Air Nostrum leases ATR 72-600 from ACIA Aero Leasing

Air Nostrum has taken delivery of an ATR 72-600 from lessor ACIA Aero Leasing, the first leasing transaction between the two companies.

File photograph illustrating: Air Nostrum leases ATR 72-600 from ACIA Aero Leasing
Operator file photo · Photographed by Adrian Pingstone in May 2009 · Public domain

ATR 42/72

Air Nostrum has taken on an ATR 72-600 from the leasing company ACIA Aero Leasing, according to the Spanish carrier. The aircraft, serial number 1099, is fitted with 72 seats and is to enter service straight away.

The deal is the first leasing transaction between the two companies.

Air Nostrum intends to add the turboprop to strengthen its fleet. The Spanish regional airline has operated regional connections for Iberia for more than 30 years. For ACIA, the contract widens its customer base in Europe.

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