72 regional aircraft family, this latest commitment will involve two ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door (LCD) and one ATR 72-600 Bulk Freighter Cargo (BFC) conversions, further expanding both companies freighter portfolios.
  • Now is the perfect time to start converting ATR 72-600 aircraft, asserted ACIA Aero Leasing CEO Mick Mooney.
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    ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a 100% subsidiary of the ACIA Aero Capital group (ACIA group), is a leading regional aircraft lessor with offices in Ireland, Mauritius, France, Canada, and South Africa.

Universal Hydrogen and Avmax Announce Firm Order for Hydrogen Conversion and Fuel Services for 20 Regional Aircraft

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Within this order, Avmax has the flexibility to select between Universal Hydrogens ATR 72-600 and Dash 8-300 conversion kits.

Key Points: 
  • Within this order, Avmax has the flexibility to select between Universal Hydrogens ATR 72-600 and Dash 8-300 conversion kits.
  • Avmax, a large regional lessor, engineering house, MRO, and global aircraft operator, could also become a maintenance and MRO partner to Universal Hydrogen given the companys solid North American operating footprint and aircraft conversion capabilities.
  • Universal Hydrogens regional conversion kits allow our existing and future fleet to run on green hydrogen, and Universal Hydrogen is simultaneously unlocking cost-competitive and scalable logistics for hydrogen fuel, continued Greig.
  • Universal Hydrogen is also working to certify a powertrain conversion kit to retrofit existing regional aircraft to fly on hydrogen.

The First Direct Flight from Whitehorse and Yellowknife Lands at Toronto Pearson Airport

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Air North, Yukon's Airline, celebrates new direct connection to Toronto, making way for new economic opportunities and travel for the Yukon and the Northwest Territories

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  • Air North, Yukon's Airline, celebrates new direct connection to Toronto, making way for new economic opportunities and travel for the Yukon and the Northwest Territories
    TORONTO, May 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Last night passengers aboard Air North, Yukon's Airline, flight number 4N823, landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, becoming the first to enjoy Canada's first-ever scheduled direct service between Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Toronto.
  • To mark this milestone occasion for Canadian aviation, passengers were met by a special event at Toronto Pearson International Airport, celebrating its cultural and economic significance.
  • To celebrate the inaugural flight, Premier of the Yukon, Sandy Silver, and the Yukon's Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture Ranj Pillai, attended the Toronto Pearson Airport event along with Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Councilor Bonnee Bingham.
  • The twice-weekly service from Toronto, operating via Yellowknife, is now available to book at flyairnorth.com .

AerAdvise Adds Additional Aircraft Types to Part-CAMO Approval and Receives Airworthiness Review Privileges

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The AerAdvise CAMO approval now includes the authorisation to perform Airworthiness Reviews on each of these aircraft types.

Key Points: 
  • The AerAdvise CAMO approval now includes the authorisation to perform Airworthiness Reviews on each of these aircraft types.
  • Of the approval, the AerAdvise CAMO team said: "We would like to thank all who were involved in getting these approvals.
  • Subsequent to receiving the approval, AerAdvise completed its first Airworthiness Review Certificate recommendation for Emerald Airlines in December.
  • AerAdvise can be contacted to discuss more about this new capability on [email protected] , as well as further information on their CAMO approvals.

AerAdvise Adds Additional Aircraft Types to Part-CAMO Approval and Receives Airworthiness Review Privileges

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The AerAdvise CAMO approval now includes the authorisation to perform Airworthiness Reviews on each of these aircraft types.

Key Points: 
  • The AerAdvise CAMO approval now includes the authorisation to perform Airworthiness Reviews on each of these aircraft types.
  • Of the approval, the AerAdvise CAMO team said: "We would like to thank all who were involved in getting these approvals.
  • Subsequent to receiving the approval, AerAdvise completed its first Airworthiness Review Certificate recommendation for Emerald Airlines in December.
  • AerAdvise can be contacted to discuss more about this new capability on [email protected] , as well as further information on their CAMO approvals.

Nordic Aviation Capital appoints Norman C.T. Liu as incoming President and makes substantial progress in its restructuring, including agreement on outline terms with its largest senior lender groups on a holistic transaction to strengthen capital structur

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Liu is a highly accomplished global aviation executive, having been President of GE Capital Aviation Services ("GECAS") between 2009 and 2016, and its Chairman in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • Liu is a highly accomplished global aviation executive, having been President of GE Capital Aviation Services ("GECAS") between 2009 and 2016, and its Chairman in 2016.
  • The Company has also made substantial progress in its restructuring with agreement reached on the outline terms of a Framework (the "Framework") with its largest creditor groups.
  • Liu is one of the most senior executives in the global aviation sector.
  • "I look forward to working with NAC's global team and customer base in these highly challenging times," said incoming President, Liu.

Garmin announces retrofit ADS-B solution for ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b"Garmin\xc2\xae International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft.

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  • b"Garmin\xc2\xae International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft.
  • This solution is designed to easily interface to existing equipment on board the aircraft, reducing installation time and lowering the overall cost of compliance.
  • Scandinavian Avionics has completed the initial installation on both the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft.
  • Air Alsie, a European ATR and Dassault operator, is the first customer to install this solution on their ATR 72-500 aircraft.\nThe GPS 3000 and GTX 3000 Garmin ADS-B Out solution for the ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft has received EASA approval and is available immediately.