Malaysian Carrier Expands Fleet with ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600
Malaysian carrier AirBorneo has placed an order for eight ATR aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, with options for four more. The aircraft are set to be delivered between 2027 and 2029, supporting AirBorneo’s transformation into Sarawak’s state-owned airline and its long-term fleet renewal plan. According to ATR, this order marks a significant milestone in AirBorneo’s growth, with the aircraft’s advanced avionics and modern navigation systems enabling reliable operations across regional and rural routes. This development was first reported by AeroTime.